One of the many tests described in International Standards for evaluating the corrosion performance of a material is the long established Salt Spray Test.
Developed several decades ago with the aim of simulating a corrosive marine environment, the procedure has, over the years, become a key tool for predicitng the performance of a coating. It is now one of the standard references used in the industry today.
Modern quality demands and new research has shown that the results of these tests can be optimised when the salt spray is combined with other methods, which may be of a cyclical nature or more aggresive.
Elcometer have a wide range of products that can be used to determine corrosion resistance of a coating to salt spray, humidity, corrosive gases, immersion and the aging effects of sunlight .
Please click on the appropriate image or on the heading for more information about each instrument.
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The Elcometer 1537 ISO Scratching Tool is a scratching tool for preparing samples for Salt Spray and Cyclical Tests. The Elcometer 1537 has a tungsten carbide blade which is set to give a 90° cutting angle with a 75° cutting edge. Conforms to ISO & NBN
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The Elcometer 1538 DIN Scratching Tool has interchangeable carbide cutters for the preparation of specimens to be used for Salt Spray and CASS Corrosion Tests. Supplied complete with a 1mm or 0.5mm cutter. A Renault-version of the tool, with optional blade adjustment device, is also available. Conforms to DIN
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The Elcometer 1270/1 - Imersion Test (Ford Bath) is a tank, measuring 70 x 40 x 40cm, fitted with a cover, a controlled heating device and a circulation pump, is used to assess the resistance of coatings, notably to blistering, when immersed in water - often referred to as the ford immersion test. Conforms to ISO, NFT & Renault RNUR.
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