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Hoffman Scratch Hardness Tester

The Hoffman Scratch Hard­ess Tester was developed for the comparative evaluation of scratch resistance and adhesion of many types of coatings. This instrument consists of a four-wheeled carriage, a scale arm graduated from 0-20 that is attached permanently to the carriage in a counterpoised condition about the pivot axis, and a scratch tool with a sharp circular rim mounted at 45° to the flat test surface.

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BYK-Gardner USA offers complete quality control solutions for Paint and Coatings. Brand new manufacturing facilities, state-of-the-art production and advanced calibration equipment support BYK-Gardner’s high standards for producing the best quality, reliable, and consistent instruments. BYK-Gardner provides repair, calibration and recertification services worldwide for all products.

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