Our range of Coating Thickness / DFT gauges
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MP0/MP0R
Get your coating thickness just right with our versatile DFT gauges.
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DMP10-40
Mid-range hand-held gauges with interchangeable probes for a wide range of applications.
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FMP100/150
Top end hand-held gauges with an interchangeable probes for a wide range of applications.
The consequences of coating thickness outside of the specified range will almost always negatively influence the performance of the final product. Insufficient amount may result in cracking and brittleness, rusting and the substrate being visible and unprotected. Meanwhile, excessive coating thickness may cause improper curing, wrinkling, cracking, running, sagging and delamination. The quickest non-destructible way of ensuring the correct coating thickness is using a dry film thickness gauge (DFT). We at Fischer have developed a truly unique range of instruments designed to measure from the simplest applications up to the most challenging ones. Simply select from the appropriate range of instruments below to learn more and choose the most suitable solution for you.
MP0/MP0R Coating Thickness Measurement on All Types of Metals
MP0/MP0R range has been designed for simple applications where the surface is relatively flat and the coating thickness is between 3 and 2,000 microns. Featuring both magnetic induction and eddy current method, the instruments can measure on:
Steel (ferrous) substrates:
- Zinc, chromium, copper, paint, varnish and plastic coatings
Non-ferrous metal substrates (e.g. aluminium):
- Paint, varnish, plastic or any organic coatings
The gauges are applicable for measurements on both smooth and rough surfaces. Additional features include:
- Wide range of easily selectable languages
- Second display for reading the measurement results directly on the top side of the instrument
- Manufacturer’s certificate is included in the scope of supply
- Extremely easy calibration and normalisation procedure
- Measurement in “continuous display mode” for running a scan over a region of a surface.
- Easily interchangeable units of measurement (μm or mils)
MP0
Display of mean value, standard deviation, MIN, MAX and number of all measurements stored in the memory.
MP0R
Simple hand held gauges with a built-in probe for measurements on ferrous and non-ferrous substrates.
Due to their small size (Width: 64 mm or 2.52 “; Depth: 28 mm or 1.10 “; Height: 85 mm or 3.35 “) and negligent weight (137 gram, including batteries), MP0 and MP0R can be carried around with you at all times, whether you’re visiting your suppliers, customers or simply carrying out routine inspections on site. Instruments come with 2 batteries, metal calibration plates (ferrous, non-ferrous or both) and a 75μm calibration foil.
When selecting Fischer MP0 range of gauges, choose the type of instrument (MP0 or MP0R) and the type of substrate you’d like to measure on (Isoscope – non-ferrous, permascope – ferrous or Dualscope – both). Hit “Get more Information” button to receive a technical datasheet outlining more details about the instrument, pricing and how to purchase.
DMP10-40 and FMP100/150 Flexible Solutions for Coating Thickness Measurement Applications
DMP10-40 and FMP100/150 are highly versatile portable instruments that have been designed for measurements on:
- Steel (ferrous) substrates
- Non-ferrous metal substrates (e.g. aluminium)
Featuring an extremely large variety of interchangeable probes (with more than 70 different types), the instruments cover the widest range of coating thickness measurement applications available in the market. Checking the thickness of multiple layers, measurements on round and concave surfaces, and inspection of exotic coatings, can all be done with just one solution and a relevant probe.
- Automatic probe and base material recognition
- Statistical display of significant values such as mean value, standard deviation, min, max and range
- Manufacturer’s certificate is included in the scope of supply
- Extremely easy calibration and normalisation procedure
- Measurement in “continuous display mode” for running a scan over a surface region.
- Easily interchangeable units of measurement (μm or mils)
- USB, Bluetooth or COM interfaces for data exporting are included with DMP30, DMP40, FMP100 and FMP150
- Support measurements according to IMO PSPC, SSPC-PA2, QUALANOD and QUALICOAT
DMP10/20
Display of:
- Mean value
- Standard deviation
- Min and Max values
- Total number of all measurements
- Up to 10,000 measurements in one batch
DMP30/40
On top of DMP10/20 capabilities:
- Up to 250,000 measurements in 2,500 batches
- Bluetooth and USB export
- Automatic tolerance monitoring
- Graphic statistical evaluation
- USB data export integrated with a PC software
FMP100
- Windows™ CE operating system with graphical user interface and a user-definable file and folder structure
- High-resolution touchscreen with virtual keypad that can be operated using a stylus or finger
- Large memory for several thousand measuring applications with different calibrations
- Extensive evaluation and statistics functions with supporting graphical presentation options
- USB for data export and a printer port for report paper copy
- Bluetooth communication for wireless data export and remote life tracking of measurements using a PC software
FMP150
- Three measurement methods in one instrument (eddy current, magnetic induction and magnetic methods)
- Additionally, FMP150 is applicable for measurements of:
– Chromium and Copper coatings on steel (Cr/Cu/Fe)
– Measurement of protective (Iso) or galvanically deposited Nickel (Ni) coatings on non-ferromagnetic metals (Iso/NF or Ni/NF)
– Non-conductive coatings on non-ferrous substrates (NC/NF)
– Chemically deposited nickel coatings (Ni), if magnetisable, on copper or aluminium
When selecting the Fischer DMP range of gauges, choose the type of instrument (DMP10/20, DMP30/40, DMP100 or DMP150) and the type of substrate you’d like to measure on (Isoscope – non-ferrous, Deltascope – ferrous or Dualscope – both). Hit “Get more Information” button to receive a technical datasheet outlining more details about the instrument and pricing.
Probes for Specific Coating Thickness Measurement Applications
At Fischer, we are committed to covering the broadest possible range of coating thickness measurement applications. Our DMP series of instruments feature various interchangeable probes (with more than 70 different types). If you have a measurement challenge in mind, we will likely already have a solution. If you can’t find an appropriate answer from the most common range of probes further below, please contact us, and one of our application specialists will be able to assist.
The following table shows an assortment of the most famous probes. FISCHER’s application specialists can help you select the most suitable probe for your measurement application.
V12 Motorised Automatic Measurement Stand
The motorised measurement stand holds a probe in a clamp and automatically lowers it onto a sample. This way the speed, force and the angle of the probe application is always the same. Consequently, the accuracy and repeatability of the measurements are significantly increased. Nevertheless, extremely thin coatings (1-5 microns) are a lot easier to detect as the variability of readings is dramatically reduced.*
*All measurement applications have seen an increased improvement with a standard deviation reduced by at least x10.
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