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Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull Off Adhesion Tester
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The Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull Off Adhesion Tester (part numbers F510-20S, F510-20T, F510-50S and F510-50T) measures the adhesion strength of coatings on a wide range of substrates using an automatic hydraulic pump for smooth, continuous pressure. Where most pull-off testers rely on the operator to control the rate of pull by hand, the Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull Off Adhesion Tester lets the user select a pull rate and applies it automatically, removing a major source of operator variability and making results more consistent and repeatable.

The Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull Off Adhesion Tester applies load up to 100MPa with a pressure accuracy of 1% of full scale and 0.01MPa resolution, and pull-rate accuracy of 2.5% plus 0.3 seconds. It accepts 10, 14.2, 20 and 50mm reusable dollies, with operating range and pull rate set by dolly size: the 10mm dolly covers 8 to 100MPa, the 20mm covers 2 to 25MPa, and the 50mm covers 0.3 to 4MPa, with fully adjustable pull rates such as 0.1 to 1.4MPa/s on the 20mm. A range of standard and thin-substrate actuator skirts for the Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull Off Adhesion Tester suits thick, thin, flat or convex substrates, and an optional magnetic anchor clamp holds the actuator during tests at height.

Sealed to an IP64 equivalent rating, the Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull Off Adhesion Tester weighs 2.9kg and stores up to 60,000 readings in 2,500 batches with date and time stamps, switchable between MPa, psi, Nmm2 and N. Model S outputs live and batch readings via USB; Model T adds Bluetooth to iOS and Android, advanced pull-rate mode and pull-rate graphs, transferring data to ElcoMaster software. Power is by 8 AA NiMH or alkaline batteries (around 200 pulls per charge) or AC mains on Model T, and the Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull Off Adhesion Tester carries a 2 year warranty. It can be used in accordance with ASTM C1583, ASTM D4541, ASTM D7234-12, AS/NZS 1580.408.5, BS 1881-207, DIN 1048-2, EN 1015-12, EN 12636, EN 13144, EN 1542, EN 24624, ISO 16276-1, ISO 4624, JIS K 5600-5-7, NF T30-606 and NF T30-062. Supplied by BAMR, South Africa's authorised Elcometer distributor.

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Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull Off Adhesion Tester

SKU · F510-20S (+3 more)

The Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull-Off Adhesion Gauge accurately measures the adhesion strength of coatings on a wide range of substrates using an automatic hydraulic pump to ensure smooth and continuous pressure application for consistent and repeatable results.

  • Efficient Ideal for laboratory and field use. 0, 14.2, 20 & 50mm diameter reusable dollies. Compatible with ElcoMaster® Software. Range of substrate actuator skirts for thick, thin, flat or convex substrates.
  • Powerful Smooth load application up to 100MPa. USB and Bluetooth® data output to iOS or Android™ devices. Stores up to 60,000 readings in 2,500 batches.
  • Durable Sealed, heavy duty and impact resistant. Dust and waterproof equivalent to IP64. Suitable for use in harsh environments.
  • Accurate Fully adjustable pull rates 0.1-1.4MPa/s. Accuracy of ±1% of full scale. Can be used in accordance with National & International Standards. Interchangeable units: MPa, psi, Nmm2 and N.
  • Reliable Repeatable and reproducible. 2 year gauge warranty. Batch date and time stamp facility.
  • Easy Supplied in a robust plastic carry case for easy transportation. USB and Bluetooth® data output to iPhone or Android™ devices. Bright LCD colour screen.
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When to use the Elcometer 510

Reach for the Elcometer 510 when you need consistent, repeatable pull-off adhesion results across a range of substrates. An automatic hydraulic pump applies smooth, continuous pressure up to 100MPa at a controlled pull rate. It suits labs and inspectors who need standard-compliant, logged adhesion data.

