Qualicoat Test Instruments

Reliable Coating Quality Control with Qualicoat Test Instruments

Qualicoat is a certification system that evaluates the quality and durability of aluminum surfaces after powder coating or liquid painting in accordance with international standards. These standards cover many properties of the coating such as surface appearance, thickness, adhesion, flexibility, impact resistance, and corrosion resistance, all of which are measured through specific tests.

In order to carry out these tests, specially designed Qualicoat testing instruments are required. These instruments accurately and reliably measure whether coated aluminum surfaces comply with international standards during production and quality control processes.

The equipment listed below is part of the Qualicoat kit. We recommend checking which instruments you already have.

Portable and precise gloss meters are ideal for production lines and laboratories inspecting paint, coatings, plastics, and automotive parts

Product CodeDescription
GL0010TQC Sheen SoloGloss
60° Single-Angle Gloss Meter

TQC-Sheen CC2000 Cross Cut Adhesion Test Kit is used to evaluate the adhesion strength of dry paint films by making a series of incisions on the applied surface.

Product CodeDescription
SP1666TQC-Sheen CC2000 Cross Cut Adhesion Test KIT
compliant with TS EN ISO 2409  (the set does not include any blade cutter)
SP17026-blade cutter, cutting interval: 1 mm, compliant with ISO 2409 & ASTM D3359. For CC2000, CC3000, and Super PIG test kits. For coatings up to 60 µm thick on hard surfaces.
SP17036-blade cutter, cutting interval: 2 mm, compliant with ISO 2409 & ASTM D3359. For CC2000, CC3000, and Super PIG test kits. For coatings up to 60 µm thick on soft surfaces and for coatings between 60–120 µm thick on both soft and hard surfaces.
SP17046-blade cutter, cutting interval: 3 mm, compliant with ISO 2409 & ASTM D3359. For CC2000, CC3000, and Super PIG test kits. For coatings 120–250 µm thick on both soft and hard surfaces.

The Surfix® easy X series is ideal for customers who want to measure coating thickness simply while also requiring statistical evaluation.

Product CodeDescription
11344Phynix Surfix easy X I-FN
Built-in Probe Film Thickness Gauge
For coating thickness measurement on steel/iron (Fe) and non-ferrous (NFe) metals
Range: 0–3,500 µm (Fe) / 0–3,000 µm (NFe)
Resolution: 0–1,000 µm: 1 µm / 1,000–2,500 µm: 2 µm / 2,500–3,500 µm: 5 µm
Accuracy: ± 2 µm + 2% of the reading
Calibration: Factory Calibration + Zero Calibration

Modern Coating Thickness Measurement: Graphic Display, PC Connectivity, Easy Operation, and Proven PHYNIX Probes.

Product CodeDescription
11280Phynix Surfix SX
Dry Film Thickness Gauge, probe not included
P10749Prob FN 1,5
For coating thickness measurement on steel/iron (Fe) and non-ferrous (NFe) metals such as aluminum, bronze, and zinc
Range: 0–1,500 microns
Accuracy: ±1 µm + 1% of the reading

The TQC Buchholz Indentation Hardness Test Kit is developed to determine the indentation hardness of coatings in accordance with TS 6037 / EN ISO 2815.

Product CodeDescription
SP1900TQC-Sheen Buchholz Hardness Indentation Test

A revolutionary device for testing the resistance of coatings under various stages of deformation in accordance with ISO 1520 and DIN-EN 13523-6 standards. The integrated gear mechanism allows smooth and consistent deformation by minimizing the manual force required to deform the test panel.

Product CodeDescription
SP4400TQC-Sheen Manual Cupping Test

The TQC-Sheen Impact Tester is a device used to determine the impact resistance and flexibility of paints and coatings. The dual-scale instrument features a guide tube that ensures the impact distance remains consistent with the relevant standard at all times.

Product CodeDescription
SP1880TQC-Sheen Impact Tester complies with TS EN ISO 6272-2 and ASTM D2794
Type: Indirect Impact Tester
Contents: Base plate assembly, guide tube, release collar, punch Ø12.7 mm, punch Ø15.9 mm, weight 1 kg, die Ø16.3 mm

CurveX 4 is an intelligent temperature data logging system specifically designed for monitoring curing processes in the coating industry.

Product CodeDescription
CX4010TQC-Sheen CurveX 4 Standard Oven Logger Kit incl.
CX2005 – Insulation Box,
CX2011 – Heat Absorber,
Ideal Finish Analysis Software, Probe ID Kit, Calibration certificate and Plastic Carrying Case

The TQC-Sheen Cylindrical Bend Test Apparatus is used to evaluate the elasticity, adhesion, and elongation of paint applied to a metal panel in accordance with the TS EN ISO 1519 standard.

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SP1821TQC-Sheen BD2000 Cylindrical Mandrel Tester without mandrel set
SP1839+ Mandrel 5mm for Cylindrical Bend Test (Qualicoat for elasticity test)

The Machu Test Knife enables the execution of a Machu corrosion test. The knife can also be used to make an Andreas Cross Cut on panels prepared for Salt Spray Testing. Each tool is compliant with ISO 17872 and comes with a 1 mm wide cutting blade designed to cut through the coating down to the metal.

Product CodeDescription
VF8600TQC Sheen Basic Machu Test Knife (type CC2000)

The TQC Machu test is an accelerated corrosion test carried out on test panels and structural parts according to Qualicoat specifications.

Product CodeDescription
VF8700Machu Test Bath (11 liter) with plastic container (4 liter)

Used to measure the conductivity of demineralized water in water-based paints and inks, as well as in corrosion testing.

Product CodeDescription
HI0040EcoScan Cond6+ Digital Portable Conductivity Meter
With electrode and conductivity carrying case and kit (including 1 x 1413 µS, 12.88 mS, 84 µS KCl standard solutions and 1 x deionized rinse water (each 60 ml))

Eutech pH Meter Kit is a portable, microprocessor-based instrument designed for accurate pH and temperature testing in industrial and laboratory environments.

Product CodeDescription
HI0045-503Eutech pH 5+ pHmeter Kit “PH503PLUSK” 2 buffer +Carrying Bag + ECFC7352901B With combined electrode

Waterproof standard handheld meters with backlit LCD, shockproof & scratch-resistant non-slip casing, built-in electrode stand, and foldable meter stand in durable carrying case for routine water quality testing in the field.

Product CodeDescription
3200779532Laqua PC210-K pH / ORP / EC / TDS / RES / SAL handheld meter supplied in a carrying case
9652-10D plastic-body, gel-filled pH electrode
9383-10D plastic-body titanium / platinum black conductivity cell, k = 1.0
pH 4.01 buffer, pH 7.00 buffer, 1413 µS/cm and 12.88 mS/cm conductivity solutions (60 ml each)

Small but mighty – a user friendly balance that fits any budget. C-SHS patented weighing technology provides superior price to performance.

Product CodeDescription
HR-250AZCapasity: 250 g
Precision: 0.1 mg
Scale: Ø90 mm
Calibration: Internal