Elcometer Pull-Off Adhesion Gauge Series 8 User Manual

About this manual

This manual details how to test coating adhesion on concrete using a 50mm dolly. It covers preparation, cutting, adhesive application, and force measurement. The Elcometer 510 model offers automatic pull rate control and digital data storage via USB or Bluetooth. Failure modes are recorded as percentages for each layer.

What's inside

• Testing coating adhesion on concrete
• Using a 50mm dolly
• Preparing the test surface
• Applying adhesive
• Recording test results and failure modes
• Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull-Off Adhesion tester
• Failure mode codes

Frequently asked questions

What dolly size is recommended for testing coatings on concrete?

A 50mm diameter dolly is most commonly used for consistent and reliable results at low pull-off values.

How is failure mode recorded during testing?

Failure mode is recorded as an estimated percentage to the nearest 10%, using codes to denote the layer or layers in which the failure occurred.