How to Calibrate the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge

The Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge for coatings on concrete uses state of the art ultrasonic measurement technology, and once calibrated has a measurement accuracy to ±2%
Each gauge can be calibrated in one of three ways - to a known thickness of the coating to be inspected; by setting the speed of sound of the coating; or by selecting the coating from a list of generic, or user defined coating materials.
If the speed of sound or a coating sample of a known thickness aren't available, it is possible to create a coating sample using the Elcometer Coating Calibration Mould (CCM).
By using the Elcometer Coating Calibration Mould the Elcometer 500 calibration is traceable to national and international standards.
The user defined coatings can be transferred into the Material Coatings Library within ElcoMaster® for use, at any time, on any Elcometer 500 coating thickness gauge. Select the coatings from your list and transfer them to any Elcometer 500 gauge.
The Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge revolutionises coating thickness inspection on concrete substrates.
The non-destructive measurement of dry film thickness on concrete is now more accurate, faster and much easier than ever before, thanks to the new Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge for coatings on concrete and other similar substrates*.
Fast and accurate, the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge takes repeatable and reproducible dry film thickness measurements of coatings on concrete up to 10mm‡ thick - without damaging the coating.
Taking over 60 readings per minute in standard mode and 140+ readings per minute in scan mode; the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge allows users to inspect more coatings in less time. With a choice of intelligent, ergonomic probes, designed for continuous use and field replaceable probe tips you can inspect all day, everyday.
The built-in signal strength indicator on the Elcometer 500 Coatings on Concrete Gauge prevents false or incorrect readings, as the gauge only displays the coating thickness measurement if the signal strength indicator goes green.
Robust, ergonomic and sealed against dirt and water, equivalent to a rating of IP54, the Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge has been designed to work in harsh environments.
For more information on how to non-destructively measure coatings on concrete using the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge, please contact Elcometer at [e-mail] or visit our website: www.elcometer.c...
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STANDARDS:
ASTM D6132, SSPC PA9, ISO 2808 Method 10
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* Similar substrates include plasterboard, drywall, concrete block, brick etc.
‡ Epoxy coatings, thickness on other materials may vary