Calo Tester kaloMAX NT II S3

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Overview: The kaloMAX NT II S3 is a spherical cap grinder designed for determining layer thicknesses for up to three samples simultaneously. It is used in coating analysis to measure layer thicknesses and systems independently of the coating/substrate combination, offering precise measurements without calibration and significant time savings.

Method: The device uses a hardened steel ball moistened with an abrasive slurry, driven by a motor, to grind a spherical cap (calotte) in the sample. Once the coating is completely ground through, individual layers appear as concentric rings or ellipses, which can be measured to calculate layer thicknesses using the kaloSOFT evaluation software. This method provides high accuracy for coatings in the micrometer range.

Advantages: The kaloMAX NT II S3 offers material-independent measurements, fast processing times, no need for preparation, low error rates, traceability, and does not require specialized personnel. It provides high accuracy and is suitable for a wide range of applications.

Area of Application: The device is suitable for coating/substrate combinations that are material-independent, with layer thicknesses ranging from approximately 0.3 to 50 μm and calotte diameters from 0.1 to 3 mm. Measurement accuracy ranges from 1 to 5%, depending on surface roughness.

Technical Data: The device has a clamping range for plane samples of 35 mm and for round samples of 3 to 25 mm. It features a positioning range cross table of 25 x 25 mm, a sample level inclination of 60°, and a color display of 320 x 240 pixels. The speed of rotation is adjustable between 50 and 1000 min-1, and grinding time is freely selectable. The device measures 300 x 295 x 235 mm, weighs approximately 8 kg, and operates on a power supply of 85 - 264 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz.

Options: Available options include a detachable vise, abrasives of different grain sizes, high-resolution USB 3 cameras for microscopes, kaloSOFT evaluation software, clamping profiles adapted to samples, all-in-one solutions, and automated versions.

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Spherical cap grinder for the determination of layer thicknesses for up to three samples at the same time • Measurement of layer thicknesses and layer systems • Measurement independent of coating/substrate combination • Uncomplicated handling • Precise measurement without calibration • Significant time saving through parallel testing of several samples GmbH • Hermann-Schlichting-Str. 14 • D-38110 Braunschweig • Telefon: +49 (0)5307 95102-0 • www.baq.de coating analysis

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kaloMAX NT II S3 Spherical cap grinder for the determination of layer thicknesses of single layers and layer systems Method: For a wide variety of samples, coating thickness measurements with calotte grinders has been an established method for many years. A hardened steel ball moistened with an abrasive slurry is set in motion by the motor-driven shaft, which grinds a spherical cap in the sample – the so-called calotte. If the coating is ground completely through, each individual layer can be identified under the microscope as a concentric ring (flat sample) or ellipse (cylindrical sample). By...

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Calo Tester kaloMAX NT II S3

Calo Tester kaloMAX NT II S3

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