Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge

Product Description

The Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge accurately measures the thickness of coatings on concrete and other similar substrates* – non destructively.

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.

Incredibly easy to use, the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge for concrete can be used in accordance with ASTM D6132, SSPC PA9 & ISO 2808 Method 10.

Compatible with ElcoMaster® software and ElcoMaster® Mobile App, individual coating thickness measurements can be transferred via USB or Bluetooth® to PC or a mobile device for analysis and instant report generation.

Features of the Elcometer 500 Coating Thickness Gauge

Fast

Measuring over 60 readings per minute in standard mode and over 140 readings per minute in scan mode, the Elcometer 500 coating thickness gauge can significantly reduce your inspection times.

Reliable

The Elcometer 500 will only display the coating thickness reading if the signal strength indicator turns green, preventing false or incorrect readings.If the coating thickness is outside the measurement range, the Elcometer 500 tells you on the display.

Intelligent

The Elcometer 500 measurement probes are supplied with user replaceable probe tips. If the tip is damaged or wears during use you can replace it and carry on. The gauge even informs you when you need to change the probe tip, maximising inspection time.

Easy to Use

There is no need to set up gates, range values or know the thickness of the coating, simply select the coating material from the gauge library and start measuring.

Ergonomic

The Elcometer 500 gauge and intelligent probes have all been ergonomically designed for continuous use. No force is required to take a reading.

Rugged

Robust, ergonomic and sealed against dirt and water, equivalent to a rating of IP54, the Elcometer 500 has been designed to work in harsh environments, making it the ideal gauge for the laboratory or the job site.

How to create a coating sample using the Elcometer 500 Coating Calibration Mould (CCM)


Place the Coating Calibration Mould (CCM) on a flat surface and completely fill the sample chamber with the test coating.	Using the plastic scraper, scrape over the coating allowing the excess to fall into the overflow chamber. Allow the coating to cure	When fully cured, calibrate a ferrous coating thickness gauge on the side of the CCM then measure and record the dry film thickness at the centre of the coating.	Measure the same point using the Elcometer 500. Enter the dry film thickness measurement and save it in the Elcometer 500’s Coating Materials list

The different modes of calibration

1. Coating Material Library

The Elcometer 500’s advanced measurement technology means that you no longer need to know how thick the coating should be or to set up measurement gates before taking a reading. Simply switch on the gauge, select the coating from the calibration library and take a reading – it is that easy

2. Material Thickness Calibration

To obtain the greatest measurement accuracy, the Elcometer 500 can be calibrated using the known thickness of the coating to be measured. If a sample of known thickness is not available, the Elcometer 500 Coating Calibration Mould (CCM) can be used to create a coating of known thickness which is traceable to both National and International Standards.

3. Sound Velocity Calibration

The Elcometer 500 can be calibrated by entering the speed of sound from the Product Datasheet available from the coating manufacturer.

Display modes


Readings	Readings & Statistics	Readings & Run Charts	Readings & Bar Graphics	Readings & Differential

The Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge can be used in accordance with:

• ASTM D6132
• SSPC PA9
• ISO 2808 Method 10

Specifications