Welcome to Cosmos Test House Pvt. Ltd., your trusted partner in comprehensive paint and coatings testing services. We are committed to delivering precise and reliable testing solutions that ensure the quality and performance of your products.
Our Instruments and Test Methods
=>Viscometer
Use: Measures the viscosity of paints and coatings to ensure proper flow and application.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM D2196 – Standard Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational (Brookfield type) Viscometer
=>Spectrophotometer
Use: Analyzes the color and appearance of paints and coatings for consistency and quality.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM E1164 – Standard Practice for Obtaining Spectrometric Data for Object-Color Evaluation
=>Gloss Meter
Use: Measures the gloss of painted surfaces to ensure the desired finish.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM D523 – Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss
=>Thickness Gauge
Use: Measures the thickness of dry paint films to ensure uniform application.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM D7091 – Standard Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals
=>Cross Hatch Cutter
Use: Evaluates the adhesion of paint coatings by making a cross-hatch pattern.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM D3359 – Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
=>Impact Tester
Use: Determines the resistance of paint coatings to impact.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM D2794 – Standard Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact)
=>Weathering Tester
Use: Simulates the effects of weathering on paint coatings to test durability.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM G154 – Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
=>Salt Spray Chamber
Use: Tests the corrosion resistance of paint coatings in a controlled salt spray environment.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM B117 – Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
=>Drying Time Recorder
Use: Measures the drying time of paints and coatings to ensure proper curing.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM D5895 – Standard Test Method for Evaluating Drying or Curing During Film Formation of Organic Coatings Using Mechanical Recorders
=>Mandrel Bend Tester
Use: Tests the flexibility of paint coatings by bending over a mandrel.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM D522 – Standard Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached Organic Coatings
=>Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Use: Identifies the chemical composition of paint and coating materials.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM E1252 – Standard Practice for General Techniques for Obtaining Infrared Spectra for Qualitative Analysis
=>Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
Use: Measures thermal transitions of paint materials such as glass transition temperature and curing behavior.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM D3418 – Standard Test Method for Transition Temperatures of Polymers By Differential Scanning Calorimetry
=>Microscope
Use: Analyzes the surface morphology and composition of paint and coatings at high magnifications.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM E1508 – Standard Guide for Quantitative Analysis by Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy
=>Particle Size Analyzer
Use: Determines the particle size distribution of powdered coatings.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM D1921 – Standard Test Methods for Particle Size (Sieve Analysis) of Plastic Materials
=>Microhardness Tester
Use: Measures the hardness of paint films on a microscopic scale.
ASTM Test Method: ASTM D3363 – Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test
=>Other Instruments
Various other instruments for both short term and long term testing are available in laboratory. For specific testing need, please contact our research and development laboratory team.
