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Coating Thickness Gauges

Coating thickness is arguably the most critical measurement in the coatings industry. It provides essential information about the expected service life of the substrate, the fitness for purpose of the product and its appearance, and it ensures compliance with numerous international standards.

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Elcometer coating thickness gauges

Elcometer's product range spans from simple pocket devices to professional Bluetooth units that transmit data directly to the ElcoMaster application. The most popular models are the Elcometer 456 (dual-mode), the Elcometer 415 (economical variant) and the Elcometer 500 (ultrasonic coating thickness gauge).

Coatmaster coating thickness gauges – wet film and powder coating measurement

Coatmaster specialises in coating thickness measurement in situations where conventional devices do not work – for example, when the paint is still wet or the powder coating has not yet cured in the baking oven.

Wet film measurement allows the thickness of a fresh paint or lacquer layer to be checked immediately after application, before drying. This is particularly important on production lines, where early detection of a problem prevents the recoating of an entire product batch.

Powder coating measurement before the baking oven is one of Coatmaster's main areas of application. Electrostatically sprayed powder is still loose powder before entering the oven, which conventional contact gauges cannot measure. Coatmaster uses a non-contact measurement principle that accurately determines the powder layer thickness even before baking – this enables corrections to be made before an incorrect thickness has cured and the part has to be reworked.

Coatmaster devices are actively used:

  • On powder coating lines – thickness control before the baking oven and real-time production monitoring
  • In wet coating – assessing the fresh layer thickness immediately after spraying or roller application
  • On lines with fast production cycles – instant feedback without waiting for the sample to dry

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Frequently asked questions

Which Elcometer model is suitable for different measurement modes (dual-mode)?
The Elcometer 456 is a dual-mode device that supports two measurement modes. A more economical option is the Elcometer 415, and for ultrasonic measurement, the Elcometer 500.
How can powder coating thickness be measured before the curing oven?
Coatmaster's non-contact measurement principle accurately determines the thickness of the uncured powder layer already before curing. This makes it possible to make corrections before an incorrect thickness has hardened and the part requires reworking.
Can the wet film thickness be checked immediately after application?
Yes, Coatmaster's wet film measurement enables verification of a fresh paint or lacquer layer thickness immediately after application, before drying. This is particularly important on production lines, where early detection prevents the recoating of an entire batch.
Do Elcometer devices support digital data transfer?
Yes, professional Bluetooth devices transmit data directly to the ElcoMaster application.
Why standard contact gauges are not suitable for measuring powder coating before the oven?
Electrostatically sprayed powder is still loose powder before the oven, which conventional contact gauges are unable to measure. Coatmaster uses a non-contact measurement principle that is ideally suited to this situation.