Scratch Resistance Tester for Coating Durability Surface Protection
Assessment IEC Test Equipment
Product Introduction
Surface durability is more than appearance—it reflects the quality,
reliability, and lifespan of the product behind it. When a coating
scratches too easily, or when a surface fails under light abrasion,
it can lead to customer complaints, product returns, or compliance
failures.
The HongCe Scratch Resistance Tester (Model HJ0604) was created to
give laboratories, R&D teams, and manufacturers a precise and
repeatable way to evaluate surface scratch performance. Its
structural stability, smooth mechanical motion, and controlled
loading design enable users to simulate real-life wear in a highly
controlled testing environment.
HongCe’s engineering team builds each unit with care and precision,
ensuring stable performance over years of use. If your work
involves material development, surface durability testing, coating
evaluation, or product reliability verification, this tester is a
tool you can trust day after day.
Features:
- Complies with IEC surface durability testing requirements
- Precise and stable mechanical test structure
- Adjustable loading force for different test conditions
- Smooth linear movement for consistent scratch results
- Supports various scratch tips and test methods
International Standards:
- IEC 60335 1 Household and Similar Electrical Appliances
- Clause 21 Mechanical Strength
- Clause 30 Resistance to Surface Damage
- IEC 60695 Fire Hazard Testing Series
- Pre-conditioning mechanical surface scratch evaluation
- IEC 60884 1 Plugs and Socket Outlets
- Clause 24 External Surface Durability
Parameter of Home Appliance Testing Equipment:
| Input power supply | AC 220V/50Hz |
| Test station | One station |
| Control system | PLC + touch screen |
| Drive mode | Stepper motor drive |
| Scratch speed | 0-25mm/s adjustable, can be preset |
| Scratch times | 0-9999 times, can be preset |
| Scratch distance | Approximately 25 % of the length of the insulation, can be preset |
| Scratch load | 10N±0.5N, it can be equipped with the weight of 20N to reach the
scratch load of 30N±0.5N |
| Scratch pin | Hardened steel pin, the end of which has the form of a cone with an
angle of 40o. Its tip is rounded with a radius of 0,25 mm ± 0,02 mm |
| Scratch angle | 80o to 85o to the horizontal |
Test Capabilities:
- Surface scratch resistance
- Coating hardness and protection level
- Abrasion and wear simulation
- Surface finish durability
- Coating adhesion performance under mechanical load
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
1. What materials can be tested with this Scratch Resistance
Tester?
It supports coatings, plastic housings, metal coatings, films,
varnishes, appliance surfaces, and many common engineering
materials.
2. Is it compliant with IEC requirements?
Yes. It conforms to IEC 60335, IEC 60884, and related mechanical
durability clauses, widely used for certification and compliance
testing.
3. What scratch tips are included?
Standard IEC-compliant scratch needles are included. Additional
custom scratch tools can be ordered.
4. Can I test different coating hardness levels?
Yes. The adjustable load force allows precise testing of coatings
with different hardness or surface treatments.
5. Is this equipment suitable for R&D?
Absolutely. Its high repeatability and stable structure make it
ideal for material development and laboratory use.
