Elcometer Inspection Equipment

Elcometer 1270/1 Ford Bath Immersion Test

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Features & Benefits A tank, measuring 70 x 40 x 40cm (27.5 x 16 x 16"), fitted with a cover, a controlled heating device and a circulation pump, is used to assess the resistance of coatings, notably to blistering, when immersed in water. Coated metal sheets are laid at an angle of 15° - 20° on a grooved bottom and fully immersed in deionised water, warmed at 40°± 1°C (104º F ± 2ºF). Once a predetermined time is reached, the samples are removed and the coating is inspected. Supplied with an adjustable overheating safety system.

Corrosion
One of the many tests described in International Standards for evaluating the corrosion performance of a material is the long established salt spray test. Developed several decades ago with the aim of simulating a corrosive marine environment, the procedure has, over the years, become a key tool for predicting the performance of a coating and is now one of the standard references used by industry today. Modern quality demands and new research have shown that the results of these tests can be optimised when the salt spray is combined with other methods, which may be of a cyclical nature or more aggressive.