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Elcometer 510
Automatic Pull Off Adhesion Gauge
March 2014
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Elcometer are pleased to announce the launch of their
new Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull Off Adhesion Tester…
… the new Elcometer 510 Model S & T
Elcometer 510 – Key Features
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Automatic hydraulic pump ensures smooth and
continuous pressure application for consistent
repeatable results
Dust and water resistant
rugged design to IP64
Fully adjustable pull rates 0.1 – 1.4MPa/s
(15-203psi) to meet national and international
standards
Can be used with 10, 14.2, 20 and 50mm
diameter dollies
Interchangeable units:
MPa, psi, N/mm² and N
User definable measurement range with an
accuracy of ±1% of full scale:
10mm dolly:
100MPa (14400psi)
14.2mm dolly: 50MPa (7200psi)
20mm dolly:
25MPa (3600psi)
50mm dolly:
4MPa (580psi)
User definable limits with unique
pressure hold and release function
Store up to 10,000 readings, with individual pull
rate graphs in up to 2,500 alpha numerical
batches, complete with attribute failure
information
A range of standard and thin substrate actuator skirts
(compatible with the Elcometer 506) are available for
testing coatings on thick, thin, flat or convex substrates
USB and Bluetooth® data output - Compatible with ElcoMaster™
App for iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android mobile devices
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The Model Range
The Model Range
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Elcometer 510 has two models:
Model S: An entry level gauge, powered by batteries, with
defined pull rates, 60 reading memory & USB output to
ElcoMaster 2.0;
Model T: All the features of the Model S, but can be
powered by batteries and/or AC Mains, USB & Bluetooth
(Android and iPhone, iPad, iPod), up to 60,000 readings in
2,500 alphanumeric batches which can store:
the reading,
cohesive/ adhesive attribute information,
pull rate graph
The Model T also has user a definable limit with a unique
‘Pull to Limit’ setting and an in field adhesion calibration
verification mode.
The Model Range
Key Features
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Model S
Model T
Tough, impact, waterproof and dust resistant gauge
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Bright LCD colour scratch & solvent resistant screen with ambient light sensor
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Calibration Certificate supplied as standard
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2 year warranty
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USB
USB &
Bluetooth
On Screen Statistics
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Interchangeable dolly diameters – 10 / 14.2 / 20 / 50mm
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Measurement units – MPa, psi, Nmm-2, Newtons
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Trend graph (Run chart) – last 20 readings
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Data Output
PC Command – start & stop the gauge from your PC or mobile device
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Pull rate graph – load v time
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The Model Range
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Model S
Model T
Measurement Range (using 20mm dolly)
2 – 25MPa
2 – 25MPa
Memory
60 readings
in 1 batch
60,000 readings
in 2,500 batches
Date & Time stamped readings
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Store cohesive & adhesive attribute data against each reading
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User selectable limit with limit hold feature
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Field calibration verification mode
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Select from a defined list of pull rates
10mm:
14.2mm:
20mm:
50mm:
1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00 MPa/s
0.4, 0.7, 1.4, 2.0, 2.5 MPa/s
0.2, 0.3, 0.7, 1.0, 1.2 MPa/s
0.04, 0.08, 0.12, 0.16, 0.20 MPa/s
User selectable pull rates
10mm:
14.2mm:
20mm:
50mm:
0.04 - 5.60 MPa/s in 0.1MPa/s steps
0.20 - 2.80 MPa/s in 0.1MPa/s steps
0.10 - 1.40 MPa/s in 0.1MPa/s steps
0.02 - 0.22 MPa/s in 0.01MPa/s steps
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The Reading Display
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The Reading Display
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The Reading Display
The Packing List
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Each model is available as either a 20mm or
50mm (concrete) inspection kit
20mm Kit:
Elcometer 510 Adhesion Tester with 20mm dollies (x10),
Standard 20mm skirt,
20mm cutter,
Araldite glue,
Abrasive pad,
Shoulder harness,
Plastic carry case,
16x rechargeable AA (MiMH) batteries & external
battery charger (UK, EU, US, AUS),
USB cable & ElcoMaster 2.0 CD,
Calibration certificate,
Operating instructions, and
AC Mains Power Cable (Model T)
The Packing List
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Each model is available as either a 20mm or
50mm (concrete) inspection kit
50mm Kit:
Elcometer 510 Adhesion Tester with 50mm dollies (x6),
Standard 50mm skirt,
50mm drill arbor & cutter,
Araldite glue,
Abrasive pad,
Shoulder harness,
Plastic carry case,
16x rechargeable AA (MiMH) batteries & external
battery charger (UK, EU, US, AUS),
USB cable & ElcoMaster 2.0 CD,
Calibration certificate,
Operating instructions, and
AC Mains Power Cable (Model T)
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Key Features Explained
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Pull to Limit / Pull to Max
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Pull To Limit / Pull to Max
The Elcometer 510 Model T can have a user defined limit:
Some specifications require coatings to be tested to a maximum pull-off strength. Users
can set a limit value and a limit hold time (how long pressure is maintained at the limit
value until the gauge rewinds to zero) and then select:
Pull to Limit:
Pull to Maximum:
the gauge will increase the pressure at the defined pull rate until the
limit has been reached and maintained for the set hold time or the
dolly pulls off, whichever occurs first after which, the gauge re-winds
to ‘zero’; or
the gauge will increase the pressure until the maximum pressure rate
for the selected dolly size / pull rate combination has been reached or
the dolly pulls off, whichever occurs first, at which point the gauge
automatically re-winds to ‘zero’.
