Coating Thickness Meters
At PCE Instruments, we have coating thickness meters to determine the thickness of various layers of corrosion and layers of paint. The principles for measuring the coating thickness meters is by the magnetic induction or by means of analysing an eddy current. The coating thickness meters can be used on all surfaces of metallic materials (metal, iron, non ferrous metal alloys). Therefore these devices can not miss a place where galvanising processes are carried out. Coating thickness meters are particularly suitable for quality control in the process of anodising, or galvanising. These devices are essential to measure the coatings in the automotive sector, for example:

- F Model: to measure lacquers, paints, plasters, etc. on iron and steel
- N model: to measure lacquers, paints, plasters, etc. on non-ferrous metals (e.g. aluminum)
- FN model: (coating thickness meters combined for ferrous and non ferrous substrates)

You can also find different wall thickness meters that determine the hardness of metal, plastic and glass walls and windows. You can also find a special manual tester with a head unit to test temperatures up to 300°C. These wall thickness meters are particularly suitable to check the thickness of the wall for steam pipes and other pressure pipes. In order to properly transmit ultrasonic wave and thereby guarantee a high accuracy you should apply gel on the contact part between the sensor and the object that is to be measured then adjust the sound speed and the unit will display the thickness of the measured object. Coating thickness meters for material such as metal, plastic, wood, paper, precious stones are also present in our online offers. They are available in analog and digital options. They cover a measuring range of 1.2 to 225mm thick material. In some coating thickness meters, ultrasonic velocity can be selected between 1000 and 9999 m/s to penetrate different materials. Each device has a memory large enough to store a minimum of 10 measured values. The measurement results can quickly take the results thanks to the easy handling. They also provide support to service personnel or staff complaints. A special application of the coating thickness meters is that they accurately value precious stones, jewelry and other valuables. The technical specifications for the coating thickness meters for layer/paint/wall and other materials can be found on the following links. If you can't find the coating thickness meters you are looking for, please contact us and we will help you find the best solution to suit your needs by calling our offices on: UK customers +44(0) 23 809 870 30 / US customers (561) 320-9162 and our technical staff will advise you regarding our measuring instruments. Our engineers and technicians will be happy to help you with the coating thickness meters, and of course, with the other products in the field of regulation and control, and scales and balances.

Here you can see coating thickness meters from these companies:

The following links provide the technical data of the Coating Thickness Meters:

Coating Thickness Gauges F-model or FN-model (internal sensor)

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- PCE-CT 25 Coating Thickness Meters
  (Coating thickness meters for measuring on ferrous materials and non-ferrous materials)

- PCE-CT 28 Coating Thickness Meters
  (device for measuring thickness of coating on ferrous (F) and non-ferrous metals (N), high measurement range)

- PCE-CT 27FN Coating Thickness Meters
  (coating analyzer with external sensor, to measure coating thickness on metallic grounds)

- PCE-CT 30 Coating Thickness Meters  
  (Coating thickness meters for measuring coatings on steel or non ferrous metals)

- PCE-CT 65 Coating Thickness Meters 
  (Coating thickness meters for measuring on non-ferrous materials and ferrous materials)

Coating Thickness Meters F-model (external sensor) 

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- PCE-CT 26 Coating Thickness Meters
  (Coating thickness meters for the measurements on automobiles)

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- PCE-CT 27 Coating Thickness Meters
  (Coating Thickness Gauge with external probe, extremely high measuring range)

Material Thickness Meters

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- PCE-TG 50 Thickness Meters 
  (Thickness meters to determine the thickness of metals, glass and plastics)

- PCE-TG 100 Thickness Meters
  (Thickness meters to wall thickness with a tester for plastic, glass and metal)

- PCE-TG 110 Thickness Meters 
  (Thickness meters to wall thickness with tester up to 400°C for steel pipes (vapour))

- PCE-TG 120 Thickness Meters 
  (with a measurement range of 1.0 mm to 30.0 mm and a resolution of 0.1mm)

- PCE-TG 200 Thickness Meters
  (Thickness meters with memory for 4,000 readings, with data cable and software included)

- PCE-TG 300 Thickness Meters
  (Thickness meters with siftware, measuring range up to 600 mm)

General information for coating thickness meters: Especially in the automotive sector these measuring instruments are going to be more popular constantly. Coating thickness meters measure the coating thickness. There are instruments too, that measure the brightness of varnish. A new varnish has got another value of brightness than an old one. UV radiation and environmental conditions can’t be hidden by polishing. The measurement results are able to show if damages, caused by accidents, have been eliminated. The original varnish coats will get thinner constantly (e.g. 110 l’m). The tolerance value of coating thickness on original varnish coats is really tight. On repainted areas there is a great fluctuation because the old varnish mostly has been grinded. The new varnish will be applied then. Also in the industrial sector coating thickness meters will get more popular. Vessel varnishing, coats on bridge railing or machines or wood coating can be measured. Most of the coating thickness meters are able to get calibrated according to ISO. So you can integrate these measuring instruments to your ISO-measuring tool, calibrate them and have stable accuracy.

Functionality of coating thickness meters

Eddy-current tests of coating thickness meters:

The eddy-current testing is used to measure non-conductive coatings like varnish and colours on 
non-ferrous metals. In this process eddy-currents will be induced in the measurement object. This is possible due to the coil that produces a changing magnetic field. The determination of coating thickness will be carried out by the measurement of eddy currents that is retroacting to the coil. 

Magnet inductive method with coating thickness meters:

The magnet inductive method is used to measure non-conductive coatings like varnish and colour on ferrous metals. In this process, a magnetic field will be produced via a magnetic coil. Through approach on a magnetic ground the magnetic field will be changed. The variation in the magnetic field depends on the distance from the ground to the measuring sensor. Due to this it depends on the coating thickness.

Ultrasonic tests with coating thickness meters:

During an ultrasonic test with thickness meters, the surface will be shoot with ultrasonic waves. These will be reflected by the coating, partly. Most of the waves will enter the varnish coating until they get to the next surface (material surface). At this point, ultrasonic waves will be reflected again. Through measurement of the reflected waves, the coating thickness can be determined. 

Here are some images of Coating Thickness Meters in use:

The coating thickness meters are devices for non-destructive measurement of body paint thickness (paints, varnishes, plastics, iron, steel or non-ferrous metals). Here, the paint thickness meter impressive features are its enormous range. As an indispensable partner for control measurements as in the workshop, and production in the all-inclusive quality assurance, the CT 28 is the basic equipment of a technician in the paint and color range. These paint thickness meters are perfectly suitable to detect, for example, accidental damage to bodies immediately to avert damage. Ideal for any vehicle experts. But even in an industrial area this instrument is ideal for use in input and output control as well as to test material in the production with its ergonomically designed paint thickness gauge with integrated probe. In very simple operation, it is allowed to quickly identify high-accuracy measurement results. It is designed for measurements of non-magnetic coatings such as chrome, plastic, zinc, enamel, copper, enamel on steel & iron. Also for the measurement of insulating layers, such as paper, rubber, glass, plastic, enamel, lacquer, etc. on stainless steel, brass, aluminum & copper, and anodized aluminum. Due to the high temperature range, it is ideally suited for testing of coatings to waterborne and rail construction.

If you wish to view or print a selection of coating thickness meters from our catalogue,
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