SIST EN ISO 9117-6:2012
(Main)Paints and varnishes - Drying tests - Part 6: Print-free test (ISO 9117-6:2012)
Paints and varnishes - Drying tests - Part 6: Print-free test (ISO 9117-6:2012)
ISO 9117-6:2012 specifies a method for assessing, by means of a simple empirical test, the resistance of a coat of paint, varnish or related product to imprinting by a nylon gauze under a specified force applied for a specified time.
The method may be carried out
either as a "pass/fail" test by determining whether the print-free state has been reached after a specified period of drying or, in the case of stoving coatings, after stoving and ageing under specified conditions,
or by repeating the print-free test at suitable intervals until the print-free time is obtained.
Beschichtungsstoffe - Trocknungsprüfungen - Teil 6: Bestimmung der Abdruckfestigkeit (ISO 9117-6:2012)
Dieser Teil von ISO 9117 legt ein Verfahren fest, nach dem mit einer einfachen empirischen Prüfung die
Widerstandsfähigkeit einer Beschichtung aus Lacken, Anstrichstoffen oder ähnlichen Produkten gegen das
Eindrücken einer Nylongaze unter einer festgelegten Belastung über eine festgelegte Zeitdauer beurteilt
werden kann.
Das Verfahren kann durchgeführt werden
- entweder als ja/nein-Prüfung, wobei bestimmt wird, ob die Abdruckfestigkeit nach einer festgelegten
Trocknungszeit oder, bei wärmehärtenden Beschichtungen, nach dem Einbrennen und Altern unter
festgelegten Bedingungen erreicht ist,
- oder, zur Ermittlung der Abdruckfestigkeitszeit, indem die Prüfung in geeigneten Zeitabständen
wiederholt wird.
Peintures et vernis - Essais de séchage - Partie 6: Essai de résistance au marquage (ISO 9117-6:2012)
Barve in laki - Preskusi sušenja - 6. del: Preskus odpornosti proti odtisu (ISO 9117-6:2012)
Ta del standarda ISO 9117 določa metodo, v okviru katere je mogoče s preprostim empiričnim preskusom oceniti odpornost premaza barve, laka ali povezanega izdelka na odtis z najlonsko gazo z določeno silo za določen čas. Metodo je mogoče izvesti – kot uspešno/neuspešno opravljen preskus z ugotavljanjem, ali je po določenem obdobju sušenja doseženo stanje odpornosti proti odtisu, v primeru prevlek za pečenje pa po pečenju in staranju pod določenimi pogoji, – s ponovitvijo preskusa odpornosti proti odtisu v ustreznih intervalih, dokler se ne ugotovi čas brez odtisa.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Sep-2012
- Technical Committee
- IBLP - Paints and varnishes
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 13-Aug-2012
- Due Date
- 18-Oct-2012
- Completion Date
- 10-Sep-2012
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2012
Overview
SIST EN ISO 9117-6:2012, titled Paints and varnishes - Drying tests - Part 6: Print-free test, is an international standard developed by ISO and endorsed by CEN. This standard specifies a straightforward empirical method to evaluate the resistance of paint, varnish, or related coatings to imprinting by a nylon gauze under a controlled force and time. It plays a crucial role in quality assurance by determining the point at which a coating is sufficiently dry to resist marking, known as the print-free state.
The test can be conducted either as a pass/fail evaluation after a specified drying or stoving period or as a time-dependent test to find the exact print-free time by repeated assessments.
Key Topics
- Purpose: This standard measures the resistance of coatings to imprinting marks, indicating the drying stage at which coatings are no longer susceptible to surface damage by light pressure.
- Test Materials: Utilizes woven monofilament polyamide (nylon) gauze squares of defined dimensions and thread diameter, supported by rubber discs and calibrated weights to apply a specific force.
- Test Conditions: The standard specifies environmental conditions for drying (23 ± 2 °C, 50 ± 5% relative humidity), panel preparation, and coating application to ensure consistent and reproducible results.
- Testing Procedure:
- Apply nylon gauze on the coated surface,
- Place a rubber disc and a cylindrical weight on the gauze,
- Maintain pressure for 10 minutes,
- Inspect the coating for any visible imprint using normal corrected vision.
- Assessment Outcomes:
- Print-free state means no imprint is visible, indicating adequate drying,
- The exact print-free time can be established by testing at intervals until the coating consistently resists impressions.
- Reporting Requirements: Detailed documentation covering product information, panel preparation, coating thickness, test conditions, gauze specifications, results, and any procedural deviations.
Applications
- Quality Control in Paint Manufacturing: Ensures coatings meet drying performance standards to avoid surface defects during handling and application.
