Surface Testing

PCE Instruments offers a wide range of devices used to test different qualities and characteristics of surfaces. A coating thickness gauge determines the thickness of paint, film or corrosion by means of magnetic induction, eddy current or ultrasound principles. A thickness meter is an essential quality assurance tool when anodizing, galvanizing and applying zinc coating to metallic surfaces. Another surface testing tool used in quality control applications is a color meter. A colorimeter measures the color of a surface without any contact with the object being measured. An infrared thermometer measures the surface temperature of an object, again without any contact. Finally, a gloss meter records the reflection of emitted light on surfaces, measuring finishes from matte to high gloss.

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Surface Testing - Color Meter PCE-XXM 30

US$ 627.00

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The surface testing - color meter is designed for fast and precise color measurements of surfaces. The color ranges CIE-LAB, CIE-LCh, HunterLab, CIE-Luv, XYZ, RGB of the color can be determined with the surface testing - color meter.

Measuring aperture: Ø8 mm / 0.31"
Wavelength interval: 10 mm / 0.39"
Wavelength: 400 … 700 nm
Battery life for approx. 10,000 measurements
Bluetooth interface
Requiresfree app for Android only in Playstore (PCE-XXM 30) to use all features
Various adjustable light sources

Surface Testing - Color Meter PCE-XXM 30-ICA incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

US$ 1,367.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

Measuring aperture: Ø8 mm / 0.31"
Wavelength interval: 10 mm / 0.39"
Wavelength: 400 … 700 nm
Battery life for approx. 10,000 measurements
Bluetooth interface
Requiresfree app for Android only in Playstore (PCE-XXM 30) to use all features
Various adjustable light sources
incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

Surface Testing - Coating Thickness Gauge PCE-CT 26FN

US$ 354.00

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The PCE-CT 26FN surface testing - coating thickness gauge can measure non-destructive coatings (paints, plastics …) on steel / iron and non-ferrous metals. The PCE-CT 26FN surface testing - coating thickness gauge is ideally suited to immediately detect, for example, accident damage to the vehicle.

Measuring range: 0 … 1250 μm / 0 … 49.2 mils
Resolution: 1 μm / 0.039 mils
Accuracy: ± (3% + 2 μm / 0.079 mils)
Wear-resistant sensor
V-groove for measurement on pipes

Surface Testing - Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge PCE-UFD 50

US$ 4,609.00

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The surface testing - ultrasonic thickness gauge is used for non-destructive material testing. With adjustable frequencies between 0.5 … 20 MHz and sound velocities between 1000 … 15000 m/s, measurements can be carried out in steel in the range between 0 … 10000 mm. DAC and AVG evaluation methods, display and probe delay, attenuation and amplification functions, export and report generation functions as well as numerous other setting options make non-destructive material testing with the surface testing - ultrasonic thickness gauge considerably easier.

Test range: 0 … 10000 mm
Pulse shift: -20 … +3400 µs
Single or dual probe measurement
AVG and DAC evaluation methods
Speed of sound 1000 … 15000 m/s
USB interface and software
Memory for up to 100 data records

Surface Tester PCE-CT 26FN-ICA Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

US$ 622.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

Measuring range: 0 … 1250 μm / 0 … 49.2 mils
Resolution: 1 μm / 0.039 mils
Accuracy: ± (3% + 2 μm / 0.079 mils)
Wear-resistant sensor
V-groove for measurement on pipes
Incl. ISO calibration certificate

Surface Testing - Temperature Meter PCE-T 394

US$ 214.00

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The surface testing - temperature meter offers precise temperature monitoring of multiple measuring points. With a measuring range of -210 to 1370 °C and support for thermocouple types K and J, it enables accurate measurements in different environments. The 4 input channels of the surface testing - temperature meter enable simultaneous monitoring of multiple measuring points, making this 4-channel thermometer ideal for complex applications.

Measuring range -210 … 1370 °C
Resolution: 0.1 °C/ <1000, 1 °C >1000,
Accuracy: ±0.2 % of Mw.+1 °C above -100 °C
Thermocouple types K and J
4 input channels
Memory for 32000 data records
Incl. software

Surface Testing - Temperature Meter PCE-T 394-ICA incl. ISO-calibration certificate

US$ 294.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

Measuring range -210 … 1370 °C
Resolution: 0.1 °C/ <1000, 1 °C >1000,
Accuracy: ±0.2 % of Mw.+1 °C above -100 °C
Thermocouple types K and J
4 input channels

Memory for 32000 data records
incl. software
- incl. ISO-calibration certificate

Surface Testing - Coating Thickness Gauge PCE-CT 65

US$ 387.00

ex. VAT, ex. delivery costs

PCE-CT 65 is a surface testing - coating thickness gauge that uses magnetic induction (ferrous) or eddy current (non-ferrous) to take non-destructive measurements of coating and dry film thickness (DFT) on metal substrates such as steel and aluminum. This thickness gauge is ideal for painted and powder-coated surface testing, automotive paint inspection, coated material testing, and manufacturing quality control applications.

Measuring range: 0 … 1350 µm / 0 … 53.1 mils
Accuracy of ±2.5 % ±2 µm for 0 … 1000 µm / ±3.5 % for 1000 µm … 1350 µm / ±2 % ±0.08 mils for 0 … 39.3 mils / ±3.5 % for 39.3 mils … 53.1 mils
Saves up to 1500 measurements to memory

Surface Testing - Temperature Meter PCE-890U

US$ 389.00

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With the PCE-890U Surface Testing - Temperature Meter, measurements of surface temperatures can be carried out quickly and easily. Since the temperature meter uses infrared radiation for temperature measurement, no direct contact with the measuring object is required. The temperature meter makes it easy to measure objects from a distance that are difficult to access.

Measuring range: -50 … 1150°C / -58 … 2102°F
Accuracy: ± 1.5% ± 2°C / 3.6°F (0 … 500°C / 32 … 932°F)
Resolution: 0.1°C / 0.18°F (<1000°C / 1832°F)
Emission level: 0.1 … 1