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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-0003 Issue 06...
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1.1 STANDARDS Your Elcometer 106 Pull Off Adhesion Tester can be used in accordance with the following National and International Standards ASTM D 4541, AS/NZS 1580.408.5, EN 13144, ISO 4624 supersedes EN 24624 & NF T30-062, ISO 16276-1, & NF T30-606.
Allow the adhesive to cure for the recommended time - see “Adhesives” on page 6. Dollies can be re-used after cleaning. Additional dollies are available from Elcometer or your local supplier - see “Spare parts and accessories” on page 11.
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2.3 APPLYING LOAD TO THE DOLLY 1. Cut around the base of the dolly very carefully using the dolly cutter. This is only necessary when lateral bonding in the coating is greater than adhesion, for example, elastomeric coatings.Place the base support ring over the dolly ensuring that it lies flat on the surface.
WARNING: There will be a loud bang and the Adhesion Tester may jump up a few centimetres as the dolly and coating detach and the energy in the tester is released. For personal safety it is recommended that the operator does not lean over the Adhesion Tester during use. 4.
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Suitable for warm and hot environments. Lower temperatures require extended curing times of up to 3 days or more. Rapid Araldite is a fast setting two pack epoxy paste. It should be mixed for 30 seconds and used within 2 minutes.
- see “Spare parts and accessories” on page 11. 5 MAINTENANCE The Elcometer 106 Pull Off Adhesion Tester is designed to give many years service under normal operating and storage conditions. Lubricate the screw threads with light machine oil on a regular basis.
In this instance the force recorded by the tester should be checked and, if necessary, the tester should be returned to Elcometer for fitting of a new set of Belleville washers and re calibration. Calibration Calibration checks to ensure that the correct load is being applied to the dolly will be required periodically.
7 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES The Elcometer 106 Pull Off Adhesion Tester is complete with all the items required to get started and take measurements, however over the life of the tester replacement items may be required. The following items are available from Elcometer, or your local supplier.
8 RELATED EQUIPMENT Elcometer produces a wide range of adhesion gauges and associated inspection equipment. Elcometer 106 users may also benefit from the following Elcometer products: • Hygrometers, Dewpoint Meter, Thermometers • Coating Thickness Gauges • Cross Hatch Cutters For further information contact Elcometer, your local supplier, or visit www.elcometer.com...
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