About This Instrument - Elcometer 550 Operating Instructions Manual

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1 ABOUT THIS INSTRUMENT

The Elcometer 550 is designed to allow the user to determine the dry film thickness of powder before it has
been put in the oven to cure. This not only allows the user to control the dry film thickness of their product
but also to minimise the wastage of expensive powder. Using an ultrasonic method the gauge does not
require that the surface be disturbed to take a measurement, ensuring an ideal finish.
Measurements are taken by holding the gauge at the correct distance and angle from the powder coated
part. The large colour display on the gauge body as well as another smaller LED display on the sensor gun
help guide the user into the correct position.
To maximise the benefits of your new Elcometer 550 Non-Contact Uncured Powder Gauge, please take
some time to read these Operating Instructions. Do not hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer
supplier if you have any questions.
1.1 FEATURES
• Non-contact measurement
• Accurately predicts cured thickness of coating powders
• Ability to optimise reading accuracy with multiple calibration adjustments
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