EN 13523 Test Methods

Below are a selection of videos which help explain some of the most frequently used test methods developed specifically for coil coated metals, under EN 13523.  Result of these test methods are often quoted in product specifications, so this will give an idea of what these results mean.

These video clips are not intended to be instructional in any way and are merely for the purposes of giving the public a better understanding of the test methods.

Test methods covered are:

EN 13523-4 Pencil hardness


EN 13523-5 Resistance to rapid deformation


EN 13523-7 Resistance to cracking on bending (T-bend test)


EN 13523-12 Resistance to scratching


EN 13523-16 Resistance to abrasion


 

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These video clips are not intended to be instructional in any way and ECCA accept no liability for any loss which may occur as a result of using the test methods described

All videos were produced by ECCA with kind co-operation from Beckers Industrial Coatings and BASF