The measurement of climatic parameters such as relative humidity, air temperature and dew point is a crucial factor that directly influences the quality of coatings. Incorrect control of environmental conditions during application is one of the main reasons why coatings fail prematurely.
Elcometer's environmental measuring instruments allow you to quickly and accurately check that painting conditions meet paint manufacturer requirements and standards such as ISO 8502-4 and SSPC-PA 1.
Elcometer offers both simple combined measuring devices (e.g. Elcometer 319) and advanced digital solutions with Bluetooth connectivity that automatically record measurement results in the ElcoMaster app. The instruments are designed for outdoor use - rugged, accurate and easy to use.
All standards for the application of coatings (ISO 8502-4, SSPC-PA 1, NACE) require documentation of environmental conditions. Excessively high humidity, excessively low temperatures or surface temperatures below the dew point prevent the paint from adhering properly, causing bubbling, flaking and premature corrosion.
The dew point is the temperature at which, as it cools, moisture begins to condense from the air onto the surface. It depends on the air temperature and the relative humidity. Elcometer equipment automatically calculates the dew point based on measured values and indicates whether the surface temperature meets the required delta T value (minimum +3°C).
The standards require measurements to be taken before work starts, during the work (every 4 hours or as conditions change) and after the work is finished. Mobile devices with Bluetooth connectivity allow continuous logging, which greatly simplifies reporting.
Psychrometers are traditional water-humidification instruments that require manual calculation. Electronic instruments are more accurate, faster and allow automatic recording and transmission of data. Electronic solutions are overwhelmingly more desirable in a manufacturing environment.
The Elcometer 210 is used to accurately measure the temperature of paint. Often it is important to ensure that the temperature of the paint being applied is such that it is applied correctly. The Elcometer 210 paint thermometer is fitted with a clamp that allows the thermometer to be attached to the edge of the paint pot, allowing the paint temperature to be accurately measured.
The Elcometer 214L Digital Infrared Laser Thermometer is a simple and easy-to-use non-contact thermometer that safely and accurately measures the surface temperature of non-reflective materials using infrared technology. With a user-switchable measuring range of -35°C to 365°C, the digital temperature display is displayed in less than one second. Non-contact technology with laser dot display °C/°F user-switchable Fast, 1 second scan on any surface Measures only [...]
The Elcometer 308 hygrometer provides quick and easy measurement of relative humidity (RH) and surface temperature (Ts) and is ideal for use in very hot climates. The Elcometer 308 Hygrometer is specifically designed for use in very hot climates where the substrate temperature may exceed the limits recommended by the paint manufacturer for successful painting. Painting above the recommended limits can adversely affect the performance and service life of the coating. Elcometer 308 [...]
The Elcometer 309 Delta T hygrometer provides a simple and quick way to measure two critical climatic parameters in coatings: Delta T (TΔ): the difference between the surface temperature (Ts) and the dew point temperature (Td). If TΔ is less than 3ºC , no staining should take place. Relative humidity (RH): Expressed as a percentage, it is a ratio expressing the actual amount of water vapour in the air compared to the maximum amount of water vapour that the air could [...]
The rugged Elcometer 319 Dew Point Meter is designed to measure and record all the relevant climatic parameters needed to determine whether conditions are suitable for painting. The simple Elcometer 319 Dew Point Meter has an easy to use menu based interface in multiple languages. A clear, illuminated display showing up to five user-defined parameters Arrow indicators show temperature trends A hold/freeze function allows the user to select a temperature trend before storing [...]
The PosiTector IRT is an infrared thermometer that measures surface temperature in a non-contact way.
The DeFelsko PosiTector® DPM is an environmental instrument that measures and records climatic conditions.
