The rugged, fully electronic DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 Paint Thickness Gauge uses magnetic and eddy current principles to measure paint thickness on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, accurately and quickly.
Applications
Our top selling paint thickness gage
Measuring dry film thickness (DFT) on ferrous and non-ferrous substrates
Coating thickness on stainless steel
Paint thickness on aluminium or steel car panels
Galvanising thickness on steel, Zinc and Chrome coatings, Powdercoating
These constant-pressure, stainless steel probes are hermetically sealed to be totally waterproof
Almost any application of measuring coating on metal substrates
For coating inspectors, applicators, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, process control, quality assurance
PosiTector Gauge Body (Advanced or Standard, not included with Probe Only)*
5 x Plastic shims (25/50/125/250/500um)
Protective rubber holster and wrist strap*
3 AAA Batteries*
Instructions
Convenient carrying case*
Protective lens shield*
Long form certificate of calibration traceable to NIST or PTB
USB cable*
PosiSoft software
Two year warranty
* Not included when purchasing the probe by iteslf
Other Product Variants:
There are other probe options to suit your application. From specialist coatings such as anodising and duplex systems, integral or cabled, to thick coatings up to 63mm, magnetic and non-magnetic substrates. Contact us to help select the right paint thickness tester for your application.
PCWI can service and calibrate your coating thickness gauge. Contact us to arrange a quote.
Calibration Interval: We recommend that customers establish calibration intervals based upon their own experience,
work environment and qualtiy procedures. Based on our product knowledge, data and customer feedback, a one year calibration interval is a good starting point.
Training and Support:
PCWI can step you through every aspect of your coating thickness gage to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.
We offer support by phone, email or video call to suit you.
DeFelsko gauges and probes come with a 2 year warranty.
Features
Simple
Fast measurement speed—60+ readings per minute. Enhanced FAST mode—90+ readings per minute for quick inspection
Ready to measure—no adjustment required for most applications
Large 2.8" impact resistant color screen with redesigned keypad for quick menu navigation
On-gage help explains menu items at the touch of a button
Flashing display—ideal in a noisy environment
RESET feature instantly restores factory settings
Powerful
Statistics mode continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, min/max and number of readings while measuring
Screen Capture—save 100 screen images for record keeping and review
HiLo alarm audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed user-specified limits
Instant-on feature quickly powers up the gage if recently powered down
Up to 30% longer battery life
USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power. USB cable included.
Every stored measurement is date and time stamped
Software Updates via web keep your gage current
Software Solutions for viewing, analyzing & reporting data
Durable
Weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant—IP65-rated enclosure
Ergonomic design with durable rubberized grip
Wear-resistant ruby probe tip, for long lasting calibration
Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster for added impact resistance
Two year warranty on gage body AND probe
Accurate
Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST or PTB included
Built-in temperature compensation ensures measurement accuracy
Hi-RES mode increases displayed resolution for precision applications
Conforms to ISO 2178/2360/2808, ISO 19840, ASTM B244/B499/D1186/D1400/D7091/E376/G12, BS3900-C5, SSPC-PA2, US Navy NAVSEA PPI 63101-000, US Navy NAVSEA 009-32, AS 2331.1.4, AS3894.3-B, and others
Storage of 1,000 readings per probe—stored readings can be viewed or downloaded (Standard model)
Versatile
PosiTector body accepts all PosiTector 6000, 200, DPM, IRT, RTR, SPG, SST, SHD, BHI, GLS and UTG probes easily converting from a coating thickness gage to a dew point meter, surface profile gage, soluble salt tester, hardness tester, gloss meter or ultrasonic wall thickness gage
Multiple Calibration adjustment options including 1 point, 2 point, and ISO 19840 correction factors
Selectable display languages
Auto rotating display with Flip Lock
Mils/Microns switchable
Extended cables available (up to 75 m/250 ft) for underwater or remote measuring
Advanced Version Includes
Includes ALL features as shown above plus...
Storage of 250,000 readings in up to 1,000 batches and sub-batches
Prompted Batch Mode—create pre-defined batches with on-screen text and image prompts for each reading
3 Scan Modes — increase measurement speed to 180+ readings per minute: Normal, Statistics and Limited Average Count
Touchscreen keyboard for quickly renaming batches, adding notes, and more
Multiple stored calibration adjustments for measuring on a variety of substrate conditions
SSPC-PA 2, ISO 19840, and IMO PSPC 90/10 modes help users comply with standards by prompting for min/max specifications, displaying the necessary readings, and automatically calculating statistics with a pass/fail result
WiFi technology wirelessly synchronizes with PosiSoft.net and downloads software updates
Bluetooth 4.0 Technology for data transfer to a mobile device running the PosiTector App or optional portable printer. BLE API available for integration into third-party software.
Integrate with third-party software, drones, ROVs, PLCs, and robotic devices using several industry-standard communication protocols
Connect a Bluetooth barcode scanner or keyboard to instantly annotate readings and batches
Software
PosiSoft Desktop
Powerful desktop software for downloading, archiving, and reporting measurement data. No internet connection required.
Simple, intuitive user interface
Import readings directly from the gage via USB, WiFi, or legacy PosiSoft Desktop versions
Fully integrates with PosiSoft.net—backup and synchronize jobs, batches, readings, and report templates to the cloud
Generate custom, professional PDF reports
Include inspection information such as on-site pictures, screen captures, notes and more to communicate important details
An easy-to-use mobile app (iOS/ Android) that connects to your PosiTector Advanced, PosiTector Smartlink, or PosiTest AT-A. Compatible with PosiSoft.net.