Defelsko Instruments
DeFelsko Corporation, a leading U.S. Manufacturer of coating thickness gages and inspection instruments, has been delivering Simple, Durable and Accurate gages since 1966. Family owned and operated in Northern New York, their state of the art facility houses research, development, manufacturing, quality, sales and service departments. Over the years, DeFelsko has pioneered many technologies including the first combination ferrous/non-ferrous gage to automatically recognize the substrate and take a measurement and the first hand-held ultrasonic coating thickness gage for non-metal substrates including plastic, wood and concrete. Starting with the mechanical PosiTest FM and GM, DeFelsko has shown a commitment to excellence in manufacturing and after sales support. DeFelsko actively participates in several key organizations (SSPC, NACE, ASTM, ISO) to improve and promote the science of coating inspection.
DeFelsko is recognized as a premier American manufacturer of quality inspection instruments.POSITEST DFT - COATING THICKNESS Gauge
Features:
- Fast, repeatable measurements
- No calibration required for most applications
- ZERO feature for rough or curved surfaces
- Handy RESET feature when no zero reference is available
- Strong, wear-resistant, ruby-tipped probe
- Audible and visible measurement indication
- V-groove in probe for positioning on cylindrical parts
- Mm/Microns switchable
- Basic instructions on the back of each gage
This thickness gauge is Ideal for:
- powder coaters,
- paint applicators,
- coating inspectors,
- painting contractors and
- automotive refinishers.
Two models are available : Ferrous (measures non-magnetic coatings on steel), and Combo (measures both non-magnetic coatings on steel AND non-conductive coatings on aluminium, brass etc.
Automatically recognises the substrate and takes a measurement). No calibration required for most applications. V-groove in probe for positioning on cylindrical parts. Comes complete with built-in probe, plastic shims and hard shell storage case.
POSITECTOR 6000
All gauges feature:
- Ready to measure-no calibration adjustment required for most applications
- One handed menu navigation
- Bi-colour indicator light-ideal in noisy environment
- RESET feature instantly restores factory settings.
- Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant
- Wear-resistant probe • Scratch resistant display
- Shock absorbing, protective rubber holster with belt clip
- Two year warranty
- Mils/Microns switchable
- Back lit display
- Selectable display languages
This is a new range of the PosiTector 6000.
Rugged, fully electronic gauges use magnetic and eddy current principles to measure coating thickness on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, accurately and quickly.
Available in a wide range of models, probe styles and for a variety of measurement ranges.
POSITECTOR DEW POINT METER
Features:
- Large, easy-to-read, graphics LCD with multilingual support
- One-handed menu navigation
- Audio and visual alarm – indicates when climatic conditions are unsuitable for painting
- No need to consult complex tables or use a slide rule calculator
- Bi-color indicator light – ideal in a noisy environment
- All 5 parameters are constantly updated and displayed simultaneously
- Graph mode charts all 5 parameters for quick analysis
- Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant – meets or exceeds IP5X
- Scratch/Solvent resistant display suitable for harsh environments
- Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster with belt clip and wrist strap
- Two (2) year warranty on both body and sensors
- Fast response precision sensors provide accurate, repeatable readings with high reliability and long term stability
- Smart Trend Indicators identify rising, falling or stable readings
- Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included
- Conforms to national and international standards including ISO 8502-4, BS 7079-B4, and ASTM D3276
- Internal Memory stores 2,500 datasets in 100 batches with the simple touch of a button
- Data Logger Mode automatically records all 5 parameters at user selected time intervals. Ideal for unattended operation.
- Built-in clock – date and time stamps each stored measurement
- Easily converts to accept optional probes including magnetic and hand-held surface temperature probes
- USB and IR ports for downloading to a PC or printer
- Backlit display for dim or dark environments
Measures and records climatic parameters including air temperature, surface temperature, relative humidity, dew point temperature and difference between surface and dew point temperatures. Ideal for surface preparation as required by ISO 8502-4. No need to consult complex tables or use a slide rule calculator. Rugged, indoor/outdoor instrument is solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant.
Celsius / Fahrenheit switchable..
POSITECTOR 200
All Gages Feature:
- Ready to measure – no adjustment required to measure most coatings
- One-handed menu navigation
- Bi-color indicator light – ideal in a noisy environment
- RESET feature instantly restores factory settings
- Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant – meets or exceeds IP5X
- Scratch/Solvent resistant display suitable for harsh environments
- Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster with belt clip
- Two year warranty on both gage body and probe
- Responsive transducers provide fast, accurate readings (up to 40 readings/minute)
- Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included
- Continually displays/updates average, standard deviation, and number of readings while measuring
- Internal memory stores up to 10,000 readings in up to 1000 batches
- Built-in clock to date and time stamp each stored measurement
- USB, IR and serial output options for simple communication with printers and PCs
- Backlit display for dim or dark environments
Non-destructively measures a wide variety of applications using proven ultrasound technology. Measures the thickness of coatings over concrete, wood, plastic and more. Standard models measure the total thickness of a coating system. Advanced models measure the total thickness of a coating system or up to 3 individual layer thicknesses in a multi-layer system Also features graphic readout for detailed analysis of the coating system
POSITECTOR ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE
All Gauges Feature:
- Large, easy-to-read, graphics LCD with multilingual support
- One-handed menu navigation
- Pre-programmed velocities – simply select from a list of common materials or enter your own with ease
- Bi-color indicator light – ideal in a noisy environment
- RESET feature instantly restores factory settings
- Solvent, acid, oil, water and dust resistant
- Scratch/Solvent resistant display suitable
- Shock-absorbing, protective rubber holster with belt clip
- Two (2) year warranty on both gage body and probe
- Precision transducers provide fast, accurate readings
- Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included with every gage
- HiLo Alarm – dual-tone alarm and bi-color indicator light audibly and visibly alerts when measurements exceed operator selected limits
- Internal memory stores up to 10,000 readings in up to 1,000 batches
- Built-in Clock – date and time stamps each stored measurement
- USB and IR ports for downloading to a PC, printer or data collector
- Single or two point adjustment
- Inch/mm switchable
- Backlit display for dim or dark environments
- Selectable display languages
Available in two models:
UTG Std model measures the wall thickness of materials such as steel, plastic and more. Ideal for measuring the effects of corrosion or erosion on tanks, pipes or any structure where access is limited to one side.
