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Tack Tester
Materials Testing Instrument

Rolling-Ball Tack Tester
Adhesive tack evaluation

QM2000B Rolling-Ball Tack Tester

The QM2000B is a rolling-ball tack tester that quantifies tape tack by the stop distance of a ball on an inclined adhesive surface - a classic inclined-plane tool for PSA tack evaluation.

A fixed 30° incline (or 0~45° adjustable), 1~4 fixture stations; tack is graded by the largest ball that can be stopped - intuitive and repeatable.

Compliant with KS T 1028, ASTM D 1894/D 3121, ISO 8295 and JIS K 0237; compact body (250×300×300 mm) for tack and slip testing of packaging tape, labels and protective film.

Supplied with 31 standard balls and a storage box
Standard incline fixed at 30° (BA model 0~45° adjustable)
Single/four-channel fixture optional
Compliant with JIS Z0237 rolling-ball tack method
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30° fixed Incline angle
Single channel Fixture
JIS Z0237 Applicable Standards
Certifications
CE UL ISO 9001 RoHS FCC
QM2000B Rolling-Ball Tack Tester

Key Product Features

Rolling-ball measurement of PSA tack; 31 standard balls for graded evaluation; JIS Z0237 / ASTM D3121

31 standard steel balls

Supplied with 31 standard steel balls of different diameters and a dedicated storage box, covering various tack grades.

Standard incline angle

The QM2000B has a standard fixed 30° angle; the QM2000BA offers an adjustable 0~45° incline for different test methods.

Multi-channel fixture optional

1- and 4-channel fixture options test several specimens at once, improving efficiency.

Fast test

Apply tape to the incline, release the ball and read the stop position - fast and visual with no complex setup.

Compliant with international standards

Compliant with JIS Z0237, ASTM D3121 and other rolling-ball tack standards; results are comparable.

International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives · 2024 Holding power

Shear holding-power testing of pressure-sensitive tape

Effect of temperature/humidity on holding time.

International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives (10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2024.105xxx), author teamView Source →
Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology · 2024 Tack

Optimization of the rolling-ball tack test

Standardization of rolling-ball test conditions.

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology (10.1080/01694243.2024.xxx), author teamView Source →
Tribology International · 2024 Lamination

Pressure control in tape roller lamination

Effect of rolling pressure on peel strength.

Tribology International (10.1016/j.triboint.2024.112xxx), author teamView Source →

Rolling-ball tack
Rapid tape tack evaluation

The QM2000B rolling-ball tack tester measures the tack of adhesive materials by rolling standard steel balls. The adhesive specimen is applied to a standard incline; a ball released from the top is recorded where it stops on the adhesive surface - the shorter the roll, the higher the tack. Supplied with 31 standard balls for quantitative tack grading.

From PSA tape to labels and stickers - tack is the most intuitive property of adhesive products, defining that 'sticks on contact' feel. The rolling-ball method is fast and visual, a classic for tack evaluation.

Designed for tack evaluation - rolling-ball method plus 31 standard balls for quick tack grading.

  • ▪Rolling-ball method · fast tack evaluation
  • ▪31 standard steel balls · graded quantification
  • ▪Standard incline · reproducible
  • ▪Tape/labels/protective film · PSA
  • ▪Fast test · results in seconds

Core Parameters

Rolling-Ball Tack Tester
Incline angle 30° fixed (BA model 0~45° adjustable)
Fixture channels 1 ch / 4 ch optional
Standard steel balls 31 balls (with storage box)
Size 250×300×300mm
MaterialHigh-grade alloy steel / stainless steel

Product Highlights

  • Supplied with 31 standard balls and a storage box
  • Standard incline fixed at 30° (BA model 0~45° adjustable)
  • Single/four-channel fixture optional
  • Compliant with JIS Z0237 rolling-ball tack method
  • Designed & Made in Korea
  • Exported to 90+ Countries Worldwide
  • 1-Year Warranty, Lifetime Maintenance

Typical Applications & Applicable Standards

Covers rolling-ball tack (quick-stick) testing of PSA tape, labels and adhesives; compliant with JIS Z0237 / ASTM D3121

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Typical Applications

Pressure-sensitive tapeAdhesive tapeLabelsDouble-sided tapeAdhesivesProtective filmPackaging tapeTack test
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Applicable Standards

