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Coating Thickness Gauge
Model QuintSonic


The new portable gauge was especially designed for non-destructive coating thickness measurement of paint, varnish, plastics and other insulation coatings applied on wood, plastics, glass, ceramics, etc. as well as for polymer layers on metals. As a special feature, the gauge offers the possibility to measure the total thickness as well as the individual layers of a multi-layer system in only one measuring process. The robust gauge is appropriate for use in the laboratory, in production and on site.

MEASUREMENT OF
  • Paint, plastics, enamel and other insulating coatings
  • Applied on wood, plastics, glass, ceramic and on metals
  • Wall thickness of plastics and metals through the coating

MEASURING PROCEDURE
When the probe is placed on the coated surface, it sends sound pluses which penetrate the coating through to the base material. Provided the coatings and the substrate possess different acoustic properties, these pulses are reflected by the different surfaces and transmitted to the transducer in the probe. The various time intervals are measured and calculated by a microprocessor to give individual and total coating thickness. The time to obtain a reading is approx. 2 seconds or less. If the portable MiniPrint printer is connected all readings and statistical data can be ted out in individual memories and batches.

DESCRIPTION
This new portable non-destructive coating thickness gauge has been developed for the easy and quick measurement of coatings on non-metallic material which up to now could only be done destructively. The gauge will also measure paint coatings on a metal base.

TECHNICAL DATA
Application Polymer single and multi layers etc.
wall thickness measurement metals: 0,2... 8mm
wall thickness measurement plastics: 0,2... 3mm
Measuring range Single layer: 10 µm... 500 µm
Multi-layer: total coating thickness max. 500 µm
Resolution 1 µm
Measuring uncertainly < 100 µm ± (2 µm + 3% of reading)
Measuring uncertainly > 100 µm ± (2 µm + 2% of reading)
Memory capacity max. 10,000 measuring values in max 500 batches
Statistical evaluation n, x, s, kvar, max, min, with time and date of print-out and reading
Limit steeing with optical and acoustic warning when limits are exceeded
Interface for printer MiniPrint and RS232C
Power supply rechargeable batteries: 2 x AA NIMH (aaprox. 2500 measurements) and charger 90V~ to 264V~ (charging time: 4 hours); or 2 x 1,5°C... 55°C Mignon batteries (LR6)
Dimensions/Weight Gauge: 150mm x 82mm x 35mm / 150g, Probe 30mm x 45mm dia.
Ambient Temperature -15°C... 55°C

SUPPLY SCHEDULE
  • Gauge with probe and rechargeable batteries
  • Charger
  • Operating instructions
  • Plastic case
  • Coupling liquid, 100g
  • Software Qsoft
  • RS 232 connection cable

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
  • Portable printer MiniPrint
  • Rubber protection case with mounting device (neck cord optional)
  • Belt case set - two cases of different size for gauge and accessories
  • Carrying case for gauge
  • Carrying case for gauge and printer MiniPrint