nCATS has range of equipment for assessing the properties and integrity of polymeric coatings (paints). These include measurements of gloss and colour, as well as physical and mechanical measurements (coating thickness, hardness and adhesion).
Each of the tabs below explores the individual measurement systems.
The X-rite Ci6X portable sphere spectrophotometer is a high-performance instrument uniquely suited for ensuring accurate colour on reflective surfaces, including applications with textured materials or printing on metal substrates.
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The Tri-GLOSSmaster 260 offer unsurpassed industry standard in gloss measurement, combining the highest accuracy, ease-of-use and multiple functionality - essential for today`s testing requirements.
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The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is a handheld gauge for fast and accurate measurement of the thickness of coatings on metal substrates.
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The Elcometer 3030 Pendulum Hardness Tester is a simple-to-use instrument for assessing the hardness of specimens such as coated panels. Your hardness tester works on the principle that the damping time of a pendulum oscillating on a specimen indicates the hardness of the specimen. The amplitude of the oscillation reduces more quickly on soft specimens than on hard specimens.
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The Elcometer 510 Automatic Pull-Off Adhesion Gauge accurately measures the adhesion strength of coatings on a wide range of substrates.
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