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K5-CElectromagnetic Coating Thickness Gauge
The K5-C is a multifunctional portable coating thickness gauge for accurate non-destructive measurement of galvanic, dielectric and other coatings on ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic substrates. A wide range of interchangeable magneto-inductive, eddy-current and phase-sensitive eddy-current probes allows the instrument to be adapted to different materials, thickness ranges and inspection tasks.
Description
The K5-C is a multifunctional portable coating thickness gauge designed for routine and advanced non-destructive inspection of protective coatings on ferrous and non-ferrous substrates. With interchangeable magneto-inductive, eddy-current and phase-sensitive eddy-current probes, the instrument can be configured for measuring paint, lacquer, powder, enamel, galvanic and other metallic or dielectric coatings over a wide thickness range.
The modular probe system extends the K5-C beyond conventional coating thickness measurement. Depending on the selected probe, it can be used for internal pipe coatings, thick protective layers, concrete cover and reinforcement location, wall thickness of fiberglass and carbon-fiber structures, surface profile assessment and environmental monitoring during coating application.
The K5-C is suitable for production control, incoming inspection, coating application and field maintenance. Measurement data can be stored in groups and transferred to a PC via USB for further processing and documentation.
Features
- Modular multifunctional measurement platform
- One electronic unit for multiple inspection and measurement tasks
- Extensive range of interchangeable specialized probes
- Support for multiple measurement principles, including magnetic-induction, parametric eddy-current and digital phase eddy-current methods
- Measurement of dielectric and metallic protective coatings on ferrous and non-ferrous substrates
- Measurement of thick and multilayer coatings
- Measurement of surface and geometric parameters
- Monitoring of environmental and coating-application process parameters
- Specialized solutions for pipes, concrete structures and difficult-to-access areas
- Dedicated measurement-data processing algorithms for different applications
- Measurement algorithms that compensate for probe wear and prevent it from affecting measurement accuracy
- Stable measurement readings without temperature or time drift
- Measurement data storage and statistical processing
- Compact, lightweight design for laboratory and field use
- Shock-resistant ergonomic housing with rubberized inserts and wear-resistant glass
Basic technical characteristics
| Technical data | K5-C | Units |
|---|---|---|
| measurement range (according to chosed probe): | up to 120 | mm |
| quantity of probes | unlimited (according to customer’s selection) | |
| quantity of stored measurement results | up to 500 results, split into up to 99 groups | |
| connectivity with PC | USB 2.0 channel | |
| calibration methods: | one-point calibration (zero on uncoated substrate) | |
| two-point | ||
| temperature range for device | -10 °С…+40 °С (from -30 °С for frost-resistant modification) | |
| temperature range for probes | -40 °С…+60 °С (up to +350 °С for high-temperature probes) | |
| power supply | Li-Ion, 3.7–4.2 V; 1.5–1.7 Аh | |
| display | colour TFT 2.4” | |
| overall dimensions | 60×125×20 | mm |
| weight of electronic unit | 120 | g |
| continuous operating time | 12 hours (depending on measurement mode) | |
| guarantee period: | measuring unit — 3 years | |
| probes — 2 years | ||
Delivery set
- Measuring unit
- probes (quantity and modification according to customer’s selection)
- charging unit
- set of coating thickness reference specimens
- substrate reference specimen (based on selected transducers)
- mini-USB — USB A type cable for connection with PC
- operating manual
- CD with software for transfer of measurement results to PC and processing of measurement results (creating reports)
- shock-resistant case
Probes
How to choose a probe
Select the probe according to the substrate material, coating type, expected thickness range and geometry of the test area.
| Coating type | Substrate | Measurement range | Probe |
| Galvanic and dielectric coatings | Ferromagnetic | Up to 0.3 mm | F0 F1 |
| Up to 3 mm | F2 | ||
| Up to 6 mm | F3 | ||
| Up to 8 mm | F4 | ||
| Up to 10 mm | F5 | ||
| Dielectric coatings | Electrically conductive non-ferromagnetic | Up to 0.3 mm | NF0 |
| Up to 2 mm | NF1 | ||
| Electrically conductive ferromagnetic or non-ferromagnetic | Up to 15 mm | NF2 | |
| Up to 30 mm | NF3 | ||
| Up to 70 mm | NF4 | ||
| Up to 90 mm | NF5 | ||
| Up to 120 mm | NF6 | ||
| Galvanic coatings | Ferrous metals and alloys | Up to 0.3 mm | PH1 |
| Up to 0.12 mm | PH3-0,2 | ||
| Up to 0.05 mm | PH3-1,8 |
Specialized probes:
| Application | Measurement range / condition | Probe |
| Coating thickness measurement on the inner surfaces of ferromagnetic pipes | Depends on probe version (F1, F2 or F3) | FxP |
| Coating thickness measurement on the inner surfaces of non-ferromagnetic pipes | Depends on probe version (NF1 or NF2) | NFxP |
| Concrete cover thickness measurement and rebar location | Thickness up to 70 mm | FR1 |
| Thickness up to 120 mm | FR2 | |
| Groove depth measurement and surface roughness assessment | Measurement range up to 0.3 mm | R |
| Measurement of environmental conditions | Air temperature, relative humidity and dew point | THD |
Probes for the Magneto-Inductive measurement method
Probes F for K5-C contain one calibration characteristics for coatings thickness measurement on ferromagnetic bases.
Probes for the Eddy-Current measurement method
Probes NF for K5-C contain one calibration characteristics for coatings thickness measurement on non-ferromagnetic bases.
Probes for the Eddy-Current phase measurement method
Probes PH for K5-C contain one “coating/base” characteristics.
Specialized probes
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