Elcometer 260 Surefire® Fluorescenator UV Pinhole Flashlight

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The Elcometer 260 Surefire® Fluorescenator UV Pinhole Flashlight provides a quick, low cost method of testing coatings for pinholes.

Developed for the industrial and marine markets, the Elcometer 260 features a six watt purple Class 1 light emitting diode. The flashlight has a beam wavelength of 405nm (±5 nm), which the human perceives as a purple light.

Battery powered, the Elcometer 260 features a click-on/push-off button with a lockable tailcap to prevent accidental activation during transportation or storage.

A base coat containing a UV fluorescing additive* is applied. When the UV flashlight shines on the coating, areas where the base coat is not covered fluoresce, clearly showing the location of the pinhole.

The flashlight is manufactured from rugged aerospace-grade aluminium and is O-ring sealed to protect it from moisture, dust or coating particulates. A Pyrex® lens with an anti-reflective coating adds to its durability.

  • Low cost and easy to use:
    • Use UV reflecting base coat and shine the purple light onto the surface. Any fluorescence identifies pinholes.
  • Rugged:
    • Manufactured from rugged aerospace-grade aluminium and is O-ring sealed to protect it from moisture and dust.
  • Portable and secure:
    • Battery powered and features a click-on/push off button with lockout tailcap to prevent accidental activation during transport or storage.
  • Anti-reflective lens:
    • A Pyrex® lens with an anti-reflective coating adds to its durability.

* Please note that Elcometer do not supply the fluorescing additive. Please contact your Coatings supplier for information.