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The Latest product launches and news from BAMR and Elcometer
Dive into the latest product launches, innovations, and news from BAMR. From cutting-edge coating inspection tools to industry-leading blast, spray, and non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, explore our full archive of updates and announcements in our Publications section. Stay informed with the stories driving quality and performance across Southern Africa and Africa!
Elcometer Tornado Pump Training
The BAMR team recently had an unforgettable 2 days of training on the Elcometer Tornado Pump, by the one and only Peter Bloem! His expertise made the session engaging, insightful, and packed with knowledge that we can’t wait to share! A massive thank you to Terence Monk from Environmental and
BAMR recently visited Nigeria!
BAMR recently visited Nigeria to attend the West Africa Coatings Show, where we had an incredible time connecting with our valued West African clients and forging new partnerships! The energy and enthusiasm at the event were truly inspiring, and we loved every moment of showcasing our innovative coating solutions. Beyond
Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa Gala Dinner – An unforgettable evening!
The Annual Gala Dinner was held at the Johannesburg Country Club in Auckland Park on Friday, November 17th. The Corrosion Institute Gala Dinner proved to be a resounding success, capturing the essence of excellence and achievement in the field. The event brought together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts in an
Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa Gala Dinner
BAMR is delighted to announce that, for the second consecutive year, we are the exclusive platinum title sponsors for the esteemed Corrosion Institute Annual Gala Dinner. The Gala Dinner is scheduled to be held at the Johannesburg Country Club in Auckland Park on Friday, November 17th. This years theme is
SAIW Awards Evening
Apologies for the delayed announcement, but we couldn’t let it go unmentioned. BAMR Pty Ltd was present at the recent Southern African Institute of Welding Awards dinner held at the Indaba in Johannesburg. The evening was a triumph, marked by enjoyment and success. Sunithi Barends & Kurt Du Plooy, who received the Award for
Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa Technical Evening Cape Town
Ben is Elcometer NDT’s primary Technical Support Engineer and acts as key contact for any global sales issues related to Ultrasonic Testing equipment from Elcometer’s global sales network. Ben joined Elcometer in 2021 and has a strong educational background in Physics, Math, and Software Design. Within UT as a discipline,
Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa Technical Evening JHB
Ben is Elcometer NDT’s primary Technical Support Engineer and acts as key contact for any global sales issues related to Ultrasonic Testing equipment from Elcometer’s global sales network. Ben joined Elcometer in 2021 and has a strong educational background in Physics, Math, and Software Design. Within UT as a discipline,
Annual Corrosion Awareness Day Success!
Another successful day exhibiting and demonstrating at the Annual Corrosion Awareness Day held in Johannesburg on Monday. It was truly a pleasure to be able to showcase our products and services and connect with so many potential customers. We would like to thank everyone who visited our stand for their
Annual Corrosion Awareness Day
We are excited to announce that this year we will be exhibiting and demonstrating at the Annual Corrosion Awareness Day that is taking place on Monday 24 April. Time: 10am to 4pm Venue: The Core, Corrosion Institute, 38 Allan Road, Glen Austin, Midrand We will also be offering ONE FREE
Elcometer One Day Training Course – June 2024
Elcometer is returning in June for another stint of training! Chris Heron from Elcometer UK will be in South Africa in June to conduct two training courses Chris is an electrical, mechanical and hydraulic engineer with previous experience as a Royal Navy Mine Warfare specialist having over seven years experience
Elcometer Enews 2023 Edition
Your latest issue of enews is here: http://bit.ly/3S2lRXd Featuring the latest news and updates from Elcometer around the World and technical articles from the experts. Click on image below for the PDF version
News: Webinar Recording 2: New Developments in Chloride Contamination Measurement on pre coated surfaces
News: Webinar Recording 2: New Developments in Chloride Contamination Measurement on pre coated surfaces Elcometer ran their second Webinar for distributors entitled Developments in Chloride Contamination Measurement on pre coated surfaces which they recorded. If you are interested in watching the 41 minute recording including questions and answers then please click on
News: Webinar Recording 1: Calibration on Profiled Surfaces
News: Webinar Recording 1: Calibration on Profiled Surfaces Elcometer recently ran a Webinar for distributors entitled “Calibration on Profiled Surfaces” which they recorded. If you are interested in watching the 18 minute recording followed by the 6 minutes of questions and answers then please click on the following Youtube clip:
News: Elcometer Webinar Recordings
News: Elcometer Webinar Recordings Elcometer have run 6 webinars. You can access the Elcometer Webinar Recordings below. The first minute is just a count down so you can start at 1 minute. You can access these videos at the following links: Profiled Surface Calibration: (24.41 minutes) https://youtu.be/6CxB8Nj3_BM Make the most
Elcometer Webinar: Profiled Surface Calibration
presented by Craig Woolhouse, Elcometer Craig Woolhouse Bio Craig, a qualified Mechanical Engineer, joined Elcometer 18 years ago as Sales Manager for UK and Europe. 2009 saw the addition of India and Africa as regions within Craig’s area of responsibility. Elcometer view both areas as key growth regions and thus
Why Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement or NDT in the Mining Industry is so Important
Dangerous, corrosive, erosive – these are some of the words to describe the mining industry. To add to this, mechanical failure in the mining industry can have extremely serious consequences, so it is vital that the operating health of plant systems and components are tested regularly to ensure the highest
What Moisture Meter for Flooring?
