PosiTest PG

Paint Inspection Gage

Measures the thickness of one or multiple layers of coating on any substrate using a proven destructive technique.

Features

Durable anodized aluminum housing
Rotating cutting tip holder holds up to four cutting tips
Powerful 50x microscope with precision optics and rotating scale in Imperial and Metric Units
Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included

Applications

Coating thickness verification on cross-sections
Multi-layer coating analysis on metals, plastics, and wood
Laboratory-based quality control for paints and protective films
Failure analysis and adhesion testing
Inspection of coatings in aerospace, automotive, and marine industries
Validation of dry film thickness for regulatory compliance
Research and development of new coating formulations

Technical Data

Specification	Details
Coating Range	0–1,250 µm (0–50 mils) with 1× tip; 0–625 µm (0–25 mils) with 2× tip; 0–250 µm (0–10 mils) with 5×* tip; 0–125 µm (0–5 mils) with 10× tip
Accuracy (1× tip)	± 25.4 µm (± 1 mil)
Accuracy (2× tip)	± 12.7 µm (± 0.5 mil)
Accuracy (10× tip)	± 2.5 µm (± 0.1 mil)
Microscope Magnification	50× precision optics with rotating scale in imperial and metric units
Housing	Durable anodized aluminum
Cutting Tip Carousel	Holds up to 4 cutting tips (1×, 2×, 10× included; 5× optional)
Illumination	Bright integrated white LED with on/off control and auto‑off timer
Power Source	1 × AAA battery
Standards & Compliance	ISO 2808/19399, ASTM D4138, JIS K 5600‑1‑7, NF T30‑123
Calibration	Long-form NIST-traceable certificate included

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