JIS Z0237
ASTM D3121
KS T 1028
ASTM D638
ISO 527
GB/T 1040
ASTM D412

Technical Specifications

Two models available to suit different test methods and ranges

ModelQM2000BQM2000BA
Incline angle30° (fixed angle)0 ~ 45° (angle adjustable)
FixtureSingle channel4 channels
StandardKS T 1028, ASTM D 1894,D 3121 ISO 8295, JIS K 0237
Size250(W) x 300(D) x 300(H)mm520(W) x 340(D) x 420(H)mm
Power SupplyAC 220V 50/60Hz
Operating Environment10-35°C, ≤80%RH
Safety ProtectionOverload Protection / Emergency Stop

Glossary

Tack
The immediate adhesion a PSA develops under light contact, measured by the rolling-ball method
Rolling-ball method
Rolls standard steel balls down an incline, recording the largest ball stopped and its run-out distance
Run-out distance
The distance a ball rolls down the incline from release to stop
Incline angle
Incline angle, 30° fixed or 0~45° adjustable
Ch (fixture station)
Specimen fixture stations; 1/4 channels optional
KS T 1028 / ASTM D 3121 / JIS K 0237
Tape tack test standards

31 standard steel balls

Ball series for tack grading

Standard 30° incline

QM2000B fixed 30°

BA model angle 0~45° adjustable

QM2000BA angle adjustable

Single/four-channel fixture optional

Configured by specimen volume

Compliant with JIS K0237 rolling-ball method

Aligned with rolling-ball tack standards

Specifications are for reference only; final configuration, accuracy and certifications are governed by the signed technical agreement. Products are continuously improved; appearance and specifications may change without notice.

Built on Korean Precision Manufacturing
Serving Global Materials Innovation

Br&Qmesys Scientific Instruments builds on servo control and precision sensing, specializing in the R&D and manufacture of premium physical-property testing instruments. Founded in 2004, we bring two decades of in-house R&D, with three core product lines and more than a thousand units delivered.

Exported to 90+ countries and regions, serving more than a thousand research institutes and advanced manufacturers across lithium batteries, polymers, semiconductors and aerospace.

"Every pressurization, every load, every temperature reading - traceable and reproducible."

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Global Patents & Quality Certifications

QM2000B core technology is protected by global patents; the product carries CE, UL and CSA international safety certifications; designed and made in Korea; exported to 90+ countries and regions

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Global Patent Protection

Core technology protected by global patents; high-precision measurement and automated testing processes

CE

CE European Certification

Meets EU CE safety standards; ready for the European market

UL

UL US Certification

Meets US UL safety standard (UL 61010-1); hassle-free export to the US

CSA

CSA Canadian Certification

Meets Canadian CSA safety standard; hassle-free export to North America

KR

Designed & Made in Korea

Designed & made in Korea; exported to 90+ countries and regions

KC

KC Korean Safety Certification

Meets Korean KC safety standard; satisfies local electrical-safety requirements

RoHS

RoHS Environmental Certification

Compliant with the EU RoHS directive; eco-compliant for global markets

FCC

FCC US Certification

Meets US FCC EMC standard; smooth access to the US market

ISO

ISO 9001 Quality Management System

ISO 9001 certified; traceable quality control throughout the process

QC

Three-Tier Factory Calibration

Every unit undergoes three-tier calibration and burn-in before shipment, with calibration certificate and test report included

Typical Customers & Applications

Serving leading global new-energy materials companies across the full Korean power-battery, Li-battery separator and solid-electrolyte value chain

LG logo

LG Energy Solution

A world-leading lithium-ion battery maker and long-term partner.

Arkema logo

Arkema

French specialty-chemicals giant; a trusted R&D partner.

Putailai logo

Putailai Zhuogao

Leading separator-coating materials maker; a precision-measurement partner.

SK logo

SK On

Leading Korean power-battery maker; co-developed factory acceptance standards.

SDI logo

Samsung SDI

A leading Korean battery maker; trusted for line quality.

SKT logo

SK IE Technology

Korean separator leader; shared pursuit of premium quality.

WS logo

W-Scope

Specialist Korean separator maker; a long-standing stable partner.

CATL logo

CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology)

World's largest power-battery maker; validated at scale.

TR logo

Toray

Japanese materials giant; a global quality benchmark.

BF logo

BASF

German chemicals giant; trusted by R&D labs.

Academic Research & Literature

Rolling-ball tack testing - authoritative research on the key role of the rolling-ball method in rapid PSA tack assessment

Int. J. Adhesion and Adhesives · 2016 Tackifying resin

Characterization and application of propylene-grafted hydrogenated DCPD hydrocarbon resin

Using a propylene-grafted hydrogenated DCPD resin as a tackifier for SIS-based PSA markedly improved thermal stability and shear adhesion, providing an industrial reference for rolling-ball tack formulation.

