Falex Airjet Erosion Tester

The Falex Air Jet Erosion Test System is a versatile and efficient instrument designed to evaluate the erosion resistance of materials, coatings, platings, and other products. It simulates the erosive effects of airborne particles on surfaces, providing valuable data for research, development, and quality control applications. It is a valuable tool for evaluating the erosion resistance of materials and coatings. Its versatility, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards make it an essential instrument for research, development, and quality control applications.

 

Key Features

 

  • Controlled Erosion Testing: Accurately simulates erosion conditions using a stream of gas containing abrasive particles.
  • Versatile Testing: Can be used to evaluate a wide range of materials, including metals, coatings, plastics, and composites.
  • Customizable Parameters: Allows for precise control of particle velocity, feed rate, angle of incidence, and nozzle distance.
  • Accurate Measurement: Measures weight loss per unit time to determine erosion or wear rate.
  • ASTM Compliance: Adheres to ASTM G76 standards for standardized testing.

 

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Technical Specifications

 

  • Media Feed: Digital display of flow wheel RPM to control the destiny of sand media. Four-pound media feed chamber.
  • Nozzle Pressure: Digital display of pressure at nozzle.
  • Flow Rate: Includes air flow indicator and regulator (Range 0 – 30 LPM).
  • Test Time: Digital timer/controller for automatic test duration.
  • Angular Adjustments: Precision scaled adjustment for setting the angle of incidence of sand against specimen (Range 15-90 degrees).
  • Nozzle Distance Adjustment: Micrometer adjustment for accurately setting nozzle to specimen distance (Range 0.075 to 1.000 inch).
  • Vacuum Exhaust: Minimum of one inch of mercury column required
  • Pneumatic: 0-100 psig required (minimum pipe inside diameter 3/8”)
  • Electrical: 220 volts AC single phase, with a 15 amperage requirement.
Additional Information
Brands

Falex

Method

ASTM G76