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Falling Sand Tester - Test Method

 

Reference

Title

Scope

ASTM D154

Standard Guide for Testing Varnishes

This guide covers the selection and use of procedures for testing varnishes. Some test methods are included, but most sections refer to specific ASTM test methods.

ASTM D333

Standard Guide for Clear and Pigmented Lacquers

These test methods cover procedures for testing lacquers and lacquer coatings.

ASTM D968

Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive

These test methods cover the determination of the resistance of organic coatings to abrasion produced  by abrasive falling onto coatings applied to a plane rigid surface, such as a metal or glass panel.

ASTM D2205

Standard Guide for Selection of Tests for Traffic Paints

This guide covers the selection and use of procedures for testing traffic paints in the laboratory and in the field. (Note: Reference to ASTM D968 was replaced with ASTM D4060 in 2015.)

ASTM D3794

Standard Guide for Testing Coil Coatings

This guide covers procedures for testing coil coatings. The test methods included are listed in Table 1. Where more than one test method is listed for the same characteristic, no attempt is made to indicate superiority of one method over another.

Code of Federal Regulation Title 21 [Sec. 177.1680 (c)]

Title 21-Food and Drugs; Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services; Subchapter B - Food for Human Consumption; Part 177 - Indirect Food Additives, Polymers

Substances for use as basic components of single and repeated use food contact surfaces.

Federal Test Method Std. No. 141 - Method 6191

Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Materials: Methods of Inspection, Sampling and Testing

CANCELLED - This standard elaborates the methods used to determine the physical and chemical properties of paint, varnish, lacquer, and related materials. {Superseded by ASTM D968}

Ford WSS-M4G318A

Coating, Polyvinyl Choride (PVC), Sprayable, Primer Ovencuring, Chip Resistant, Improved Paintability

The material defined by this specification is a solvent release, heat curing, stone peck resistant PVC coating for exterior body areas.

GME 60400 (General Motors)

Test Method for Determining the Resistance to Abrasion of Organic Coatings

This test method shall be used to determine the resistance to abrasion of paints, varnishes and other organic coatings which have been applied to metallic or rigid non metallic substrates.

GMW 15487 (General Motors)

Determining the Resistance to Abrasion of Organic Coating

This standard shall be used to determine the resistance  to abrasion of paints, varnishes and other organic coatings which have been applied to metallic or rigid non-metallic substrates.

 

NOTE: Optional accessories may be required to comply with these test standards.