Pointer-type paint film thickness Gauge

The pointer-type paint film thickness gauge operates based on the principles of magnetic induction or eddy current. When the probe contacts the coating, mechanical displacement occurs due to differences in substrate materials, driving the pointer to display the thickness value. It is used for rapid on-site measurement of coating or plating thickness on metal or non-metal substrates and is commonly applied in fields such as coating quality inspection and automotive repair.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the substrate type with magnetic induction or eddy current principles, ensure the measurement range covers common coating thicknesses, verify the sensitivity of the mechanical pointer, confirm the probe shape is suitable for the curvature of the measurement surface, check the validity of the instrument calibration certificate, and carry samples for on-site testing to compare reading stability.

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Instruments

Hand type easy to operate, load 1000g, standard 6B-6H pencil, suitable for film hardness testing, test temperature 23 +/- 2 ℃ and Humidity 50 +/- 5% environment.

$ 341.00

Roller type design, range 0~ 500μm, stainless steel material to ensure durability, suitable for on-site rapid measurement wet film thickness, in line with a number of execution standards.

$ 146.00

Dedicated to Coating thickness Gauge calibrating, ensure accurate thickness measurement, suitable for F type equipment, improve Reliability.

$ 88.00

With paint penetration measurement ability, accurate measurement of wall thickness without removing coatings, thickness range 2.5~ 125mm, accuracy +/- 0.03mm, support multi-echo and single-echo mode switching, suitable for detection needs of different surface conditions.

$ 2739.00

The paint film adhesion was measured by the circular trace method, the drawing diaMeter was 0~ 10.5mm, and the Working Travel was 80mm. The integrity of the paint film was evaluated according to seven grades, and the operation was simple and reliable.

$ 267.00

Double pointer design with peak holding and continuous load indication function, external tolerance indicator to facilitate force value judgment, Maximum Measured value 10KN, suitable for electromagnetic interference occasions.

$ 457.00

Frequency 5.0MHz, support paint layer detection and emission to echo mode, Measurement range 2~ 160mm, suitable for a variety of workpiece thickness measurement.

$ 525.00

Dual pointer design with peak holding and continuous load indication function, Maximum Measured value 20KN, with external tolerance indicator to facilitate force value judgment, suitable for electromagnetic interference environment.

$ 457.00

The drying process of paint film and putty film can be accurately measured by using circular track needle design, equipped with four different radius needle (R0.25/0.5/1.0/1 mm), and the track period is 24h/r.

$ 223.00

Double pointer design to achieve peak holding and continuous load indication, external tolerance indicator to facilitate force value judgment, Maximum Measured value 200KN, Indication Error +/- 2% FS, suitable for electromagnetic interference environment.

$ 825.00

The three-wheel structure design is adopted, and the center wheel contacts the film directly for reading. The measuring range is 0-500 μm and the indexing is 25 μm. It can perform nondestructive thickness measurement on plane and curved surface.

$ 186.00

Double pointer design for easy reading, Pin Travel 0~ 2.5mm, Measurement range 0~ 100HD, error +/- 1HD, lightweight and portable only 0.16kg, suitable for on-site Hardness detection.

$ 180.00

With dual pointer design can display peak and continuous load at the same time, external tolerance indicator is easy to judge the force value, the maximum Measured value is 100KN, Indication Error +/- 2% FS, suitable for electromagnetic interference environment.

$ 635.00

The 4-sided paint design can be prepared with four different thickness wet-film, application width 75mm, accuracy +/- 3μm, corrosion-resistant stainless steel material, easy to clean and durable.

$ 1268.00

Made of precision stainless steel, with a range of 50 to 950 μm, the 10-step tooth design can accurately measure wet film thickness, ensure painting mass and avoid material waste.

$ 109.00

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