  • 1
    Automatic controlled pull
    The hydraulic pump applies smooth continuous pressure with fully adjustable pull rates, removing the operator variability of a hand pump.
  • 2
    Wide range with dolly options
    Loads up to 100MPa with 0, 14.2, 20 and 50mm reusable dollies and skirts for thick, thin, flat or convex substrates cover most adhesion jobs.
  • 3
    Logged and standard-compliant
    It stores up to 60,000 readings, outputs over USB and Bluetooth to ElcoMaster, and can be used to national and international standards for defensible records.
  • 4
    Built for lab and field
    Sealed and impact resistant to an IP64 equivalent rating with a hard carry case, it moves between the lab and the site.
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Specifications

Specifications

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Part NumberDescriptionCertificate
F510-20SElcometer 510 Model S Automatic Adhesion Gauge; 20mm Kit
F510-20TElcometer 510 Model T Automatic Adhesion Gauge; 20mm Kit
F510-50SElcometer 510 Model S Automatic Adhesion Gauge; 50mm Concrete Kit
F510-50TElcometer 510 Model T Automatic Adhesion Gauge; 50mm Concrete Kit
Pressure Accuracy
±1% of full scale
Pressure Resolution
0.01MPa
Pull Rate Accuracy
±(2.5% + 0.3 seconds)
Pull Rate Resolution
0.01MPa
10mm Operating Range
8 - 100 MPa
10mm Pull Rate Range
0.4 - 5.6MPa/s
14.2mm Operating Range
4 - 50 MPa
14.2mm Pull Rate Range
0.2 - 2.8MPa/s
20mm Operating Range
2 - 25 MPa
20mm Pull Rate Range
0.1 - 1.4MPa/s
50mm Operating Range
0.3 - 4 MPa
50mm Pull Rate Range
0.02 - 0.22MPa/s
Gauge Dimensions
260 x 100 x 66mm
Actuator Height (10mm)
85mm
Actuator Height (14.2mm)
85mm
Actuator Height (20mm)
85mm
Actuator Height (50mm)
110mm
Instrument Weight
2.9kg
Kit Weight (20mm)
6.1kg
Kit Weight (50mm)
7.3kg
Power Supply
8 x AA NiMH/Alkaline batteries (16 rechargeable batteries supplied with charger) or AC mains power (Model T only)
Battery Life
~200 pulls per charge up to 25MPa at 1MPa/s, recharge time less than 5 hours
14.2mm Titanium Dolly (Pack of 10)
T9990014T
20mm Titanium Dolly (Pack of 10)
T9990020T
14.2mm Coated Titanium Dolly (Pack of 10)
T9990014CT
20mm Coated Titanium Dolly (Pack of 10)
T9990020CT
50mm Coated Titanium Dolly (Pack of 10)
T9990050CT
Packing List

Packing List

20mm Kit includes
Elcometer 510 Adhesion Tester with 20mm dollies (x10), standard skirt for 20mm dollies, 20mm dolly cutter handle, 20mm dolly cutter, Araldite standard two part epoxy adhesive (2 x 15ml tubes), abrasive pad, shoulder harness, carry case, 16 x AA MiMH rechargeable batteries & charger, mains power supply (Model T), ElcoMaster® CD & USB cable, calibration certificate, operating instructions.
50mm Kit includes
Elcometer 510 Adhesion Tester with 50mm dollies (x6), standard skirt for 50mm dollies, 50mm dolly cutter arbor, 50mm dolly cutter, Araldite standard two part epoxy adhesive (2 x 15ml tubes), abrasive pad, shoulder harness, carry case, 16 x AA MiMH rechargeable batteries & charger, mains power supply (Model T), ElcoMaster® CD & USB cable, calibration certificate, operating instructions.
Standards

Standards

ASTM
ASTM C1583
ASTM
ASTM D4541
ASTM
ASTM D7234-12
AS/NZS
AS/NZS 1580.408.5
BS
BS 1881-207
DIN
DIN 1048-2
EN
EN 1015-12
EN
EN 12636
EN
EN 13144
EN
EN 1542
EN
EN 24624
ISO
ISO 16276-1
ISO
ISO 4624
JIS
JIS K 5600-5-7
NF
NF T30-606
NF
NF T30-062
Accessories

Accessories

Dollies

Dolly DiameterPart Number
10mmT5100014AL-10
14.2mmT9990014AL-10
20mmT9990020AL-10
50mmT9990050AL-4
50mm Stainless SteelT9990050SS-4

