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Whereas comparators allow the estimation of surface roughness, by both touch and sight, the Elcometer 122 Testex Tape allows the user to measure the peak-to-valley height of the profile and record it.
Elcometer 122 Testex Tape consists of foam with a non-compressible backing. The foam side is rubbed into the surface providing a permanent mould of the profile.
The Elcometer 124 Thickness Gauge is then used to measure the peak-to-valley height of a surface profile formed in Elcometer 122 Testex Tape.
The Testex Tape range is available in four profile ranges. It is important that the tape grade chosen is reflective of the profile under measurement.
Test method:
Elcometer Testex Tape: ASTM D4417 Method B
In summary, ASTM D 4417 Method C and NACE RP0287-95 require the appropriate tape to be rubbed onto the surface.
The thickness of the tape, when the thickness of the backing has been subtracted, gives the peak-to-valley height of the surface.
Measurements should be made at an agreed series of locations, which characterise the surface.
| Dimensions | 19 x 54mm (0.75 x 2.13”) test area | |||
| Number of Tests | 50 per roll | |||
| Elcometer 122 Coarse | Elcometer 122 X-Coarse | Elcometer 122 X-Coarse Plus | ||
| Range | Metric | 20 – 50µm | 38 - 114µm | 115 - 152µm |
| Imperial | 0.8 – 2.0mils | 1.5 – 4.5mils | 4.5 - 5.0mils | |
| Part Number | E122----B | E122----C | E122----F | |
| Can be used in accordance with: | |
| ASTM D4417 - C | BS 7079-C5 |
| BS ISO 8503-5 | ISO DIS 8503 - 3 |