The MonTech TT 3000 uses a new and highly effective procedure to measure the tackiness of rubbers, polymers, and other materials. During a test, the testing head lowers to apply a predetermined amount of force onto the test specimen for a set dwell time, then rises while recording the tack force imparted during separation from the material. Results may also indicate properties surrounding adhesion bonding, surface roughness, and polymer chain diffusion. The testing head can be configured for testing tackiness of metal to rubber, and rubber to rubber applications, as well as others. Typical tack testing applications include:
- Determination of tackiness of “Green Tires”
- Stickiness or tackiness of epoxy resins
- Adhesion testing of components like calendared materials against each other, or against fabrics
- Tackiness of varnish / paint
- Characterization of magnets