Coating Testing

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    Coating Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST TP-2020

    Updated and improved coating thickness gauge is designed for thickness measuring of coatings based on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Variety of various probes make it possible of non-destructive testing of protective coatings with a wide thicknesses range.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST TP-1M

    Coating thickness gauge for measuring the thickness of various coatings on metals is very and ready to use right out of the box, and does not require special user skills. The minimum number of buttons and an intuitive menu makes it an ideal device of operational non-destructive measurement of the thickness of almost any coating with high accuracy.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge NOVOTEST TPN-1

    Coating thickness knife tester measures the thickness of single and multi-layer coatings on both metallic and non-metallic surfaces by cutting a notch and using a portable microscope for measurement.

  • Wet Film Combs NOVOTEST

    The precision measuring comb, made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, is designed to accurately measure the wet film thickness of various coatings immediately after application using its notched edges.

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    Tensile Adhesion Tester NOVOTEST AC-1

    Device for measuring adhesion by the pull-off method. In the field of quality testing, adhesion of coatings to the base material, such as: paints, plastic, epoxy mixtures, sprayed metal, laminate to wood and other metal and polymer coatings, is most often measured.

     

  • Cross Cut Adhesion Tester NOVOTEST AN-1

    Cross Cut Adhesion Tester NOVOTEST AN-1

    The cross cut adhesion tester evaluates the adhesion of paint coatings up to 200 µm thick on flat or curved surfaces by making parallel or lattice cuts with a multi-blade knife and visually assessing the adhesion based on the damage area.

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    Cross Hatch Adhesion Plate NOVOTEST AH-AR

    The adhesion tester measures coating adhesion using a flat steel plate with standardized slits as a template for making incisions, which are then cleaned and evaluated visually based on a point system after cutting in an X pattern.

  • Peel Adhesion Tester NOVOTEST AP-4219-2

    Peel Adhesion Tester NOVOTEST AP-1M

    Adhesion tester measures the adhesive strength of coatings and polymer insulating tapes, featuring a user-friendly design with a removable clamp, built-in dynamometer for displaying breakout force, adjustable peeling angle, and a durable stainless steel construction suitable for low temperatures and high humidity.

  • Bitumen And Mastic Insulation Adhesion Tester NOVOTEST CM-1M300

    Bitumen and Mastic Insulation Adhesion Tester NOVOTEST SM-1M

    The adhesion tester measures the adhesion value of bitumen pipe insulation and other bitumen-based coatings, enabling users to assess the strength of the insulation’s bond to pipeline surfaces during inspections and repairs in both field and laboratory conditions.

  • Adhesion And Scratch Tester NOVOTEST C1-M

    Scratch Adhesion Tester NOVOTEST C1-M

    The device determines the adhesion and scratch resistance of coatings by using a cutting unit with interchangeable indenter tips that apply a controlled load, allowing for assessment of the coating’s resistance from superficial marks to complete destruction based on modern quality standards for mechanical resistance.

  • Scratch Hardness Coating Tester NOVOTEST SH-1518

    Scratch Hardness Coating Tester NOVOTEST TPP-1518

    Scratch hardness coating tester measures the hardness of various coatings by assessing their resistance to indentation from a 1 mm ball tip, and can be used on uneven or curved surfaces; it is lightweight, portable, and allows users to adjust the load force by changing spring tension.

  • Pencil Hardness Tester NOVOTEST PH-1 300 1

    Pencil Coating Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TPK-1

    The instrument tests the hardness of powder and liquid paint coatings using sharpened pencil leads at a 90° angle, starting with the softest leads and increasing hardness until damage appears; the hardest lead that leaves no marks indicates the coating’s hardness value (e.g., 3H, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B, etc.).

  • Buchholz Coating Hardness Tester NOVOTEST BH-1C 300

    Buchholz Coating Hardness Tester NOVOTEST TB-1

    The Buchholz coating hardness tester measures coating hardness through an indentation method using a 500g stainless steel disc, with the indentation length measured after 30 seconds using a microscope to provide results in Buchholz indentation resistance units.

  • Erichsen Cupping Tester

    Erichsen Cupping Tester NOVOTEST ShE-1

    The Erichsen stamp measures the elasticity and strength of coatings by indenting a 20 mm diameter spherical tip into a coated sample secured in a 27 mm diameter matrix, providing an effective assessment of the coating’s quality, adhesion, and elasticity.

  • Impact Tester NOVOTEST STRIKE UNIVERSAL

    The impact tester features a multipurpose design with a stand, clamping device, and customizable impact devices (striker, clutch, and anvil) that meet various standards, allowing for testing across multiple standards.

  • Impact Tester NOVOTEST STRIKE U1

    Pipe Impact Tester NOVOTEST STRIKE U1-4219

    Impact tester is intended for testing the strength of coatings upon impact on pipelines during their installation and operation. Device allows testing directly on the pipeline and does not require the manufacture of samples.

