Bending coated sheet metal over a defined radius is an indicator of the elongation and adhesion of a paint film at bending stress. This mandrel from Gardco (Pompano Beach, FL) is used for simple and quick testing of the flexibility of a coating by bending a coated panel over a rod of known diameter and then examining the coating for cracking, flaking or other damage. Features include:
- 12 mandrels of stainless steel
- Rod diameters from 2 to 32 mm
- Handle design makes it easy to bend the metal panel
- Product selection is compliant with method ISO 1519
- Made of anodized aluminum
- Panels up to 2.56 inches (65 mm) width can be tested
- Maximum panel thickness - 0.031 inches (0.79mm)
www.gardco.com; 800-762-2478
