Below is a list of suggested instruments needed for a laboratory testing architectural coatings. It is recommended to make appropriate adjustments and supplements according to specific needs.
| equipment name | Test items |
|---|---|
| relative density meter | Relative density |
| Conductivity meter | Conductivity |
| Rotational Viscometer | Dynamic viscosity, kinematic viscosity, relative viscosity, temperature coefficient of viscosity |
| Cup Viscometer | cup solids |
| Dry Film Thickness Gauge | Dry film thickness |
| Coating Adhesion Tester | Coating Adhesion |
| Hardness Tester | Coating Hardness |
| Impact testing machine | Impact toughness |
| Flexibility testing machine | Coating flexibility |
| oven | Drying time, oven temperature resistance, corrosion resistance |
| hygrometer | humidity |
| equipment name | Test items |
|---|---|
| mass spectrometer | Composition Analysis |
| UV-visible Spectrophotometer | Chromatic aberration, luster, luster |
| infrared spectrometer | Component Analysis, Quality Control |
| Liquid chromatography | Component Analysis, Quality Control |
| Gas Chromatograph | Component Analysis, Quality Control |
| Compression testing machine | compressive strength |
| Tensile testing machine | Tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, elongation at break |
| thermal analyzer | Thermal decomposition temperature, thermal weight loss, thermal stability |
| Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer | Component Analysis, Quality Control |
| equipment name | Test items |
|---|---|
| Salt spray Test Chamber | corrosion performance |
| UV lamp aging Test Chamber | weather resistance |
| Cyclic damp heat Test Chamber | Weather resistance, corrosion resistance |
| waterproof Tester | waterproof performance |
| Humidity Chamber | Stable environmental conditions |
| VOC Tester | VOC content |
Different coating types and testing requirements may require different instrument models and configurations to meet specific testing needs. It is recommended that when purchasing an instrument, you should first clarify your testing requirements, and refer to relevant standards and technical documents to select the appropriate instrument model and brand. At the same time, in order to ensure the reliability and precision of the laboratory, it is also necessary to select a reliable supplier to ensure the quality of the instrument and after-sales service.
In addition to instrumentation, laboratory infrastructure and safety equipment also need to be considered, such as:
Laboratory air conditioning and ventilation systems to maintain constant temperature, humidity and air quality;
Laboratory power and gas supply system to meet the power and gas needs of instruments and experiments;
Laboratory safety equipment, such as emergency showers, safety cabinets, fire-fighting equipment, etc., to ensure the safety of the laboratory;
Laboratory standardized management system and operating procedures to ensure laboratory management and operating specifications.
Finally, it is recommended to conduct sufficient market research and demand analysis before the laboratory is built to ensure that the selection and procurement of instruments and equipment meet the actual needs and budget of the laboratory. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the layout and design of the laboratory to meet the needs of different instruments and experiments, and to ensure the safety and comfort of the laboratory.