Barcol Hardness Tester
S Official barcol impressor scale, for testing of:
- Aluminum Alloys
- Soft Metals
- Plastics
- Fiberglass Sheet, Tanks, Surfaces
- Fire Department Ladders
- Composite Materials
- Rubber or Leather
- Laminates
- Lead
Watch a You Tube demo at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRDg1ZmG6Xg
The Barcol Impressor meets the following ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards: E140-97; D2583-75; B648-78: E140-97 Standard Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals; D2583-75 Standard Method of Testing for Indentation Hardness of Plastics by means of a Barcol Impressor; B648-78 Standard Method of Testing for Indentation Harness of Aluminum Alloys by means of a Barcol Impressor.
The original Barcol Impressor was invented by Walter Colman (who founded Barber-Colman) to assist the US Army Air Corps in avoiding sabotage in WW II. Fifty years later, the same Barcol product has been used to perform hardness testing on repairs to the USA Space Shuttle.
Protective Coating Consultants and Certified Inspectors for Independant Third Party Inspections and Vertification Services.
Corrosion and Materials Engineering Services
For over 11 years we are pleased to offer our on-going support for training and development in the protective coatings and linings industries throughout New Zealand & Australia.
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