Rolling Ball Tack Tester

The Rolling Ball Tack Tester is a fast and economical solution for evaluating the tackiness of adhesives. This device quantifies how effectively an adhesive can bond to different surfaces swiftly.

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This tester complies with the established standards of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC-6) and ASTM for undertaking tack tests on pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Property: Adhesion & Tack testing

Pressure-sensitive tapes are defined as flexible strips with a persistent adhesive on one side that detach upon the application of minimal pressure. As the demand for high-quality adhesives continues to rise, manufacturers are consistently enhancing the tack properties of their tape to boost sales in various market segments. To ensure the integrity of adhesion quality, monitoring through a Rolling Tack Tester is essential.

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The Rolling Ball Tack Tester is innovatively designed employing the balling method. The apparatus is equipped with an inclined test surface, a clamping fixture for samples, and a mechanism for releasing the steel ball. This device is ideal for testing various products including pressure-sensitive tapes, medical patches, adhesive labels, and protective films. The steel balls used meet national standards for rolling tack tests, and the angle of inclination can be adjusted as per industry requirements.

The machine's release mechanism is a spring lever that ensures the ball drops with minimal user interference. Ball loading is designed for ease of use, facilitating a quick testing process. It adheres to international testing standards such as GB/T and JIS Z.

The angle of incline is set at 60 degrees, and the testing area comprises a glass surface measuring about 50 mm in width. The rolling ball size is 11 mm, and the test area features a measuring scale of 300 mm with a minimum count value of 1 mm.