- Evaluation of Protective Coatings: Applicable in automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors to verify surface durability before further processing.
- Research and Development: Helps formulate coatings with optimized drying times and resistance to marking.
- Compliance Testing: Meets regulatory and contractual requirements by providing standardized validation of drying and curing processes.
This print-free test is particularly beneficial in industries where the aesthetic and functional integrity of coatings is critical, guaranteeing end-user satisfaction and product performance.
Related Standards
EN ISO 9117 part 6 is part of a broader series of paint drying tests, which include:
- ISO 9117-1: Determination of through-dry state and through-dry time,
- ISO 9117-2: Pressure test for stackability,
- ISO 9117-3: Surface-drying test using ballotini,
- ISO 9117-4: Test using a mechanical recorder,
- ISO 9117-5: Modified Bandow-Wolff test.
Additional referenced standards supporting this method:
- ISO 1513: Sample examination and preparation,
- ISO 1514: Standard panels for testing,
- ISO 2808: Film thickness determination,
- ISO 15528: Sampling of paints and varnishes,
- ISO 3270: Climatic conditions for conditioning and testing coatings.
Adopting SIST EN ISO 9117-6:2012 streamlines the evaluation of coating dryness and resistance to marking, promoting consistent product quality across the paints and varnishes industry worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 9117-6:2012 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Paints and varnishes - Drying tests - Part 6: Print-free test (ISO 9117-6:2012)". This standard covers: ISO 9117-6:2012 specifies a method for assessing, by means of a simple empirical test, the resistance of a coat of paint, varnish or related product to imprinting by a nylon gauze under a specified force applied for a specified time. The method may be carried out either as a "pass/fail" test by determining whether the print-free state has been reached after a specified period of drying or, in the case of stoving coatings, after stoving and ageing under specified conditions, or by repeating the print-free test at suitable intervals until the print-free time is obtained.
ISO 9117-6:2012 specifies a method for assessing, by means of a simple empirical test, the resistance of a coat of paint, varnish or related product to imprinting by a nylon gauze under a specified force applied for a specified time. The method may be carried out either as a "pass/fail" test by determining whether the print-free state has been reached after a specified period of drying or, in the case of stoving coatings, after stoving and ageing under specified conditions, or by repeating the print-free test at suitable intervals until the print-free time is obtained.
SIST EN ISO 9117-6:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 9117-6:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 3678:1997. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2012
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN ISO 3678:1997
Barve in laki - Preskusi sušenja - 6. del: Preskus odpornosti proti odtisu (ISO 9117-
6:2012)
Paints and varnishes - Drying tests - Part 6: Print-free test (ISO 9117-6:2012)
Beschichtungsstoffe - Trocknungsprüfungen - Teil 6: Bestimmung der Abdruckfestigkeit
(ISO 9117-6:2012)
Peintures et vernis - Essais de séchage - Partie 6: Essai de résistance au marquage
(ISO 9117-6:2012)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 9117-6:2012
ICS:
87.040 Barve in laki Paints and varnishes
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 9117-6
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2012
ICS 87.040 Supersedes EN ISO 3678:1995
English Version
Paints and varnishes - Drying tests - Part 6: Print-free test (ISO
9117-6:2012)
Peintures et vernis - Essais de séchage - Partie 6: Essai de Beschichtungsstoffe - Trocknungsprüfungen - Teil 6:
séchage apparent complet (ISO 9117-6:2012) Bestimmung der Abdruckfestigkeit (ISO 9117-6:2012)
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Foreword .3
Foreword
This document (EN ISO 9117-6:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 35 "Paints and
varnishes" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 139 “Paints and varnishes” the secretariat of
which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by January 2013.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 3678:1995.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Turkey.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 9117-6:2012 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 9117-6:2012 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 9117-6
First edition
2012-06-15
Paints and varnishes — Drying tests —
Part 6:
Print-free test
Peintures et vernis — Essais de séchage —
Partie 6: Essai de séchage apparent complet
Reference number
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ISO 9117-6:2012(E)
Foreword
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rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 9117-6 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 35, Paints and varnishes, Subcommittee SC 9,
General test methods for paints and varnishes.
It cancels and replaces ISO 3678:1976, which has been technically revised.
ISO 9117 consists of the following parts, under the general title Paints and varnishes — Drying tests:
— Part 1: Determination of through-dry state and through-dry time
— Part 2: Pressure test for stackability
— Part 3: Surface-drying test using ballotini
— Part 4: Test using a mechanical recorder
— Part 5: Modified Bandow-Wolff test
— Part 6:
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