Paint Inspection Gauge (P.I.G.)

Product Description

BGD 548 is a paint inspection gauge which is suitable for use wherever conventional electro-magnetic measuring techniques are ineffective, namely for coatings on wood, concrete, plastics and other non-metallic substrates.

Testing with the BGD 548 is based on the standardized wedge cut procedure: The coating is cut through at a defined angle in such a way that the cut penetrates the substrate. The layer thickness (s) is calculated on the basis of the slope projection (b) of the cut face, determined using a measuring microscope, and the cutting angle (α). Similarly, the individual layer thickness of multilayer systems can be ascertained.

Standards

ASTM D 4138 and AS 1580 Meth 408.1

Technical Specification

The BGD 548 consists of a black painted aluminium block which accommodates the following functional elements:

• Exchangeable carbide tip with precision-ground angular cutting blade (4 cutters included)
  • No.1 Cutter:   Measuring range: 20-2,800 µm (Factor: 20 µm)
  • No.2 Cutter:   Measuring range: 10-1,400 µm (Factor: 10 µm)
  • No.3 Cutter:   Measuring range: 5-700 µm (Factor: 5 µm)
  • No.4 Cutter:   Measuring range: 2-2,80 µm (Factor: 2µm)
• Measuring microscope with a magnification of 30 and a reticle (2.8mm with 1/140 division), which is also suitable for inspection tasks.
• With two wheels design let cutting working is more stable and uniform.
• Battery compartment for 1.5 V battery block.
• Combination of LED and fibre-optic light guide for optimum specimen illumination at low current consumption.
• Measuring Range (standard): range 2~2,800 µm
• Power Supply: 1 pc 1.5V battery
• Overall Size: 110×85×25mm
• Weight: 0.5 KG

Main Technical Parameters

Ordering Information:

• BGD 548 -  Paint Inspection Gauge
• BGD 548/1P -  No.1 Cutter (20-2,800 µm)
• BGD 548/2P -  No.2 Cutter (10-1,400 µm)
• BGD 548/3P -  No.3 Cutter (5-700 µm)
• BGD 548/4P -  No.4 Cutter (2-280 µm)