A Pencil Hardness Tester provides a quick and reliable way to evaluate coating hardness in both laboratory and shop-floor environments. This handy instrument uses a graded set of pencils ranging from B to 6H to determine how resistant a coated surface is when scratched under a fixed angle and consistent pressure. It helps teams assess surface durability, coating strength, and resistance to marking. Industries such as paint manufacturing, furniture production, plastics and metal finishing rely on it for routine inspection.
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A Pencil Hardness Tester determines how effectively a coating resists scratching by using pencils of progressively increasing hardness. The angle of each pencil is applied and the hardness rating determined at the point where the coating first starts to mark. The tester is widely used across paint laboratories, coating facilities, and industries that work with pre-finished or coated surfaces.
Applications
Assists paint manufacturers in evaluating coating hardness during batch testing
Enables coating facilities to verify surface scratch resistance before dispatch
Helps plastic product units analyse coating behaviour on moulded parts
Supports metal finishing operations in checking coated panels and hardware
Used by furniture and wood panel units to inspect lacquer and polish hardness
Helps appliance manufacturers test scratch resistance on outer body surfaces
Standards and Compliance
The Pencil Hardness Tester is in line with the international testing standards that encompass the ISO 15184 and the ASTM D3363. These standards will guarantee that the results of hardness are precise, uniform, and applicable in the comparison of coating performance in different labs and production facilities.
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Parameters |
Specification |
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No. of pencils |
13 Numbers (6B,5B,4B,3B,2B,B,HB,H,2H,3H,4H,5H,6H) |
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Special Pencil Sharpener |
Yes |
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Abrasive paper |
400 Grade grit |
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Rubber |
Yes |
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Normal force value |
500 g +/- 10 g |
The tester yields stable hardness readings through a uniform test method for comparing different surface coatings.
It carries a graded pencil set from B to 6H for identifying the first pencil that produces a visible scratch.
Its compact build supports quick checks in labs, production areas, and field sites.
Each pencil is applied at a fixed angle, and the hardness is determined by the grade that marks the surface.
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