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Brand: Elcometer
Elcometer 106 Pull-Off Adhesion Tester
Description
Hand-operated pull-off adhesion tester for coatings on site
The Elcometer 106 is a portable Type II pull-off adhesion tester that gives a numerical adhesion value for paint, plasma spray and other coatings on steel, aluminium, concrete and bridge decking. It is entirely mechanical and needs no power supply, so it is well suited to coating inspection in the field: a test dolly is bonded to the coating with adhesive, the spring arrangement in the tester applies an increasing lift force to the dolly, and an indicator on the scale shows the force per unit area at which the coating pulls off.
After the test, the dolly face must be inspected to determine the failure mode, since the same value can mean a cohesive, adhesive or glue failure. The kit includes a cutter for EN 13144 and ISO 4624 tests and is supplied in a carry case.
Technical specifications
| Part number | Scale | MPa (N/mm2) | kg/cm2 | psi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F106—-1 | Scale 1 | 0.5 – 3.5 | 5 – 35 | 72 – 500 |
| F106—-2 | Scale 2 | 1 – 7.0 | 10 – 70 | 145 – 1000 |
| F106—-3 | Scale 3 | 3 – 15 | 30 – 150 | 435 – 2000 |
| F106—-4 | Scale 4 | 5 – 22 | 50 – 220 | 725 – 3200 |
| F106—-5 | Scale 5 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.5 – 2.0 | 7.25 – 30 |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standards listed | AS 1580.408.5, ASTM D 4541, AS/NZS 1580.408.5, EN 13144, EN 24624, ISO 4624, ISO 16276-1, JIS K 5600-5-7, NF T30-062, NF T30-606 |
| Dolly diameter and area | 20 mm (0.76 in.); 314 mm2 (0.49 sq in.) |
| Dimensions | Scales 1, 2 and 5: 175 x 76 mm; scales 3 and 4: 185 x 76 mm |
| Gross weight of kit | Scales 1, 2 and 5: 2.8 kg; scale 3: 4.2 kg; scale 4: 4.5 kg |
| Packing list | Elcometer 106, pack of 20 dollies, Araldite adhesive, base support ring, magnetic dolly clamp, dolly cutter, carry case and operating instructions |
| Calibration certificate | Optional |
Choosing a scale and accessories
Select the scale from the expected adhesion strength: scale 1 or 2 for soft or low-strength coatings, scale 3 or 4 for high-performance epoxy and industrial coatings, and scale 5 for very weak substrates. Using a scale whose mid-range matches the expected value gives the best reading. Accessories listed in the datasheet include spare 20 mm dollies (packs of 10 and 100), 40 mm large dollies with a large base ring, Araldite two-part epoxy adhesive and a 20 mm dolly cutter.
What to confirm before ordering
Confirm the scale, the coating specification test method (ASTM D 4541 or ISO 4624), whether large dollies are needed and whether a calibration certificate is required. For curved surfaces such as pipes the manufacturer offers a different design, covered in the
Elcometer 108 hydraulic adhesion tester.
. Other coating inspection gauges include the Elcometer 456, and more instruments are listed under Portable Test and Measurement.Documents and quotation
The attached Elcometer 106 datasheet lists the scales, part numbers, dimensions and accessories. State the scale, quantity and certificate requirement with your quotation request.
Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet Elcometer 106 Pull-Off Adhesion Tester datasheet (EN, 2025) Download
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About brand
Coating inspectors carry Elcometer gauges on painting and blasting jobs to record that a protective coating has been applied to specification. The company was founded in 1947 in Manchester, United Kingdom, and works in coating inspection and thickness gauges. Seven Star LLC lists the Elcometer 456 separate coating thickness gauge and supplies Elcometer instruments and probes to inspection teams in Oman on inquiry.
Elcometer 456 coating thickness gauges
The Elcometer 456 measures dry film thickness. The separate version in our listing takes plug-in probes on a cable, so one gauge body can work with different probes. Probe choice follows the substrate: ferrous probes for coatings on steel, non-ferrous probes for coatings on metals such as aluminum, and dual probes for both. Probe scale and shape are chosen to suit the coating thickness and the access to the surface.
Ordering Elcometer gauges and probes: what we need
Send the gauge model letter and part number from the label, the substrate, the expected coating thickness range, the probe type and scale, and any accessories such as reference foils. If a test certificate from the manufacturer is required, say so in the request. Fabrication yards across the GCC usually name the inspection standard as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of adhesion tester is the Elcometer 106?
A hand-operated Type II pull-off adhesion tester that needs no power supply.
Which standards does it list?
Including ASTM D 4541, ISO 4624, EN 13144, ISO 16276-1 and AS/NZS 1580.408.5.
How many scales are available?
Five, from 0.05-0.2 MPa up to 5-22 MPa (7.25 to 3200 psi).
What dolly size does it use?
20 mm diameter dollies with an area of 314 mm2; 40 mm large dollies are an accessory.
What is included in the kit?
The tester, 20 dollies, Araldite adhesive, base support ring, magnetic dolly clamp, dolly cutter, carry case and instructions.
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