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Elcometer Fitz’s Atlas 2 of Coating Defects
The Elcometer Fitz’s Atlas 2 of Coating Defects
(EFA) takes the reader through a comprehensive
range of problems and discusses each in detail.
The EFA provides the User with a greater
understanding of the defect, the probable cause
and possible solutions. With in excess of 180
colour photographs, the user can quickly gain an
insight into the coatings industry and the possible
pitfalls.
Inspection Accessories
Elcometer offers a range of
inspection and visual
comparison manuals
specifically for the coatings
inspector.
Elcometer also provides a
range of Pictorial Surface
Standards for blast cleaning
incorporating standards for
BS, ISO, SIS, and SSPC.
Sections:
 Welding Faults: welds, cracks, surface
porosity, undercut

Surface Conditions: surface preparation, oil
contamination, skip weld

Coatings Defects: a comprehensive list of
possible defects including blistering,
bloom, chalking, cracking, erosion, fish
eyes, orange peel

Microscopy:
blisters,
bubbles,
delamination, pinholes, voids, weed fouling

Marine Fouling: animal fouling, barnacles,
molluscs, weed or algae fouling
Dimensions
223 x 220 x 70mm (9 x 8.6 x 3”)
Weight
0.45kg (1lb)
Part Number
H99916043 Elcometer Fitz’s Atlas 2 of Coating Defects
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