Erichsen 518MC Paint Borer – Coating Thickness Gage
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Description
The Erichsen 518MC Paint Borer is a specialized coating thickness gauge designed for accurate and precise measurement of paint and coating thickness on various substrates. This device is widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, marine, and construction to ensure quality control and compliance with coating thickness standards. Here are the key specifications of the Erichsen 518MC Paint Borer:
- Measurement Range: The paint borer offers a wide measurement range, typically from a few microns to several millimeters, allowing for precise measurement of thin and thick coatings on different materials.
- Probe Options: Includes interchangeable probes with different diameters and tip geometries to accommodate various coating types, surface conditions, and substrate materials.
- Measurement Accuracy: Provides high measurement accuracy and repeatability, typically within a few microns or percentage of the coating thickness, ensuring reliable and consistent results.
- Display: Features a digital display or analog gauge for easy readout of coating thickness measurements, allowing operators to quickly assess coating quality and adherence.
- Measurement Modes: Offers multiple measurement modes, including single-point measurement and continuous scanning mode, for detailed analysis of coating thickness variations across surfaces.
- Calibration: Supports calibration procedures to ensure accuracy and traceability of measurements, with options for calibration against known coating standards or reference samples.
- Ergonomic Design: Designed with an ergonomic handle and lightweight construction for comfortable and convenient use during coating inspection and quality assessment tasks.
- Data Storage: Some models may feature data logging capabilities to store and recall coating thickness measurements, facilitating documentation, analysis, and reporting of inspection results.
- Durability: Constructed from durable materials such as stainless steel and rugged plastics, the paint borer is resistant to corrosion, abrasion, and harsh environmental conditions encountered in industrial settings.
In summary, the Erichsen 518MC Paint Borer is a reliable and versatile coating thickness gauge with a wide measurement range, interchangeable probes, high accuracy, and user-friendly features, making it an essential tool for quality control, inspection, and compliance verification in coating and painting processes across various industries.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
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