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MikroTest

Magnetic Coating Thickness Gauges / DFT meter MikroTest

MikroTest is an extremely robust Coating Thickness Gauges, which measures the thickness of non-magnetic coatings on steel substrates on the magnetic attraction principle.

The special models of the MikroTest Ni series measure the thickness of electroplated nickel coatings on steel (MikroTest NiFe 50) and on non-ferromagnetic substrates (MikroTest Ni 50 und Ni 100).

The MikroTest is resistant to solvents and made extremely durable by the metal housing.

The magnets owe their long-lasting durability to the unique ElektroPhysik manufacturing process, which also makes them remain within the tolerance values for decades.

Application

Non-destructive measurement of:

Non-magnetic coatings like varnishes, enamels, chromium and zinc on ferromagnetic base materials (e.g. steel)
Electroplated nickel coatings on steel (only the NiFe 50 model)
Electroplated nickel coatings on non-ferromagnetic substrates (e.g. aluminium, copper, synthetic materials etc.) (only the Ni 50 and Ni 100 models)

Features

Heavy-duty zinc die-cast housing
Magnet with long-lasting durability owing to the ElektroPhysik manufacturing process
Measuring range up to 20 mm
Can be used in all positions because of the weight compensation: horizontal, vertical, overhead
Measurement also possible on curved surfaces
Battery-free operation

Scope of delivery

The MikroTest device
Operating manual
Soft case

MikroTest 5

Manually operated measuring mechanism. Turn the scale wheel to the forward stop and then slowly turn the wheel backwards by hand until the magnet releases from the object to be measured.

MikroTest 6

Automatic drive mechanism of the measuring device by tension spring storage. Before measuring the scale wheel is turned as far as it will go and once started the built-in locking mechanism automatically carries out the process of measurement.

Property

Value

Range

6 S3:	0.2 mm - 3 mm
6 S5:	0.5 mm - 5 mm
6 S10:	2.5 mm - 10 mm
6 NiFe50:	0 µm - 50 µm

Application

6 S3; 6 S5; 6 S10

Enamel, plastic, rubber on steel*.

6 NiFe50

Electroplated nickel on steel*.

*Steel: ST 33 to ST 60

Tolerance

6 S3:	± 5 % - of reading
6 S5:	± 5 % - of reading
6 S10:	± 5 % - of reading
6 NiFe50:	± 2 µm
6 NiFe50:	+ 8 % - of reading

Minimum surface

6 S3:	Ø 30 mm
6 S5:	Ø 50 mm
6 S10:	Ø 50 mm
6 NiFe50:	Ø 20 mm

Minimum curvature radius

6 S3:	15 mm - convex
6 S3:	25 mm - concave
6 S5:	15 mm - convex
6 S5:	25 mm - concave
6 S10:	15 mm - convex
6 S10:	25 mm - concave
6 NiFe50:	10 mm - convex
6 NiFe50:	25 mm - concave

Minimum base thickness

6 S3:	1.0 mm
6 S5:	1.0 mm
6 S10:	2.0 mm
6 NiFe50:	0.5 mm

Ambient temperature

-20 °C - 100 °C

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions:

Gauge 215 mm x 55 mm x 29 mm ·

Plastic carrying case 235 mm x 185 mm x 46 mm ·

Weight:

Case incl. gauge approx. 560 g