Coating Thickness Measurement Instrument is part of the Characterization Laboratory infrastructure at ITU Surface Lab. This page summarizes where the device sits in the laboratory workflow, what kind of measurements or process steps it supports, and why it matters in applied surface engineering studies.
In practice, the device is used to compare coating behavior, process stability, microstructural response, or surface-related performance outputs under controlled research conditions. The goal is not only to list the equipment, but to clarify the role it plays in experiment design and interpretation.
The summary, metadata cards, and detailed content below connect the device to real laboratory questions such as deposition strategy, corrosion response, tribological performance, characterization depth, or data reliability across projects and publications.
Equipment Coating Thickness Measurement Instrument Brand csm Instruments CALOTEST The CALOTEST® instrument measures the thickness of coatings in a very short time (1-2 minutes). It represents the ideal instrument for a quick and precise det
| Equipment | Coating Thickness Measurement Instrument |
|---|---|
| Brand | csm Instruments CALOTEST |
The CALOTEST® instrument measures the thickness of coatings in a very short time (1-2 minutes). It represents the ideal instrument for a quick and precise determination of coating thickness.
The CALOTEST® instrument is widely used for analysing coatings with a thickness typically between 0.1 to 50 μm. Typical examples include CVD, PVD, plasma spray coatings, anodic oxidation layers, surfaces treated by ion sputtering or ion plating, chemical and galvanic deposits, polymers, paints, and lacquers.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Shaft Speed | 10 to 2990 rpm |
| Working Table Dimensions | 80*80 mm – 45 x 70 mm (Compact CALOTEST) |
| Abrasion Time Ranges | 2 sec to 15 min |
| Force of the Magnetic Foot | ~ 700 N (Industrial CALOTEST) |
| Standard Ball Diameter | 10, 20, 25.4, 30 mm |
| Power Supply | 105 – 250 V |
| Motor Power Supply | 24 V |
| Power of Motor | 15 W |
| Frequency of Network | 47 – 63 Hz |
| Range of Use | |
|---|---|
| Thickness of Coating | 0.1 to 50 mm |
| Precision of the measurement | 1 to 5 % |
| Diameter of Crater | 0.15 to 2 mm |
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