Anton Paar Calotest Coating Thickness Meter, Combo

Anton Paar Calotest Coating Thickness Meter, Combo

The Anton Paar Calotest Combo combines the best features of the Calotest Compact and Calotest Industrial models, offering unmatched versatility and precision for coating thickness measurement. Designed for speed, accuracy, and ease of use, this instrument is ideal for a wide range of applications in research, quality control, and industrial settings.

Key Features:

• Universal Sample Holder: Accommodates cuboidal samples up to 84 mm wide or discs with diameters up to 86 mm, making it suitable for a variety of sample shapes and sizes.
• Hydraulic Arm with Magnetic Foot: Ensures stability and precise targeting, allowing measurements on samples of virtually unlimited size.
• Wide Coating Thickness Range: Measures coating thickness between 0.1 μm and 50 μm, covering an extensive range of materials and industries.
• Advanced Ball-Cratering Method: Offers a simple and efficient way to measure coatings with minimal effort, ensuring reliable results for single or multi-layer coatings.
• Fast, Time-Saving Process: Achieve accurate results in just 2 to 5 minutes without the need for labor-intensive sample preparation like embedding, cutting, grinding, polishing, or etching.

Applications:

The Calotest Combo is suitable for assessing coating thickness on a variety of materials, including:

• Industrial Coatings: CVD, PVD, and plasma spray coatings.
• Oxidation Layers: Anodic oxidation layers for improved corrosion resistance.
• Chemical and Galvanic Deposits: Coatings applied through electroplating or other chemical processes.
• Polymers, Paints, and Lacquers: Common in automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries.
• Multi-Layer Coatings: Precisely measures individual layers in multi-layer systems, providing critical data for industries where wear resistance and durability are essential.

Advantages:

1. Fast Measurements: Complete coating thickness assessments in minutes, far quicker than traditional methods that often require over an hour of sample preparation.
2. Accurate for Single and Multi-Layer Coatings: The included advanced software allows for precise measurement of one or multiple layers, generating reports tailored to your industry’s needs.
3. Adaptability to Various Geometries: The ball-cratering method ensures precise measurements on both flat and uneven surfaces. With optional software features, it can handle flat, spherical, and cylindrical shapes.
4. Complies with International Standards: Meets ISO 1071-2 and VDI 3198 requirements for coating assessment.

Specifications:

• Shaft Speed: Adjustable from 10 rpm to 3000 rpm for tailored abrasion controls.
• Abrasion Time Range: Flexible timing from 1 second to 10,000 seconds to suit different coating types.
• Ball Diameters: Standard options include 10 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, 25.4 mm, and 30 mm, allowing customization based on coating type.
• Measurement Range: 0.1 μm to 50 μm, ideal for diverse industrial needs.

Why Choose the Calotest Combo?

The Calotest Combo is the perfect solution for professionals who need rapid, accurate, and reliable coating thickness measurements without the usual hassle. Whether you’re in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or material research, this instrument is designed to save time while delivering precise results. Its comprehensive software, user-friendly design, and compatibility with international standards make it a valuable addition to any laboratory or production line.