Erichsen paint film thickness Gauge

The Erichsen paint film thickness gauge operates based on the principles of magnetic induction or eddy current. The probe generates an electromagnetic field upon contact with the coating, and changes in the field are converted into signals to directly display the thickness value. It is used to measure the thickness of non-conductive coatings such as paint and plastic on metal substrates, enabling quality control in fields such as automotive painting and industrial corrosion protection.
Selection
Select the magnetic induction (for steel) or eddy current (for non-ferrous metals) model based on the substrate type; the measurement range must cover the actual coating thickness; a dedicated probe is required for curved surface measurements; consider environmental temperature adaptability; calibration must be performed using standard reference pieces; portable models are suitable for on-site use, while fixed models are suitable for production lines.

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The fully mechanical design allows direct measurement on a variety of substrate surfaces, providing a range of 5-1500 microns, Division accuracy up to 5 microns, and stainless steel ensures durability and measurement accuracy.

$ 538.00

Mechanical design for measurement on any surface, using hardened stainless steel, measurement disc diaMeter 50mm, thickness 11mm, equipped with aluminum free swirl/spin rollers, reading accuracy +/- 2μm.

$ 848.00

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

Adopt hardened steel double-channel structure to ensure dimensional stability, range 0-50μm, Graduation 5μm, fineness measurement can be completed within 3 seconds through film scraping and visual evaluation, equipped with stainless steel scraper to ensure flat film scraping.

$ 848.00

Equipped with 11 teeth 1mm pitch stainless steel cutter head, suitable for 0-50μm film thickness test, adjustable cutter head angle, with nylon brush and 2.5x magnifying glass, to meet a variety of standard requirements.

$ 1119.00

The use of hardened steel double-channel structure ensures dimensional stability, with a range of 0-100 μm and 10 μm Graduation, the film can be scraped in 3 seconds and the particle distribution can be evaluated.

$ 848.00

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

Mechanical measurement can be carried out on a variety of substrate surfaces, stainless steel measurement disc diaMeter 50mm thickness 11mm, durable structure, simple operation without professional technology.

$ 848.00

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

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

Set cross-cut adhesion, film thickness and Buchholz Crowd Hardness three test functions in one, cross-cut knife 6 blade spacing 1mm/2mm, Crowd knife load 500 +/- 5g, using the destruction Measurement principle.

$ 348.00

Using double-channel design, the range is 0-25 μm, Graduation is 2.5 μm, the hardened steel quality is guaranteed to be dimensionally stable, and the scraper is easy to operate, and the evaluation can be completed within 3 seconds.

$ 848.00

In line with ISO2808-1974 standard, the range is 0~ 150μm, the accuracy is not more than 5μm, can measure the wet film thickness and estimate dry-film thickness, suitable for laboratory and pRoduction control.

$ 127.00

Mechanical design can be measured on any surface, measurement disc diaMeter 50mm, thickness 11mm, using hard grinding stainless steel material, equipped with aluminum free swirl/spin roller, the reading scale is clear and easy to read.

$ 961.00

Articles

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