Surface profile: The degree of profile on the surface affects a coating’s overall performance and determines aspects such as adhesion, coverage and overall volume of coatings used.
If the profile is too large the amount of coating required increases, otherwise there is a danger that the peaks remain uncoated - allowing rust spots to occur. If the profile is too small there may be an insufficient key for adequate adhesion.
Surface profile: The degree of profile on the surface affects a coating’s overall performance and determines aspects such as adhesion, coverage and overall volume of coatings used.
If the profile is too large the amount of coating required increases, otherwise there is a danger that the peaks remain uncoated - allowing rust spots to occur. If the profile is too small there may be an insufficient key for adequate adhesion.
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This easy to use gauge measures the peak-to-valley height of blasted cleaned surfaces.
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Digital, fast and accurate surface profile inspection on flat and curved surfaces.
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A range of comparators available in grit and shot versions used to estimate surface roughness.
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A range of Surface Comparators available in sand, shot or grit surface profiles.
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Used to estimate a surface profile of grit and shot blasted surfaces.
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Used to measure the peak-to-valley height of a surface profile moulded in the Elcometer 122.
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Provides a permanent mould of the peak-to-valley profile.
Elcometer Guide to Surface Preparation
Surface preparation is one of the most important factors in the successful application of a coating or surface treatment and is critical to the effective lifetime of the coating.