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Impact Testing made easy!

Elcometer is pleased to announce the launch of the new and improved Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester, a simple to use instrument ideal for evaluating the resistance of a coating to impact, elongation, cracking or peeling.

November 2008

New Powder Coatings Inspection Kit from Elcometer

To cover all eventualities in the powder inspection process, Elcometer has produced a kit to enable the inspection of powder coatings on all surfaces.

November 2008

New Automotive Inspection Kits from Elcometer

These kits have been specifically designed with the automotive aftermarket in mind including Insurance Assessors, Third Party Consultants, Body Shops and Used Car Sales. They contain all the products required to provide instant measurements of the coating thickness on both steel and aluminium car panels allowing the user to asses rework and provide information for valuation.

November 2008

The definitive solution to your IMO PSPC inspection requirements

The Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC) in dedicated Seawater ballast tanks came into effect as part of common structural rules in January 2008. From July 2008 it came into force as part of SOLAS, making Ballast Tank Coating Inspection as important as a ship's lifeboat. The IMO PSPC raises considerable challenges to the industry as the regulation identifies the need for prescriptive processes for surface preparation, coating inspection regimes, data collection & reporting and auditing & assessment.

ElcoShip is a paperless solution for all your marine coating inspection requirements (visual, manual and electronic) in one easy to use software package.

ElcoShip provides traceable real time information on the status of all coating inspections throughout the ship build – automatically generating the IMO PSPC compliant Coating Technical File at the click of a button.

October 2008

New Surface Contamination Kit from Elcometer

Elcometer is pleased to announce the launch of a new kit containing an array of equipment to measure the cleanliness of a surface prior to coating, the Elcometer 138/2 Surface Contamination Kit.
Comprising the new Elcometer 135A Bresle Sampler and various test strips all conveniently stored in a sturdy plastic carry case, the Elcometer 138/2 provides a low cost, simple method for measuring the level of salt, pH, chloride and iron (ferrous ion) concentration on the surface, in accordance with ISO 8502-6

August 2008

New Digital Waterproof Thermometer with Interchangeable Probes

Elcometer is pleased to announce the launch of a new Digital Waterproof Thermometer with a range of interchangeable probes, the Elcometer 213/2. Using the latest microprocessor technology, the Elcometer 213/2 has been designed for reliability and ease of use. With an accuracy of ±1% of the reading and an impressive measuring range, it allows quick and easy measurement for a wide range of applications.

July 2008

IMO Marine Inspection Requirements Compliance Solution

From 1st July 2008, new IMO regulations (Performance Standards for Protective Coatings) become a legal requirement with regard to Ballast Tanks. To comply with these stringent regulations and the requirement to record all readings, Elcometer has launched its' Marine Inspection Kits which comprehensively cover all of the inspection requirements needed under IMO in one case.

June 2008

Introducing the new range of Abrasion and Washability Testers from Elcometer

Manchester, England (June 2008) - Elcometer, leading specialists in coating testing and inspection equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of their new range of Elcometer 1720 Abrasion & Washability Testers.

These robust, reliable and extremely flexible machines have been developed for testing the abrasion, scrub and washability resistance of a broad range of materials including; paint, lacquers, inks, coatings, leather, wood, plastics, printed materials, fabrics, wall coverings, etc.

June 2008

Elcometer 224 Digital Surface Profile Gauge - Now with Bluetooth® Technology

Less than a year after the successful launch of the Elcometer 224 Digital Surface Profile Gauge, Elcometer is pleased to announce the addition of Bluetooth® wireless technology to the Elcometer 224 Model T. Combined with RS232, this now allows RS232, USB and Bluetooth® connectivity in a single gauge at no extra cost!

April 2008

IMO PSPC Compliance Coating Thickness Gauge ready now, out of the box

The IMO PSPC regulation for salt water ballast tanks comes into force with effect from 1st July 2008 for all ships in excess of 500 GRT. This regulation introduces a rigorous inspection regime which includes coating thickness and, in particular, the introduction of a new performance standard for Dry Film Thickness - the IMO 90/10 rule.

April 2008

Underwater Coating Thickness measurement problem solved.

The measurement of a coating thickness on submerged substrates such as ships, oil rigs, pipelines, jetties etc., has always been a problem especially when it is not always possible to remove the structure from its watery surroundings. Historically, the only way to do this is with a mechanical gauge such as the Elcometer 211, vital to ensure the thickness of underwater coatings is adequate. With the recent launch of the Elcometer 456 range of waterproof probes, the solution is now at hand.

March 2008

Measuring Dewpoint has never been easier

The new Elcometer 319/2 Dewpoint Meter has been designed to incorporate all your climatic condition monitoring in a single gauge. The memory and measurement options make it one of the most versatile digital dewpoint meters available today.

March 2008

NEW -Surface Profile Gauges with Memory!

Elcometer are pleased to launch the new Elcometer 224 Digital Surface Profile Gauges. Providing the very latest in surface profile technology, this is the only profile gauge of its type with memory.

November 2007

At last - a thickness gauge specifically for powder coaters!

Elcometer have launched a new product specifically designed for measuring coatings on all smooth aluminium and steel surfaces - the Elcometer 415. Ideal for powder coaters and those in the automotive industry, this low-cost, easy-to-use gauge rapidly and accurately measures coatings up to 1000 microns (40 mils) thick. The integrated Bigfoot™ probe with integral V-groove enables accurate measurement on smooth, flat surfaces producing repeatable results - ideal for quality checking.

November 2007

NEW from Elcometer - Surface Moisture Meter for Wood

Elcometer are pleased to announce the launch of the new Elcometer 118/2 Surface Moisture Meter. This new gauge instantly and accurately measures moisture content in wood, wood by-products and building materials such as roofing, insulation, plaster and brick.

October 2007

NEW from Elcometer - Telescopic Inspection Mirrors

Elcometer are pleased to announce the new low cost Elcometer 131 Telescopic Inspection Mirrors. This new set of simple yet robust telescopic inspection mirrors are designed for inspecting difficult to access areas - The range of mirrors is ideal for inspecting inside pipes, behind corners, underneath inspection tanks and other inaccessible or awkward areas.

June 2007