Testex Replica Tape measures surface profile by creating a replica of the surface, which can be measured using a micrometer
Conforms to ASME B46, ASTM D4417, ISO 8503-5, NACE SP287, SSPC-PA 17, SP5, SP6, SP10, SP11-87T, and others |
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Press-O-Film Replica Tape
Testex Press-O-Film Replica Tape consists of a layer of compressible foam affixed to an incompressible polyester substrate of highly uniform thickness. When pressed against a roughened steel surface, the foam collapses and forms an impression of the surface. Placing the compressed Testex tape between the anvils of a micrometer thickness gage and subtracting the thickness of the incompressible substrate gives a measure of the surface profile.
Each roll of Testex Tape includes 50 pieces (impressions).
Conventional Testex Press-O-Film Tape Grades
Testex Press-O-Film replica tape is available in a variety of thickness ranges for measuring substrate roughness. The primary range for measurement with replica tape is 20 to 115 µm (0.8 to 4.5 mils). Use of Coarse Minus grade (<20 µm or <0.8 mil) or X-Coarse Plus grade tape (>115 µm or >4.5 mils) should primarily be restricted to checking measurements at the lower and upper ends of the primary range.
Optical Grade Testex Press-O-Film Tape Grades
Testex Press-O-Film Optical Grade replica tape, when used with PosiTector RTR 3D models, provides higher quality surface data files (.SDF) than conventional replica tape. Optical Grade Replica Tape is available in Coarse or X-Coarse.
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Testex RTCOG Optical Grade Coarse Press-O-Film Replica Tape |
Testex RTXCOG Optical Grade X-Coarse Press-O-Film Replica Tape |
ORDER CODE | ORDER CODE |
RTCOG | RTXCOG |
GRADE | GRADE |
Optical Grade Coarse | Optical Grade X-Coarse |
RANGE | RANGE |
0.8 to 2.5 mils 20 to 64 µm |
1.5 to 4.5 mils 38 to 115 µm |
MEASUREMENT TOOL | MEASUREMENT TOOL |
DeFelsko PosiTector RTR 3D Replica Tape Reader to Measure and Record 2D/3D Surface Profile Parameters | DeFelsko PosiTector RTR 3D Replica Tape Reader to Measure and Record 2D/3D Surface Profile Parameters |
Legacy Testex Press-O-Film Tape Grades
All tape grades are available in the legacy roll format. Instructions and Standards will continue to support both methods and burnishing tools.
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Testex RTC-A Coarse Grade Press-O-Film Replica Tape | Testex RTXC-A X-Coarse Grade Press-O-Film Replica Tape | Testex RTXCPLUS-A X-Coarse Plus Grade Press-O-Film Replica Tape |
ORDER CODE | ORDER CODE | ORDER CODE |
RTC-A | RTXC-A | RTXCPLUS-A |
GRADE | GRADE | GRADE |
Coarse | X-Coarse | X-Coarse Plus |
RANGE | RANGE | RANGE |
0.8 to 2.5 mils 20 to 64 µm |
1.5 to 4.5 mils 38 to 115 µm |
4.6 to 5.0 mils 116 to 127 µm |
MEASUREMENT TOOL | MEASUREMENT TOOL | MEASUREMENT TOOL |
Testex Digital Micrometer Thickness Gage Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gauge DeFelsko PosiTector RTR H Replica Tape Reader / Surface Profile Gage |
Testex Digital Micrometer Thickness Gage Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gauge DeFelsko PosiTector RTR H Replica Tape Reader / Surface Profile Gage |
Testex Digital Micrometer Thickness Gage Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gauge DeFelsko PosiTector RTR H Replica Tape Reader / Surface Profile Gage |
Features
Simple
- Simple technique: place on the surface, press/burnish it into the surface, remove, and measure
- Less than 30 seconds required per test
- Measure using an analog precision micrometer or electronic PosiTector RTR Replica Tape Reader
- Ideal for measuring on round surfaces and other challenging locations
- Complete Kits available with everything needed for testing
Durable
- Option to retain a permanent physical replica of the surface after measurement for archival reporting
- Withstands nearly any environment, including temperatures up to 60° C
- Long shelf life with no expiration date
- Hard-shell plastic case included with Replica Tape, Micrometers, and Kits
Accurate
- Proven technique with accuracy and repeatability validated by numerous independent studies
- Quantitative test - no need to interpret or compare measurements
- Only surface profile measurement method recognized by ISO, ASTM, and AMPP
- Measures over a relatively large area for high repeatability
- Generate high-resolution 3D images of the surface using Optical Grade Replica Tape and the PosiTector RTR 3D
Micrometers
A variety of micrometer thickness gages are available for measuring blast steel profile using Replica Tape. Select from dial thickness gages (snap gages) and digital replica tape readers.
Testex Digital Micrometer Thickness Gage
The Testex Digital Micrometer makes using Testex Replica Tape even easier. It is custom-deigned to be the optimal tool for measuring replica tape, and makes taking measurements and creating reports easier than ever.
