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Altana BYK 5060 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Gardner-scrub Abrasion Tester Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 Abrasion Tester BYK-Gardner © Copyright 2023 BYK-Gardner GmbH All rights reserved 298 023 140 E 2308...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BYK-Gardner Abrasion Tester Table of Contents Introduction ......................Safety Instructions....................System Description ....................Preparation / Setup ....................Start-up ........................Operation........................Maintenance and Repair ..................Technical Data ......................Appendix ........................ASTM Test Setup - Part Number 5064 ................ ISO Test Setup - Part Number 5065 ................DIN Test Setup - Part Number 5066................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    • Application and Technical Seminars • Repair & Certification Service BYK-Gardner is part of the BYK division of the ALTANA Corp., a leading sup- plier of additives for coatings and plastics. BYK provides additives. BYK-Gardner provides instruments. Together, we offer complete and unique solutions for you, our customer.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    BYK-Gardner Abrasion Tester 2 Safety Instructions Caution! Read this operation manual before using this instrument. Warning! This manual cannot address all the safety considerations associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to consult this manual and establish appropri- ate safety practices for use with this equipment and the individual material be- ing tested.

  • Page 6: System Description

    Abrasion Tester BYK-Gardner 3 System Description The Gardner-scrub Abrasion Tester helps evaluate washability and abrasion re- sistance of a material. The tester reciprocates an abrasive device linearly over a sample. The abrasion device can be a brush, sponge, abrasive pads, and other abraders.

  • Page 7: Preparation / Setup

    BYK-Gardner Abrasion Tester 4 Preparation / Setup Unpack the unit being careful to check all packaging for items. Some acces- sories required for specific tests may be found in a separate box within the main box. Within the package are the following standard items. Quantity Description Gardner-scrub main unit...
  • Page 8 Abrasion Tester BYK-Gardner Screw the knobs into the shafts located at the back corners of the unit until you can lift the shaft to its full extension. Then tighten the knob fully. Push the knob (1) into the spring (2) and attach both to the shaft.
  • Page 9 BYK-Gardner Abrasion Tester Alternatively attach just the knop to the shaft, pull the shaft out of the housing and attach the spring afterwards. Attach the knob to the shaft. Screw the knob into the shaft. Pull the shaft out of the housing. Remove knob to attach it along with the spring to the shaft.

  • Page 10: Start-Up

    Abrasion Tester BYK-Gardner 5 Start-up Plug the external power supply into the connector on the rear of the instru- ment near the power switch. Plug the other end into an appropriate electrical outlet as described in section “Preparation / Setup [} 7]”.
  • Page 11 BYK-Gardner Abrasion Tester “Set Cycles” screen Adjust the number of cycles that will be run with- out stopping on this screen. Press the appropriate up or down arrow to adjust each digit. The instru- ment will run up to 100,000 cycles. Once the de- sired number of cycles is set, press the “Save”...

  • Page 12: Operation

    Abrasion Tester BYK-Gardner 6 Operation Specific brushes, holders or other apparatus are specified in the various interna- tional standards and those should be referenced to setup the appropriate test parameters. The carriage is designed to accommodate several different brush, sponge, and abrasive pad holders.
  • Page 13 BYK-Gardner Abrasion Tester On the “Home” screen press the large “Start” but- ton to start testing. Once you press this button the screen will change to the “Run” screen. When the “Start” button is pressed, the screen changes to the “Run” mode. The “Start button” turns blue and is now a “Pause”...

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Repair

    Abrasion Tester BYK-Gardner 7 Maintenance and Repair Cleaning and Routine Maintenance Care should be taken to avoid letting abrasion materials spill from the pan. If spillage occurs, clean the covers with mild soap and water as soon as practical. If abrasive substances are spilled on the LCD display clean it with mild soap and water.
  • Page 15 BYK-Gardner Abrasion Tester 5037 Liquid Metering System 5038 Lilly Frame D 2486 5039 Glass Panel 5041 Sample Pan with Drain Outlet 5058 Sandpaper Holder 5059 ISO Arm Adapter 5070 ASTM D 4213 Scotch-Brite Pad 5071 Polyurethane Sponge ASTM D 4213 5072 Sponge Holder ASTM D 4213 450g 5073...

  • Page 16: Technical Data

    Abrasion Tester BYK-Gardner 8 Technical Data Weight 25 pounds 11.3 kg Height 7.7 inches 196 mm Width 19.1 inches 485 mm Depth 11.0 inches 279 mm Temperature for storage 0° - 150° F -18° - 66° C Temperature for operation 35°...

  • Page 17: Appendix

    BYK-Gardner Abrasion Tester 9 Appendix 9.1 ASTM Test Setup - Part Number 5064 The ASTM brush and holder is easy to install and quite versatile. This guide is intended to help set up the Gardner-scrub for use with the ASTM standards. Please refer to specific standard for a complete description of the test method.

  • Page 18: Iso Test Setup - Part Number 5065

    Abrasion Tester BYK-Gardner 9.2 ISO Test Setup - Part Number 5065 The ISO accessory kit includes an adapter and pad holder for using abrasive pads with the Gardner-scrub. This guide is intended to help the user set up the Gardner-scrub for use with the ISO standards. Please refer to specific standard for a complete description of the test method.

  • Page 19: Din Test Setup - Part Number 5066

    BYK-Gardner Abrasion Tester 9.3 DIN Test Setup - Part Number 5066 The DIN accessory kit includes all of the additional parts needed to use the Gardner-scrub for DIN 53778. This guide is intended to help the user set up the Gardner-scrub for use with this DIN method.
  • Page 20 Download your manuals from: https://www.byk-instruments.com/p/5061 BYK-Gardner GmbH Lausitzer Strasse 8 82538 Geretsried Germany Tel +49 08171 3493-0 Fax +49 08171 3493-140 info.byk.gardner@altana.com www.byk-instruments.com...

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