Paint Film Measure
Coating thickness is an important variable that plays a role in product quality, process control, and cost control. Measurement of film thickness can be done with many different instruments. Understanding the equipment that is available for film thickness measurement and how to use it is useful to every coating operation.
The issues that determine what method is best for a given coating measurement include the type of coating, the substrate material, the thickness range of the coating, the size and shape of the part, and the cost of the equipment. Commonly used measuring techniques for cured organic films include nondestructive dry film methods such as magnetic, eddy current, ultrasonic, or micrometer measurement and also destructive dry film methods such as cross-sectioning or gravimetric (mass) measurement. Methods are also available for powder and liquid coatings to measure the film before it is cured.
Data logger gauges are now available to record batches of readings in accordance with either SSPC PA2 or the IMO 90/10 rule. Click up the Positector 6000.
Positector 200 Measures coating thickness over wood, concrete, plastics, composites and more. Advanced models measure up to 3 individual layer thicknesses in a multi-layer system and features a graphic readout for detailed analysis of the coating system. Proven non-destructive ultrasonic technique conforms to ASTM D6132 and ISO 2808 and SSPC PA9 .
A Positector 200 (Concrete and Wood)
Non-destructively measures a wide variety of applications using proven ultrasound technology. Measures coating thickness over wood, concrete, plastics, composites and more. Advanced models measure up to 3 individual layer thicknesses in a multi-layer system and features a graphic readout for detailed analysis of the coating system. Proven non-destructive ultrasonic technique conforms to ASTM D6132 and ISO 2808 and SSPC PA9 .
See a You Tube demo of the older Series 1 model at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW9Rx4pRzHA
See a quick guide by folowing this link: http://www.defelsko.com/p200/manuals/p200_QuickGuide_v_3.pdf
Positector 6000 F & NF
See a You Tube demo on how to calibrate and use a PosiTector 6000: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTC_gEI1GyI
ASK US ABOUT PROBES FOR MEASURING UP TO 13MM ON FERROUS SUBSTRATES AND HI HEAT TO 260c.
*Ready to measure-no calibration adjustment required for most applications
*One-Handed menu navigation
*Bi-color indicator light-ideal in a noisy environment
* RESET feature instantly restores factory settings
Elcometer 211 (Intrinsically Safe Magnetic)
For areas where intrinsic safety is paramount we recommend an Elcometer 211 magnetic pull off gauge to verifiy paint and coating thickness.
The Elcometer 255F is a portable microprocessor based coating thickness gauge for measuring any non-magnetic, non-conductive coating such as paint, varnish, rubber, glass, plastic, epoxy, bitumen, or any sprayed metal coating applied to a ferromagnetic base.
Ideal for the measurement of fairing compounds on steel hulls or verification of high film builds of passive fire protection systems.
For film builds up to 25mm thick over ferrous substrates.
Inspectors Kit and attachments
Product Code: Positector Inspector
Positector Inspectors Kit and or Special Attachments for your gauge;
- P6000ADV 0 - 1500um F/NF
- P6000 13mm F probe for those very heavy film builds
- P200 for coating on concrete and timber 0 1000um
- DPM for surface temps, air temps, dew points and RH. (Excellent for tank lining projects)
- SPG for measuring blast profiles
- UTG Ultrasonis steel thickness probe
- P6000 ADV bodies for your probes
PosiTector FXXS High Temperture Probes
Range: 0 - 400 mils (0 - 10,000 um)
Resolution: 0.1 mil / 2 um
Temp Limits: Surfaces up to 250° C (500° F)
PosiTector 6000 FHXS XtremeTM coating thickness gage for measuring coatings up to 400 mils (10,000 microns) thick in rugged environments, using magnetic principles to measure (Non-Magnetic) coating thickness on only ferrous metals, accurately and quickly.
Designed with an alumina wear face and braided steel cable, the PosiTector 6000 FHXS is ideal for measuring on hot or rough surfaces.
For typical paint and coating applications for a thickness range of 0-400 mils (0-10 mm) applied to Ferrous substrates models include 6000-FHXS1
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