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Elcometer 108
Hydraulic Adhesion Tester
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  • Page 1 User Guide Elcometer 108 Hydraulic Adhesion Tester www.elcometer.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For the avoidance of doubt, please refer to the original English language version. Tester Length: 520mm (20") Tester Weight: 1.4kg (3lb) Material Safety Data Sheet for the adhesives supplied by Elcometer can be downloaded via our website: Cyanoacrylate Adhesive: www.elcometer.com/images/MSDS/elcometer_cyanoacrylate_adhesive.pdf ® Araldite Standard Two Part Epoxy Adhesive: www.elcometer.com/images/stories/MSDS/araldite_epoxy_adhesive.pdf...
  • Page 3: Overview

    < (if ordered) User Guide < The Elcometer 108 is supplied with or without heating tongs depending on the part number ordered. Heating tongs are also available to purchase separately, see Section 10.7 on page en-13 for details. www.elcometer.com en-2...
  • Page 4: Getting Started - Digital Pressure Gauge

    1, 5 or 20 minutes of inactivity. The gauge default setting is NONE. Press until TIMER is displayed followed by to select. MENU Press to toggle between the options; NONE, 1 MIN, MENU 5 MIN, 20 MIN. Press to select the setting required. en-3 www.elcometer.com...
  • Page 5: Securing The Dolly

    Leave dolly undisturbed for at least 15 minutes (preferably for 2 hours or more), to allow the adhesive to harden. If required, score the coating around the dolly using a dolly cutter - see Section 10 ‘Spares & Accessories’ on page en-9. www.elcometer.com en-4...
  • Page 6: Preparing The Gauge For Test

    Release coupling sleeve. The instrument should grip the dolly firmly. If the coupling does not grip the dolly firmly, there may be excess adhesive in the centre of the dolly. Use the dolly tool supplied to remove excess adhesive. en-5 www.elcometer.com...
  • Page 7: Performing The Test

    (non-destructive testing). Record the pressure indicated on the display and unwind the handle. The operating range of the Elcometer 108 is 2 to 18 MPa (290 to 2600psi). DO NOT exceed the operating range as overloading could damage the gauge.
  • Page 8: After Test

    Cleaning the dolly produces unpleasant fumes - ensure that the work area is extremely well ventilated. DO NOT inhale the fumes. HOT! Exposed very hot surfaces. Use great care when handling or placing the tongs. Allow to cool before storing. en-7 www.elcometer.com...
  • Page 9: Using A Dolly Plug

    Complete the test as described in Sections 5 to 6. The Elcometer 108 is supplied with or without heating tongs depending on the part number ordered. Heating tongs are also available to purchase separately, see Section 10.7 on page en-13 for details.
  • Page 10: Spares & Accessories

    Cyanoacrylate Adhesive , 50g T99911135 ® Araldite Standard Two Part T99912906 Epoxy Adhesive; 2x15ml Tubes Material Safety Data Sheets for the adhesives supplied by Elcometer can be downloaded via our website: Cyanoacrylate Adhesive: www.elcometer.com/images/MSDS/elcometer_cyanoacrylate_adhesive.pdf ® Araldite Standard Two Part Epoxy Adhesive: www.elcometer.com/images/stories/MSDS/araldite_epoxy_adhesive.pdf...
  • Page 11 10 SPARES & ACCESSORIES (continued) 10.2 DOLLIES The Elcometer 08 is supplied with five standard flat dollies with an outside diameter of 19.4mm (0.76"). Additional dollies are available to purchase separately together with dollies for measuring on curved surface - see Section 10.3.
  • Page 12 T999122748 T999122749 T9991227410 T9991227411 CONCAVE DOLLIES FOR CONVEX SURFACES External Diameter Dolly Part Number Radius (mm) Min (mm) Max (mm) T999121401 1880 T999121402 T999121403 T999121404 T999121405 T999121406 T999121407 T999121408 T999121409 T9991214010 T9991214011 T9991214012 T9991214013 T9991214014 T9991214015 T9991214016 T9991214017 en-11 www.elcometer.com...
  • Page 13 CONCAVE DOLLIES FOR CONVEX SURFACES External Diameter Dolly Part Number Radius (mm) Min (mm) Max (mm) T9991214018 T9991214019 T9991214020 T9991214021 T9991214022 T9991214023 T9991214024 T9991214025 T9991214026 38.5 T9991214027 T9991214028 35.5 T9991214029 T9991214030 T9991214031 T9991214032 T9991214033 T9991214034 T9991214035 T9991214036 T9991214037 T9991214038 25.5 www.elcometer.com en-12...
  • Page 14 Heating Tongs; US 110V T99923103 The Elcometer 108 is supplied with or without heating tongs depending on the part number ordered. Heating tongs are also available to purchase separately, see Section 10.7 on page en-13 for details. Supplied with T99923147.
  • Page 15 Kit Weight Can be used in accordance with: ASTM D 4541, ISO 16276-1, NF T30-606 Note: The Elcometer 108 Hydraulic Adhesion Tester is a Type III adhesion tester as defined by ASTM D4541. Whichever is the greater. Rechargeable batteries can be used.
  • Page 16 Norway: 165,938 & 165,937 Sweden, France and Italy: EP0244518 & 0244519 The Elcometer 108 is packed in a cardboard package. Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance.

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