Updated and improved coating thickness gauge NOVOTEST TP-2020 is designed for thickness measuring of coatings based on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Variety of various sensors make it possible of non-destructive testing of protective coatings with a wide thicknesses range.
Thickness gauge can also measure next parameters: the depth of grooves and corrosion, surface roughness as well as temperature control, ambient humidity and dewpoint temperature, therefore covering a wide range of tasks by one universal unit (thickness gauge).
Coating Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST TP-1M is a thickness gauge for measuring the thickness of various coatings on metals, and with connected specialized probes to the device, user can measure the temperature and humidity of air, surface temperature, calculate the dew point, and also measure the depth of grooves or surface roughness.
The device is very easy to use, ready to use right out of the box, and does not require special user skills. The minimum number of buttons and an intuitive menu makes it an ideal device of operational non-destructive measurement of the thickness of almost any coating with high accuracy.
Coating Thickness Knife Tester NOVOTEST TPN-1 (Paint Inspection Gauge) is designed to measure the thickness of both single and multiple layer coatings on any grounds, both metallic and non-metallic. The operation principle is based on the local cut (notch) of the coating at the tested place of object with following thickness measurement of this coating. The thickness of coating is determined by the width of notch, it is possible because of the special form of cutter of the instrument. The measurement is performed by any portable measuring microscope with a suitable measuring range and discreteness.
Coating Thickness Knife Tester NOVOTEST TPN-1 (Paint Inspection Gauge) complies with ISO 2808, ASTM B 4138, DIN EN 1071-2.
A precision measuring comb with a quadrangular and hexagonal shape, crafted from high-quality stainless steel that resists corrosion from acidic or alkaline substances.Wet film thickness gauges are designed to determine the thickness of coatings right after they have been applied to a surface.
The gauge features a series of notches along its edges, resembling the teeth of a comb. It can measure the wet film thickness of various coatings, such as paints, resins, lacquers, varnishes, gels, and more. Operation: 1) position the gauge at a 90° angle to the coated surface 2) ensure the gauge is in full contact with the surface 3) lift the gauge straight up 4) Examine the teeth of the gauge. The wet film thickness is between the highest tooth that has a coating on it and the next smallest tooth that remains dry.
Adhesion is the tendency of dissimilar particles or surfaces to cling to one another. In the field of quality testing, adhesion of coatings to the base material, such as: paints, plastic, epoxy mixtures, sprayed metal, laminate to wood and other metal and polymer coatings, is most often measured.
Tensile Adhesion Tester NOVOTEST AC-4624 is a pull-off type adhesion tester for determining the adhesion strength in MPa and can be used in accordance with EN13144, ISO4624 and ISO16276-1.
Cross Cut Adhesion Tester is designed to comply with: ISO 16276-2, ISO 2409, DIN 53151, ASTM B 335, ASTM D 3002, BS 3900-E6, BS EN ISO 2409, NF T 30-038.
Cross Cut Adhesion Tester NOVOTEST AN-2409 is designed for cuts (parallel or lattice) adhesion testing method , and for thickness range of paint coatings up to 200 µs, according to ISO 2409, ISO 16276-2, ASTM B 3359. Device can be used on both flat and curved surfaces.
The method of parallel or lattice cuts is consist of assessing the adhesion value while cutting through the coating down to the substrate by a multi-blade knife with the distance between the blades 1 mm, 2 mm or 3 mm which produces a strip or grating with the same pitch. Than the place of cutting is to be cleaned and visually analysed the value of adhesion by the nature and the area of destruction of the coating.
Structurally Cross Cut Adhesion Tester NOVOTEST AN-2409 is consist of plastic handle and metal head for fastening multiblade knife, which is made of tool steel. Each knife has six main and two restrictive blades. User can sharpen blunted blades.
The instrument is designed to measure the adhesion value of coatings in compliance with ISO 16276-2 and ASTM D 3359.
Adhesion tester consist of a flat steel plate with normalized slits, which is used as a template to perform incisions with the knife.
Application
The adhesion plate is placed on the test surface, the coating is cut with the knife up to the substrate, after which the plate is rotated and performed the second cut 30 degrees to the first in the form of an X (X-cut). Incisions are cleaned with a brush or with adhesive tape, after that, the adhesion value is visually evaluated according to the point system.
