Ink Thickness Gauge

The ink thickness gauge measures coating thickness through magnetic induction or eddy current principles. The magnetic induction method is used for steel substrates, where the probe generates a magnetic field and calculates thickness based on changes in magnetic flux. The eddy current method is applied to non-ferrous metal substrates, where the probe's alternating magnetic field induces eddy currents in the substrate, and thickness is determined by changes in impedance. It is used for quality control of ink coatings on printed materials and packaging materials.
Selection
When selecting, consider the substrate type: use magnetic induction for steel and eddy current for non-ferrous metals. Choose based on the measurement range, commonly 0-2000 μm. For curved workpieces, use a small probe; for flat surfaces, use a standard probe. In dusty environments, select a dust-proof model. If data recording is required, choose a model with storage functionality. Consider calibration needs and select equipment equipped with standard calibration pieces.

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Instruments

The device can precisely control the film thickness of the ink layer of the color strip, and the ink injection amount is 0.0012g, which is used for ink contrast and color concentration detection.

$ 173.00

Using microcomputer automatic control, the ink wiping speed is 15.5 +/- 1.0cm/min, the opening area of the ink coating platen is 20 +/- 0.4cm ², and the automatic adjustment range of paper pattern thickness is supported by 0.1~ 1.0mm. Test accuracy and operation convenience are ensured.

$ 4592.00

It can simultaneously print color bars of different Colors or Ink Film thickness, detect inks Hue and Gloss, uniform ink time can be adjusted from 1 to 800 seconds, support dry and wet ink discoloration analysis and abrasion resistance testing.

$ 4367.00

Precise control of ink layer thickness, the minimum Basis Weight unit is 0.01CC, and the usage of Spot Color inks is predicted by calculation, which is suitable for ink contrast and color concentration detection.

$ 332.00

The device can precisely control the thickness of the ink layer, the minimum Basis Weight unit is 0.0012CC, and the compact size is φ 20 * 180mm, which is convenient for inks comparison and color concentration detection.

$ 396.00

Using 15.5cm/min ink wiping speed, equipped with 0.1mm ink coating platen, the test process is precisely controlled by 4.3 inch Touchscreen, which can accurately determine the absorption capacity of the material to the inks vehicle.

$ 2784.00

Provide an additional one-year warranty period, which is applicable to Coating thickness Gauge pRoducts. It needs to be purchased simultaneously when purchasing the equipment and is not sold separately.

$ 122.00

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

$ 88.00

Using 100LPI line number and quadrilateral pyramid hole structure, the transfer uniformity of inks is precisely regulated through hole shape and line number, which affects the wet film thickness and ensures the stability of ink supply.

$ 167.00

Measurement range 0~ 1250μm, suitable for LEEB220 and LEEB222 Coating thickness Gauge, Abrasion Resistance is good, suitable for a variety of nonmagnetic Coating thickness detection.

$ 157.00

Automatic ink running stability, ink time and speed can be set, printing pressure 0~ 2mm adjustable, provide low, medium and high three printing speed, each time can be proofed 4 colors to facilitate Color contrast.

$ 3430.00

The ink wiping speed of the instrument is 15.5 +/- 25px/min, the ink absorption time is 120 +/- 5s, and the 4.3 color Touchscreen control can accurately evaluate the acceptance of inks and the absorption capacity of the vehicle.

$ 4342.00

Using 140 wire metal anilox roller to control ink film thickness, flexographic samples can be quickly prepared, easy to use and clean, and high repRoducibility.

$ 699.00

Using 100 wire metal anilox roller to control ink film thickness, it can quickly prepare flexographic samples, easy to operate and clean, and good repRoducibility.

$ 699.00

Equipped with 140lpi, 180lpi, 200lpi anilox roller and metal engraving roller to control ink film thickness, can quickly pRoduce flexographic samples, easy to use and clean, good repRoducibility.

$ 1510.00

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