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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!
News: Elcometer 145 Dust Tape Roller
News: Elcometer 145 Dust Tape Roller Main News in detail The Elcometer 145 Dust Tape Roller is used in conjunction with the Elcometer 142 Dust Tape Test kit to assess the quantity and size of dust particles on surfaces prepared for painting. The Dust Tape Roller presses the Elcometer 142 Dust Tape
News: Elcometer 224 Digital Surface Profile Gauge
News: The Elcometer 224 Digital Surface Profile Gauge can now measure on flat and curved surfaces Main News in detail The Elcometer 224 Digital Surface Profile provides the very latest in surface profile measuring technology. Accurate, fast and very user friendly, this gauge is available with Bluetooth® and with
Elcometer are ready for the blast season, are you?
Elcometer’s abrasive blast machines takes innovation and cost savings to a new level. At 15 bar maximum working pressure, getting the job done faster has never been easier. Designed and manufactured at their production facilities in the UK, Elcometer’s large available stock of abrasive blast machines are ready for
News : Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge FREE product upgrade
News: Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge FREE product upgrade Main News in detail The new Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge sets new standards making measuring dry film thickness faster, reliable and accurate; helping you to become more efficient. The Elcometer 456 is available in three different models: B, S
The Elcometer 130 SSP
The Elcometer 130 SSP is the only soluble salt meter that measures both the concentration and density profile of soluble salts on the surface, allowing you to identify both the average and actual concentration of salt at any given point under the filter paper in either 2D or 3D. So
News: Elcometer 280 Pulsed DC Holiday Detector
News: Elcometer 280 Pulsed DC Holiday Detector Main News in detail The Elcometer 280 Pulsed DC Portable Holiday / Spark Detector is a ‘stick type’ holiday detector which has been designed to make pulsed DC high voltage holiday detection safer, easier and more reliable than ever before. Using state of
News: Fully Automatic Krebs 2250 Viscosity Test from Elcometer
News: Fully Automatic Krebs 2250 Viscosity Test from Elcometer Main News in detail Featuring a unique automatic test mode, the Elcometer 2250 Krebs Viscometer measures the viscosity of paints, varnishes, adhesives, pastes and liquid inks at the touch of a button. Designed for use in accordance with National and International
The Elcometer CG100ABDL+
Colourful, Robust and Powerful – The Elcometer CG100ABDL+ Elcometer NDT’s CG100ABDL+ is the workhorse of our handheld ultrasonic testing range, packed full of top-end features that allow it to go toe-to-toe with anything else in its form factor on the market today. While other corrosion gauges may only offer a
News: Elcometer 550 Non-Contact Powder Thickness Gauge
News: Elcometer 550 Non-Contact Powder Thickness Gauge Main News in detail The Elcometer 550 offers the user an unrivalled approach to measuring uncured powder thicknesses – without touching the powder. Traditional pre-cure powder thickness measurement requires contact with the coating however, the Elcometer 550 – using proven third generation ultrasonic
News: Introducing the New Elcometer 456
News: Introducing the New Elcometer 456 Main News in detail The new Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge sets new standards making measuring dry film thickness faster, reliable and accurate; helping you to become more efficient. The Elcometer 456 is available in three different models: B, S and T. Each gauge
Elcometer NDT Transducers
Through time, a pipeline experiences various chemical, thermal and mechanical forces which puts the pipe at risk of experiencing significant degradation. This has the potential to cause a costly industrial accident if not rectified, making it ever more important to test for corrosion and erosion within pipes or other curved
Suspect corrosion – where, why, & when?
As you’d expect for a universal problem that presents anywhere metals are used, there are a multitude of different methods used to assess the extent of corrosion in assets. Regardless of the method used, an inspector will be looking to answer three important questions: ❓ Where – is the corrosion
Coatings for Africa Conference – What a week!
After a long hiatus due to Covid, Coatings for Africa took place at Sandton Convention Centre last week. Industry leaders from all over Africa got together in person after 3,5 years. The event was well attended and the BAMR stand was one of the most popular stands to visit with
Corrosion Awareness day
The Corrosion Institute of South Africa hosted the Corrosion Awareness day on Monday 25 April. BAMR was represented by CEO and President of the Corrosion Institute, Graham Duk and Key Account Managerin KZN, Mark Terblanche. We would like to thank everyone involved who ensured the success of the day!
