Although some people may consider it to be â low tech,â using pencils to test hardness is still a method used by many coatings manufacturers and some finishing shops. The test uses special pencils ...

When looking to improve sensitivity and precision of their instruments, customers often evaluate the coating surface of such instruments for reactivity so as to confirm the coating meets performance ...

An interview with Alan Jaenecke, Technical contact for ASTM D4060, VP Marketing Taber Industries and Greg Martin, Sr. Technical Advisor – Tremco Inc. CS&W ASTM D4060 Standard Test Method for Abrasion ...

Mar can be defined as a physical damage that typically occurs within a few micrometers of the surface of the topcoats; these damages are commonly the cause of the changes in appearance seen on the ...

Several ceramic coatings are tested for slickness, water beading, chemical resistance, durability, and protection on paint ...

Optical coating is a key part of optical components, which integrates optics, electronics, materials and coatings. Optical films prepared by optical coatings have been widely used in the field of ...

At Valspar, we believe in creating coatings that stand the test of time. Valspar scientists rely on testing to develop products that resist humidity, fading, chalking, abrasion and most chemicals ...