Buchholz hardness in accordance with DIN EN ISO 2815

The Buchholz indentation test provides the film hardness of single- or multi-layer coatings as a standardised parameter, suitable for incoming goods inspection and quality control.
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Bechholz hardness

DIN EN ISO 2815
This test forms part of the following manufacturer and specification standards:

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The film hardness of a single- or multi-layer coating system is determined using the Buchholz indentation test. In this test, an indenter is placed gently onto the horizontally aligned surface of the organic coating under test and lifted off after a loading time of 30 seconds. The length of the lens-shaped indentation in the paint film is measured, and the Buchholz indentation resistance is calculated from this.

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