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Elcometer 2080
Meier Gauge
Operating Instructions

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Summary of Contents for Elcometer 2080

  • Page 1 Elcometer 2080 Meier Gauge Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Elcometer Instruments Ltd. All other trademarks acknowledged. © Copyright Elcometer Instruments Ltd. 2006. All rights reserved. No part of this Document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored (in a retrieval system or otherwise) or translated into any language, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Elcometer Instruments Ltd.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Section Page About your gauge ............. . . 2 Using your gauge .
  • Page 4: About Your Gauge

    Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application to post application inspection. The Elcometer 2080 is a world beating product. With the purchase of this gauge you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more information visit our website at www.elcometer.com...
  • Page 5: Using Your Gauge

    The Elcometer 2080 Meier Gauge 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. To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 2080 Meier Gauge please take some time to read these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 6 3. Place the scraper on the surface of the gauge behind the material. Use both hands to hold the scraper. 4. Pull the scraper along the length of the gauge at a constant speed. Stop at a point beyond the zero depth.
  • Page 7: Storage

    To protect against rust, always dry the gauge after use and apply a thin layer of oil to the surface of the gauge and scraper before storage. Elcometer recommends the use of an oil which does not harden during drying such as Castrol Rustilo DW 378.
  • Page 8: Maintenance

    Regular calibration checks over the life of the gauge are a requirement of quality management procedures e.g. ISO 9000 and other standards. For checks and certification contact Elcometer or your local supplier. Details of Elcometer offices around the world are given on the outside cover of these Operating Instructions. Alternatively visit the Elcometer website, www.elcometer.com 4.1 GAUGE INSPECTION...
  • Page 9: Technical Specification

    6 SPARE PARTS The Elcometer 2080 is complete with all the items required to get started, however over the life of the gauge replacements may be required. The following replacement items are available from your local supplier or direct from Elcometer:...
  • Page 10: Related Equipment

    7 RELATED EQUIPMENT In addition to the Elcometer 2080 Meier Gauge, Elcometer produces a wide range of other equipment for measuring the physical characteristics of surface coatings. Users of the Elcometer 2080 may also benefit from the following Elcometer products: •...