Vorteile und Ziele der Schichtdickenmessung

1. Process stability: Surface requirements have become much more stringent over the years. This applies to the optical properties of the surface, but also to surface protection. In this regard, customers clearly define the surface specifications, and continuous measurement of the layer thickness guarantees a clean and flawless process and prevents expensive and time-consuming rework.
2. Consistent layer thickness: A continuous and consistent layer thickness is of great importance for the workpiece, so a consistent material application must be ensured and this should be regularly checked with a coating thickness gauge.
3. Less material consumption: If the layer is too thin, the surface being worked on is not optimally protected, and if the material is applied too thickly, the material costs increase significantly and the surface may also be visually impaired. In this regard, an ideal layer thickness is of great importance.

Coating thickness gauges quickly pay for themselves for customers and are already used by a wide range of different customers in surface applications. If you have any questions about coating thickness gauges, please contact our team or find out more here. The coating thickness gauge is used to measure the thickness of the dry film coating. The dry film thickness is probably the most important measurement index in the coating industry. Coating thickness gauges provide information about the expected service life of the substrate, the suitability of the product and its appearance, and ensure compliance with a range of international standards. DeFelsko Corporation, a leading US manufacturer of coating thickness gauges and inspection instruments, has been providing easy-to-use, durable and accurate gauges since 1965. Based in upstate New York, the family-owned company has a state-of-the-art facility with research, development, manufacturing, quality, sales, training and service departments. Over the years, DeFelsko has pioneered many technologies:

• the first ferrous/non-ferrous combination gauge that automatically recognises the substrate and takes a measurement
• the first hand-held ultrasonic coating thickness gauge for non-metallic substrates such as plastic, wood and concrete
• The first fully interchangeable tester compatible with coating thickness, dew point, surface profile, soluble salt, ultrasonic wall thickness and hardness probes
• The first ISO-compliant method for measuring salt contamination, without sharp objects or adhesive
• the first handheld, field-portable instrument for 3D imaging of blasted surfaces and measuring peak density and other variables
• Starting with the mechanical PosiTest FM and GM, DeFelsko has demonstrated its commitment to manufacturing and customer service excellence.

DeFelsko actively participates in several important organisations (SSPC, NACE, ASTM, ISO) to improve and promote the science of coating inspection. DeFelsko is recognised as a leading American manufacturer of quality inspection equipment.