Testex Digital Micrometer Thickness Gage - Specifications
Measuring Range | 0 - 40 mils | 0 - 1000 µm |
Accuracy | 0 - 10 mils: ±0.2 mils 10 - 40 mils: ±(0.2 mils + 1%) |
0 - 250 µm: ±5 µm 250 - 1000 µm: ±(5 µm + 1%) |
Resolution | 0.1 mils | 1 µm |
Closing Force | 1.1 N | |
Anvil Diameter | 0.25" | 6.35 mm |
Units | Microns/Mils Switchable | |
Certified | Yes |
Testex Digital Micrometer Thickness Gage - More Info
Testex Analog Dial Thickness Gages
Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gages are the only analog gages specifically designed for use with replica tape having the correct accuracy, closing force, anvil/contact point dimensions, and parallelism specifications required for accurate measurement of replica tape.
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Testex RTMMIL Micrometers Dial Thickness Gage Mils |
Testex RTMMILCERT Micrometers Dial Thickness Gage Mils Certified |
Testex RTMMIC Micrometers Dial Thickness Gage Microns |
Testex RTMMICCERT Micrometers Dial Thickness Gage Microns Certified |
ORDER CODE | ORDER CODE | ORDER CODE | ORDER CODE |
RTMMIL | RTMMILCERT | RTMMIC | RTMMICCERT |
DESCRIPTION | DESCRIPTION | DESCRIPTION | DESCRIPTION |
Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gage | Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gage | Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gage | Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gage |
UNITS | UNITS | UNITS | UNITS |
Mils | Mils | Microns | Microns |
CERTIFIELD | CERTIFIELD | CERTIFIELD | CERTIFIELD |
No | Yes | No | Yes |
Digital Replica Tape Readers
Replica tape readers, such as the PosiTector RTR H and PosiTector RTR 3D, use Testex Press-O-Film replica tape to measure and record surface profile parameters.
All gages come complete with stainless steel burnishing tool, 5 cleaning cards, check shim(s), surface cleaning putty, protective rubber holster, wrist strap, 3 AAA alkaline batteries, instructions, nylon carrying case with shoulder strap, protective lens shield, Long Form Certificate of Calibration traceable to PTB, USB cable, PosiSoft Software, two (2) year warranty on body and probe.
DeFelsko PosiTector RTR H Electronic Surface Profile Gage for Blasted Steel and Textured Coatings
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Testex Replica Tape Kits
Testex Digital Micrometer Kit
Testex Digital Micrometer Thickness Gage Kit includes everything required to measure the surface profile using replica tape. Includes digital micrometer, three cartons of replica tape – Coarse, X-Coarse, and X-Coarse Plus, two burnishing tools – High Accuracy Burnishing Tool and classic burnishing tool, instruction manual, USB Cable, Certificate of Calibration, one AAA battery, and a custom case.
Order Code | Description | Units | Certified | ![]() |
RTKIT | Testex RTKIT Digital Micrometer Kit Thickness Gage | Microns/Mils Switchable | Yes |
Testex Analog Dial Thickness Gages Kit
Testex Micrometer Analog Dial Thickness Gage Kits include everything required to measure the surface profile using replica tape. Includes choice of micrometer, two cartons of Testex Press-O-Film tape (Coarse and X-Coarse), two burnishing tools – High Accuracy Burnishing Tool and classic burnishing tool, instruction manual, and a hard shell case.
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Testex RTMMIL Micrometers Dial Thickness Gage Kit |
Testex RTMMILCERT Micrometers Dial Thickness Gage Kit |
Testex RTMMIC Micrometers Dial Thickness Gage Kit |
Testex RTMMICCERT Micrometers Dial Thickness Gage Kit |
ORDER CODE | ORDER CODE | ORDER CODE | ORDER CODE |
RTKITMIL | RTKITMILCERT | RTKITMIC | RTKITMICCERT |
DESCRIPTION | DESCRIPTION | DESCRIPTION | DESCRIPTION |
Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gage | Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gage | Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gage | Testex Micrometer Dial Thickness Gage |
UNITS | UNITS | UNITS | UNITS |
Mils | Mils | Microns | Microns |
CERTIFIELD | CERTIFIELD | CERTIFIELD | CERTIFIELD |
No | Yes | No | Yes |
How It Works
Videos
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Accessories
DeFelsko RTBURNISHPL Burnishing Tool
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DeFelsko RTRBURNISH Stainless Steel Burnishing Tool
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DeFelsko STDRT Training Surface
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Testex STDRTSHIMS Shim Set
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DeFelsko RTRPUTTY Surface Cleaning Putty
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Downloads
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Testex Digital Micrometer Thickness Gage - Quick Guide |
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Testex Digital Micrometer Thickness Gage - Instruction Manual |
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Testex Digital Micrometer Thickness Gage - Instruction Manual Eupore |
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Testex Digital Micrometer Thickness Gage - Instruction Manual Asia |
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DeFelsko PosiTector RTR H Electronic Surface Profile Gage for Blasted Steel and Textured Coatings - Instruction Manual |
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DeFelsko PosiTector RTR 3D Replica Tape Reader to Measure and Record 2D/3D Surface Profile Parameters - Instruction Manual |
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