The Bresle Test will measure water-soluble salts and corrosion products on blast-cleaned steel. These compounds are almost colourless and are localized at the lowest point of the rust pits.
If they are not removed prior to painting, chemical Specification
reactions can result in blister formation and Conductivity Meter Accuracy: ±2. accumulations of rust that destroy the adhesion between the substrate and the applied protective Conductivity Meter range: 0–1999µS/cm. coating. Conductivity Meter resolution: 1µS/cm.
Storage: Do not expose the Bresle Patches to any
extremes of temperature or daylight.
Shelf Life: The only degeneration on the Bresle
Patches is the adhesive if exposed to extremes of temperature. We would recommend that the Bresle Patches are used within a 12-month period from date of purchase.
Compliance ISO 8502-6 and ISO 8502-9. Paint Test Equipment
Supply Supplied in an industrial foam-filled Carrying Case with Bresle Patches (pack of 35), Conductivity Meter, 500ml Deionised Water 500ml, 5ml Syringe with Needle, Calibration Solution (14ml) Conditioning Solution (14ml) and 25ml Beaker.
The Conductivity Meter Calibration Certificate with
traceability to UKAS is an optional extra.
Ordering P2005 Bresle Test. Includes 35 Bresle Patches
PS002 Bresle Patches (pack of 35)
PS003 Spare Deionised Water (500ml) PS004 Spare Syringes with Needles (pack of 10) PS005 Spare Conductivity Meter Calibration Solution (14ml) PS006 Spare 25ml Beakers (pack of 5) PS007 Spare Conductivity Meter Sensor Measurement Head PS008 Spare Conductivity Meter Conditioning Solution (14ml)
NP001 Conductivity Meter Calibration Certificate
NPC01 Conductivity Meter Calibration Solution Conformance Certificate NPC04 Bresle Patches Conformance Certificate Paint Test Equipment
Paint Inspection Kit
The Bresle Patch Test is also supplied in the Paint Inspection Kit. The Paint Inspection Kit contains all the equipment for the testing of blast-cleaned steel and coating inspection using the following equipment.
Testex Replica Tape / Replica Tape Gauge. Ordering Information
Surface Profile measurement of blast-cleaned K3001. Paint Inspection Kit steel. NK002. Paint Inspection Kit Calibration Certificates Bresle Test. Measurement of salts and corrosion products on blast-cleaned steel.
Dust Tape Test. Assessment of the quantity and
size of dust particles on blast-cleaned steel.
Dewpoint Meter. Testing for the probability of
condensation on blast-cleaned steel.
Wet Film Gauge. Wet film thickness measurement
of the coating.
Coating Thickness Meter. Dry film thickness
measurement of the coating.
The Paint Inspection Kit is supplied with the C5001
Ferrous 0–1000µm Coating Thickness Meter. Other models of Coating Thickness Meters are available on request to cater for thicker coatings and Non-Ferrous substrates. Paint Test Equipment
Instructions Conductivity Meter Conditioning For first use on a new Conductivity Meter, condition the measuring electrode with 3 to 4 droplets of the Conditioning Solution, ensuring that the Solution is in both sections of the electrode with no air bubbles and allow to sit for approximately 10 minutes, then the measuring electrode should be rinsed using the syringe with Deionised Water and shaken dry.
If the measuring electrode has not been used for a Press the Cal button, the CAL indicator and a long period of time, or if the electrode has been left smiley face will flash – the Conductivity Meter will extremely dry, then use this moistening procedure. now auto calibrate. When the CAL indicator and smiley face stop flashing the calibration is complete and the instrument will revert to normal Conductivity Meter Cal measurement mode. Place 3 to 4 droplets of the 1413µS/cm Conductivity Solution into the measuring electrode, When you have finished calibrating the ensuring that the solution is in both sections of the Conductivity Meter, the measuring electrode electrode with no air bubbles. Check the displayed should be rinsed using the syringe with Deionised reading which is shown when the smiley face Water and shaken dry. comes on and if this is not 1413µS/cm then calibrate as follows: Replacing Batteries Press the Cal button, the CAL indicator and a When the batteries on the Conductivity Meter smiley face will flash – the Conductivity Meter will require replacement, low battery indicator will show now auto calibrate. When the CAL indicator and on the display. smiley face stop flashing the calibration is complete and the instrument will revert to normal With the instrument switched off slide the Sensor measurement mode. while lifting the catch located on the rear of the instrument, replace with 2 lithium CR-2032 When you have finished calibrating the batteries, ensuring correct polarity. Conductivity Meter, the measuring electrode should be rinsed using the syringe with Deionised Water and shaken dry. Paint Test Equipment
Instructions Measurements Pour approximately 10ml of Deionised Water into the Beaker.