Adhesion tester AP-1M is designed to measure the adhesive strength value of the coatings on different structures, as well as to determine the adhesion value of polymeric insulating tapes which are generally used for pipes insulation. Adhesion tester AP-1M is reliable and easy in operation.
Design of the instrument
Adhesion tester AP-1M consists of a body with removable clamp for holding the peelable strip of tested material with built-in dynamo-meter were breakout force is displayed. The design of the instrument allows user to set (control) the angle of peeling.
The dynamo-meter’s scale is applied to pull the rod, that significantly improves it’s usability, compared to existing analogues: user’s hand never overrides the scale of the instrument. Adhesion tester has reliable construction of stainless steel, that guarantees it’s long life. The design of instrument allows user to operate at low temperatures or conditions of high humidity and dust.
Application of the device
Adhesion tester SM-1M is a device for measuring the adhesion value of bitumen pipe insulation and other insulating coatings which are based on bitumen. Adhesion tester SM-1M is a mechanical device which allows to determine the adhesion value of quality and quantity, by measuring the strength of sticking the bitumen insulation to the surface of the pipeline.
Adhesion tester of bitumen insulation allows user to take measurements during testing; planned inspections of steel structures and pipelines after their installation, and also after performing the repairs in order to identify defects during the application of the insulation, as well as for the subsequent monitoring of the quality of performed works. The device has been successfully used in the “field” and in the laboratory (workshop) conditions.
Device is used for determining the adhesion and resistance to damage by scratching in according to ASTM D 2197 “Method of determining the adhesion of organic coatings through scratching”.
The device complies with the requirements ISO 12137-1, ASTM D 5178, ASTM D 2197.
This device is designed for the analysis the resistance of the coating for scratching. The cutting unit with interchangeable intenders is pressing on the surface with load and moves to the predetermined distance.
Depending on the purpose of the testing and the applied load, the degree of penetration of the cutting unit into coating could be different, from the trace on surface to a total destruction of the coating. Device determines the resistance of the coating to scratching.
Modern requirements to the quality of coatings include control of the mechanical resistance of coatings to damage. The one important criterion of its assessment is the hardness of the coatings. For the different requirements there are various methods of the hardness (strength) testing of coatings.
Scratch Hardness Coating Tester NOVOTEST TPP-1518 (ball type) is used for hardness testing of coatings (paint, mastic, plastic and others) through determining the hardness resistance to indentation of the ball tip diameter of 1 mm. Scratch Hardness Coating Tester NOVOTEST TPP-1518 is designed according to ISO6441. Also it is used for testing of the coating resistance to the scratching (ISO1518).
The device can be used on uneven surfaces, surfaces with curvature and limited sizes.
The device has lightweight and can be carried in the pocket, which allows users to use it even during manufacturing processes.
User can set the load force through changing the spring tension and secure it with locking screws.
The instrument is designed to determine the hardness of coatings by pencil leads in compliance with: ASTM D 3363, ECCA T4, EN 13523-4, ISO 15184:2012, JIS K 5600-5-4.
Application
The instrument is widely used for hardness testing of powder and liquid paint coatings. For high accuracy of the results, the lead of pencil should be sharpen under 90 ° angle. The tests begin with the softest pencil leads. If after applying there is no any signs of damage on the tested coating, user will have to repeat the test with one grade harder pencil leads. The MAX hardness value of pencil leads, that leaves no any traces of destruction on the coating, is hardness value of tested coating (for example: 3H, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B, etc.).
Design
The instrument is made of steel, has rectangular shape. There are two castors for movement on the surface of tested object. There is a port through the instrument and thumbscrew for fixation of the pencil at an angle of 45 ° to the tested surface. The design of the device provides a constant load 7,5N (750g) of the pencil lead on the tested coating.
Buchholz Coating Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-1 is used for hardness measurements of coating’s using the indentation method (bevelled disc of stainless steel block with constant test load of 500g.).
Buchholz Coating Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-1 is standardized to comply to: ISO 2815, BS 3900-E9, DIN 53153, NF T30-052.
