Substrate for coating testing

The test substrate for coatings is a flat-surfaced base material sheet used for uniformly applying coating samples. During testing, the coating forms a film on the substrate, and the performance of the coating is evaluated by observing its appearance, measuring adhesion, or assessing chemical resistance. Common materials include tinplate and glass panels, which are widely used in laboratory quality control and product development.
Selection
When selecting substrates for paint testing, it is essential to match the type of substrate used in actual applications. For metal paints, tinplate should be chosen, while wood paints should be tested on wooden boards. The requirements of the specific test items must also be considered: adhesion tests require rigid substrates, whereas flexibility tests call for bendable substrates. Surface flatness affects the uniformity of the coating, so standard specifications should be followed to avoid surface defects that could interfere with the test results.

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Instruments

Measurement range 0~ 1500 microns, error +/- 1%, support magnetic Induction principle, IP65 Protection Rating and 250 reading storage, suitable for ferrous metal substrate nonmagnetic coating environment.

$ 890.00

Using magnetic Induction and eddy Current dual principle, automatically identify magnetic or nonmagnetic substrate, Measurement range 0~ 1500 μm, resolution up to 0.1 μm, support more than 180 readings per minute and high Protection Ratings.

$ 2055.00

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

$ 88.00

Using magnetic eddy current integrated design, automatic identification of substrate type, Measurement range 0~ 1500μm, accuracy +/- 2%, Probe wear-resistant more than 500,000 times, suitable for various measurement environments.

$ 212.00

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

Adopt magnetic eddy current integrated Probe, automatically identify the substrate, Measurement range 0-3000μm, accuracy +/- 2%, wear-resistant Probe life over 500,000 times, support single point and multi-point calibrating, adapt to various environments.

$ 227.00

The PTFE cavity provides excellent corrosion resistance, supports heating up to 200 ° C and 8-inch substrate handling, and is equipped with a vacuum Sensor to ensure reliable suction. Acceleration range is 100~ 5000 rpm/s for precise coating control.

$ 5560.00

Using magnetic eddy current integrated design, automatic identification of substrate type, Measurement range 0-1500μm, accuracy +/- 2%, probe wear resistance more than 500,000 times, test speed 0.3 seconds/time, suitable for various harsh environments.

$ 212.00

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 magnetic Induction and eddy Current dual principle, automatic identification of substrate type, Measurement range 0~ 6000 μm, accuracy +/- 3%, equipped with 30mm wear resistant Probe, can obtain more than 60 readings per minute, Protection Rating IP65.

$ 1597.00

Built-in dual measurement function Probe automatically recognizes the substrate, Measurement range 0~ 1500 μm, resolution 0.1 μm, wear-resistant Probe is suitable for rough surfaces, and can measure more than 60 readings per minute.

$ 1338.00

Built-in FN3 Probe automatically recognizes the substrate, Measurement range 0~ 1500 μm, resolution 0.1 μm, Protection Rating IP65, can measure more than 180 readings per minute, support 250,000 Data storage.

$ 1858.00

Using magnetic Induction principle to automatically identify the substrate, Measurement range 0-5000μm, accuracy +/- 3%, Probe wear-resistant more than 500,000 times, suitable for a variety of harsh environments.

$ 332.00

High-speed ADC data collection to achieve 1 μm resolution, with multi-layer coatings simultaneous measurement function, measurement range covering 13~ 1000 μm (epoxy resin) and 300~ 14800 μm (45 #steel), support waveform display and automatic gain switching.

$ 1132.00

Using stainless steel material acid and alkali, wet film thickness 50μm accuracy +/- 2μm, suitable for flat and solid substrate coating different pRoducts, surface polishing.

$ 1406.00

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