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Technical Description P.I.G. Model 455
Technical Description P.I.G. Model 455
The Paint Inspection Gauge P.I.G. 455 is a specialized instrument designed for measuring layer thickness on non-metallic substrates such as wood, concrete, and plastics. It is particularly useful where conventional electro-magnetic techniques are ineffective.
Purpose and Application
The P.I.G. 455 is used for coatings on non-metallic substrates. It employs a standardized wedge cut procedure to measure layer thickness, making it suitable for multilayer systems.
Design and Function
The device consists of a black painted aluminum block with several key components:
- Exchangeable carbide tip with a precision-ground angular cutting blade.
- Measuring microscope with 50x magnification and a reticle for inspection tasks.
- Support pins for secure positioning and guidance.
- Battery compartment for two AA batteries.
- LED and fiber-optic light guide for specimen illumination.
Technical Data
- Measuring range: 2 - 200 µm
- Dimensions: 110 x 85 x 25 mm
- Net weight: 0.4 kg
- Power supply: AA batteries
- Light source: LED diffuse white
Testing Principle
The device calculates layer thickness based on the slope projection of the cut face and the cutting angle. It is also used for adhesion tests as per AS 1580 Meth. 408.1.
Carbide Tips and Measuring Ranges
- Tip No. 1: 20 - 2000 µm, 45° angle
- Tip No. 4: 10 - 1000 µm, 26.6° angle
- Tip No. 5: 5 - 500 µm, 14° angle
- Tip No. 6: 2 - 200 µm, 5.7° angle
Ordering Information
Order No. 0098.01.31 includes the P.I.G. 455, carbide tip No. 6, batteries, marking pen, leather case, and operating instructions.
Accessories / Spares
- Special Tip No. 1 for up to 2000 µm
- Special Tip No. 4 for up to 1000 µm
- Special Tip No. 5 for up to 500 µm
- Special Tip No. 6 for up to 200 µm
Catalog excerpts
A small instrument with great capabilities LED for optimum specimen illumination testing equipment for quality management For layer thickness measurements on base materials such as wood, concrete or plastics
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The P.I.G. 455 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-metal-lic substrates. Testing with the P.I.G. 455 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 (a). Similarly, the individual layer...
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