The PosiTector 6000 hand-held, electronic instrument non-destructively measures the thickness of coatings on metals, quickly and accurately. It consists of a body (Standard or Advanced) and probe (Built-in or Separate).

What does a PosiTector do?

The PosiTector 6000 hand-held, electronic instrument non-destructively measures the thickness of coatings on metals, quickly and accurately. It consists of a body (Standard or Advanced) and probe (Built-in or Separate).

How is coating thickness measured?

Two measurements must be taken: one with the coating in place and the other without. The difference between the two readings, the height variation, is taken to be the coating thickness. On rough surfaces, micrometers measure coating thickness above the highest peak.

How do you measure the thickness of plastic paint?

The PosiTector 200 B ultrasonic coating thickness gage is ideal for measuring paint thickness on automotive plastic bumpers, fascias and other exterior and interior parts. It is ready to measure out-of-box with no calibration adjustment required for most applications.

How do you charge a PosiTector?

Battery Type Selects the type of batteries used in the PosiTector body from a choice of “Alkaline”, “Lithium” or “NiMH” (Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable). If NiMH is selected, the PosiTector will trickle charge the batteries while connected via USB to a PC or optional AC charger.

What is salt contamination test?

To help to prevent coating failure due to salts such as chlorides and sulphates contaminating the surface prior to the coating application. The Bresle Test is also known as the Salt Test on Steel or the Chloride Test on steel.

What is DFT unit?

Dry film thickness (DFT) or coating thickness is arguably the single most important measurement made during the application and inspection of protective coatings. Coatings are designed to perform their intended function when applied within the DFT range as specified by the manufacturer.

What does DFT mean in painting?

dry film thickness
Coating thickness, paint thickness, or dry film thickness (DFT) is an important variable that plays a role in product quality, process control, and cost control.

Which positector probes can I use with my body?

PosiTector bodies accept all PosiTector probes easily converting from a coating thickness gage to a surface profile gage, dew point meter, soluble salt tester, hardness or ultrasonic thickness gage. PosiTector 6000 (magnetic and eddy current coating thickness)

Can positector probe measure non-ferrous coatings applied to ferrous metals?

ex. FS1) can measure non-magnetic coatings applied to ferrous (magnetic) metals, typically carbon steel. ‘Non-ferrous’ model probes (order code beginning in ‘N’ ex. NRS3) can measure non-conductive coatings applied to non-ferrous metals. Is the PosiTector 6000 affected by the surface roughness (profile) of the metal substrate below the coating?

Why choose defelsko instruments?

From wired USB to WiFi wireless technology, DeFelsko instruments offer data management solutions for even the most advanced software integrations. Accessing your stored or live streaming data is simpler and more flexible than ever before.

How does the positector 6000 FNDS probe work?

Click here to go to back to the main PosiTector 6000 page. The PosiTector 6000 FNDS probe measures the individual thicknesses of both the paint and the zinc layers in a duplex coating system with a single reading.