The device is to be places on the coating for 30 seconds and the length of any subsequent indentation in the coating is to be measured using the graduated microscope. Using the conversion scale, user can get the result in Buchholz Indentation resistance units.
Erichsen stamp is designed to determine the elasticity and strength of coatings with a bowl-shaped bend (hood coverage for the Erichsen) in compliance to ISO 1520.
The device is designed to determine the strength of coating during indentation of a spherical tip of the punch of 20 mm diameter to the coated test sample, which position is secured on the matrix with internal diameter of 27 mm.
This method is an effective method of determining of the quality of coating, it allows simultaneously to evaluate the strength, adhesion, and elasticity of the tested coating.
The device allows user to accurately measure the strength of coating of the tested product on which static and dynamic loads affect during further operation.
The device allows user to measure elasticity, strength and durability of paint and varnish coatings and its resistance to stretching, cracking, peeling out of the metal surface by pressing the punch with a spherical tip on a certain depth.
The device consists of: steel body, which has two bonded frames; rotary clamping for securing the coated samples; vertical and circular scales for reading the value of depth of indentation of the punches.
Impact Tester STRIKE UNIVERSAL has a multipurpose design and consists of a stand (with a pipe fixed to it with a scale and a clamping device) and an impact device according to the required standard. An impact device, as a rule, consists of a striker, clutch and anvil, the dimensions of which are specified in the corresponding standard. There can be an unlimited number of such shock devices in the delivery set of the device – therefore it is possible to test according to any number of standards, and the device is called – Universal.
Impact Tester NOVOTEST STRIKE U1-4219 is intended for testing the strength of coatings upon impact on pipelines during their installation and operation. NOVOTEST STRIKE U1-4219 allows testing directly on the pipeline and does not require the manufacture of samples.
According the standard, it is recommended to test the strength of coatings upon impact together with checking the continuity of the coating after impact using the Pulse Holiday Detector NOVOTEST SPARK-1.
The instrument measures the elasticity, flexural strength of coatings through rounding the tested sample on the set of cylindrical rods which diameters are from 1 mm to 20 mm.
The instrument complies with ISO 1519-73, extends to coating materials and sets the definition method of elasticity of the film at a bend.
The method consist in the determining the minimal diameter of the cylindrical metal rod, after bending around which, the coating of painted metal plate, does not get the mechanical destruction or de-lamination of single- or multi-layer paint film (ISO 1519, DIN 53 152).
The instrument measures the elasticity, flexural strength of coatings through rounding the tested sample on the set of cylindrical rods which diameters are from 6 mm to 25 mm.
The instrument complies with ISO 1519-73, extends to coating materials and sets the definition method of elasticity of the film at a bend.
The method consist in the determining the minimal diameter of the cylindrical metal rod, after bending around which, the coating of painted metal plate, does not get the mechanical destruction or de-lamination of single- or multi-layer paint film (ISO 1519, DIN 53 152).
The device allows to measure the elasticity and strength of coatings through bending the metal plate with tested coating applied around a set of cylindrical rods with diameters of rods from 2 mm to 32 mm (other diameters on request). The device complies with ISO 1519-73 and applies to paints and specifies a method for determining the elasticity of the film during bending. The method consist in the determining of the minimum diameter of the cylindrical metal rod, after bending around it, the painted metal plate, does not get the mechanical destruction or delamination of single- or multi-layer paint film (ISO 1519, DIN 53 152). Flexibility is tested by rounding the tin plate with coating around the cylindrical rod with diameter from 2 to 32 mm. The flexibility value of coating with certain film thickness – is the smallest diameter of rod, when cracking does not occur.
Bending Coating Tester NOVOTEST BEND IR is the instrument which consist of the frame with fixed clamps for tested samples and a special mechanism for rounding plates around the rod with different diameters. Pre-prepared tested sample is placed between the clamps and secured by rotating the handle. After that push the tested object to the top of rod by rotating the handle and bending the plate around the rod.
The NOVOTEST BEND IK is used to determine the elasticity or resistance, adhesion and elongation of coatings on sheet metal in accordance with ISO 6860, ASTM D 522-A, BS 3900-E11, ECCA T7.
