Anton Paar Calotest Coating Thickness Meter (CATi), Industrial

Anton Paar Calotest Coating Thickness Meter: Fast, Accurate, and Versatile

The Anton Paar Calotest series offers a simple, rapid, and precise solution for determining the thickness of coatings ranging from 0.1 μm to 50 μm. Utilizing the straightforward ball-cratering method, these instruments provide a quick and accurate assessment of any coating type, from single layers to complex multilayer stacks. This makes them ideal for quality control and research across various industries.

The Calotest is particularly effective for analyzing coatings like CVD, PVD, plasma spray, anodic oxidation layers, chemical and galvanic deposits, polymers, paints, and lacquers. With three distinct models available, you can select the instrument that best fits your specific application needs.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Rapid Measurements Without Sample Prep: Get results in as little as two to five minutes. Unlike cross-sectional analysis methods that require time-consuming embedding, cutting, grinding, and polishing (often taking over an hour), the Calotest requires no sample preparation. This significantly accelerates your quality control workflow.
• Accurate Results for Single and Multilayers: As industries increasingly turn to multilayer coatings for enhanced wear resistance and fracture toughness, accurate measurement is critical. Anton Paar's comprehensive software allows for the individual measurement of each layer in a stack, generating detailed reports tailored to your industry's standards.
• Ideal for a Wide Thickness Range (0.1 μm to 50 μm): The Calotest is perfectly suited for the typical thickness range of industrial coatings applied via CVD, PVD, and other common deposition techniques. It provides the precision needed for both thin-film and thicker protective layers.
• Versatile Sample Handling:
  • Universal Sample Holder: Accommodates cuboid samples up to 84 mm in width or disc-shaped samples up to 86 mm in diameter.
  • Hydraulic Arm with Magnetic Foot: This feature allows the instrument to be positioned on samples of virtually unlimited size and complex shapes, enabling measurements on large or irregularly formed components.
• Precision on Flat and Curved Surfaces: The ball-cratering principle is inherently reliable for measuring coating thickness on various geometries. The optional analysis software automatically compensates for the sample's shape—whether flat, spherical, or cylindrical—ensuring accurate thickness results regardless of surface curvature.
• Adhesion and Wear Analysis: Beyond thickness, the Calotest can also be used for qualitative assessments of coating adhesion and abrasive wear properties by observing the crater's edge and morphology.

Technical Specifications:

• Shaft Speed: Variable from 10 rpm to 3000 rpm, allowing for fine-tuned abrasion control.
• Abrasion Time Range: 1 sec to 10,000 sec.
• Standard Ball Diameters: 10, 15, 20, 25.4, and 30 mm (other sizes available upon request).
• Compliance with International Standards: Meets requirements for ISO 1071-2 and VDI 3198, ensuring your measurements are globally recognized and comparable.