Dolly Skirts

DiameterPart Number
10mmT999101420S
14.2mmT999101420S
20mmT999101420S
50mmT9990050S
50mm Stainless Steel-
T99923924Elcometer AVU Adhesion Verification Unit
T99923924CElcometer AVU Adhesion Verification Unit - Certified

Dolly Cutter

DiameterPart Number
10mm-
14.2mmT9991420H
20mmT9991420H
50mmT9990050H
50mm Stainless Steel-
T99923797Magnetic Anchor Clamp - holds actuator securely during tests on vertical surfaces
T99912906Araldite Standard Two Part Epoxy Adhesive, 2 x 15ml Tubes
T99923147Dolly Cleaning Heating Tongs - EUR 220V / UK 240V
Product Features

Product Features

Easy to use menu structure; multiple languages
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Bright LCD colour screen; with ambient light sensor
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Scratch & solvent resistant display; 6cm (2.4") TFT
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Automatic rotating display; 0°, 180°
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PC command; start & stop gauge from a PC with live readings (USB only)
On-Screen Statistics (η, x, σ, Hi, Lo, CV%, N>hi limit ♦ )
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Trend Graph
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Attribute Modes to meet National & International Standards
Readings, Selected Stats & Run Chart (last 20 readings)
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Batch Review
Power Cable with Multi International Plug Adaptor (UK, EU, US, AUS)
Test Method

Test Method

Preventing Adhesive and Cohesive Failures Preparing the surface and dolly

1. Select an appropriate test area which is flat and has sufficient area to attach the adhesion gauge.

2. Abrade the dolly and surface, clean both to remove any dust - minimising the risk of an 'adhesive' failure. Fixing the dolly

3. Mix the adhesive correctly and apply a uniform adhesive film over the entire dolly face.

4. Test Standards require that the dolly is pulled off perpendicularly to the test surface. The dolly must therefore be adhered on to a prepared flat test surface (see images below). Apply an even pressure to the dolly to ensure that the dolly face is parallel to the test surface.

5. Remove any excess adhesive from around the dolly and allow to fully cure. Tape maybe required when applying dollies to vertical surfaces during the cure process.

6. If required, once the dolly has fully cured, score the coating around the dolly using the dolly cutter provided.

7. Attach the gauge actuator to the dolly and begin test. Assessment of the Adhesion Test For a valid pull test the coating must cover at least 50% of the area of the dolly face. If the glue fails and no coating is present on the dolly, or it covers less than 50% of the dolly face area, the pull-test is invalid and should be repeated. When the coating has failed within the layer leaving the same coating on both the dolly and the test panel it is known as a 'cohesive failure'. 'Adhesive failures' occur when either the coating has failed at the interface with another coating (leaving a coating on the dolly and another coating on the substrate), or when the coating has failed at the substrate (leaving the coating on the dolly and the substrate bare). NOTE: If the glue fails at a value above the specification then it can be reported that the adhesion exceeded the specification for this individual test. Coating Adhesion Testing on Concrete

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Elcometer 510 apply load, and why does that matter for repeatability?

The 510 uses an automatic hydraulic pump to apply smooth and continuous pressure. This helps give consistent and repeatable results across a wide range of substrates.

What dolly sizes and operating ranges does the 510 support?

Four dolly sizes are supported. A 10mm dolly covers 8 to 100 MPa, a 14.2mm dolly covers 4 to 50 MPa, a 20mm dolly covers 2 to 25 MPa, and a 50mm dolly covers 0.3 to 4 MPa. The 50mm kits are listed for concrete testing.

What is the pressure accuracy and resolution?

Pressure accuracy is plus or minus 1% of full scale, with a resolution of 0.01 MPa. Pull rate accuracy is plus or minus 2.5% plus 0.3 seconds, with a resolution of 0.01 MPa.

What power options are available, and how many pulls does a battery charge support?

The 510 runs on 8 AA NiMH or alkaline batteries, giving about 200 pulls per charge up to 25 MPa at 1 MPa/s, with recharge time under 5 hours. Model T can also run on AC mains power via an international plug adaptor.

What data output options does the 510 offer?

Model T offers USB output, including PC command to start and stop the gauge with live readings, and includes batch review. Both models display on-screen statistics including mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, and high and low values.

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