ARP Instruments

ARP Instruments, Inc. now offers a Soluble Salt Meter (SSM). The SSM (Model #RPCT-07-001) is a patented design providing a handheld, electronic replacement to the Bresle patch for surface conductivity measurements. The SSM is a patented design that provides a hand held, automated method for detection of soluble salts on flat surfaces. The SSM has been independently tested both in laboratory and Navy shipyard facilities and is approved by NAVSEA for use as a replacement to the Bresle patch method in NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32 (FY-10). The SSM is equivalent to the Bresle Method ISO 8502-9 as tested by independent laboratory in accordance with NACE SP0508-2008.

Up to a 1000 measurements can be stored in the SSM and the data can be incorporated into any Coating Technical File (CTF). Surface salt extraction and conductivity measurement combined in one tool allowing convenient, ergonomic operation. The hand held design provides a self-contained, easily transportable unit for soluble salt measurements. The SSM and supplied fluid dispenser allow for quick and accurate injection of deionized water, extraction of surface salts, and conductivity measurement. The SSM is complete with a backlit LCD display and easy to follow on screen instructions. All data is stored electronically, can be downloaded to any PC and exported in Microsoft® Excel file format using the supplied software.

Soluble Salt Meter (SSM)

(Model #RPCT-07-001)

ISO 8502-9 Equivalent