Mechanical Engineering

Learn about the PosiTector GLS Surface Gloss Meter

A practical overview of inspection points for polyurea coatings on steel, concrete, and other substrates, including surface profile, climate, thickness, and adhesion.

Using a coating thickness gauge helps identify wear on an OPC printer drum rather than relying solely on visual inspection of the surface. The service life of an OPC drum is often considered to have significantly declined when the coating has worn by approximately 5 to 15 μm. When the wear approaches half of the original coating thickness, the drum may be removed from service depending on the remanufacturer’s quality control procedures.

Erosion and corrosion can gradually reduce the material thickness of pipelines, storage tanks, boilers, pressure equipment, and various other industrial structures. Ultrasonic thickness gauges also provide the basis for identifying areas of wall thinning, planning inspections, and supporting maintenance decisions.

A practical overview of measuring blanket, packing, and plate thickness on offset presses, including non-destructive measurement considerations and probe selection.

An ultrasonic coating thickness gauge helps control the thickness of lacquer coatings on guitars with wood or graphite substrates without damaging the surface.

Understand how PosiTector 200 uses ultrasonic echoes to measure coatings on non-metal substrates and when Max Thick Mode can help with rough or noisy surfaces.

A powder coating thickness gauge is a specialized instrument used to measure the thickness of powder coating on metal or non-metal surfaces, helping ensure coating quality and durability while minimizing material consumption. Measuring powder coating thickness at the right stage and using the appropriate measurement principle helps maintain coating quality, reduce rework, and optimize the finishing process.

A coating adhesion tester is an essential instrument for evaluating the quality of paints, varnishes, and protective coating systems. The coating must bond sufficiently well to the substrate or underlying coating layer to minimize peeling during use. Depending on the substrate material, coating system structure, test conditions, and evaluation objectives, operators can select from several adhesion test methods, including knife, tape, pull-off, and scratch tests.

A practical overview of ultrasonic coating thickness measurement for wood and wood products, including operating principles, measurement considerations, and process-control benefits.