Dry Film Thickness Testing
Dry film thickness testing evaluates the thickness of a single layer or multiple layers of coating. The test provides information on the protective qualities of coatings by ensuring that coating thickness abides by ASTM standards and industry guidelines. Coating thickness directly affects a coating’s protective qualities, so thicker coaters provide greater protection from corrosive elements than thinner coatings.
Magnetic Pull-Off Thickness Gauge
Magnetic pull-off gauges measure the magnetic between the coated material and the magnetic gauge. The magnetic attraction decreases as the coating thickness increases.
- Accurate Results
- Durable Design
- Nondestructive Testing
- Requires Minimal Calibration
Magnetic Electromagnetic Induction Gauge
Electromagnetic induction gauges measure the coating thickness of non-magnetic materials by evaluating the changes in the magnetic field as the gauge contacts the coating.
- Highly Accurate Results
- Requires Minimal Calibration
- Portability
Eddy Current Film Thickness Gauge
Eddy current gauges measure non-conductive coatings on non-magnetic substrates such as aluminum, brass, and copper. The gauges evaluate the strength of the eddy current to determine the coating’s thickness. The eddy current’s strength decreases as the coating’s thickness increases.
- Applicable to Various Levels of Thickness
- Accurate Results
- Nondestructive Testing
- Portability
Understanding Dry Film Thickness Gauges
Dry film thickness gauges are sensitive instruments that require application-specific procedures and calibrations. We consider the following factors when conducting dry film thickness tests.
- Substrate Thickness
- Data Capability and Features of the DFT Testing Gauge
- Accuracy of the Instrument
- Operating Conditions
- Portability
Applied Technical Services’ Coating Analysis Services
Applied Technical Services offers several coating analysis services, including:
Abrasion
- Crockmeter
- Gravelometer
- Taber
Characterization
- Coating Thickness
- Coating Weight
- Color Testing
- Flexibility Testing
- Gloss Testing
- Hardness Testing
- Thermal Properties
Environmental Factors
- Humidity
- Immersion
- Ingress of Liquids / Solids
- Salinity
- Ultraviolet Radiation
- Xenon Radiation
About Applied Technical Services
Applied Technical Services offers quality consulting engineering, inspection, testing, and training services to various industries worldwide, including:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Chemical
- Communications
- Commercial Properties
- Construction
- Consumer Products
- Defense
- Healthcare
- Insurance / Legal
- Manufacturing
- Nuclear
- Oil and Gas
- Power Generation
- Pulp and Paper
- Renewable Energy
Please call +1 (888) 287-5227 for further details on our DFT for painting and coatings.