An important parameter of lubricants, paints and other liquids is viscosity. This parameter characterizes the ability of materials to resist the movement of one part relative to another. Viscosity Flow Cup NOVOTEST VZ-246 is a device for determining the conditional viscosity of Newtonian fluids.
Also for express testing of hot liquids or monitoring the state of the liquid in operation, there is a Viscosity Flow Cup submersible type
Viscosity Dip Cup NOVOTEST VZ-246P is used for the rapid testing of the conditional viscosity of a large batch of products where it is necessary to evaluate viscosity as quickly as possible. It can also be used for liquids in use (oil baths of moving parts), hot liquids and others, where the use of Viscosity Cup in the standard version may be difficult.
Viscosity Dip Mug is used to determine the convectional viscosity of the dispersion polyvinyl-acetate homopolymers coarse dispersion.
The device is a cylindrical brass vessel with a handle and three orifices, two of them are located at the lateral wall of the cylinder (by manual – lateral orifices), and the third – at the centre of the base (base orifice).
Conventional viscosity using the standard viscosity mug is to be determined at (20 ± 2) ° C. The dispersion need to be thoroughly mixed, and poured a full mug. Than lift it and watch the level of the dispersion. When the dispersion level in the viscosity mug decreases and opens the upper lateral orifice – start the stopwatch. The stopwatch is to be stopped at that moment when the dispersion comes to the level of the lower lateral orifice. The viscosity index is definite by the time (in seconds) that takes the dispersion to lower the level from the upper lateral orifice to the lower lateral orifice. The result of the testing is the average value of three parallel testing (the discrepancy between of them should not exceed 10%).
The method of measuring of the density consist of determining the mass of tested material, which is placed to the container (pycnometer) of known volume at a certain temperature. To calculate the density the obtained weight divided by volume of tested liquid.
Density cup (pycnometer) NOVOTEST P-1 is complies with ISO 2811-1.
Operation principle
The tested material is poured into pycnometer, after that the cap is covered with overflow hole. Surpluses of fluid, which are flowing through overflow hole carefully removed with a soft material (if necessary, moistened with solvent).
The density of paint or other material is calculated by formula:
ρ = (m2 — m0) / V, where
m0 – mass of empty pycnometer, g
m2 – mass of pycnometer with tested material, g
V – volume of pycnometer cm3.
Film applicator AU-1 is designed for applying layers of paint and other materials of required thickness of the layer during the complex tests according to ASTM D 823-E.
User can set the height of the gap by micrometer heads at the range of 10-6000 µm. The height of the gap should provide the necessary thickness of the layer of paint film. The applicator is to be placed on the edge of the test plate, than pour necessary amount of tested material in front of the gap and move the applicator along the plate at constant speed of 5-10 cm/s, dispensing continuous layer of the tested material on the plate.
The High Precision Grindometer NOVOTEST GD-1 has a single groove.
Grind gauges are used to determine particle size and fineness of grind. The tested materials are paints, chocolates, inks, coating materials and so on.
The device is made of hardened stainless steel. The scale on the top of the device is graduated in micrometers.
STANDARDS:
ASTM D 1210, AS/NZS 1580.204.1, DIN 53203, EN 21524, FTMS 141 4411.1, ISO 1524, JIS K 5600-2-5, NF T30-046
Pencil-Type probe for coating thickness gauge is designed for precise measuring the thickness of electroplated (zinc, chrome) and dielectric (lacquer, paint, polymers, etc.) non-magnetic coatings on small steel parts. This probe provides high accuracy even on thin coatings, making it ideal for industrial applications, construction, and laboratory research.
Recommended use: this specialized probe is designed for measuring the thickness of zinc, chrome, and other electroplated coatings on fasteners and other parts with dimensions of just a few millimeters or less. If the objects being measured are not as small, we recommend using the F-0.5 probe, which is more convenient to use and has a slightly wider measurement range.
Probe type | F-0.3 probe |
Coating thickness range | 0-300 µm/0.3 mm |
Measurement accuracy | ±(3% + 1 µm) |
Substrate’s type | Steel (ferromagnetic) |
Coating type | Electroplated coatings: zinc, chrome, etc.
