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- Page 1 Elcometer 1506 Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 (electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Elcometer Limited. A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via www.elcometer.com Doc.No. TMA-0322 Issue 03...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Section Page About your tester ..............2 Testing a specimen. -
Page 4: About Your Tester
Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application to post application inspection. The Elcometer 1506 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... - Page 5 1.1 Standards The Elcometer 1506 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 1.2 WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS • Elcometer 1506 Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester •...
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Page 6: Testing A Specimen
2 TESTING A SPECIMEN 1. Place the tester on a table with the black vice-tightening knob to your left. 2. Swing the bending lever anticlockwise until it reaches its stop position. 3. Select a mandrel and insert the mandrel into the recesses in the bending lever mechanism. 4. - Page 7 6. Tighten the vice jaws until they hold the specimen lightly. 7. Slide the vice towards the mandrel until the specimen comes into contact with the mandrel. 8. Tighten the vice jaws until the specimen is held firmly. If the jaws are not tightened sufficiently, the specimen may slip during bending. 9.
- Page 8 10. 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. 11. Swing the bending lever clockwise until it reaches its stop position. 12.
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Page 9: Technical Specification
4 kg (9 lb) 3.2 Packaging The Elcometer 1506 Cylindrical Mandrel Bend Tester is packed in a cardboard and foam package. Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance. -
Page 10: Accessories
The tester does not contain any user-serviceable components. In the unlikely event of a fault, the Elcometer 1506 should be returned to your local Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer. The warranty will be invalidated if the instrument has been opened. - Page 11 Description Part Number Metric Mandrel: 16mm KT001506F017 Metric Mandrel: 19mm KT001506F018 Metric Mandrel: 20mm KT001506F019 Metric Mandrel: 25mm KT001506F020 Metric Mandrel: 32mm KT001506F021 Description Part Number Complete Set of 7 Imperial Mandrels; Sizes 1/8 to 1" KTUS1506P201 Imperial Mandrel: 1/8" KTUS1506F022 Imperial Mandrel: 1/4"...
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Page 12: Related Equipment
6 RELATED EQUIPMENT In addition to the Elcometer 1506 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 may also benefit from the following Elcometer products: •...