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Measures adhesion of coatings to metal, wood, concrete, and other rigid substrates.

• Advanced Li-ion battery provides 25% greater capacity, allowing for over 250 tests per charge
• USB-C connectivity supports continuous operation and fast charging when connected using the included AC power adapter
• Enhanced reporting capabilities records detailed pressure vs. time data at one-second intervals in addition to maximum pull-off pressure, pull rate, and fracture type, significantly enhancing the quality and comprehensiveness of generated reports
• Actuator/hose assembly, keypad, battery, and LCD display can be more easily serviced, significantly reducing downtime and associated costs

Ideal for verifying the accuracy and operation of PosiTest Adhesion Testers and is an important component in fulfilling both ISO and in-house quality control requirements.

Introducing 12 new PosiTector Inspection kits featuring the NEW Testex Digital Micrometer in a custom hard-shell plastic case.

Magnetic probe attaches to steel structures for monitoring climatic conditions.

• Measures and records climatic conditions including: relative humidity, air temperature, surface temperature, dew point temperature, difference between surface and dew point temperatures, and wet bulb temperature.
• Automatically upload readings to PosiSoft.net to remotely monitor environmental conditions (WiFi network required)
• Configure email alarms for notification when conditions exceed pre-set thresholds
• USB port for supplying continuous power

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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

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Testex Micrometer Kits include everything required to measure surface profile using replica tape

Features:

• Custom-designed to be the optimal tool for measuring replica tape
• Built-in memory for up to 250 readings with on-screen statistics
• New Averaging and Conversion modes simplify data analysis
• Fully compatible with powerful PosiSoft Software for archiving and reporting measurement data
• Traceable Certificate of Calibration is included with each digital micrometer
• Available separately or as a kit with three boxes of replica tape (Coarse, X-Coarse, X-Coarse Plus), and a High Accuracy Burnishing Tool

Guide and visual reference photographs to supplement SSPC/NACE written standards.

• SSPC VIS 1 — Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning
• SSPC VIS 2 — Standard Method of Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces
• SSPC VIS 3 — Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power and Hand Tool Cleaning
• SSPC VIS 4 / NACE VIS 7 — Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Waterjetting
• SSPC VIS 5 / NACE VIS 9 — Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning

Notched Wet Film Thickness Gages measure the thickness of paint, enamels, and other wet films quickly and accurately

Features:

• Certified Stainless 8-Sided WFT Gage
• Stainless 6-Sided WFT Gage
• Aluminum 4-Sided WFT Gage

Determines a coating’s ability to resist separation from a substrate when a lattice pattern is cut into the coating in accordance with ISO 2409 and ASTM D3359

Features

• Includes all tools and accessories required for cross hatch testing
• Ergonomic tool handle with non-slip grip provides comfortable all-day use
• Pivoting cutting head ensures proper positioning and equal pressure across the cutting surface
• Easy to replace, high-grade hardened steel 4-in-1 cutting blade for longer testing
• Choice of adhesive tape conforms to ISO 2409 or ASTM D3359

Assesses the quantity and size of dust particles on blast cleaned surfaces in accordance with ISO 8502-3

Features

• Includes all report forms and accessories required for dust tape testing in accordance with ISO 8502-3
• Can be used as a pass/fail test or to provide a permanent record of the dust present on a surface
• Illuminated 10x Magnifier with stand-off to keep the magnifier at the appropriate distance away from the substrate—compact, foldable design for easy storage
• Dust Test Comparator includes pictorial references from ISO 8502-3 to determine dust size and dust quantity rating
• Reusable Transparent Display Board

Determines the film hardness by pencil test (Wolff-Wilborn) in accordance with national and international standards including ISO 15184 and ASTM D3363

Features:

• Quickly and easily evaluate the scratch resistance and relative hardness of coatings
• 14 quality graphite pencils—6B to 6H hardness values in a protective case
• Custom aluminum pencil sharpener specifically designed for the Pencil Hardness Test—includes 5 and 6 mm reference marks for precision graphite length
• Comes complete with everything needed for testing
• Optional Pencil Cart exerts a constant force of 7.35 N (~1.65 lbf) at the specified 45° angle (included with Complete Kit)

DeFelsko is pleased to announce the newest addition to the PosiTest line of pinhole and porosity detectors—the PosiTest HHD C High voltage Holiday Detector. The NEW compact, wand-style PosiTest HHD C uses continuous DC technology to detect holidays in coatings greater than 200 µm (8 mils) on metal and concrete substrates.

Features:

• Lightweight, ergonomic design provides comfortable all-day use, reducing operator fatigue
• Powerful Li-ion batteries fit neatly within the compact wand handle eliminating the need for a separate battery box
• Voltage calculator feature—automatically calculates the required test voltage using an equation found in the latest ASTM and NACE standards
• Extensive electrode options—choose from a wide range of rolling spring and flat wire brush electrodes or use electrodes from other manufacturers with optional adaptors

The new PosiTector GLS Gloss Meter brings Gloss, Reflectances, and Haze measurement to the PosiTector platform. Select up to three measurement angles to suit any application, save readings into memory, and transfer them to PosiSoft Software to quickly archive data and generate professional reports. The PosiTector GLS brings DeFelsko simplicity, durability, and accuracy to gloss measurement.

Features:

• 3 probe models: GLS 60, GLS 20/60, and GLS 20/60/85
• Automatic Diagnosis and Auto Calibration performed upon power-on using the protective base plate with integrated calibration standard (tile)
• Fast measurement speeds of 60+ readings per minute
• 2 Powerful Scan Modes for quantifying large surfaces (Advanced models only)
• USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity to PosiSoft PC, Mac, and Smartphone software

Featuring near-instant readings and no requirement to drill into the concrete, the PosiTest CMM is ideal for inspectors looking to quickly evaluate the moisture conditions in concrete slabs. It joins the DeFelsko line of concrete moisture measurement equipment alongside the highly-accurate PosiTector CMM IS In-situ Concrete Moisture Meter.

Features:

• Easy-to-read digital display takes the guesswork out of analog scales
• Storage of 200 readings—stored readings can be viewed or downloaded
• Innovative Hold Max and Save Mode waits for the reading to stabilize, then automatically saves the reading into memory
• Built-in threaded mounting point for the optional Telescopic Extender to ergonomically measure without bending or kneeling
• Weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant—IP65-rated enclosure