Paint |
Measurement method | Magnetic induction |
Typical application | Specialized probe for measuring zinc, chrome, paint on small parts, such as fasteners |
Probe dimensions | Ø10×108 mm |
Pencil-type design for hard-to-reach places and other special tasks.
The F-0.5 is the most commonly used probe, designed for measuring the thickness of electroplated coatings (such as zinc, chrome, and others), as well as paint (and other dielectric) coatings on magnetic substrates. This probe is ideal for measuring the thickness of zinc, chrome, and other electroplated coatings.
It can also be used for measuring the thickness of paint, polymer coatings, and any other dielectric coatings. It’s the best choice if you need to measure relatively thin coatings (up to 500 µm) on steel substrates.
Probe type | F-0.5 probe |
Coating thickness range | 0-0,5 mm/0-500 µm |
Measurement accuracy | ±(3% + 1 µm) |
Substrate’s type | Steel (ferromagnetic) |
Coating type | Electroplated coatings: zinc, chrome, etc.
Paint |
Measurement method | Magnetic induction |
Probe dimensions | Ø15×48 mm |
Typical application | Specialized probe for measuring zinc, chrome, paint on normal and big parts |
Widely used high precision probe suitable for many of coating thickness measurement tasks especially related to the measurement of galvanic coatings.
The F-2 is the most commonly used probe, designed for measuring the thickness of paint, polymer and other dielectric coatings on magnetic substrates. F-2 is the main probe for measuring the thickness of dielectric coatings on steel substrates, primarily paint coatings, polymer materials, bitumen, and mastic coatings.
The best choice if you need to measure coating thickness in the mid-range (up to 2 mm/2000 µm) on steel substrates, without the requirement to measure electroplated coatings.
Probe type | F-2 probe |
Coating thickness range | 0-2 mm/0-2000 µm |
Measurement accuracy | ±(3% + 2 µm) |
Substrate’s type | Steel (ferromagnetic) |
Coating type | Paint and other anti-corrosion coatings |
Measurement method | Magnetic induction |
Typical application | Paint and other anti-corrosion coatings
Measurement of thin fireproof coatings |
Probe dimensions | Ø19×59 mm |
Widely used probe suitable for most of coating thickness measurement tasks with fast measurement speed.
Probe for measuring the thickness of thick paint, polymer, and other dielectric coatings on magnetic substrates. Recommended application: measuring the thickness of fairly thick dielectric coatings on steel substrates.
Mainly fire protection, polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings. The best choice if you need to measure coating thickness over a wide range (up to 5 mm) on steel substrates.
Probe type | F-5 probe |
Coating thickness range | 0-5 mm/0-5000 µm |
Measurement accuracy | ±(3% + 2 µm) |
Substrate’s type | Steel (ferromagnetic) |
Coating type | Fairly thick dielectric coatings on steel substrates |
Measurement method | Magnetic induction |
Typical application | Fire protection, polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings
Paint |
Probe dimensions | Ø22×60 mm |
Widely used probe suitable for most of thick coating thickness measurement tasks on ferrous substrates.
Probe for measuring the thickness of paint, polymer, and other dielectric coatings on non-magnetic substrates. Recommended application: main probe for measuring the thickness of dielectric coatings on non-magnetic substrates. Mainly paint coatings, polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings.
The best choice if you need to measure coating thickness in the mid-range (up to 2 mm) on non-ferromagnetic substrates.
Probe type | NF-2 probe |
Coating thickness range | 0-2 mm/0-2000 µm |
Measurement accuracy | ±(3% + 2 µm) |
Substrate’s type | Non-ferromagnetic (colored metals and alloys, stainless steel) |
Coating type | Paint, polymer, and other coatings |
Measurement method | Eddy current |
Typical application | Paint, polymer, and other coatings on colored metals and various non-magnetic alloys. |
Probe dimensions | Ø14×53 mm |
Fast measurement speed probe for non-ferrous substrates.
M-12 probe for measuring the thickness of thick polymer and other dielectric coatings on any metals (magnetic and non-magnetic) with a very wide range and moderate accuracy. Recommended application: main probe for measuring the thickness of dielectric coatings on gas and oil pipeline systems.
