The Powder TAG is a photo-thermal gauge which measures film thickness non-contact and non-destructive. It complies with standard: DIN EN 15042-2. The small and robust device is suitable for fast and precise coating thickness measurement of powder coatings on metallic substrates before and after cure. 
Powder TAG Thickness Analysing Gauge is extremely versatile. It measures on any form, shape and dimension,  on any metal substrate and in almost any angle.
The measurement system consists of a sensor and a display device. The sensor is connected via a cable to the display device.

Standards

DIN EN 15042-2
Consult  the appropriate  standard for a correct execution of the test.

Features

• Easy to operate. Just point the probe at the surface at the right distance (LED-Pointers will indicate the correct distance / location) and press the “measure” button.
• Measures any form, shape and dimension. Including wire frames or edges.
• Measures on any metal substrate such as steel and aluminium
• Measures in almost any angle
• Large measuring range, up to 300 μm. 
• Extremely accurate.
• Suitable for uncured and cured powder coatings

Scope of supplies

The PowderTAG is delivered in a rugged hard carrying case 
The package includes:

• A photothermal coating thickness sensor with cable
• A display unit for displaying the coating thickness readings
• Four Li-Ion batteries plus extra pack of four Li-Ion batteries
• Quad Charger for Li-Ion batteries
• Rubber harness to protect the display unit
• Verification tool 
• Manual

Specification

Measuring Range         1 - 300 μm*
Accuracy                       +/- 3%*
Resolution                     +/- 1%*                                                           
Measuring distance       ≈ 35 mm / 1.38 inch
Measuring spot             2x2 mm / 0.08x0.08 inch
Measuring speed          1024 - 2048 ms 
Dimensions sensor       160 x 45 x 45 mm / 6.3 x 1.8 x 1.8 inch
Weight sensor               225 g / 7.9 oz    
Dimensions instrument 80 x 180 x 43 mm / 3.15 x 7.1 x 1.7 inch
Weight instrument         700 g / 24.7 oz
Interface                        USB                                           
Battery type                   4X Li-Ion AA 3,7 V
Battery lifetime              10 hours of continuous use
Substrates                     All metals


PowderTAG measures powder coating thickness before and after cure, non-contact and non-destructive.

A sophisticated combination of specific powder-, infrared- and photo-thermal techniques measures the thickness of powder coatings in pre-cured and cured status, precise and reproducible.

• Save on powder consumption!
• Save on rework and reject!
• Improve efficiency!
• Improve quality!

PowderTAG is a non-contact production tool, developed for use at the paint-line. Because the PowderTAG’s pulse does not need to be perpendicular, and has a small measuring spot, the PowderTAG is very suitable to accurately determine the layer thickness on small, curved or hard to reach objects. Even on wire frames or small corners and edges. A LED pointer assists in determining the correct distance and location.

Due to the non-contact measuring principle parts can be tested on a slow moving line without damaging the coating. For higher line speeds it is recommended to remove the part of the line via a bypass or stop the line.