  • Impact Tester NOVOTEST STRIKE-U30630

    The device NOVOTEST IMPACT COATING STRENGTH Tester is used to check the resistance of technical products to external factors during operation (such as punching, impacts), as well as verification of manufacturer’s specifications.

  • Bending Coating Tester NOVOTEST BEND

    Bending Coating Tester NOVOTEST BEND ShG

    The instrument evaluates the elasticity and flexural strength of coatings by bending the sample around cylindrical rods with diameters ranging from 1 mm to 20 mm, determining the smallest rod diameter that doesn’t cause mechanical damage or delamination of the coating.

  • Bending Coating Mandrel Tester NOVOTEST BEND-H1500-4

    Bending Coating Tester NOVOTEST BEND ShG-2

    The instrument measures the elasticity and flexural strength of coatings by bending the sample around cylindrical rods with diameters ranging from 6 mm to 25 mm, determining the smallest rod diameter that avoids mechanical damage or delamination of the paint film.

  • Bending Coating Tester NOVOTEST BEND IP 300

    Bending Coating Tester Cylindrical NOVOTEST BEND IR

    The device measures the elasticity and strength of coatings by bending a coated metal plate around cylindrical rods ranging from 2 mm to 32 mm in diameter, determining the smallest rod diameter that prevents mechanical damage or delamination.

  • Bending Test Conical Mandrel NOVOTEST BEND-6860 300

    Bending Coating Tester Conical NOVOTEST BEND IK

    The device measures the elasticity and strength of coatings by bending a coated metal plate around a conical mandrel using a roller on a hand-operated lever, determining the minimum mandrel diameter at which the coating starts to crack, as indicated on a scale (3-37 mm) on the sample clamp.

  • Pulse Holiday Detector NOVOTEST SPARK-1

    The pulse holiday detector detects defects such as thinning, microholes, and cracks in dielectric coatings on metals using the electrospark method, where a probe electrode scans the coating surface while the ground connector connects to the metal substrate; the electronic unit measures the voltage gaps between the electrode and the conductive base to identify defects.

  • Pinhole Detector NOVOTEST ED-3D

    The pinhole detector is designed for rapid non-destructive testing of coating continuity (e.g., film porosity) up to 500 μm thick by applying low voltage through a sponge soaked in a high-penetration liquid electrolyte to identify porosity and other discontinuities in protective dielectric coatings on metal products.

  • Digital Surface Profile Gauge NOVOTEST SP-1M 300

    Digital Surface Profile Gauge NOVOTEST SP-1M

    The digital surface profile gauge measures profiles on flat or curved surfaces and can also assess surface roughness (Rz) following abrasive blasting before painting.

  • Depth Gauge NOVOTEST LIMIT S-3

    The mechanical depth gauge is designed to measure the peak-to-valley height of blast-cleaned surfaces, as well as the depth of focal corrosion, narrow holes, and grooves, depending on its configuration.

  • Viscosity Cup NOVOTEST VZ-246
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    Viscosity Flow Cup NOVOTEST VZ-246

    The viscosity flow cup is a device used to determine the conditional viscosity of Newtonian fluids, an important parameter that characterizes a material’s resistance to flow; a submersible type is also available for rapid testing of hot liquids or monitoring their condition during operation.

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    Submersible Viscosity Flow Cup NOVOTEST VZ-246P

    The submersible viscosity dip cup is used for rapid testing of the conditional viscosity of large batches, particularly for hot liquids or fluids in use (such as oil baths), where standard viscosity cups may be impractical.

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    Viscosity Dip Mug NOVOTEST VMS

    The viscosity dip mug is a cylindrical brass vessel designed to determine the conventional viscosity of coarse dispersion polyvinyl-acetate homopolymers, featuring a handle and three orifices – two on the lateral wall for manual use and one at the center of the base.

  • Density tester NOVOTEST PYCNOMETER P-1

    Density Cup NOVOTEST PYCNOMETER P-2811

    The device measures density by determining the mass of a tested material placed in a pycnometer of known volume at a specific temperature, with the density calculated by dividing the obtained weight by the liquid’s volume; the process involves filling the pycnometer and removing any excess fluid through an overflow hole.

  • Film Applicator NOVOTEST AU-823-2

    Film Applicator NOVOTEST AU-1

    The film applicator applies paint and other materials of required thickness during complex tests, allowing users to set the gap height between 10-6000 µm using micrometer heads, and operates by pouring the tested material in front of the gap and moving at a constant speed of 5-10 cm/s to dispense a continuous layer on the test plate.