Mainly polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings. The best choice if you need to measure coating thickness in a large thickness range (up to 12 mm) on any metal substrates with a single probe.
Probe type | M-12 probe |
Coating thickness range | 0-12 mm/0-12000 µm |
Measurement accuracy | ±(3% + 0.02 mm) |
Substrate’s type | Steel (ferromagnetic)
Non-ferromagnetic (colored metals and alloys, stainless steel) |
Coating type | Polymer material coatings, bitumen, mastic, fire-protective coatings
Paint |
Measurement method | Eddy current |
Typical application | Thickness measurement of dielectric coatings on gas and oil pipeline systems |
Probe dimensions | Ø18×55 mm |
Widely used fast measurement speed probe with ability to measure coatings on magnetic ferrous and non- ferrous substrates.
M-30 probe for measuring the thickness of very thick polymer and other dielectric coatings on any metals (magnetic and non-magnetic) with a very wide range and moderate accuracy. Recommended application: specialized probe for measuring the thickness of very thick dielectric coatings on gas and oil pipelines.
Mainly polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings. Necessary when the range of standard thick coating probe M-12 (up to 12 mm) is insufficient and there is a need to measure coatings up to 30 mm thick on any metals.
Probe type | M-30 probe |
Coating thickness range | 0-30 mm/0-30000 µm |
Measurement accuracy | ±(3% + 0.03 mm) |
Substrate’s type | Ferromagnetic (steel)
Non-ferromagnetic (colored metals and alloys, stainless steel) |
Coating type | Mainly polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings |
Measurement method | Eddy current |
Typical application | Thickness measurement of dielectric coatings on gas and oil pipeline systems |
Probe dimensions | Ø24×51 mm |
Probe for wide coating thickness range testing with ability to measure coatings on magnetic ferrous and non- ferrous substrates.
M-60 is the specialized probe for measuring the thickness of ultra-thick polymer and other dielectric coatings on any metals (magnetic and non-magnetic) with a very wide range and moderate accuracy.
Probe type | M-60 probe |
Coating thickness range | 0-60 mm/0-60000 µm |
Measurement accuracy | ±(3% + 0.05 mm) |
Substrate’s type | Ferromagnetic (steel)
Non-ferromagnetic (colored metals and alloys, stainless steel) |
Coating type | Mainly polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings |
Measurement method | Eddy current |
Typical application | Measuring very thick specialized coatings on any metal substrates |
Probe dimensions | Ø40×76 mm |
Probe with ability to measure thick coatings on magnetic ferrous and non- ferrous substrates.
DSh probe for measuring surface roughness (surface profile) before painting operations (after shot blasting and sandblasting). Additionally, the probe can be used to measure surface defect parameters, such as the depth of pitting and localized corrosion.
Probe type | DSh probe |
Coating thickness range | 0-0.3 mm/0-300 µm |
Measurement accuracy | ±(3% + 2 µm) |
Substrate’s type | Any |
Measurement method | Eddy current |
Typical application | Measuring surface roughness and surface defect parameters |
Probe dimensions | Ø20×50 mm |
High measurement accuracy and stability probe.
DT probe for measuring surface and air temperature. Together with the DTVR probe, it allows to evaluate the possibility of painting the surface under current environmental conditions.
Probe type | DT probe |
Temperature range | -50 to +80 °C |
Measurement accuracy | ±2 °C |
Substrate’s type | · Any |
Typical application | · Measuring surface and air temperature |
Probe dimensions | Ø12×107 mm |
Fast measurement speed probe with wide range of applications.
DTVR probe for measuring air temperature and humidity, as well as calculating the dew point temperature before painting operations. With this probe, combined with a coating thickness gauge, user can easily determine whether it is suitable to proceed with surface painting at the moment.
Temperature range/accuracy | -50 to +80 °C / ±1 °C |
Humidity range/accuracy | 0 to 100% / 5% |
Dew point range/accuracy | -15 to +40°C / ±1 °C |
Probe dimensions | Ø50×111 mm |
3 in 1 probe with wide measurement ranges and high measurement accuracy and stability.