Sand abrasion test in accordance with ASTM D968

In the sandfall test, standardised grains of sand are allowed to fall onto your coating from a specified height. We use this method to determine its resistance to abrasion in accordance with ASTM D968.
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Sand abrasion test

ASTM D968
This test forms part of the following manufacturer and specification standards:

The sandfall test is used to determine the resistance of organic coatings to abrasion. In this test, abrasive material (standardised grains of sand) falls from a defined height onto a coated test panel at a specified angle, gradually wearing away the surface.

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