ElektroPhysik MikroTest 6 Automatic Coating Gauges

ElektroPhysik MikroTest 6 Automatic Coating Gauges

A Robust, Magnetic Coating Thickness Gauge with Automatic Pull Off

Overview

The MikroTest 6 Automatic Coating Gauge measures non-magnetic coatings on steel and galvanic nickel on steel. The coating thickness is measured by pressing the magnet (housed at the end of the Coating Gauge) against the non magnetic coating surface. After contact, the magnet is automatically pulled off via a tension spring. The MikroTest 6 Automatic Coating Gauge works on flat or curved surfaces including overhead angles, on tubes, or pipes. The device is fully analog and does not require calibration or power. 

A manual pull-off model is available in several configurations and can be found here.

 

Operation 

The automatic mode of operation is as follows:

  1. The operator places the magnet in contact with the non-magnetic coating--the thickness of which is being measured. The magnet, which resembles a ball-point-pen head is pictured directly left.
  2. After contact, a button at the bottom of the gauge is pressed, releasing a tension spring that slowly pulls off the magnet until it lifts off the coating while turning the dial-scale. 
  3. Once off, the dial-scale, pictured to the left, is viewed and the thickness of the coating is measured

 

 

Features

  • Independent, analog operation; no recalibration or power supply required
  • Measurement at virtually any angle; i.e.,  horizontal, vertical, and overhead as well as on curved surfaces such as tubes or pipes
  • Tests all coatings on steel such as paints, powder coating, enamels, chrome, zinc as well as electroplated nickel on copper, aluminum and other non-ferrous metals
  • Mils Models Include a NIST traceable calibration certificate
  • Highest accuracy with simplest operation
  • Metal Housing and Measuring System that is resistant to solvent and mechanical shocks

 

 

 

Applications

The scope of application for the Mikrotest 6 is wherever you will need to measure coatings on steel. As such, it is best to ask yourself where such a coating gauge would be best utilized. It's rugged, simplified design makes a great field tool for preliminary data acquisition, or as a dependable primary on the production floor. 

A Universal High-Temperature Kit is available for all models of the MikroTest 6 Models that allows it to operate at temperatures up to 212°F (100°C). It can also be used on surface temperatures up to 572°F (300°C), but the Gauge must be limited to less than 5 seconds of surface contact or damage will result. The MK-HT Kit consists of aluminum feet and sensor prism. 

Industries of application are:

  • Non-magnetic coatings like varnishes, enamels, chromium and zinc on ferromagnetic base materials (e.g. steel)
  • Electroplated nickel coatings on non-ferromagnetic substrates (e.g. aluminum, copper, synthetic materials etc.) (only the Automatic Ni 50 and Ni 100 models; click here to see their information)

MikroTest 6 Automatic Models

MikroTest 6 Automatic Models & Applications

The MikroTest 6 Automatic is available in nine different measuring ranges; each with two different unit models. Please refer to the table below to understand each models range, units, and application.

Models, Features and Ranges, and Applications for the MikroTest 6 Automatic
Models: Range & Features: Applications:

MikroTest FM6 & F6 Models
  • 0 to 40 mils / 0 - 1000 μm range
  • ± 1 μm or 5% of reading
  • 0.5 mm Min Base Thickness

Measure paint coatings on steel

MikroTest GM6 & G6 Models
  • 0 to 4 mils / 0 - 100 μm range
  • ± 5 μm or 5% of reading
  • 0.5 mm Min Base Thickness

Measure electroplating and paint coatings on steel

MikroTest S3M6 & S36 Models
  • 8 - 120 mils / 0.2 - 3 mm range
  • ± 5% of reading
  • 1.0 mm Min Base Thickness

Measure Enamel, Plastic, and Rubber Coating on Steel

MikroTest S5M6 & S56 Models
  • 20 - 200 mils / 0.5 - 5 mm range
  • ± 5% of reading
  • 1.0 mm Min Base Thickness

Measure Enamel, Plastic, and Rubber Coating on Steel

MikroTest S10M6 & S106 Models
  • 0.1 - 0.4 inches / 2.5 - 10 mm range
  • ± 5% of reading
  • 2.0 mm Min Base Thickness

Measure Enamel, Plastic, and Rubber Coating on Steel

MikroTest S20M6 & S206 Models
  •  0.3" - 0.8" / 7 - 20 mm range
  • ± 5% of reading
  • 7.0 mm Min Base Thickness

Measure Enamel, Plastic, and Rubber Coating on Steel

MikroTest Ni50M6 & Ni506 Models
  • 0 - 2 mils / 0 - 50 μm range
  • ± (1 μm + 5% of reading)
  • Min Base Thickness Unspecified

Measure Electroplated Nickel on non-Ferrous Substrates

MikroTest Ni100M6 & Ni1006 Models
  • 0 - 4 mils / 0 - 100 μm range
  • ± (1 μm + 5% of reading)
  • Min Base Thickness Unspecified

