Plating Thickness Gauge for Non-metallic Substrates

Non-metal substrate coating thickness gauges measure the thickness of metal coatings on non-metallic materials using the principles of eddy current or electromagnetic induction. The instrument's probe generates an alternating magnetic field, inducing eddy currents in the coating. The thickness is calculated by analyzing changes in the signal. It is used to detect electroplating or coatings on substrates such as plastics and ceramics, ensuring products meet specifications.
Selection
When selecting a non-metallic substrate coating thickness gauge, consider the type of substrate material and the properties of the coating, and match them with the eddy current or electromagnetic method. Pay attention to the measurement range and accuracy to ensure they meet actual needs. Check the instrument calibration method and probe adaptability for ease of operation. Evaluate environmental tolerance and data output functions, and refer to industry application examples to verify suitability.

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Instruments

Using ultrasonic technology implementation nondestructive measurement, Measurement range 50~ 3800μm, accuracy +/- 3%, with weatherproof design, support USB data transmission and a variety of Unit switching, suitable for a variety of substrate conditions.

$ 3117.00

Using ultrasonic technology implementation nondestructive measurement, Measurement range 13~ 1000μm, accuracy +/- 3%, support multi-coating system analysis, with weatherproof protection and a variety of data transmission methods.

$ 2855.00

Measurement range 13-1000μm, accuracy +/- 3%, weatherproof design, support for multi-layer coating system analysis, data storage capacity up to 100,000 Measured values.

$ 3462.00

Using ultrasonic technology nondestructive measurement, up to 3 layers of coating system measurement range 50~ 3800 μ m, error +/- 3%, with weatherproof design and high capacity Data storage function.

$ 3724.00

Using ultrasonic technology implementation nondestructive measurement, Measurement range 50~ 7600 μ m, accuracy +/- 3%, with weatherproof design and support for multi-coating system analysis, built-in statistical functions and a variety of Interface.

$ 3378.00

Using high-speed ADC data collection, resolution up to 1μm, can simultaneously measure the thickness of multi-layer coatings or coatings plus substrates, with gain automatic switching and estimated thickness setting function, Measurement range 13~ 1000μm (epoxy resin coating).

$ 1132.00

The impact speed is 3.5m/s, the impact energy can be selected from 1J, 2.75J, 5.5J, and the pendulum lift angle is 150 °. It supports a variety of non-metallic material impact tests and is easy to operate.

$ 993.00

Measurement range 0-1000 microns with dual-function Probe design, wear-resistant Ruby Probe and V-groove structure, support for automatic substrate identification and zero point Adjustment.

$ 841.00

Using the magnetic induction method, the measurement range is 0~2000 μm, with an error of ±5%, a resolution of 0.1 μm. It supports separate probes and low-voltage alerts, and is suitable for various types of coatings.

$ 243.00

Using 32-bit ARM processor and 24-bit AD acquisition, Sampling rate 500 times/second, displacement resolution 0.0005mm, support multiple closed-loop control and rich interface expansion.

$ 6836.00

Using stepper motor drive and high rigidity portal frame structure, Force Indication Error ≤ +/- 0.5%, effective Travel 1000mm, support multiple test modes and automatic calculation functions to ensure High Accuracy and Reliability.

$ 2708.00

Adopt stepper motor drive and portal frame structure, range 50KN, accuracy +/- 0.5%, support a variety of test modes such as tensile compression and bending test, automatic calculation and save data.

$ 3667.00

Using stepper motor drive and high rigidity portal frame, range 30KN, accuracy +/- 0.5%, support multiple unit settings and 10 specimen automatic calculation, provide overload protection and multiple test modes.

$ 2862.00

Using 32-bit ARM processor and 24-bit AD acquisition, Sampling rate of 500 times/second, power accuracy better than 0.5. Support multi-language and a variety of control modes, with rich expansion interface and powerful Linear dispersion analysis function.

$ 6851.00

The eddy Current principle is used for measurement of nonconductive coatings on non-ferrous metal substrates, with a thickness range of 0~ 625μm and an error of +/- 3%. It has IP65 Protection Rating and fast measurement capabilities of more than 60 readings per minute.

$ 1338.00

Articles

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