Dust Tape Test

ISO 8502-3 Dust Tape Test Kit | Elcometer 142

The Elcometer 142 Dust Tape Test kit allows assessment of the quantity and size of dust particles on surfaces prepared for painting. Dust on blast cleaned surfaces can reduce coating adhesion, leading to premature coating failure and sub-standard coating finish.

Used in conjunction with the Elcometer 145 Dust Tape Roller kit can be used in accordance with the recommendations of BS EN ISO 8502-3 either as a pass/fail test or as a permanent record of the presence of dust. Supplied in a carry case for use in the field to assess surface cleanliness.

Dust Tape Roller | ISO 8502-3 | Elcometer 145

The Elcometer 145 Dust Tape Roller is used in conjunction with the Elcometer 142 Dust Tape Test kit to assess the quantity and size of dust particles on surfaces prepared for painting.

The Dust Tape Roller presses the Elcometer 142 Dust Tape to the surface using a controlled constant force of 39.2 to 49.0 N, (8.8 and 11.0 lbF) when spring fully depressed -  as required by BS EN ISO 8502-3 (BS 7079-B3:1993).

Test Record Pad (25 Sheets) | Elcometer 142

The Elcometer 142 test record pad (25 sheets) allows assessment of the quantity and size of dust particles on surfaces prepared for painting. Chart with dust classes ranging from 0 - 5 with descriptions for accurate class placement.

Display Board | Elcometer 142

The Elcometer 142 display board is a replacement black and white strip comparator display board. User assess the quantity of dust on the tape with the samples at the bottom of the comparator display board and records the dust rating number which is the closest match.

Dust Assessment Plate | Elcometer 142

The Elcometer 142 dust assessment plate provides a visual representation of the 6 classifications of dust particles on blast cleaned surfaces according to ISO 8502-3.