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Surface cleanliness – Ensuring optimal coating preparation
Surface cleanliness is of critical importance for the quality and longevity of any coating. Invisible contaminants such as soluble salts – including chlorides, sulfates and nitrates – can significantly impair the adhesion and protective effect of coatings, leading to premature failure. To avoid this, thorough analysis and control of surface cleanliness is essential.
Why is surface cleanliness important?
Soluble salts and other ionic contaminants are hygroscopic and attract moisture from the surrounding environment, increasing the risk of corrosion under the coating. Even small amounts of these contaminants can undermine the protection of the coating and impair its functionality. For this reason, checking surface cleanliness is a critical step before applying a coating.
Products for ensuring surface cleanliness
Our high-quality measuring and testing instruments help you to precisely determine surface cleanliness and ensure that your surfaces are optimally prepared for the coating process. Our products include:
Elcometer 130 – Salt Spray Test
The Elcometer 130 is an advanced salt test meter designed to accurately measure the concentration of soluble salts on surfaces. It provides quick and reliable results, enabling you to take immediate action to ensure surface cleanliness. Ideal for use in the marine, offshore and construction industries.
Elcometer 138 – Ionic Contamination Test
The Elcometer 138 provides a comprehensive solution for determining specific ions such as chlorides, sulfates and nitrates. It enables a quick analysis of surface contamination and helps you to ensure that the surface is free of harmful substances before the coating is applied.
Elcometer 142 – Dust & Particle Gauge
The Elcometer 142 measures the quantity and type of dust and particles on the surface, ensuring perfect preparation before the coating process. Easy to use, the gauge provides accurate results, guaranteeing compliance with international standards for surface cleanliness.
Trust our solutions to ensure surface cleanliness and extend the life of your coatings by preventing corrosion and premature failure.
