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Anton Paar Calotest Compact: Precision Coating Thickness Measurement
The Anton Paar Calotest Compact is the industry standard for rapid, reliable coating thickness determination. Designed specifically for space-efficiency and ease of use, this compact model utilizes the proven ball-cratering method to characterize coatings ranging from 0.1 μm to 50 μm.
Whether you are working with single-layer or complex multi-layer stacks, the Calotest provides laboratory-grade accuracy in a fraction of the time required by traditional cross-sectional analysis.
Key Features & Benefits
- Rapid Results: Complete measurements in just 2 to 5 minutes. Unlike traditional methods that require embedding, cutting, and polishing, the Calotest requires zero sample preparation, saving you over an hour per test.
- Versatile Material Compatibility: Ideal for a wide range of applications including PVD and CVD coatings, plasma sprays, anodic oxidation layers, chemical/galvanic deposits, polymers, paints, and lacquers.
- Multi-Layer Analysis: The integrated software allows for the individual measurement of separate layers within a stack, providing detailed industrial reports tailored to your specific quality control requirements.
- Geometric Flexibility: Engineered to handle flat, spherical, or cylindrical geometries. The spherical abrasion geometry ensures accurate results regardless of whether the surface is even or uneven.
- Robust Sample Handling: The specialized holder accommodates cuboid samples up to 47 mm in width or discs up to 55 mm in diameter.
How It Works
The ball-cratering method involves a rotating ball of known diameter being pressed against the coating with a constant load while an abrasive slurry is applied. This creates a tiny, spherical depression. By measuring the diameters of the resulting concentric circles under a microscope, the thickness of the coating (and individual layers) is calculated with high precision.
Technical Specifications
- Shaft Speed: Adjustable from 10 rpm to 3000 rpm for fine-tuned abrasion control.
- Abrasion Time: Fully programmable ranges from 1 sec to 10,000 sec.
- Standard Ball Diameters: 10, 15, 20, 25.4, and 30 mm (available in various materials like stainless steel or tungsten carbide).
- International Standards: Fully compliant with ISO 1071-2 and VDI 3198, ensuring your quality assurance processes meet global regulatory benchmarks.
Why Choose the Compact Model?
The Calotest Compact is optimized for users who need a mobile or benchtop solution that doesn't sacrifice performance. It provides the same high-torque motor and precision electronics as the larger versions but in a footprint designed for busy QC labs and production environments.