Blasting kits combine all essential test and measuring instruments for surface preparation in a robust, portable case. They include tools for determining surface cleanliness grades in accordance with ISO 8501, for assessing the surface profile using a comparator or replica tape, as well as instruments for checking dust and salt contamination (Bresle test). The kits are complemented by measuring devices for climate and dew point (ΔT), surface temperature, nozzle and line pressure and flow rate. All components are calibratable, mobile in use and comply with the relevant ISO and ASTM standards.
The kits are used in the steel construction industry, at shipyards, in vessel and tank fabrication, in bridge construction and in maintenance and refurbishment. With the included instruments, surface cleanliness and profile can be reliably assessed, dust and salt residues documented and the climate, including dew point and surface temperature, monitored. Pressure and flow rate values during the blasting process can also be checked. The result: adhesion-ready surfaces, less rework and fully documented preparation in line with the requirements of ISO 8501–8503.
Surface cleanliness (ISO 8501): Visual assessment of the surface using standardized ISO 8501 reference panels to determine the cleanliness grade (Sa 1 – Sa 3). Additional photo documentation supports comparability and traceability for approvals and audits.
Surface profile (ISO 8503 / ASTM D4417): Determination of the surface profile using a comparator or replica tape. Both methods enable a standards-compliant assessment of the surface texture prior to coating.
Dust & salt (ISO 8502-3 / -6 / -9): Assessment of the dust level according to ISO 8502-3 using comparison charts and additional documentation. Determination of soluble salts using the Bresle test (conductivity, ion concentration) in accordance with ISO 8502-6/-9.
Climate & dew point (ISO 8502-4): Measurement of ΔT, relative humidity, air temperature and surface temperature to assess the risk of condensation and ensure optimum coating conditions.
Pressure & flow: Monitoring of nozzle and line pressure, flow rate and compressed air quality. Verification of drying, filtration and stability of the compressed air system to ensure consistent blasting performance.
Documentation: All measurement results are recorded digitally, linked with labels/QR codes and automatically transferred into test reports or audit documentation.
The product range includes standard and project-specific kits with data loggers, interfaces and QA software for digital data acquisition. Together with the user, we define the scope of testing, the relevant standards and the measurement point plan, and integrate the systems directly into QA workflows, photo and report archiving and audit processes. This makes blasting work traceable, compliant with standards and audit-ready documented.
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How to keep surfaces truly clean: monitor the pH value of cleaning media, measure soluble salts (chlorides) on the component and document wear of the Venturi nozzle. Ongoing testing secures consistent blasting performance, avoids recontamination and creates an adhesion-ready surface.
Learn moreDetect soluble salts in good time and reliably comply with limit values: measure step by step with Elcometer test kits according to ISO 8502-6/-9, evaluate the results and initiate effective countermeasures (e.g. washing/neutralizing) – for durable corrosion protection and audit-proof reports.
Learn moreBlast more productively with the right settings: match working pressure and flow rate, finely adjust media feed and choose the nozzle geometry for the task. This increases removal rate, reduces rebound and achieves reproducible surface profiles – with shorter cycle times.
Learn moreTypically, there are reference/visual standards for cleanliness grades (ISO 8501), surface profile measurement (comparator/replica, ASTM D4417), dust rating cards (ISO 8502-3), Bresle test for soluble salts (ISO 8502-6/-9), climate and dew point measurement (ΔT, ISO 8502-4), a surface thermometer, nozzle/line pressure gauge, flow/volume indicator, an inspection lamp/magnifier as well as report templates and calibration accessories.
Selection depends on the substrate and target cleanliness grade (e.g. Sa 2½), the required surface profile, applicable standards (ISO 8501/8502/8503, ASTM D4417), the working environment (shipyard, steel construction, tank), the compressed air system (pressure/flow/drying), documentation needs (data loggers/interfaces) and robustness (IP/ATEX environment). Traceable calibration certificates and suitable reference standards are essential.
A test and inspection plan for each component zone, ΔT approval before blasting, documented dust and salt tests, a surface profile within the tolerance window, regular pressure/nozzle checks, complete photo/report documentation and trained operators. Instrument monitoring and digital reports increase auditability and first-pass yield.
We configure standard and custom kits including calibration, a measurement point plan and documentation – for surface cleanliness, surface profile, dust/salt, ΔT & temperature as well as pressure/flow rate. The result: audit-proof evidence, adhesion-ready surfaces and minimal rework.
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