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Leveling Sagging Tester PDF

The Leveling/Sagging Tester is used to test the leveling and sagging properties of paints between application and drying. It has a simple design with a corrosion resistant stainless steel construction and one applicator. The leveling test procedure involves drawing paint over a substrate to produce streaks of varying thicknesses, then observing which pairs of streaks converge. The sagging test applies streaks of varying thicknesses vertically and observes how the streaks converge over time depending on the paint's sagging tendency. The tester provides consistent testing under constant climatic conditions.

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Leveling Sagging Tester PDF

The Leveling/Sagging Tester is used to test the leveling and sagging properties of paints between application and drying. It has a simple design with a corrosion resistant stainless steel construction and one applicator. The leveling test procedure involves drawing paint over a substrate to produce streaks of varying thicknesses, then observing which pairs of streaks converge. The sagging test applies streaks of varying thicknesses vertically and observes how the streaks converge over time depending on the paint's sagging tendency. The tester provides consistent testing under constant climatic conditions.

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Leveling/Sagging Tester

In most cases, leveling is a desired property of paints expressed


in the fact that the cured film shows a surface as plain as
possible with brush marks, spray drops or other unevennesses
occuring as little as possible. Sagging, however, is considered a

Appearance
paint defect, particularly occuring on vertical surfaces, in edges
and corners. The most common terms, for example streaks or
tear drops, perfectly describe its characteristic appearance. It is
not always possible, or only with difficulties, to measure this type
of flow behavior by means of viscometers.

■ Simple comparison test of the leveling and sagging proper-


ties of paints in the period between application and drying
Standards
■ One applicator to test leveling and sagging
ASTM D 2801
■ Corrosion resistant stainless steel construction
FTMS 141a, Method 4494

Leveling Test Procedure


■ Draw the paint to be tested over a plane substrate (test
chart), producing 5 pairs of streaks of various film thicknesses

Color
■ Hold the test panel in a horizontal position, and observe
which of the pairs of streaks converge
■ Generally, the gap depth of that pair of streaks is indicated,
where the intervals between the streaks are slightly visible

PhysicalApplication
Sagging Test Procedure

Properties
■ Apply the coating, forming 10 streaks of various thicknesses
■ Immediately after application, place the test panel into a
vertical position, with the thinnest film streak at the top,
avoiding any shock
■ Depending on the sagging tendency the separate streaks
converge
■ For a reproduction of the results, which is difficult anyway,
it is important to work under constant climatic conditions, to
apply film streaks uniformly, and to set a time for evaluation

Technical Service
Ordering Information
Cat. No. Description
0810 Leveling/Sagging Tester

Comes complete with:


Leveling/Sag Tester frame applicator
Storage case
5 pairs of gaps for leveling test: 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.5 1.0 mm
10 steps for sagging test:75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 µm
Index

BYK-Gardner USA, Phone 800-343-7721 • BYK-Gardner GmbH, Tel. +49-8171-3493-0 • www.byk.com 183

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