Scanning Probes Speed up Coating Thickness Testing

In Booth 732, Elcometer USA (Rochester Hills, MI) will display three Ultra/Scan probes as options for their 456 Coating Thickness Gauge. These probes are available for measurement of coating thickness on either ferrous (F) metals or non-ferrous metals (NF) metals. The 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is a powerful, rugged and easy to use gauge for measuring dry film thickness on metal substrates. Its key features include:

• 2.4 in color display, clear menu structure, large buttons.
• Impact resistant and sealed against dust and water.
• Memory capacity of up to 150,000 readings in up to 2,500 individual batches with alpha-numeric identification, interchangeable probes and output to ElcoMaster® software that is included with the gauge and can also be downloaded free of charge from the company website.
• Measurement accuracy capability to ±1 percent on smooth, rough, thin and curved surfaces.
• Incredibly fast measuring speed of more than 70 readings per minute (140+ readings per minute with the Ultra/Scan probes) – more than 40 percent faster than other gauges.

These Ultra/Scan Probes come fitted with a ‘snap on’ replaceable plastic end cap so that the sliding action of the scan does not cause any wear to the probe tip, maintaining the accuracy of the probe. The probes use the 456’s patented offset feature, ensuring that the thickness of the cap is included in the calibration adjustment process and discounted from the thickness readings. Ferrous (F) probes are for measurement of non-magnetic coatings, such as paints, varnishes, plastics, rubbers, etc., on ferro-magnetic substrates that include steel, magnetic stainless steel, cast iron, etc. Non-ferrous (NF) probes are suitable for non-conducting coatings on non-ferrous metals, such as aluminum, aluminum alloys, non-magnetic stainless steels, copper, zinc, etc.

Dual Ferrous/Non-ferrous (FNF) probes combine two measurement capabilities into a single, dual-purpose probe. When the Ultra/Scan Probe is connected to the 456 T version with the Auto Repeat function selected, testing a given area is more than 40 percent faster than with the more traditional measurement. The ElcoMaster software and the USB and Bluetooth® gauge connectivity allow the resulting data to be transferred to a computer either directly using the USB cable connection or wirelessly. Data can be easily transferred via the Internet using the Mobile App, ElcoMaster for iPod, iPhones or iPad or Android™ on a mobile device, such as a smart phone or a tablet computer.

When inspecting painted and coated surfaces it is important that the thickness testing is carried out quickly and accurately. The speed of testing for coating thickness is assisted by these new 456 Ultra/Scan probes that allow large areas of coated substrate to be assessed quickly. The reporting process is greatly enhanced by the ElcoMaster Data Management Software.

Elcometer USA, 1893 Rochester Industrial, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, 800-521-0635, sales@elcometer.com, www.elcometer.com.