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- Page 1 Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder has been tested in accordance with EU regulations governing Electro- magnetic compliance and it meets the required directives. is a registered trademark of Elcometer Instruments Ltd. All other trademarks acknowledged. © Copyright Elcometer Instruments Ltd. 2005 - 2007.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Section Page About your Drying Time Recorder ......2 1.1 What the box contains ........2 Getting started . -
Page 4: About Your Drying Time Recorder
1 ABOUT YOUR DRYING TIME RECORDER The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder is used to determine the drying time of paint and other coatings such as glue, cosmetic products, varnish, inks, biologic material and adhesives. -
Page 5: Getting Started
This section of the instructions is intended for first-time users of the Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder. It contains information on the parts and controls of the instrument and advice on safe use of the equipment. When you have finished reading this section you will be ready to start using your Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder. -
Page 6: Caution
Rotate the drive coupling knob anticlockwise to reconnect the carriage to the drive mechanism. 2.3 Caution The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder has been manufactured with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in damage to the machine. -
Page 7: Testing A Specimen
In this position the tool provides a load of 11 g ± 1.5 g. Do the same for all 10 balls. 4. Apply the coating to the glass plates using an Elcometer 3505 Cube Film Applicator (Figure 2). - Page 8 7. Rotate all the balls down onto the specimens (Figure 3). Figure 3. Rotate the balls down onto the specimens 8. If necessary, add the 10 g weights to increase the load. 9. Set the carriage speed using the carriage speed selector. 10.Press the carriage stop/start button.
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Page 9: Specimen Trace Analysis
4 SPECIMEN TRACE ANALYSIS The following example of how to analyse the trace left by the balls on a paint coating is taken from the standard NF T 30-037. Figure 4. Specimen trace analysis 1. Levelling: Because paint flows when it is wet, the trace is covered by paint after the ball has passed, therefore no permanent trace is left in the paint film. -
Page 10: Maintenance
5 MAINTENANCE The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder is designed to give many years reliable service under normal operating and storage conditions. Every six months, or sooner when used intensively, lubricate the carriage drive mechanism inside the instrument using SKF ball bearing grease. -
Page 11: Accessories
7 ACCESSORIES The Elcometer 5300 Ball Type Drying Time Recorder is complete with all the items required to get started. The following accessories are available from your local supplier or direct from Elcometer: Description Part Number Glass strips, set of 10...
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