Elcometer 1615 User manual

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Elcometer 1615
Variable Impact Tester
- Kit of Parts -
Operating Instructions
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All rights reserved. No part of this Document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored (in a
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Elcometer Limited.
A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via www.elcometer.com/
downloads.
Doc.No. TMA-0439 Issue 02
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CONTENTS
Section Page
1 About this kit of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Adjusting the guide tube of the basic tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Fitting the parts onto the basic tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Assembling the kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Spares and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 Related equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Thank you for purchasing this kit of parts for your Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester. Welcome to
Elcometer.
Elcometer are world leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of inspection equipment for coatings
and concrete. Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application
to post application inspection.
Your Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester is a world beating product. With the purchase of this kit of parts
you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more information visit
our website at www.elcometer.com
1 ABOUT THIS KIT OF PARTS
The Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester is used to evaluate the resistance of a coating to impact
(elongation, cracking or peeling).
The coated specimen is placed on top of a die and impact between the specimen and a hemispherical
punch is produced by means of a falling weight. The specimen is removed from the tester and the damage
to the coating caused by the rapid deformation of the metal is evaluated.
This kit of parts will enable the tester to be used in accordance with one or more of the test standards listed
in section 1.1 on page 3.
The appropriate kit of parts must be ordered in addition to the basic tester. These instructions describe how
to assemble the kit of parts onto the basic tester. For instruction on how to use the kit of parts, please refer
to the separate operating instructions supplier with the tester (operating instructions for all Elcometer
products can be downloaded from our Website via www.elcometer.com/downloads).
To maximise the benefits of this kit of parts please take some time to read these Operating Instructions. Do not
hesitate to contact Elcometer or your Elcometer supplier if you have any questions.
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1.1 WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS
Kit For testing to standard Box contents
A ISO 6272:1993
EN 13523-5:2001
JIS K 5600-5-3:1999
DIN EN ISO 6272-1:2004
SN EN ISO 6272-1:2004
ÖNORM EN ISO 6272-1:2006
• Falling indenter with handle, stop key and a punch (20
mm) (total mass = 1 kg).
• Die (27 mm) with fixing screw
• Specimen clamp with two fixing screws
• Stop collar
Additional 1 kg weights are available as an optional extra -
see “Spares and accessories” on page 13.
B ISO 6272-2:2002
ASTM D 2794:2004
QUALICOAT:2006
BS EN ISO 6272-2:2004
• Weight with handle (1 kg)
• Static indenter with handle and punch (15.9 mm)
• Punch (12.7 mm)
• Die (16.3 mm) with fixing screw
• Hexagonal wrench (3 mm)
C EN 12206-1:2004
BS6496:1984
ASTM D 2794:2004
• Weight with handle (2 lb)
• Static indenter with handle and punch (15.9 mm)
• Die (16.3 mm) with fixing screw
• Hexagonal wrench (3 mm)
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D ISO 6272-1:2002
BS EN ISO 6272-1:2004
• Falling indenter with handle, stop key and punch (20
mm) (total mass = 1 kg).
• Die (27 mm) with fixing screw
• Specimen clamp with two fixing screws
• Hexagonal wrench, x2 (3 mm, 4 mm))
• Stop collar
E NF T30-017:1989 • Falling indenter with handle and punch (23 mm) (total
mass = 400 g).
• Die (22 mm) with fixing screw
• Hexagonal wrench (3 mm)
Kit For testing to standard Box contents
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F ISO 6272:1993
EN 13523-5:2001
JIS K 5600-5-3:1999
DIN EN ISO 6272-1:2004
SN EN ISO 6272-1:2004
ÖNORM EN ISO 6272-1:2006
ISO 6272-2:2002
ASTM D 2794:2004
QUALICOAT:2006
BS EN ISO 6272-2:2004
• Falling indenter with handle, stop key and a punch (20
mm) (total mass = 1 kg).
• Weight with handle (1 kg)
• Static indenter with handle and punch (15.9 mm)
• Punch (12.7 mm)
• Die (27 mm) with fixing screw
• Die (16.3 mm) with fixing screw
• Specimen clamp with two fixing screws
• Hexagonal wrench, x2 (3 mm, 4 mm)
• Stop collar
Additional 1 kg weights are available as an optional extra -
see “Spares and accessories” on page 13.
Kit For testing to standard Box contents
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2 ADJUSTING THE GUIDE TUBE OF THE BASIC TESTER
1. Raise the indenter by lifting the handle.
2. Place the specimen on the die and clamp in place by rotating the specimen clamp
(if fitted to your tester).
3. Lower the indenter gently until the punch rests on the specimen.
4. Check that the centre of the handle is aligned with the 0 (zero) engraved line on
the guide tube scale. If adjustment is required :
• Unscrew the guide tube clamp.
• Adjust the position of the guide tube until a correct zero is obtained.
• If your tester is fitted with a stop collar, also ensure that the slot in the guide
tube is aligned with the notches in the stop collar.
Tighten the guide tube clamp.
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3 FITTING THE PARTS ONTO THE BASIC TESTER
Note: Your test kit may not include all the parts listed below.
