Ascott CR1 Steel Test Panels are precision-manufactured reference specimens designed for verifying performance in ASTM B117 Salt Spray Tests and cyclic corrosion testing. These test panels ensure your Salt Spray Chamber or Cyclic Corrosion Test Chamber is compliant, accurate, and reliable.
Why ASTM B117 Test Panels Are Essential
The ASTM B117 salt spray test is one of the most widely used corrosion testing standards. To achieve repeatable and reproducible results, it is vital to check the corrosivity of the chamber using ASTM B117 test panels. During continuous operation, apparatus verification should be carried out every 3 months.
Benefits of the Test Panels
- Manufactured and tested to ISO 3574
- Supplied with a Certificate of Conformance and a UKAS Test Certificate
- Packaged in VCI corrosion-inhibiting paper and vacuum-sealed aluminium wrapping
- Fully compliant for use in ASTM B117 test procedures
Technical Specifications
- Material: Cold Rolled Steel CR1
- Size: 76mm x 127mm (±0.2mm)
- Thickness: 0.8mm (±0.2mm)
- Pack Size: 20 panels
- Product Code: ACC144
Preparation of the Test Panels
- Clean panels by degreasing only to remove oil, dirt, or contaminants.
- Weigh each panel to the nearest 1.0mg using an analytical balance and record the mass.
Correct Arrangement in the Test Chamber
- Use a minimum of two test panels.
- Place panels at a 15°–30° angle from vertical.
- Position close to the salt fog collection funnels, with spacing at least 100mm from chamber walls.
- Supports must be inert, such as plastic (optional accessory ACC16 available).
Order Test Panels Today
Keep your corrosion testing accurate and compliant. Ascott CR1 ASTM B117 Test Panels (ACC144) are available now in packs of 20 at AscottShop.com.
For more information on ASTM B117 testing, visit the ASTM website.
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The Falling Sand Abrasion Tester is used to determine the abrasion resistance performance of organic coatings. Abrasive Sand is allowed to fall from a specified height through a guide tube onto a coated panel until the substrate becomes visible.
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