Measure Electroplated Nickel on non-Ferrous Substrates

MikroTest NiFe50M6 & NiFe506 Models
  •  0-2 mils / 0 - 50 μm range
  • ± (2 μm + 8% of reading)
  • 0.5 mm Min Base Thickness

Measure Electroplated Nickel on Steel

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

MikroTest 6 Automatic Coating Thickness Gauge
Type: Range: Application: Tolerance: Min Surface: Min Curvature Radius of Sample: Min Base Thickness:
FM6 & F6 Models 0 to 40 mils / 0 - 1000 μm  Measure paint coatings on steel ± 1 μm or 5% of reading Ø 20 mm   5 mm convex/ 25 mm concave 0.5 mm 
GM6 & G6 Models 0 to 4 mils / 0 - 100 μm Measure electroplating and paint coatings on steel ± 5 μm or 5% of reading Ø 30 mm  8 mm convex/ 25 mm concave  0.5 mm 
S3M6 & S36 Models 8 - 120 mils / 0.2 - 3 mm Measure electroplating and paint coatings on steel  ± 5% of reading Ø 30 mm   15 mm convex/ 25 mm concave 1.0 mm 
M6 & S56 Models 20 - 200 mils / 0.5 - 5 mm Measure Enamel, Plastic, and Rubber Coating on Steel   ± 5% of reading Ø 50 mm   15 mm convex/ 25 mm concave 1.0 mm 
S10M6 & S106 Models 0.1 - 0.4 inches / 2.5 - 10 mm Measure Enamel, Plastic, and Rubber Coating on Steel ± 5% of reading  Ø 50 mm  15 mm convex/ 25 mm concave  2.0 mm
S20M6 & S206 Models 0.3" - 0.8" / 7 - 20 mm Measure Enamel, Plastic, and Rubber Coating on Steel  ± 5% of reading Ø 100 mm    100 mm convex/150 mm concave 7.0 mm
Ni50M6 & Ni506 Models 0 - 2 mils / 0 - 50 μm Measure Electroplated Nickel on non-Ferrous Substrates

± (1 μm + 5% of reading)

  Ø 15 mm  5 mm convex/ 25 mm concave N/A
Ni100M6 & Ni1006 Models 

0 - 4 mils / 0 - 100 μm 

 Measure Electroplated Nickel on non-Ferrous Substrates ± (1 μm + 5% of reading)  Ø 15 mm 5 mm convex/ 25 mm concave   N/A
NiFe50M6 & NiFe506 Models 0-2 mils / 0 - 50 μm Measure Electroplated Nickel on Steel ± (2 μm + 8% of reading)  Ø 20 mm 10 mm convex/ 25 mm concave  0.5 mm 

Ambient Temperature For All Gauges:

-4°- 212°F (-20 - 100 °C) 

Conforming Standards:

DIN EN ISO 2178, DIN 50 982, ASTM B 499, E 376, D 1186, G 12, B 530, BS 5411, ISO 2361 
Dimensions For All Gauges:

Gauge: 8.46 x 2.17 x 1.14in (215 x 55 x 29mm)

Plastic carrying case: 9.25 x 7.28 x 1.81 (235 x 185 x 46mm)
Weight For All Gauges: 1.23lb (560 g) with case 

Kit Includes

  • ElectroPhysik Mikro Test 6 Automatic Coating Gauge (Model-Specific)
  • Hand Strap
  • Plastic Carrying Case
  • Operating Instructions

Optional Accessories

  • New NIST Traceable Certification (supplied factory certificate maybe a few months old)
  • High Temperature Kit for MikroTest; Includes x2 Alumuinum Feet and Sensor Grommet
  • Plastic Inset for Mikrotest 5 or 6
  • Plastic Feet for MikroTest 5 or 6 (set of two feet)
  • Spare / Replacement Carrying Case for MikroTest
  • Display Lens/Crystal for MikroTest 5 and 6

Purchasing

For purchasing, please select 'Request Pricing' below and enter in the SKU for your desired model from the Purchasing Guide. 

Product Literature

Description Part # Saved Price Select Option Add to
MikroTest 6 Automatic Coating Thickness Gauges CT-EP-80-640-0101
Request Pricing
NIST Traceable Calibration Certificate CT-EP-NISTCAL
$100.00
High Temperature Kit for Mikrotest, includes 2x Aluminum Feet and Sensor Grommet CT-EP-MK-HT
$125.00
MikroTest Plastic Inset (grommet) for MikroTest 5 or 6 CT-EP-08-015-0030
$9.00
Plastic Feet for MikroTest 5 or 6, (Set of 2 feet) CT-EP-08-019-0028
$5.00
Spare / Replacement Carrying Case for MikroTest 5 or 6 CT-EP-82-020-0020
$45.00
Display Lens/Crystal for MikroTest 5 and 6 CT-EP-08-019-0042
$39.00

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