ElektroPhysik GalvanoTest Coulometric Coating Thickness Gauge

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Electropating Thickness Gauge utilizing the coulometric principle, a de-plating method conforming to DIN 50 955 and ISO 2177

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The ElektroPhysik GalvanoTest Coulometric Coating Thickness Gauge is a device to measure coating thickness based on the Coulometric principle and be used for virtually all electroplated single or multi-layered coatings. The electroplated coatings like chromium, nickel, cadmium, copper, brass, silver, gold, tin, zinc can be measured on metals or non-metals.

The ElektroPhysik GalvanoTest Coulometric Coating Thickness Gauge is available in two models:
GalvanoTest 2000: the electrolyte is moved by a pulsator nozzle
GalvanoTest 3000: large electrolyte volumes moved by a circulation pump enable quick serial measurements. Suited for use on very small parts and to measure gold layers.

The anodic dissolution method, also known as Faraday's Coulometric method, works on the lines of the electroplating process: electric current passed through an electrolyte separates individual metal coatings from the substrate. By measuring the current and time the Galvano Test determines the thickness of the coating separated.

Measuring range: 50 nm - 75 µm / 0.002 - 3 mils.

Kit Contents

GalvanoTest device Standard stand with measuring cell and pulsator nozzle (GalvanoTest 2000) Measuring stand with integrated circulation pump and measuring cell type 1 (GalvanoTest 3000) Connecting cable gauge / stand Ring gaskets and masks Electrolytes Pipettes Bottle for electrolyte waste Spray bottle Rubber pencil Absorbent paper Operating manual

Features

8 de-plating speeds from 0.3 to 40 µm / min

Measuring surface ranging between 0.25 and 8 mm²

Measuring range between 50 nm and 75 µm / 0.002 - 3 mils

An electrolyte beaker (accessory) to measure wires

Variable shut-down speeds to measure alloy zones

A wide range of special accessories for measurements on small components and wires

Application:

• Destructive measurement of: Electroplated coatings like chromium, nickel, cadmium, copper, brass, silver, gold, tin, zinc on metallic or non-metallic substrates

Specifications

Coating/substrate combinations	more than 70 coating/substrate combinations (standard version) coatings on flat and curved surfaces coatings on small components and wires 10 preset types of metal: Cr, Ni, Cu, brass, Zn, Ag, Sn, Pb, Cd, Au 8 further metal coatings for special applications measuring range: 0.05…75 μm
Measuring cell	with circulation pump
Measuring surface	gasket 4 mm2/6.2 x 10-3 inch2 mask 1 mm2/1.55 x 10-3 inch2 mask 0.25 mm2/0.388 x 10-3 inch2 (deplated area nearly invisible) electrolyte cup 0.25 mm2 to approx. 16 mm2/(0.388–24.8) x 10-3 inch2 (optional)
Adjustable settings for optimum results	maximum of 8 deplating speeds in the range of approx. 0.3–40 μm (0.012–1.57) mils/min directly adjustable calibration factors; individual setting according tometal type and measuring surface calibration setting with the aid of thickness standards variable shut-down speed to suppress interference or for measuring alloy zones between coating and substrate
Data storage with GalvanoTest	number of memories for various metals: 18 number of readings which can be stored and evaluated: 2000 non-volatile memory retains all calibration settings, readings and statistical values after the gauge has been switched off
Statistical evaluation	display of 6 statistical values – mean value, standard deviation, coefficient of variation,number of readings, highest and lowest single reading immediate or delayed display of statistical values immediate or delayed print-out of readings and statistics display and print-out of date and time – year, month, day, hour and minute
GalvanoTest interfaces for peripheral devices	interface for MiniPrint data printer interface for an RS 232 C for connection to a PC analog output for connection to an x-t recorder to chart voltage curve
Measuring uncertainty	5 % of reading on a measuring area of 8 mm2 after calibration
Power supply	110/220 V 50…60 Hz/10 Watt
Dimensions and weight	260 mm x 250 mm x 100 mm/10.24 inch, 9.85 inch, 3.94 inch; approx. 2.5 kg (gauge) support with integrated pump approx. 3.0 kg

Downloads

ElektroPhysik GalvanoTest 2000/3000 Coulometric Coating Thickness Gauge - Instruction Manual

ElektroPhysik GalvanoTest 2000 Coulometric Coating Thickness Gauge - Instruction Manual

ElektroPhysik GalvanoTest 3000 Coulometric Coating Thickness Gauge - Instruction Manual