A new inspection tool has been developed to replace the Bresle patch method for soluble salt determination. This Soluble Salt Meter, for which United States Patent No. 8,252,600 was issued on August 28 2012, was designed around the current Bresle patch salt inspection method. The SSM test protocol exactly duplicates the Bresle process, except that measurements are automated and there are no consumables (except distilled water). The complete test sequence requires only one minute. The SSM is approved as an authorized alternative to the Bresle patch method. 

Benefits
◊ Accurate, easy measurements
◊  Memory stores up to 1000 measurements for download and analysis
◊ Repeatable results
◊  Rugged, industrial hardened measurement device
◊  Simple operating instructions
◊  Reduced process steps (17 steps reduced to 6 steps)
◊  Reduced process time (only one minute reading to reading)
◊ Eliminate process induced surface contamination (sticky residue)
◊ Equipment easily transportable (tank inspections)
◊  Improved safety (syringes/needles eliminated)
     - Operator error minimized
     - Metered water injection
     - Automatic data recording feature (configured to work with coating technical file)