  • Grindometer NOVOTEST M-1524

    Grindometer NOVOTEST GD-1

    The high-precision grindometer, made of hardened stainless steel, features a single groove and is used to determine the particle size and fineness of grind for materials such as paints, chocolates, inks, and coatings, with a scale graduated in micrometers.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge Probe F-0.3

    Pencil-Type probe for coating thickness gauge is designed for precise measuring the thickness of electroplated (zinc, chrome) and dielectric (lacquer, paint, polymers, etc.) non-magnetic coatings on small steel parts. This probe provides high accuracy even on thin coatings, making it ideal for industrial applications, construction, and laboratory research.

     

    Recommended use: this specialized probe is designed for measuring the thickness of zinc, chrome, and other electroplated coatings on fasteners and other parts with dimensions of just a few millimeters or less. If the objects being measured are not as small, we recommend using the F-0.5 probe, which is more convenient to use and has a slightly wider measurement range.

     

    Probe type F-0.3 probe
    Coating thickness range 0-300 µm/0.3 mm
    Measurement accuracy ±(3% + 1 µm)
    Substrate’s type Steel (ferromagnetic)
    Coating type Electroplated coatings: zinc, chrome, etc.

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    Measurement method Magnetic induction
    Typical application Specialized probe for measuring zinc, chrome, paint on small parts, such as fasteners
    Probe dimensions Ø10×108 mm

     

    Pencil-type design for hard-to-reach places and other special tasks.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge Probe F-0.5

    The F-0.5 is the most commonly used probe, designed for measuring the thickness of electroplated coatings (such as zinc, chrome, and others), as well as paint (and other dielectric) coatings on magnetic substrates. This probe is ideal for measuring the thickness of zinc, chrome, and other electroplated coatings.

     

    It can also be used for measuring the thickness of paint, polymer coatings, and any other dielectric coatings. It’s the best choice if you need to measure relatively thin coatings (up to 500 µm) on steel substrates.

     

    Probe type F-0.5 probe
    Coating thickness range 0-0,5 mm/0-500 µm
    Measurement accuracy ±(3% + 1 µm)
    Substrate’s type Steel (ferromagnetic)
    Coating type Electroplated coatings: zinc, chrome, etc.

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    Measurement method Magnetic induction
    Probe dimensions Ø15×48 mm
    Typical application Specialized probe for measuring zinc, chrome, paint on normal and big parts

     

    Widely used high precision probe suitable for many of coating thickness measurement tasks especially related to the measurement of galvanic coatings.

     

  • Coating Thickness Gauge Probe F-2

    The F-2 is the most commonly used probe, designed for measuring the thickness of paint, polymer and other dielectric coatings on magnetic substrates. F-2 is the main probe for measuring the thickness of dielectric coatings on steel substrates, primarily paint coatings, polymer materials, bitumen, and mastic coatings.

     

    The best choice if you need to measure coating thickness in the mid-range (up to 2 mm/2000 µm) on steel substrates, without the requirement to measure electroplated coatings.

     

    Probe type F-2 probe
    Coating thickness range 0-2 mm/0-2000 µm
    Measurement accuracy ±(3% + 2 µm)
    Substrate’s type Steel (ferromagnetic)
    Coating type Paint and other anti-corrosion coatings
    Measurement method Magnetic induction
    Typical application Paint and other anti-corrosion coatings

    Measurement of thin fireproof coatings

    Probe dimensions Ø19×59 mm

     

    Widely used probe suitable for most of coating thickness measurement tasks with fast measurement speed.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge Probe F-5

    Probe for measuring the thickness of thick paint, polymer, and other dielectric coatings on magnetic substrates. Recommended application: measuring the thickness of fairly thick dielectric coatings on steel substrates.

     

    Mainly fire protection, polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings. The best choice if you need to measure coating thickness over a wide range (up to 5 mm) on steel substrates.

     

    Probe type F-5 probe
    Coating thickness range 0-5 mm/0-5000 µm
    Measurement accuracy ±(3% + 2 µm)
    Substrate’s type Steel (ferromagnetic)
    Coating type Fairly thick dielectric coatings on steel substrates
    Measurement method Magnetic induction
    Typical application Fire protection, polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings

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    Probe dimensions Ø22×60 mm

     

    Widely used probe suitable for most of thick coating thickness measurement tasks on ferrous substrates.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge Probe NF-2

    Probe for measuring the thickness of paint, polymer, and other dielectric coatings on non-magnetic substrates. Recommended application: main probe for measuring the thickness of dielectric coatings on non-magnetic substrates. Mainly paint coatings, polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings.

    The best choice if you need to measure coating thickness in the mid-range (up to 2 mm) on non-ferromagnetic substrates.