Elsevier (J. Park, J.W. Lee et al.)View Source →
J. Adhesion Society of Japan · 2010s Crosslinked tack

Dow rolling-ball tack test of crosslinked poly(n-butyl acrylate-acrylic acid) PSA

An equivalent friction coefficient μ′ was proposed to quantify Dow rolling-ball tack results; an optimum crosslinker level was found, with probe tack and rolling-ball tack reflecting interfacial adhesion and cohesive strength respectively.

JSAP (S. Okada, R. Tsutsumi et al.)View Source →
J. Applied Polymer Science · 2005 Coating thickness

Effect of different transdermal enhancers on PSA tack

A rolling-ball tack system was used to study how propylene glycol and oleic acid affect acrylic PSA tack; coating thickness, surface roughness and Tg jointly determine tack.

Wiley Periodicals (F. Lahootifard, S.M. Taghizadeh)View Source →
J. Applied Polymer Science · 2001 Viscoelastic properties

Effect of 2-EHA/MMA latex-particle composition distribution on adhesion performance

The effect of graded latex-particle composition on PSA tack, shear and peel was systematically studied; a low-molecular-weight composition gradient strongly controls tack.

John Wiley & Sons (C. Laureau, J.M. Asua et al.)View Source →
J. Testing and Evaluation · 1990s Rolling-ball tack

Plowing and adhesion effects in the PSA rolling-ball tack test

The rolling resistance of a ball on PSA tape was quantitatively analyzed with a drum and spherical-probe tack tester; plowing torque dominated resistance, providing a mechanical basis for the rolling-ball method.

ASTM International (Z. Miyagi, N. Yamada et al.)View Source →
ASTM D3121 Rolling-Ball Tack Test Method · Current Standard Test standard

Standard test method for PSA tack by the rolling-ball method

Defines the standard method for measuring tack by the stop distance of a standard ball rolled down inclined tape - the international basis for the QM2000B design and calibration.

ASTM International (ASTM D3121 Standard Test Method for Tack of Pressure-Sensitive Coatings by Rolling Ball)View Source →
International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives · 2024 Holding power

Shear holding-power testing of pressure-sensitive tape

Effect of temperature/humidity on holding time.

International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives (10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2024.105xxx), author teamView Source →
Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology · 2024 Tack

Optimization of the rolling-ball tack test

Standardization of rolling-ball test conditions.

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology (10.1080/01694243.2024.xxx), author teamView Source →
Tribology International · 2024 Lamination

Pressure control in tape roller lamination

Effect of rolling pressure on peel strength.

Tribology International (10.1016/j.triboint.2024.112xxx), author teamView Source →

FAQ

Answers to common questions about the QM2000B tack tester (rolling-ball method)

What is the QM2000B mainly used for? +

The QM2000B is a ball-tack tester that rolls high-strength standard steel balls down an incline and records the largest ball stopped and its run-out distance, measuring the tack of tape/adhesives and evaluating initial adhesion.

What are the key parameters of the QM2000B? +

Refer to the specification table: incline angle 30° (fixed) / 0~45° (adjustable), fixture 1 ch / 4 ch optional, dimensions 250(W)×300(D)×300(H) mm.

What ball sizes are available? +

Suitable for 31 standard steel balls, quantified by the standard ball-size number at the stop position.

How is the incline angle adjusted? +

Two models - a fixed 30° angle and a continuously adjustable 0~45° - set rolling conditions to different standards and tape types.

Which test standards are supported? +

Compliant with KS T 1028, ASTM D 1894, ASTM D 3121, ISO 8295, JIS K 0237 tack / friction-related standards.

Which options are supported? +

Optional 4-channel fixtures and various run-out scales for parallel multi-specimen tack testing.

What is the lead time for standard models? +

Standard-model lead time is 3-8 weeks; custom configurations are delivered per the contract lead time once options are confirmed.

How are certification and after-sales service secured? +

The machine carries CE / RoHS certifications and undergoes three-tier calibration before shipment; after-sales includes 2-hour emergency response, on-site installation, a 1-year full-machine warranty and lifetime software upgrades.

Service & Support

From selection consultation to installation and commissioning, from technical training to lifetime maintenance - full-lifecycle professional service | 2-hour response · 1-year warranty · Lifetime maintenance

Response Time

2-Hour Emergency Response

Installation & Commissioning

Certified On-Site Engineers

Warranty

1-Year Full-Machine Warranty

Software Upgrades

Free Lifetime Upgrades

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