elcometer 1506-B Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
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elcometer 1506-B Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester Instruction Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this Elcometer 1506-B Cylindrical Mandrel BendTester. Welcome to Elcometer
Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of
inspection equipment for coatings and concrete.
Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through
application to post application inspection.
The Elcometer 1506-B Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester, is a world beating
product. With the purchase of this product you now have access to the
worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more information visit
our website at www.elcometer.com
ABOUT YOUR TESTER
The Elcometer 1506-B Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester is a robust and simple-
to-use instrument for determining the elasticity, adhesion and elongation of
dried paint on sheet metal.
The metal sheet is clamped firmly into an adjustable vice and is bent
perfectly over a mandrel by a set of adjustable rollers. A range of mandrel
sizes is available to allow the point at which coating failure occurs to be
determined. See “Accessories”
Standards
The Elcometer 1506-B can be used in accordance with the following National and International Standards:
- ASTM D 522-B supersedes ASTM D 1737
- AS/NZS 1580.402.1
- ISO 1519-2
- JIS K 5600-5-1
WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS
- Elcometer 1506-B Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester
- Operating instructions
Note: Mandrels are not supplied as standard and must be ordered separately. See “Accessories”
To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 1506-B Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester please take some time to read these Operating Instructions. Do not hesitate to contactElcometer or your Elcometer supplier if you have any questions.
TESTING A SPECIMEN
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Place the tester on a table with the black vice-tightening knob to your left.
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Swing the bending lever anticlockwise until it reaches its stop position.
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Select a mandrel and insert the mandrel into the recesses in the bending lever mechanism.
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Swing the bending lever clockwise until it reaches its stop position.
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Open the vice jaws and insert the specimen into the jaws of the vice. The painted surface of the specimen should be facing away from the mandrel.
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Tighten the vice jaws until they hold the specimen lightly.
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Slide the vice towards the mandrel until the specimen comes into contact with the mandrel.
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Tighten the vice jaws until the specimen is held firmly. If the jaws are not tightened sufficiently, the specimen may slip during bending.
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Rotate the handle of the bending lever until the three rollers just touch the specimen. Avoid over tightening – there should be no pressure between the rollers and the specimen at this stage.
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Hold the bending lever firmly. With a smooth action, swing the lever anticlockwise until it reaches its stop position. The specimen will now be bent into a ‘U’ shape.
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Swing the bending lever clockwise until it reaches its stop position.
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Release the specimen from the vice jaws and remove.
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Inspect the coating for damage.
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If the coating is not damaged, select the next smallest mandrel in the set1 and repeat steps 2 to 13 until the smallest mandrel which produces no damage to the coating isdetermined.
Please note that this bending test can be also a ‘Pass/Fail’ test for a specific mandrel diameter
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Physical
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Maximum width of specimen:
76.2mm (3″) -
Maximum length of specimen:
80 to 100mm (3.15 to 3.93”) depending on the size of the mandrel used -
Dimensions:
320 x 147 x 130mm (12.6 x 5.8 x 5.1″) -
Weight, excluding mandrels:
4 kg (9 lb)
Packaging
The Elcometer 1506-B Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester is packed in a cardboard and foam package. Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitivemanner. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance.
MAINTENANCE
The Elcometer 1506-B Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester is designed to give many
years reliable service under normal operating and storage conditions.
Every 6 months, or sooner if used regularly, grease the threads and guides of
thespecimen vice and the bending lever roller carriage.
The tester does not contain any user-serviceable components. In the unlikely
event of a fault, the Elcometer 1506-B should be returned to your local
Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer.The warranty will be invalidated
if the instrument has been opened.
Details of Elcometer offices around the world are given on the outside cover
of these operating instructions. Alternatively visit the Elcometer website,
www.elcometer.com
ACCESSORIES
A range of mandrel sizes is available to purchase either as a complete set or as individual mandrels.
Description
- Elcometer 1506-B Set of 14 Metric Mandrels; Sizes 2 to 32mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 2mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 3m
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 4mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 5mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 6mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 8mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 10mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 12mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 13mm
Part Number
- KT001506BP201
- KT001506BF002
- KT001506BF003
- KT001506BF004
- KT001506BF005
- KT001506BF006
- KT001506BF007
- KT001506BF014
- KT001506BF015
- KT001506BF016
Description
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 16mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 19mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 20mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 25mm
- Elcometer 1506-B Metric Mandrel: 32mm
Part Number
- KT001506BF017
- KT001506BF018
- KT001506BF019
- KT001506BF020
- KT001506B
Description
- Elcometer 1506-B Set of 7 Imperial Mandrels; Sizes 1/8 to 1″
- Elcometer 1506-B Imperial Mandrel: 1/8″
- Elcometer 1506-B Imperial Mandrel: 1/4″
- Elcometer 1506-B Imperial Mandrel: 3/8″
- Elcometer 1506-B Imperial Mandrel: 1/2″
- Elcometer 1506-B Imperial Mandrel: 5/8″
- Elcometer 1506-B Imperial Mandrel: 3/4″
- Elcometer 1506-B Imperial Mandrel: 1″
Part Number
- KTUS1506BP201
- KTUS1506BF022
- KTUS1506BF023
- KTUS1506BF024
- KTUS1506BF025
- KTUS1506BF026
- KTUS1506BF027
- KTUS1506BF02
RELATED EQUIPMENT
In addition to the Elcometer 1506-B Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester, Elcometer produces a wide range of other equipment for determining the physical characteristics of surface coatings. Users of the Elcometer 1506-B may also benefit from the following Elcometer products:
- Elcometer 1510 Conical Mandrel Bend Tester
- Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester
- Elcometer 1620 Cupping Tester
- lcometer 1542 Cross Cut Adhesion T
For further information contact Elcometer, your local supplier or visit www.elcometer.com
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