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Elcometer Adhesion Tester Comparison Table
Compare the Elcometer pull-off and push-off adhesion testers at a glance. The headline specifications below cover operating range, accuracy and scale resolution across the 106, 506, 510, 108 and 508 models to help you select the right gauge for your coating and concrete work.
Elcometer 106
- Operating Range
- 0 - 3.5 MPa (0 - 35 kg/cm2)
Elcometer 506
- Operating Range
- 2 to 25 MPa
- Accuracy
- ±1% of full scale
- Scale Resolution
- 0.01 MPa
Elcometer 510
- Operating Range
- 2 - 25 MPa
- Accuracy
- ±1% of full scale
- Scale Resolution
- 0.01MPa
Elcometer 108
- Operating Range
- 2 - 18MPa
- Accuracy
- ±1MPa Metric Scale
- Scale Resolution
- 0.1MPa
Elcometer 508
- Operating Range
- 2-25MPa
- Accuracy
- ±1.5% of full scale
- Scale Resolution
- 0.01MPa
Specifications
Elcometer 106
- Operating Range
- 0 - 3.5 MPa (0 - 35 kg/cm2)
Elcometer 506
- Operating Range
- 2 to 25 MPa
- Accuracy
- ±1% of full scale
- Scale Resolution
- 0.01 MPa
Elcometer 510
- Operating Range
- 2 - 25 MPa
- Accuracy
- ±1% of full scale
- Scale Resolution
- 0.01MPa
Elcometer 108
- Operating Range
- 2 - 18MPa
- Accuracy
- ±1MPa Metric Scale
- Scale Resolution
- 0.1MPa
Elcometer 508
- Operating Range
- 2-25MPa
- Accuracy
- ±1.5% of full scale
- Scale Resolution
- 0.01MPa
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elcometer 106 suitable for industrial coating adhesion work?
The 106 operates at 0 to 3.5 MPa, suitable only for very low-pressure applications. Standard industrial adhesion testing requires the higher ranges of the 506, 510, 508 (2-25 MPa) or 108 (2-18 MPa).
Which models should I consider for high-pressure testing?
Choose the 506, 510, or 508 if you need to measure coatings that fail above 18 MPa, as all three reach 25 MPa. The 108 reaches 18 MPa. The 106 is limited to 3.5 MPa.
How do accuracy and resolution differ between models?
The 506 and 510 offer ±1% of full scale with 0.01 MPa resolution. The 508 provides ±1.5% of full scale with 0.01 MPa resolution. The 108 specifies ±1 MPa with 0.1 MPa resolution. Finer resolution supports more precise adhesion characterisation.
When would I choose the Elcometer 108?
The 108 covers 2-18 MPa with ±1 MPa accuracy and 0.1 MPa resolution. Choose it if your coatings typically fail below 18 MPa. For applications requiring higher pressure range or finer resolution, the 506, 510, or 508 (2-25 MPa, 0.01 MPa) are better.
What accuracy should I specify for quality control testing?
The 506 and 510 offer ±1% of full scale accuracy, the best tolerance among these models. The 508 provides ±1.5% of full scale. For demanding QC applications, specify a model meeting your tolerance requirements.
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