Flat Head MicroMeter Thickness Gauge

The flat-anvil micrometer thickness gauge measures the thickness of a sample by bringing the flat anvil and spindle into contact with the material. It utilizes the screw amplification principle to convert minute thickness variations into readings on the thimble scale. This instrument is commonly used for measuring the thickness of soft materials such as films and paper, preventing the probe from sinking into the material. It is frequently employed in quality control processes to ensure uniform thickness of coatings and plastic sheets.
Selection
When selecting, consider that the measurement range should cover the sample thickness, and the resolution should meet tolerance requirements. The flat head diameter should be larger than the gaps in the sample surface texture, and the measuring force should be moderate to prevent material deformation. Check the axial clearance between the micrometer barrel and the measuring rod, and calibrate and compensate for the effects of ambient temperature. For mechanical structures, pay attention to rust prevention and maintenance, while for digital displays, consider battery life.

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The weight load constant cutting force is used for automatic cutting, and the cutting is automatically stopped after completion. MicroMeter device can adjust the thickness of the sample cutting to achieve precision cutting. Spindle Rotation speed is adjustable from 50 to 800rpm, equipped with a chill down system to avoid sample burns, and the surface is bright and flat after cutting.

$ 2789.00

With 0.001mm High Accuracy and 1.0μm resolution, low pin pressure design and digital linear encoder, it supports multiple international standards for thickness measurement of various sheet substrates.

$ 20768.00

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

Measurement range 0-10mm, accuracy ≤ 0.02mm, equipped with a variety of probe diaMeters including Φ 2mm, Φ 5mm, etc., support different pressure settings, simple and reliable structure.

$ 315.00

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

Using 5.0MHz Frequency, Measurement range 0.8-300 mm, suitable for flat or large radian surface, pipe measurement lower limit Φ 25 * 1.2mm, support a variety of working conditions detection.

$ 186.00

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

It can cut 32.2cm ² and 64.5cm ² samples, the sampling error is less than 0.5cm ², and the maximum sampling thickness is 15mm, which meets the accurate sampling requirements of Corrugated Board Flat Crush Test.

$ 525.00

Equipped with 6 teeth 2mm pitch stainless steel cutter head, adjustable cutter head angle, suitable for 61-120μm film thickness test, with nylon brush and 2.5x magnifying glass, to meet a variety of international standards.

$ 1009.00

Measurement range 0-12.7 mm, Graduation up to 0.001mm, using flat probe design to ensure accurate and reliable test data, suitable for all kinds of material thickness detection.

$ 509.00

Measurement accuracy with professional calibrating services for quality control and equipment maintenance, purchased with Coating thickness Gauge.

$ 154.00

Using mechanical measurement method, Measurement range 0~ 1mm, accuracy ≤ 0.005mm, Graduation 0.001mm, probe diaMeter Φ 5mm, suitable for flat film and sheet, providing two probe pressure options.

$ 267.00

Adopt 0.75mm tungsten carbide test head, provide 0-20N three-gear adjustable pressure, accurately detect coating Hardness by scratch method, suitable for different curved surfaces and durable structure.

$ 977.00

The three-wheel structure design is adopted, and the thickness of the center wheel contact film is directly read, with a range of 0-200μm Graduation 10μm. The stainless steel material ensures accurate measurement and is suitable for different substrate surfaces.

$ 186.00

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