1. Die
Place die (1) into hole in base plate and
fix in place using the screw provided in
the kit of parts (1a).
2. Specimen clamp
Position specimen clamp (2) under
guide tube supporting arm and fix in
place using the two screws (2a)
provided in the kit of parts (remove
blanking plugs first if necessary).
3. Stop collar
Slide stop collar (3) onto guide tube and
engage with locating pin on base.
1
1a
2
2a
3
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4. Release collar
Slide release collar (4) onto guide tube
and then tighten fixing screw (4a). Note:
Fit this item after inserting the indenter
and any weights required.
4 ASSEMBLING THE KITS
Before assembling any of the test kits, first check that the guide tube is positioned correctly in the guide tube
supporting arm clamp and adjust if necessary - see “Adjusting the guide tube of the basic tester” on page 6.
Remove the release collar before starting.
For guidance on how to fit the parts see “Fitting the parts onto the basic tester” on page 7.
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4a
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4.1 ASSEMBLING KIT A
1. Fit die into base.
2. Fit specimen clamp onto base.
3. Fit stop collar onto base.
4. If required, add additional weight(s) to
indenter and tighten fixing screw(s).
5. Slide indenter down inside guide tube
until it reaches the bottom of the tube.
6. Fit release collar onto guide tube.
1
2
3
5
6
4
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4.2 ASSEMBLING KIT B
1. Fit die into base.
2. Slide indenter down inside guide tube
until it reaches the bottom of the tube.
3. Slide weight down inside guide tube until
it rests on the top of the indenter.
4. Fit release collar onto guide tube.
1
2
4
3
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Kit B is supplied with the 15.9 mm punch
already fitted to the indenter and the 12.7 mm
punch loose for the user to fit as required.
To fit the punch, insert the punch (1) into the
hole in the end of the indenter and fix in place
using the screw (1a) provided with the kit.
4.3 ASSEMBLING KIT C
Follow the instructions given for Kit B.
4.4 ASSEMBLING KIT D
Follow the instructions given for Kit A.
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1a
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4.5 ASSEMBLING KIT E
1. Fit die into base.
2. Slide indenter down inside guide tube
until it reaches the bottom of the tube.
3. Fit release collar onto guide tube.
1
2
3
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4.6 ASSEMBLING KIT F
Follow the instructions given for Kit A or Kit B, depending upon the test standard.
Note:
Remember to fit the correct die for the test :
5 SPARES AND ACCESSORIES
The following spare parts and optional accessories are available from your local supplier or direct from
Elcometer:
Kit A
• Kit A complete KT001615KITA
• Punch (20 mm), Outside Diameter: 25mm KT001615N226
• Die (27 mm) with fixing screw and hexagonal wrench KT001615N214
• Specimen clamp with two fixing screws KT001615N209
• Stop collar KT001615N208
• Additional 1 kg weight, Outside Diameter: 25mm KT001615N221
• Falling indenter/punch (20mm) Use 27mm die (Kit A)
• Falling weight + static indenter/punch
(15.9mm or 12.7mm)
Use 16.3mm die (Kit B)
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Kit B
• Kit B complete KT001615KITB
• Punch (12.7 mm) KT001615N215
• Punch (15.9 mm) KT001615N205
• Die (16.3 mm) with fixing screw and hexagonal wrench KT001615N212
Kit C
• Kit C complete KT001615KITC
• Punch (15.9 mm) KT001615N205
• Die (16.3 mm) with fixing screw and hexagonal wrench KT001615N212
Kit D
• Kit D complete KT001615KITD
• Punch (20 mm), Outside Diameter: 24.6mm KT001615N206
• Die (27 mm) with fixing screw and hexagonal wrench KT001615N214
• Specimen clamp with two fixing screws KT001615N209
• Stop collar KT001615N208
• Additional 1 kg weight, Outside Diameter: 24.6mm KT001615N201
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Kit E
• Kit E complete KT001615KITE
• Punch (23 mm) KT001615N207
• Die (22 mm) with fixing screw and hexagonal wrench KT001615N213
Kit F
• Kit A complete plus Kit B complete KT001615KITF
• Punch (20 mm), Outside Diameter: 25mm KT001615N226
• Punch (15.9 mm) KT001615N205
• Punch (12.7 mm) KT001615N215
• Die (27 mm) with fixing screw and hexagonal wrench KT001615N214
• Die (16.3 mm) with fixing screw and hexagonal wrench KT001615N212
• Specimen clamp with two fixing screws KT001615N209
• Stop collar KT001615N208
• Additional 1 kg weight, Outside Diameter: 25mm KT001615N221
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6 RELATED EQUIPMENT
In addition to the Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester, Elcometer produces a wide range of other
equipment for determining the physical characteristics of surface coatings.
Users of the Elcometer 1615 Variable Impact Tester may also benefit from the following Elcometer
products:
• Elcometer Spiral Bar Coaters
• Elcometer Motorised Film Applicators
• Elcometer Leneta Test Charts
• Elcometer Wet Film Gauges
• Elcometer Pinhole Detector
• Elcometer Washability, Brushability and Abrasion Testers
• Elcometer Hardness Testers
For further information contact Elcometer, your local supplier or visit www.elcometer.com
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