48R496 - Walter Surfox Negative Validation Plate

Ensure Accuracy with the Walter 48R496 Aluminium Validation Plate

In the world of industrial finishing and stainless steel passivation, certainty is the most valuable currency. The Walter 48R496 Aluminium Plate (Validation Negative) is a critical accessory designed for use with the Walter Surfox Passivation Tester. This specialized calibration standard allows operators to verify the functionality and accuracy of their testing equipment before measuring actual workpieces. By providing a known "negative" reference point, this plate ensures that your passivation tester is correctly calibrated to detect non-passivated surfaces or conductive materials that do not meet the criteria for a passive layer.

The Surfox system is renowned for its ability to electrochemically clean and passivate stainless steel welds. However, to maintain compliance with industry standards and ensure the longevity of the finished product, the passivation layer must be verified. The Surfox Passivation Tester performs this task, but like all precision instruments, it requires regular validation. The 48R496 Aluminium Plate serves as the control for a negative reading. When the tester's probe is applied to this aluminum plate, the device should register a negative result (or a specific reading indicating non-passivation). If the device fails to register this known negative, the operator knows the unit requires calibration or service.

Constructed from high-quality aluminum, this validation plate is durable and designed for repeated use in shop environments. It is an essential component of any quality control protocol involving electrochemical cleaning systems. Using this plate as part of a daily or pre-shift startup routine guarantees that your quality assurance records are based on accurate data. Whether you are working in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or architectural fabrication, the integrity of your passivation data is paramount. The Walter 48R496 eliminates the guesswork, providing a definitive fail-safe check for your diagnostic tools.

Compact and easy to store, this validation plate fits seamlessly into the carrying case of your Surfox testing kit. It represents a small investment that protects the credibility of your entire finishing process. By confirming that your tester can distinguish between a passive stainless surface and a reactive aluminum surface, you validate the sensitivity of the probe and the internal logic of the device.