Paint Film Layer Thickness Gauge

Paint film thickness gauges measure coating thickness using the principles of magnetic induction or eddy current. The magnetic induction method is used for steel substrates, while the eddy current method is applied to non-ferrous metal substrates. The instrument's probe contacts the coating surface, detecting changes in electromagnetic properties between the substrate and the coating, which are then converted into thickness readings. It is widely used in industries such as automotive, shipbuilding, and construction to monitor coating quality and ensure compliance with standards.
Selection
When selecting a paint film thickness gauge, consider the substrate type: use magnetic induction for steel, eddy current for non-ferrous metals, and dual-purpose models for mixed substrates. Choose the measurement range based on the coating thickness, with 0-2000 microns being common. Assess accuracy requirements, typically with an error margin of ±1-3%. Pay attention to the probe size, using miniature probes for small areas. Check the instrument's calibration and compliance with standards such as ISO and ASTM. Consider portability, battery life, and data processing capabilities.

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Instruments

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

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

Measurement range 25~ 3000μm, step tooth design Division 25μm to 200μm, can be quickly placed vertically on the coating surface to measure the thickness immediately.

$ 93.00

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

Using magnetic Induction principle to achieve 0-6000μm large-range measurement, the error is only +/- 3%. With continuous single double measurement mode, support four-point statistical function, large-capacity storage of 2000 sets of data, automatic identification of matrix material.

$ 323.00

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

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

Using standard sand free fall brushing layer, straight grinding to expose 4mm substrate; can quantify the abrasion per unit thickness of the paint layer of sand volume, the inner diaMeter of the catheter 19mm, sample holder 45 degrees angle fixed.

$ 538.00

Using electromagnetic induction principle to achieve nondestructive detection, measurement range of 0-9500μm, accuracy +/- 3%. With continuous single double measurement mode, automatic identification of substrate material, support 2000 sets of data storage and four statistical functions.

$ 344.00

Impact energy 3N, Impact device mass 75g, suitable for measurement of small or thin specimens and surface hardening layer, the minimum thickness can be measured 1mm and the minimum hardening layer depth 0.2mm.

$ 764.00

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

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

Measurement range 0-12mm, Accuracy of 1-3%, Support automatic identification of matrix material and continuous Measurement mode, suitable for pipeline anticorrosive layer defect location.

$ 696.00

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 magnetic Induction and eddy Current dual principle, it can simultaneously measure paints and zinc layer thickness. Measurement range is 0-1500 μm, accuracy is +/- 1%, suitable for composite coating system inspection.

$ 1387.00

Articles

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