UTG ME model features Thru-Paint capability to quickly and accurately measure the metal thickness of a painted structure without having to remove the coating. The most accurate method to measure remaining wall thickness of a painted structure because it automatically disregards the coating, lowering inspection time and expense. Also ideal for measuring on sandblasted materials or other applications requiring a more durable wear face. The multiple echo technique averages 3 or more echoes for accurate and reliable readings; or use the single echo mode to detect pits and flaws, and to increase the measurement range.
Large easy-to-read graphics LCD; one-handed menu navigation; pre-programmed velocities - simply select from a list of common materials or enter your own with ease. Internal memory stores up to 10000 readings in up to 1000.
POSITEST AT-A ADHESION TESTER
Features include:
- large, easy-to-read digital LCD
- pull rate indicator which allows the operator to easily monitor and adjust the rate of pull in accordance with international standards
- the internal memory stores maximum pull-off pressure, rate of pull, test duration and dolly size for up to 200 pulls
- easily select dolly sizes, change measurement units or store readings with the touch of a button
- conversion charts not required - the tester automatically calculates pressure based on the dolly size
- Optional PosiSoft software available for downloading to a computer.
Each kit comes with everything needed for testing.
This new adhesion tester measures adhesion of coatings to metal, wood, concrete and other substrates. With its new digital capabilities, the enhanced features make it even more simple, durable, accurate and versatile.
POSITEST (FOR FLAMMABLE AREAS)
Features:
- Permanently calibrated
- Highly wear resistant Carbide Probe for longest life and continuous accuracy
- Remove center of dial cover for easy recalibration adjustment
- Modern and up-to-date Scale Ranges fit all applications
- Extra rugged housing, not affected by mechanical shock, water, acid or solvents
- Unique overall design, fully supported, positive positioning, no pivoting tendencies during measurement
- Can be used fully supported or with only the front probe area contacting the surface
- Functions on a permanent rare-earth cobalt magnet, no battery
- Explosion Proof
- Refinery safe
- 1 year warranty
- Positive visual and audible indicators to designate when thickness reading is established
- “V” grooves in probe housing and Gage base allow correct positioning on cylindrical objects
- Compact, lightweight, precisely balanced, independent of gravity – can be used in any position
- GO/NO-GO button can be pre-set for rapid measurement
- Probe contact and dial rotation all in a one-finger operation
- Furnished with wrist strap, neck strap and instructions in a high quality leather case with belt loops for your convenience
For the non-destructive measurement of non-magnetic coatings such as paint, enamel, plastic, galvanising, metallising, plating etc on steel. Easily measures small parts of almost any shape and has a stable design with additional tail-end support. No annoying rocking during measurement.
POSIPEN
Features:
- PosiPen can be placed with pin-point accuracy on any location of the part to be measured which other Gages are not able to reach.
- PosiPen measures:
- on hot surfaces
- on small surfaces
- in different positions
- PosiPen has a very small unique magnet and therefore can measure on extremely small parts,on peaks and valleys
Measures non-magnetic coatings such as paint, enamel, plating, hot-dip galvanising on steel and is ideal for measuring on small, hot or hard-to-reach surfaces
Accessories
The follow are just some of the accessories that are available for use with DeFelsko instruments.
Calibration Standards
Ideal for use in the calibration lab. Used to verify the accuracy of a magnetic, eddy current or ultrasonic coating thickness gage over its complete thickness measuring range.
Standards with steel or aluminum substrates consist of four (4) standards mounted in a durable leatherette binder.
Plastic thickness standards consist of four (4) polystyrene standards supplied in a rugged acrylic storage box
Certified thickness standards are ideal for checking calibration and operation of coating thickness gages and are an important component in fulfilling both ISO and in-house quality control requirements. All standards are supplied with a certificate of calibration showing traceability to NIST/NPL.
Wireless printing
- Wireless, battery-operated.
- Receives data via an invisible infrared beam.
- Prints both text and graphics.
- Very light weight.
- One year Warranty.
No wires, cables or connectors! Our PosiTector gages instantly beam invisible infrared light directly to the IR printer. Simply align the Infrared ports and select PRINT on the gage MENU. It's that easy!
Posisoft for Windows
PosiSoft® Software for Windows® is an ideal solution for those who wish to download measurements to a P.C. for printing or archiving.
- Simple installation and easy-to-use graphical user interface.
- Quick and easy transfer of readings from the gauge.
- Support for Windows 2000 SP3+, XP and Vista.
- Multi-language support including English, German, Italian, Spanish and French languages.
- Allows entry of notes and annotations
- Allows deletion of individual readings or entire batches.
- Automatic creation of charts and graphs during download.
- Readings can be saved in user specified delimited text files for easy import into Access, Excel, Lotus and other software programs.
FREE USB cable for PosiTector 6000, 200 , DPM and PosiTest Pull-Off Adhesion Tester
FREE technical support
FREE upgrades (use our support form to receive information on available PosiSoft

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