Watch this informative Video on Moisture Meters… With special thanks to Flooring Africa for the production of this video!
News: Changes to the Elcometer 224 Digital Surface Profile Gauge
Since the launch of the Elcometer 224 Digital Profile Gauge in 2012, many questions and queries have been received regarding the correct use of the gauge. The correct measurement technique is for the user to usually take 10 or more readings on the profiled surface and record the mean/average (x̅)
Electro Magnetic Induction vs Hall Effect – Choosing the correct DFT gauge
Electro Magnetic Induction vs Hall Effect – Choosing the correct DFT gauge All DFT gauges are not created equal, that is why when comparing different instruments from different suppliers it is always a good exercise to check that you are comparing apples with apples; and that where possible, you are
News: New Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge
News: New Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge Main News in detail The New Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge accurately measures the thickness of coatings on concrete and other similar substrates (eg plasterboard, drywall, concrete block, brick) – non destructively. Features of the New Elcometer 500 Concrete Coating Thickness Gauge Fast and accurate, the Elcometer
New Elcometer 130 SSP Soluble Salt Profiler
New Elcometer 130 SSP Soluble Salt Profiler Main News in detail The New Elcometer 130 SSP Soluble Salt Profiler provides fast and accurate measurement of the level and density of soluble salts – over 4 times faster than other Bresle equivalent methods. The new Elcometer 130 SSP allows you to complete a
Leica DISTO X3 Laser Distance Meter – Intrinsically Safe!!
We are pleased to announce that the Leica Disto X3 is now available as an Intrinsically Safe device Designed for tough, rugged conditions! A device termed intrinsically safe is designed to be incapable of producing heat or spark sufficient to ignite an explosive atmosphere. Intrinsic safety (IS) is a
New Elcometer MTG Ultrasonic Material Thickness Gauge
New Elcometer MTG Ultrasonic Material Thickness Gauge With a choice of calibration options, measurement modes – including high speed scan mode, display options and data-logging, the Elcometer MTG8 Ultrasonic Material Thickness Gauge is ideal for taking readings on a wide range of coated and uncoated materials and downloading data for further analysis
Exciting News – Graham Duk as newly appointed President of CorrISA
Congratulations! We would like to extend a hearty congratulations to Graham Duk on his appointment as the President of the Corrosion Institute South Africa. Graham has been involved with CorrISA for over 10 years, and has worked hard to reach this point. Your Team at BAMR are extremely happy
Why choose the Elcometer PTG?
Along with its exceptional precision, the Elcometer PTG is packed full of features that make the operators job much quicker and easier. Here are just some of its features: Customisable display Dynamic stabilit Differential mode B-scan and thickness trend graphs Warning limits Like many of our gauges, the Elcometer
News: New Elcometer 456 Ultra Scan Probe
News: New Elcometer 456 Ultra Scan Probe When connected to the latest Elcometer 456 coating thickness gauge, the newly developed Elcometer 456 Ultra Scan probe has a reading rate (in scan mode) in excess of 140 readings per minute – further enhancing the speed and accuracy of field based dry
News: Elcometer 506 Pull Off Adhesion Gauges
News: Elcometer 506 Pull Off Adhesion Gauges Main News in detail The Elcometer 506 Pull Off Adhesion Testers are lightweight, portable and easy-to-use adhesion gauges are available in analogue or digital versions and are suitable for measuring the pull-off adhesion of coatings up to 50MPa either on-site, or in the
Elcometer Blast Equipment
“There is an optimum point between speed and grit usage and that is what the blaster should be finding.” As part of a wider investigation into blast efficiency, Patrick O’Brien, an independent blaster with over thirty years of experience, was asked about the importance of the media valve setting. He
News: Rhopoint IQ Image Quality Distinctness of Image DOI Goniophotometer
News: Rhopoint IQ Image Quality Distinctness of Image DOI Goniophotometer The Rhopoint IQ Image Quality Distinctness of Image DOI uses patented technology to measure the complex interaction of a surface with a light.Also known as the Rhopoint Novo-Gloss IQ / Image Quality / Haze Distinctness of Image / DOI / Goniophotometer
Elcometer Performance Blast Machine
How Elcometer Performance Blast Machine provides optimum delivery of airflow. As friction is the main cause of dynamic pressure losses within an abrasive blast system, it is important that this is minimised for maximum productivity. This video discusses how the Boundary Layer Effect has been considered within the design of