Automatic Cupping Tester 5400
Determines the elongation and deformability of single- and multi-layer coating systems on metal, per ISO 1520.
Overview
The cupping tester (Erichsen cupping test) evaluates how far a coating can stretch and deform as the metal substrate is pushed out — showing manufacturers how well a film adheres and elongates before it cracks, which matters most for automotive, coil-coating and metal-packaging finishes. An electrohydraulic drive delivers highly reproducible results at a uniform 0.2 mm/s indentation speed, with a 0.1 mm digital display and an easy eccentric clamping ring. The C-opening accepts large and small panels (up to 1.5 mm thick) and operation is simple with just three keys, fully per ISO 1520. All BYK‑Gardner instruments supplied by K&K carry a 12-month manufacturer warranty.
Key Features
- Electrohydraulic drive for highly reproducible results
- Uniform 0.2 mm/s speed; digital display, 0.1 mm resolution
- Easy eccentric clamping ring; 3-key control
- C-opening accepts large and small panels (up to 1.5 mm)
- Optional stereo microscope (5411) to observe the surface
Key specifications
Specifications
Cupping test
| Cupping speed | 0.2 mm/s (0.008 in/s) |
| Display resolution | 0.1 mm |
| Max panel thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Compliant standards
Where it fits
Automotive coatings
Coil coating
Metal packaging
Industrial coatings
Scope of Supply
- Automatic cupping tester
- Stereo microscope (optional, 5411)
- Manual
Video
Watch demos and how-to guides for BYK-Gardner instruments on the manufacturer's official YouTube channel.
