Surface Preparation

The Elcometer 123 Surface Profile Gauge is an easy to use analogue gauge which measures the peak to valley height of a blast cleaned surface in a similar way to the Elcometer 223 & Elcometer 224. The degree of the surface profile is important as it affects a coatings overall performance and determines aspects such as adhesion, coverage & the overall volume of paint to use.

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The Elcometer 224 Digital Surface Profile Gauge provides the very latest in surface profile measuring technology with fast & reliable peak to valley measurements on flat or curved surfaces. This instrument will measure both the average peak to valley & average maximum peak to valley height. The Elcometer 224 Digital Surface Profile Gauge is a portable & rugged handheld instrument available in entry level models to top of the range models.

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The Elcometer 122 Testex® Replica Tape is designed to provide a permanent mould of the surface profile, which can then be measured using a thickness gauge. It consists of foam with a non-compressible backing. The foam side is rubbed into the surface providing a permanent mould of the peak-to-valley profile. The profile of the surface can then be measured using the Elcometer 124 Thickness Gauge.

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The Elcometer 124 Thickness Gauge is used to measure the peak to valley height of a surface profile moulded in the Elcometer 122 Testex® Replica Tape. The Elcometer 124 Surface Thickness Gauge is quick & easy to use with anvil pressure as required in the standards.

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The Elcometer 125 Surface Comparators are extremely durable and allow the estimation of a surface profile of either grit or shot blasted surfaces. Using the Elcometer 125 Surface Comparators as a reference, the blasted profile can be compared to the four reference profile grades in each comparator. Profiles are recorded in microns.

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The Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination Meter quickly and accurately measures the level of soluble salts on surfaces and is four times faster than Bresle equivalent test methods. It is a fully portable, handheld instrument with a fast reading rate allowing for multiple tests to be completed efficiently. The automatic temperature compensation ensures accurate results, and the non-oxidising gold-plated contacts ensure lifetime accuracy.

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Chlorides deposited on a surface by contaminated abrasives during blasting can cause a coating to fail prematurely. Contamination can build up, particularly if the blast media is recycled several times. Using the Elcometer 134A Chloride Ion Test in the field will accurately identify contamination and prevent costly surface-related failures.

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Chloride salts left on the surface before the first coat of paint is applied can result in the coating system being forced off the surface by corrosion or blistering before the full life of the coating has been reached. The Elcometer 134S Chloride Ion Test Kit For Surfaces test method: A latex sleeve is filled with a Chlor*Rid extract solution and is stuck to the test surface where the solution is worked against the surface to extract the salts. The titration tube is inserted, and the results can be recorded.

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The Elcometer 134W Chloride Ion Test For Water is used to monitor recycled water (after its been applied) to establish effectiveness of salt removal. This test is ideal for testing the salt contamination in wash water and blast water. If the chloride levels in the wash or blast water are too high, this will promote premature corrosion, shortening the life of both the steel & concrete structures. This test can also be used when mixing concrete.

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The Elcometer 134 CSN Salt Kit is designed to accurately measure the surface chloride, sulphate and nitrate ions in minutes and offers a single kit solution for testing in the field. All components are pre-measured and pre-dosed for trouble free testing, and results are recorded in parts per million (ppm) requiring no complicated calculations.

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The Elcometer 135C Bresle Test Patches determine the level of soluble salts on uncoated surfaces using the patch method in accordance with ISO 8502-6. They are easy to peel off after test and leave no foam on the substrate making them ideal for use in the field. The new Elcometer 135C Bresle Test Patches have a thicker foam surround compared to traditional patches, allowing easier insertion of the syringe. The test patches also use a high quality adhesive, ensuring a water tight seal during test.

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The Elcometer 138/2 Surface Contamination Kit is designed for measuring the level of contaminants on a surface prior to the application of a coating system. If a coating system is applied to a contaminated surface, it could fail prematurely. The Elcometer 138/2 Surface Contamination Kit will provide users with the means to test invisible surface contaminants including the pH, chloride ions, iron, and salts.

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The Elcometer 128 Pictorial Surface Standards are high quality photographs which are used for comparison purposes to assess the visual appearance of a steel surface. Elcometers range of surface standards cover most of those required for surface cleanliness.

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The Elcometer 142 ISO 8502 Dust Tape Test Kit allows the assessment of the quantity and size of dust particles on surfaces prepared for painting. Dust on blast cleaned surfaces can reduce coating adhesion, leading to premature coating failure and substandard coating finishing.

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The Elcometer 145 Dust Tape Roller is used in conjunction with the Elcometer 142 Dust Tape Test kit to assess the quantity and size of dust particles on surfaces prepared for painting. The Dust Tape Roller presses the Elcometer 142 Dust Tape to the surface using a controlled constant force as required by BS EN ISO 8502-3 (BS 7079-B3:1993).

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