     

    Probe type NF-2 probe
    Coating thickness range 0-2 mm/0-2000 µm
    Measurement accuracy ±(3% + 2 µm)
    Substrate’s type Non-ferromagnetic (colored metals and alloys, stainless steel)
    Coating type Paint, polymer, and other coatings
    Measurement method Eddy current
    Typical application Paint, polymer, and other coatings on colored metals and various non-magnetic alloys.
    Probe dimensions Ø14×53 mm

     

    Fast measurement speed probe for non-ferrous substrates.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge Probe M-12

    M-12 probe for measuring the thickness of thick polymer and other dielectric coatings on any metals (magnetic and non-magnetic) with a very wide range and moderate accuracy. Recommended application: main probe for measuring the thickness of dielectric coatings on gas and oil pipeline systems.

    Mainly polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings. The best choice if you need to measure coating thickness in a large thickness range (up to 12 mm) on any metal substrates with a single probe.

     

    Probe type M-12 probe
    Coating thickness range 0-12 mm/0-12000 µm
    Measurement accuracy ±(3% + 0.02 mm)
    Substrate’s type Steel (ferromagnetic)

    Non-ferromagnetic (colored metals and alloys, stainless steel)

    Coating type Polymer material coatings, bitumen, mastic, fire-protective coatings

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    Measurement method Eddy current
    Typical application Thickness measurement of dielectric coatings on gas and oil pipeline systems
    Probe dimensions Ø18×55 mm

     

    Widely used fast measurement speed probe with ability to measure coatings on magnetic ferrous and non- ferrous substrates.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge Probe M-30

    M-30 probe for measuring the thickness of very thick polymer and other dielectric coatings on any metals (magnetic and non-magnetic) with a very wide range and moderate accuracy. Recommended application: specialized probe for measuring the thickness of very thick dielectric coatings on gas and oil pipelines.

    Mainly polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings. Necessary when the range of standard thick coating probe M-12 (up to 12 mm) is insufficient and there is a need to measure coatings up to 30 mm thick on any metals.

     

    Probe type M-30 probe
    Coating thickness range 0-30 mm/0-30000 µm
    Measurement accuracy ±(3% + 0.03 mm)
    Substrate’s type Ferromagnetic (steel)

    Non-ferromagnetic (colored metals and alloys, stainless steel)

    Coating type Mainly polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings
    Measurement method Eddy current
    Typical application Thickness measurement of dielectric coatings on gas and oil pipeline systems
    Probe dimensions Ø24×51 mm

     

    Probe for wide coating thickness range testing with ability to measure coatings on magnetic ferrous and non- ferrous substrates.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge Probe M-60

    M-60 is the specialized probe for measuring the thickness of ultra-thick polymer and other dielectric coatings on any metals (magnetic and non-magnetic) with a very wide range and moderate accuracy.

     

    Probe type M-60 probe
    Coating thickness range 0-60 mm/0-60000 µm
    Measurement accuracy ±(3% + 0.05 mm)
    Substrate’s type Ferromagnetic (steel)

    Non-ferromagnetic (colored metals and alloys, stainless steel)

    Coating type Mainly polymer material coatings, bitumen, and mastic coatings
    Measurement method Eddy current
    Typical application Measuring very thick specialized coatings on any metal substrates
    Probe dimensions Ø40×76 mm

     

    Probe with ability to measure thick coatings on magnetic ferrous and non- ferrous substrates.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge Probe DSh

    DSh probe for measuring surface roughness (surface profile) before painting operations (after shot blasting and sandblasting). Additionally, the probe can be used to measure surface defect parameters, such as the depth of pitting and localized corrosion.

     

    Probe type DSh probe
    Coating thickness range 0-0.3 mm/0-300 µm
    Measurement accuracy ±(3% + 2 µm)
    Substrate’s type Any
    Measurement method Eddy current
    Typical application Measuring surface roughness and surface defect parameters
    Probe dimensions Ø20×50 mm

     

    High measurement accuracy and stability probe.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge Probe DT

    DT probe for measuring surface and air temperature. Together with the DTVR probe, it allows to evaluate the possibility of painting the surface under current environmental conditions.

     

    Probe type DT probe
    Temperature range -50 to +80 °C
    Measurement accuracy ±2 °C
    Substrate’s type ·        Any
    Typical application ·        Measuring surface and air temperature
    Probe dimensions Ø12×107 mm

     

    Fast measurement speed probe with wide range of applications.

  • Coating Thickness Gauge Probe DTVR

    DTVR probe for measuring air temperature and humidity, as well as calculating the dew point temperature before painting operations. With this probe, combined with a coating thickness gauge, user can easily determine whether it is suitable to proceed with surface painting at the moment.

     

    Temperature range/accuracy -50 to +80 °C / ±1 °C
    Humidity range/accuracy 0 to 100% / 5%
    Dew point range/accuracy -15 to +40°C / ±1 °C
    Probe dimensions Ø50×111 mm

     

    3 in 1 probe with wide measurement ranges and high measurement accuracy and stability.