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Martindale test based on DIN CEN / TS 16611

We test the abrasion resistance of your powder coating in accordance with QUALICOAT specifications and assess the loss of gloss compared with the untreated surface.
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Martindale test

DIN CEN/TS 16611 Qualicoat

The Martindale test is an abrasion resistance test for powder coatings carried out in accordance with the Qualicoat specification. In this test, an abrasive pad is moved over the samples in a defined pattern – the Lissajour figure. The gloss level is then measured and compared with an untreated area.

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