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Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester - Kit of Parts - Operating Instructions...
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(electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Elcometer Limited. A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via www.elcometer.com/ downloads. Doc.No. TMA-0439 Issue 02...
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1.1 WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS For testing to standard Box contents ISO 6272:1993 • Falling indenter with handle, stop key and a punch (20 EN 13523-5:2001 mm) (total mass = 1 kg). JIS K 5600-5-3:1999 • Die (27 mm) with fixing screw DIN EN ISO 6272-1:2004 •...
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For testing to standard Box contents ISO 6272-1:2002 • Falling indenter with handle, stop key and punch (20 BS EN ISO 6272-1:2004 mm) (total mass = 1 kg). • Die (27 mm) with fixing screw • Specimen clamp with two fixing screws •...
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For testing to standard Box contents ISO 6272:1993 • Falling indenter with handle, stop key and a punch (20 EN 13523-5:2001 mm) (total mass = 1 kg). JIS K 5600-5-3:1999 • Weight with handle (1 kg) DIN EN ISO 6272-1:2004 •...
2 ADJUSTING THE GUIDE TUBE OF THE BASIC TESTER 1. Raise the indenter by lifting the handle. 2. Place the specimen on the die and clamp in place by rotating the specimen clamp (if fitted to your tester). 3. Lower the indenter gently until the punch rests on the specimen. 4.
3 FITTING THE PARTS ONTO THE BASIC TESTER Note: Your test kit may not include all the parts listed below. 1. Die Place die (1) into hole in base plate and fix in place using the screw provided in the kit of parts (1a). 2.
4. Release collar Slide release collar (4) onto guide tube and then tighten fixing screw (4a). Note: Fit this item after inserting the indenter and any weights required. 4 ASSEMBLING THE KITS Before assembling any of the test kits, first check that the guide tube is positioned correctly in the guide tube supporting arm clamp and adjust if necessary - see “Adjusting the guide tube of the basic tester”...
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4.1 ASSEMBLING KIT A 1. Fit die into base. 2. Fit specimen clamp onto base. 3. Fit stop collar onto base. 4. If required, add additional weight(s) to indenter and tighten fixing screw(s). 5. Slide indenter down inside guide tube until it reaches the bottom of the tube.
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4.2 ASSEMBLING KIT B 1. Fit die into base. 2. Slide indenter down inside guide tube until it reaches the bottom of the tube. 3. Slide weight down inside guide tube until it rests on the top of the indenter. 4.
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Kit B is supplied with the 15.9 mm punch already fitted to the indenter and the 12.7 mm punch loose for the user to fit as required. To fit the punch, insert the punch (1) into the hole in the end of the indenter and fix in place using the screw (1a) provided with the kit.
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4.5 ASSEMBLING KIT E 1. Fit die into base. 2. Slide indenter down inside guide tube until it reaches the bottom of the tube. 3. Fit release collar onto guide tube.
Falling weight + static indenter/punch Use 16.3mm die (Kit B) (15.9mm or 12.7mm) 5 SPARES AND ACCESSORIES The following spare parts and optional accessories are available from your local supplier or direct from Elcometer: Kit A • Kit A complete KT001615KITA •...
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Kit B • Kit B complete KT001615KITB • Punch (12.7 mm) KT001615N215 • Punch (15.9 mm) KT001615N205 • Die (16.3 mm) with fixing screw and hexagonal wrench KT001615N212 Kit C • Kit C complete KT001615KITC • Punch (15.9 mm) KT001615N205 •...
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Kit E • Kit E complete KT001615KITE • Punch (23 mm) KT001615N207 • Die (22 mm) with fixing screw and hexagonal wrench KT001615N213 Kit F • Kit A complete plus Kit B complete KT001615KITF • Punch (20 mm), Outside Diameter: 25mm KT001615N226 •...
6 RELATED EQUIPMENT In addition to the Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester, Elcometer produces a wide range of other equipment for determining the physical characteristics of surface coatings. Users of the Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester may also benefit from the following Elcometer products: •...