CoatMaster Flex

• Non-contact measurement of layer thickness
• also for wet paints before drying and powder coatings before baking
• distance and angle-independent measurement
• on all colors (including white)
• up to 30% savings on coating material and rejects
• rapid and secure control of coating processes
• also on fast-moving parts and hard-to-reach areas
• Real-time data access via ERP and browser
• extremely precise measurement even on rough (e.g. sandblasted) surfaces

The device is particularly used for quality control in the ongoing production of high-quality products in the automotive industry, such as bearing shells, pistons, and vibration dampers. Both wet and powder coatings, as well as dry coatings, can be measured with the CoatMaster Flex. For powder applications, the CoatMaster Flex is already pre-calibrated and only needs to be selected between two selectable levels (light/dark). For wet paint applications, a simple calibration needs to be performed (per color, or per color group). The use of the system leads to sustainable improvement of product quality in many industries (Fraunhofer Society, 2017).

The device is equipped with a WLAN module. It is necessary to establish an active internet connection with the device for operation. The measurements are carried out on-site and sent to a central computer via the internet for the calculation of the coating thickness. The thickness value calculated in milliseconds is then transferred back to the handheld device and displayed on the screen. All other data such as formed measurement blocks and corresponding statistical values are also stored on the central server and can be accessed at any time with the handheld device.