PosiTest® PC
Non-contact Uncured Powder Thickness Gage

 Affordably measures uncured powder coatings using non-contact ultrasonic technology to predict a cured thickness 

• Dedicated stand-alone unit is ready to measure right out of the box
• Up to 4x faster measurement speed*—ideal for moving lines and swinging parts
• No calibration adjustment required for most powders
• Storage of 999 readings with onscreen averaging. Stored readings can be downloaded to PosiSoft Desktop Software
• Scan Mode continuously takes measurements—ideal for analyzing large areas
• Conforms to ASTM D7378

 

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Simple

• Dedicated stand-alone unit is ready to measure right out of the box
• Up to 4x faster measurement speed* — ideal for moving lines and swinging parts
• Easy-to-read digital display with a simple, icon based menu
• Hand-held, battery operated
• Ergonomic and lightweight
• No calibration adjustment required for most powders
• Target Grid simultaneously displays distance to the part and alignment, making measurements easy
• RESET features instantly restores factory settings

 

Durable

• Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant—ideal for harsh powder coating environments
• Hard-shell carrying case included
• Replaceable screen protects the sensor
• Two year warranty

 

Accurate

• Improved sensor technology allows easier measurement on small tubes, odd shapes and moving parts
• Easy 1 and 2 point calibration adjustment options with Cal Reset to improve accuracy on unusual powders or substrates
• Conforms to ASTM D7378

 

Versatile

• No cable to risk disturbing the applied powder
• Mils/microns switchable
• High contrast color display
• Adjustable display brightness for optimal visibility in any environment
• Toggle sound On and Off
• Uses alkaline or rechargeable batteries

 

Powerful

• Storage of 999 readings with onscreen averaging. Stored readings can be downloaded to PosiSoft Desktop software
• Scan Mode continuously takes measurements - ideal for analyzing large areas
• USB Keyboard Mode emulates keystrokes to easily stream readings to a PC or PLC
• USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power

• Software updates keep your instrument current

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Specifications

Range†

20 – 100 μm (0.8 – 4.0 mils)

Resolution

1 μm (0.1 mil)

Accuracy

±5 μm (± 0.2 mil)

Measurement Time

1 – 3 seconds

Measurement Distance to Powder

19 mm (0.75 inch)

Measurement Area

2 mm (0.8 inch)

Size

241 x 64 x 51 mm
(9.5'' x 2.5'' x 2.0'')

Weight

180 g (6.4 oz.) without batteries

† Based on TGIC-Free polyester powder

Gage comes complete with probe Zero Fixture, 4 AAA batteries, flat-head screwdriver, instructions, replacement probe screen, protective lens shield, USB cable, hard shell case, two (2) year warranty

* Versus the previous generation PosiTector PC Powder Checker

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PosiTest Powder Inspection Kits:

Complete solutions for measuring powder coating before and after cure. Each kit contains the new PosiTest PC, two DeFelsko Powder Combs and your choice of dry film thickness gage. Select from 6 pre-configured kits or build your own.

 

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