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Measurement Technology for Coatings & Surfaces

Precise measuring and testing instruments form the basis for verifiable quality in powder coating and wet paint applications. They make results visible and processes traceable. The portfolio includes coating thickness gauges (magnetic induction or eddy current), systems for oven profiling and temperature recording, devices for gloss and color measurement, testing tools for conductivity and grounding control, as well as climate and dew point measuring instruments. The offering is complemented by equipment for adhesion and roughness testing – tailored to substrate, part geometry and standard requirements.

Applications & Benefits

Measuring and testing instruments are used in incoming goods inspection, production, quality assurance and audit processes. They ensure consistent coating thickness, verify the curing of coatings, document gloss and color deviations and monitor climate, dew point and grounding. By using the right measurement tools, first-pass yield increases, rework is reduced and traceability in audits and QA systems becomes significantly easier.

Measurement Tasks & Settings

Coating Thickness Measurement: Selecting the appropriate probe type for FE/NFE substrates, edge areas or inner surfaces. Using calibration foils and zero plates ensures reproducible and traceable measurement values.

Oven Profiling: Use of temperature loggers with suitable channel count and an appropriate temperature range according to paint specifications. Evaluating the cure window allows control and optimization of the curing process.

Gloss & Color Measurement: Performed according to ISO/ASTM with defined measurement geometry (e.g. 60°). Gloss values and ΔE* deviations are recorded to assess color consistency and surface quality.

Climate & Dew Point Measurement: Monitoring air temperature, relative humidity and surface temperature to determine the ΔT value. The results support releasing application conditions and ensuring coatings adhere properly.

Safety Testing: Measuring ground resistance and conductivity with a target value of < 1 MΩ. These tests ensure safe process conditions and documented compliance with occupational safety requirements.

Product Areas & Integration

The range includes handheld and benchtop devices for coating thickness, gloss, color, roughness and adhesion measurement, temperature loggers for oven profiling, climate and dew point instruments and resistance & grounding testers. This is complemented by calibration accessories and software solutions for data evaluation and report archiving. All devices are selected based on application area, standards and interface requirements and fully integrated into existing QA workflows and digital documentation systems.

Advantages at a Glance

• Consistent Quality – standard-compliant measurement, clear tolerances, complete records
• Less Rework – improved first-pass yield through oven profiling & climate/grounding control
• Fast Approvals – digital data, evaluation & traceability
• Safe & Audit-Proof – traceable calibration, inspection equipment monitoring

Top Manufacturers – Measurement Technology

• Elcometer – coating thickness, porosity testing, roughness.
• DeFelsko – PosiTector/PosiTest for FE/NFE, climate & adhesion.
• ElektroPhysik (QNix) – robust coating thickness measurement.
• Helmut Fischer – precision measurement & analytics.
• BYK-Gardner – gloss, color, texture & appearance.
• TQC Sheen – cross hatch, wet film thickness, roughness.
• Testo – climate/dew point & temperature.
• Datapaq/Fluke – oven profiling & curing control.
• PCE Instruments – QA handheld devices & loggers.
• Extech – electrical/environmental measurement.
• Rotronic – humidity, temperature & dew point.
• OMEGA – sensors, thermocouples & data recording.
• beschicht. – calibration kits, grounding testers & QA templates.
• NeuerTek – digital measurement systems for coating thickness, temperature & process analysis with cloud integration.
• 3M – testing tools, abrasives & surface preparation technology.
• GRANT – temperature and data logger systems for oven profiling and process monitoring.
• KSJ – gloss meters and color testing equipment for industrial applications.
• LED Lenser – precision lights & inspection lamps for surface evaluation.
• Mahr – roughness, contour and form measurement for precision and coated surfaces.
• Phoenix Instrument – laboratory & testing equipment for physical analysis in coating processes.
• Rubert – reference plates and comparison standards for roughness and surface texture.
• SATA – compressed air, spray and testing equipment for coating systems.
• SIS Verlag – technical literature, standards and training materials for coating measurement technology.

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