A limit can be set for individual readings (when in Immediate mode) or individual limits can
be set for each batch (when in Batching).
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Pull Rate Graph
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Pull Rate Graph
The Elcometer 510 Model T can also store the
individual pull rate graph
This unique feature allows users to record the load against time
graph and display it on an inspection report.
A graphical representation of the increase in pressure applied over time of test, based on
the pull rate and dolly diameter set for the batch.
The graph is displayed on screen above the pressure reading and attribute data (if set)
using the resolution defined by the user via Batch/New Batch/Rate Graph.
The individual graphs can be reviewed within the gauge under
Batch/ Review Batch/ Readings & Rate Graph
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Failure Attributes
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Cohesive / Adhesive Failure Attributes
Many National and International Standards, including ISO 4624 & ASTM D4541, require the
user to record not only the pull-off force but also the nature of the failure.
The bottom of the dolly is examined alongside the ‘fractured’ coating, the percentage cohesive
and % adhesive failure is assessed and recorded together with the pull off reading.
In accordance with Standards, the information is displayed as:
##.## MPa N% A M% A/B,
Where:
##.## is the Pull Force in MPa or other measurement unit (psi, N or Nmm-2)
N% is the Cohesive failure percentage (to the nearest 10%) and ‘A’ is the Cohesive failure layer
M% is the Adhesive failure percentage (to the nearest 10%) and ‘A/B’ is the Intercoat adhesive failure layers
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Cohesive / Adhesive Failure Attributes
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The number of layers can be user defined for each batch via Batch/New Batch/Number of Layers.
This will affect the number of layers available for selection during attribute recording. The maximum
number of layers available is five, excluding the substrate and glue.
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Cohesive / Adhesive Failure Attributes
For example:
14.26 MPa 40% B 30% B/C
the coating fractured at a pull force of 14.26 MPa,
with 40% of the dolly area associated with cohesive failure of layer 1 and
30% of the dolly area associated with an intercoat adhesive failure between layers 1 and 2
failure
together with the
The cohesive failure percentage plus the adhesive
percentage does not have to equal 100%, but cannot
exceed 100%
Should the dolly not fail, the pull force is recorded
greater than symbol (>) the pull force obtained.
For example:
>25MPa 40% B 30% B/C
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Cohesive / Adhesive Failure Attributes
In addition to recording the % cohesive and adhesive failure, ISO 4624 & ASTM D4541,
require the user to also record whether the dolly was cut (and if so, with what type of tool;
knife or dolly cutter); and if a support ring was used (and if so,
the dimensions of the support ring).
The Elcometer 510 also allows this information to be recorded
within the batch header information – which is sent to
ElcoMaster alongside the measurement and attribute data.
Each Elcometer 510 has an internal support ring connected to the
actuator head – this is called the Skirt. The user identifies the skirt
type used (thin substrate, standard skirt, etc.) within the batch header,
and the dimensions of the appropriate support ring are reported within
ElcoMaster.
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Verifying the Gauge
Calibration & Accuracy
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Verifying the Gauge Calibration & Accuracy
The Elcometer 510 is factory calibrated however, the calibration and
accuracy of the gauge can be verified in the field at any time using the
Elcometer Adhesion Verification Unit (AVU).
Connect the Elcometer 510 to the Elcometer AVU,
select “Menu/ Verify Calibration” and follow the on
screen instructions.
The calibration verification process tests the
gauge’s performance at three pressure points.
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ElcoMaster 2.0
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ElcoMaster™ 2.0
The new Elcometer 510 is compatible with ElcoMaster™ 2.0 and
ElcoMaster Mobile:
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Live gauge readings, and graphs can be transferred and stored in a batch
within ElcoMaster™, as each measurement is taken.
Batch data can be downloaded to PC or mobile device for archiving and
report generation.
Users can upgrade their gauges to the latest software release in the field.
Compatible with Cloud Computing; data can be accessed by authorised
users of the Cloud Account via secure log-in from anywhere in the world.
Compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad and Android mobile devices.
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The Menu Structure
Elcometer 510 Model S
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Elcometer 510 Model T
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Certificates & Warranty
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Calibration Certificates
Each Elcometer 510 is supplied with a
Calibration Certificate as standard.
Gauges are calibrated using factory reference load cell unit, in accordance with Elcometer’s certification procedures.
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2 Year Extended Warranty
The new Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull-Off Adhesion Tester is supplied with
one year warranty as standard.
Customers can extend this warranty free of charge within 60 days of
purchase, by simply clicking the “Extend Your Warranty” tab on the
Elcometer website.
An A6 card is supplied with all
gauges informing the customer of
this 2nd year extension.