Scratch Hardness Coating Tester NOVOTEST TPP-1518 (ball type) is used for hardness testing of coatings (paint, mastic, plastic and others) through determining the hardness resistance to indentation of the ball tip diameter of 1 mm. Scratch Hardness Coating Tester NOVOTEST TPP-1518 is designed according to ISO6441. Also it is used for testing of the coating resistance to the scratching (ISO1518).
The device can be used on uneven surfaces, surfaces with curvature and limited sizes.
The device has lightweight and can be carried in the pocket, which allows users to use it even during manufacturing processes.
User can set the load force through changing the spring tension and secure it with locking screws.