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  • Page 1 Elcometer 501 Pencil Hardness Tester Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 (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. Doc.No. TMA-0225 Issue 05...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Section Page About your gauge ..............2 Test procedure .

  • Page 4: About Your Gauge

    The Elcometer 501 Pencil Hardness Tester is designed to use a standard wooden black lead pencil, and is supplied with a full set of fourteen, covering 6H (very hard) to 6B (very soft).
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions • Carrying Case The Elcometer 501 Pencil Hardness Tester is packed in a cardboard and foam package. Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance.

  • Page 6: Test Procedure

    2 TEST PROCEDURE 2.1 BEFORE YOU START The test should be carried out at 23° C ± 2°C (73.5° F ± 3.5° F) and 50% ± 5% relative humidity, unless otherwise agreed. 2.2 PREPARE THE PENCIL 1. Prepare the pencil using the special pencil sharpeners supplied. Use sharpener T501190451 for pencils 6H, 5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, H, F, HB, B and 2B.
  • Page 7 2.3 MOUNT PENCIL IN TESTER Support the Pencil Tester on the setting block (Figure 2). Fit the softest pencil, 6B, into the body of the tester, with the tip of the pencil resting on the surface of the paint film. Lock the pencil in place with Thumbscrew the thumbscrew and then remove the setting block.
  • Page 8 2.6 CHANGE PENCIL HARDNESS If no marking has occurred repeat the test (2.2 to 2.5) with the next hardest pencil. Note: If using the ASTM D 3363 method and the lead has cut through or scratched the surface of the coating, select the next softest pencil and repeat the test (2.2 to 2.5).

  • Page 9: Storage And Transit

    Store the instrument in its case when it is unused for long periods of time, and during transit. 4 MAINTENANCE The Elcometer 501 Pencil Hardness Tester is designed to give many years reliable service under normal operating and storage conditions. Special maintenance will not normally be required under these conditions.

  • Page 10: Technical Specification

    6H, 5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, H, F, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B 5.3 CARRYING CASE Material: Polypropylene foam-lined with cutouts to store 501 Pencil Hardness Tester and Accessories Dimensions: 300 mm x 220 mm x 75 mm (11.8" x 8.7" x 3")

  • Page 11: Spares

    6 SPARES 6.1 CONSUMABLE ITEMS The following items are supplied with the Elcometer 501 Pencil Hardness Tester. Replacements are available from your local Elcometer supplier or direct from Elcometer. Description Sales Part No. Replacement Pencil Set: T50115771 Individual grades of pencil in boxes of 12 See table below for Sales Part No.

  • Page 12: Related Equipment

    6.2 REPLACEMENT ITEMS The following items can be replaced if lost or damaged and can also be obtained your local Elcometer supplier or direct from Elcometer. Description Sales Part No. Replacement Pencil Sharpener: T501190451 for pencils 6H to 2B T501190452 for pencils 3B to 6B...