Completely fill the Syringe with the Deionised The adhesive on the Patch is more adherent in Water from the Beaker, and then empty the warmer temperatures and this can cause the Syringe back into the Beaker. protective paper stick more. If this is the case remove the backing paper by push the Using the Syringe, withdraw approximately 1ml of punched-out centre foam from the elastomer side. Deionised Water from the Beaker and place 3 to 4 The centre foam will push off the backing paper droplets into the measuring electrode on the when pressure is applied. Conductivity Meter, ensuring that the Deionised Water is in both sections of the electrode with no Press the adhesive side of the patch against the air bubbles. test surface by running the flat of your finger across from one side of the Patch in such a way Record the conductivity of the Deionised water that the air in the test chamber is pushed out and displayed by the Meter when the smiley face the minimum amount of air is trapped. The appears. elastomer on the Patch should concave inwards and touch the steel in the center of the test Take a Bresle Patch and remove the protective paper and the punched-out center foam. Ensure Fill the Syringe with 2.5ml of Deionised Water from that you only hold the corner of the Patch away the Beaker and insert the Syringe needle at an from the adhesive near the test chamber when the angle of about 30° to the test surface near the protective paper is removed. outer edge of the Patch so it passes through the adhesive foam body and into the circular test Take a Bresle Patch and remove the protective chamber. paper and the punched-out center foam. Ensure that you only hold the corner of the Patch away from the adhesive near the test chamber when the protective paper is removed. Continued next page Paint Test Equipment
Measurements Continued The Deionised Water temperature can be
Inject the Syringe contents ensuring that it wets the measured by pressing the MEAS button when the water is in the Conductivity Meter measuring entire test surface, then without removing the Syringe needle from the Patch, suck the contents electrode. Press the MEAS button again for of the Patch back into the Syringe. Repeat until at normal conductivity measurement mode. least 10 injection–sucking cycles have been completed. Care At the end of the 10th cycle retrieve the When you have finished using the Conductivity contaminated water from the Patch with the Meter, the measuring electrode should be rinsed Syringe and place 3 to 4 droplets into the using the syringe with Deionised Water and measuring electrode on the Conductivity Meter, shaken dry. Then place a small amount of ensuring that the Deionised Water is in both Deionised Water in the measuring electrode and sections of the electrode with no air bubbles. replace the sensor cap.
Record the conductivity of the contaminated water Also ensure the Syringe is cleaned to remove any displayed by the Meter when the smiley face contamination. appears.
Results Subtract the initial Deionised Water conductivity reading from the contaminated water conductivity reading. The results are shown in µS/cm.
The Conductivity Meter measurements are shown
in μS/cm and no conversion is required for measurements in mg/m2.
For measurements μg/cm2 add a decimal point in
front of the last digit so 100μS/cm will be 10.0μg/cm2or use the conversion table on the following page.
The conversions listed are based on a test area of
1250mm2 and using a 2.5ml volume of water. Expression of results are based on section 7 of ISO 8502-9.
Example. The Deionised Water measurement
taken is 4µS/cm. The contaminated water measurement taken is 54µS/cm. The difference is therefore 50µS/cm which is equivalent to 50mg/m2 or 5.0µg/cm2. Paint Test Equipment
Testing Abrasives ISO 11127-6: Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products. Test methods for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives. Part 6: The needles on the Syringes in the Bresle Test are Determination of water-soluble contaminants blunt. Care must still be taken when carrying out by conductivity measurement. the test.
The Bresle Test can also be used for testing When using the Syringes ensure the work area is non-metallic abrasives for water-soluble salts and well lit, be aware of people around you and assess corrosion products. any hazards. Ensure the protective cap is placed over the needle after use. Record the conductivity of the Deionised Water using the same procedure under the section If the Calibration Solution comes into contact with Taking Measurements. exposed skin, wash with water. If the Solution comes into contact with eyes, rinse the eye Place 100gm of abrasive into a flask and add Immediately and seek medical advice. 100ml of the Deionized Water that you have recorded the conductivity of. Shake for 5 minutes and allow to stand for 1 hour. If the liquid does not clear, filter by any suitable method.
Using the Syringe, withdraw approximately 1ml of
contaminated water from the flask and place 3 to 4 droplets into the measuring electrode on the Conductivity Meter, ensuring that the contaminated water is in both sections of the electrode with no air bubbles.
Record the conductivity of the contaminated water
displayed by the Meter when the smiley face appears.
Subtract the initial Deionized Water conductivity
reading from the contaminated water conductivity reading. Record the results as shown in µS/cm. Paint Test Equipment
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