Elcometer MTG – Quick & easy measurements
Six ways the Elcometer MTG can help you perform quick and easy material thickness measurement on rail track 𝟭. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Taking measurements with the Elcometer MTG gauges is simple – just attach your probe and start scanning. 𝟮. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 The gauge’s stability indicator identifies when the signal strength
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
NASA & the Elcometer 456 Dry Film Thickness Gauge
This National Space Day, the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge was used on the Mars 2020 Rover Chassis! We’re extremely proud to be a part of the coatings process at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Find out more about the Elcometer 456: The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge For more information on
Combat rising fuel costs with Elcometer Performance Blast Machines!
With oil prices set to rise further in 2022, it is predicted that the cost of running a diesel compressor could rise over 65% by the end of the calendar year. Having already experienced increased fuel costs – are you considering how you can modify your blast system to reduce
What is the most effective way to detect Casting defects?
Casting Defects: The effect it has on Turbines and how we can detect this through Ultrasonic Testing Several potential casting defect types can reduce overall material integrity which can, worst-case scenario, lead to catastrophic failure, no matter how mature or technologically advanced they may be. It is therefore, important to
Elcometer eNews
Elcometer have recently re-launched the old online magazine which was previously referred to as the Ezine and is now referred to as the Elcometer e-news publication which Elcometer aim to publish every quarter. eNews Quarter 3 2022 – Issue 5 Please click on this link to access the PDF document:Elcometer eNews publication Q3
The Elcometer 480 Gloss Meter – The best on the market!
Accuracy, repeatability and functionality – the Elcometer 480 range of handheld glossmeters allows you to measure Gloss, % Reflectance & Haze with ease. We understand that no two inspections are the same – it is for this reason that the Elcometer 480 is equipped with three measurement modes: 🔸 Standard
Birthday Lucky Draw
BAMR turns 76 on the 22 May 2022 In celebration of this milestone we are running a lucky draw. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram and tag 3 business associates or colleagues and stand a chance to win our Lucky draw prize which will take place at the end
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
Elcometer Webinars
Elcometer Webinars Recordings of recent webinars 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
MontiPower Bristle Blaster Demonstration
A big thank you to our awesome customer who recently welcomed BAMR onto site for a demonstration day. We showcased our ‘𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁’ Bristle Blaster range of technologies. Ideal for any maintenance and repair as well as spot repair projects. The Bristle Blaster power tools from MontiPower are
Vaal Petrochemical Industrial Expo
You are cordially invited to the Vaal Petrochemical Industrial Expo taking place at: Stonehaven on Vaal in Vanderbijlpark Physical Address: Stonehaven on Vaal (next to Baddrift Bridge) Sylviavale Ah, Vaal River, Vanderbijlpark https://goo.gl/maps/5gAYVtrez7sZdXEq7 on Thursday 9th September 2021 from 12h00 to 17h00 We will be demonstrating our instruments and we
Corrosion Awareness Day & Coatings for Africa
BAMR is taking part in two upcoming events, details of which are below. We encourage you to come and visit our exhibitor stand at both events. Corrosion Awareness Day – Monday 25 April, Johannesburg The annual Corrosion Awareness Day is taking place this year on Monday 25 April. BAMR will
Corrosion Awareness day
The Corrosion Institute of South Africa hosted the Corrosion Awareness day on Monday 25 April. BAMR was represented by CEO and President of the Corrosion Institute, Graham Duk and Key Account Manager in KZN, Mark Terblanche. We would like to thank everyone involved who ensured the success of the day!
Vaal Petrochemical Industrial Expo
You are cordially invited to the Vaal Petrochemical Industrial Expo taking place at: Stonehaven on Vaal in Vanderbijlpark Physical Address: Stonehaven on Vaal (next to Baddrift Bridge) Sylviavale Ah, Vaal River, Vanderbijlpark https://goo.gl/maps/5gAYVtrez7sZdXEq7 on Thursday 9th September 2021 from 12h00 to 17h00 We will be demonstrating our instruments and we