Lens coating hardness tester kit

This TESTER KIT is used for testing hardness and resistance of optical coatings in accordance with the standards MIL-C-00675, MIL-M-13508 and MIL-F-48616. The eraser inserts provided with the set are certified to conform to MIL-E-12397.

The kit contains two instruments, a brass instrument for testing severe abrasion resistance (contains a 1.13 kp / 2.5 lb spring) and a second aluminium instrument for testing moderate abrasion resistance (contains a 0.57 kp / 1.25 lb spring). The kit also contains 2 additional rubber inserts, 2 sq. yards of cheesecloth meeting MIL-CCC-C-440, and a roll of tape meeting MIL-A-A113 Rev. C. All pertinent certificates of conformance are included in the convenient carrying case.

Handling Instructions

Der PRÜFSTIFT ist bis zur roten Markierung am Schaft auf die zu prüfende Linse zu pressen. Es sind ca. 20 "Striche" von je 2,5 cm Länge (kürzer bei kleineren Linsen) auszuführen. Die "Striche" sollten alle auf einer Linie liegen. Nach dem Säubern der Linse ist diese auf Beschädigungen der Beschichtung zu untersuchen. Wird die Beschichtung von extrem gekrümmten Linsen geprüft, sollte der PRÜFSTIFT unbedingt lotrecht gehalten werden.

Care of the Tester Instrument

The eraser is pressure fitted in the tester. Before inserting a new eraser, remove the chuck and clean the chuck and plunger threads thoroughly.

Caution: Do not push plunger without chuck in place, since this will change the spring tolerance.

Water may be used as a lubricant for the new plug. As the eraser wears, more can be exposed by holding the cap at the end of the indicating rod and turning the chuck. The tester is lubricated during assembly. If slight binding occurs after long use, a small amount of any good lubricant should be applied to the indicating rod and plunger. If the tester is used frequently, it should be returned to us for recalibration after a year or so. With normal care, and occasional spring replacement, the hardness tester will last infinitely.