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DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Coating Thickness Gauge

Non-destructive measurement of paint, plating and thin-film thickness on metal substrates by magnetic induction and eddy-current principles.

Hand-held coating thickness gauge on a painted metal surface
Photo: NicoFrankhuizen via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Operational
ISO 2178
ISO 2360
ASTM D7091
ASTM E376

In short

Non-destructive measurement of paint, plating and thin-film thickness on metal substrates by magnetic induction and eddy-current principles. The DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 is a portable, non-destructive coating thickness gauge that applies magnetic induction on ferrous substrates (F probe) and the eddy-current principle on non-ferrous metals (N probe).

Measurement principle
Magnetic induction (F) / eddy current (N)
Substrate type
Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Measurement range
Probe dependent; standard probes cover micrometre to sub-millimetre coatings

Services on this instrument

Prices are a guide and may change with any additional requests. Our team will contact you to confirm the scope and the final price.

Overview

The DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 is a portable, non-destructive coating thickness gauge that applies magnetic induction on ferrous substrates (F probe) and the eddy-current principle on non-ferrous metals (N probe). The combined FN probe recognises the substrate automatically and switches to the appropriate method. It measures non-conductive or non-magnetic coatings such as paint, powder coating, galvanising, anodised layers, electroplated finishes and polymer films, with traceability provided by certified calibration foils. In statistics mode the gauge reports mean, standard deviation and minimum/maximum values, and measurement series can be stored in batches and exported for reporting. Typical applications include verifying corrosion protection systems against specifications, quality control on coating lines, thickness confirmation of functional layers produced by spray pyrolysis or printing, and supporting evidence in failure analysis.

Measurement principle

Capabilities

  • Thickness measurement on ferrous substrates by magnetic induction

  • Thickness measurement on non-ferrous metals by eddy current

  • Combined FN probe with automatic substrate recognition

  • Mean, standard deviation and min/max statistics

  • Batch data logging and report export

  • Traceable verification with certified calibration foils

Suitable samples

  • Paint and powder coatings on steel

  • Galvanised and zinc coatings

  • Anodised layers on aluminium

  • Electroplated and electroless finishes

  • Polymer films on metal foil

  • Printed or spray-applied functional layers

Technical specifications

DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Coating Thickness Gauge — Technical specifications
Measurement principleMagnetic induction (F) / eddy current (N)
Substrate typeFerrous and non-ferrous metals
Measurement rangeProbe dependent; standard probes cover micrometre to sub-millimetre coatings
CalibrationCertified thickness foils and zero plates
Data handlingStatistics mode, batch memory, PC export
Form factorHand-held portable, field and laboratory use

Services on this instrument

Prices are a guide and may change with any additional requests. Our team will contact you to confirm the scope and the final price.
Manufacturer
DeFelsko
Model
PosiTector 6000
Catalogue no.
17
Reference standards
ISO 2178, ISO 2360, ASTM D7091, ASTM E376

Quick answers

Coating Thickness: key facts

What is DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Coating Thickness Gauge used for?

It is used for: Thickness measurement on ferrous substrates by magnetic induction, Thickness measurement on non-ferrous metals by eddy current, Combined FN probe with automatic substrate recognition, Mean, standard deviation and min/max statistics, Batch data logging and report export, and Traceable verification with certified calibration foils.

Which samples can DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Coating Thickness Gauge analyse?

Suitable samples: Paint and powder coatings on steel, Galvanised and zinc coatings, Anodised layers on aluminium, Electroplated and electroless finishes, Polymer films on metal foil, and Printed or spray-applied functional layers.

Which standards does DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Coating Thickness Gauge relate to?

Relevant standards: ISO 2178, ISO 2360, ASTM D7091, and ASTM E376.

Which NAKTEM services use DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Coating Thickness Gauge?

Coating Thickness Testing.

What results do I receive?

Typical deliverables: Thickness values (µm) per measurement point with mean/min/max/standard deviation per specimen, Sampling plan diagram and substrate/coating type information, Verification record against certified thickness standards, Comparison with specification limits and conformity assessment, and PDF report referencing ISO 2808 and raw data (CSV).

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