Coating Thickness Gauge – MiniTest 70

The MiniTest 70 range of Coating Thickness Gauges are small, lightweight and economical.  The instrument has an integrated sensor for those looking for a quick and accurate measurement of non-magnetic coatings on steel and insulating coatings on non-ferrous metal.  The instrument is widely used in the Automotive industry on the shop floor for quick and easy measurements for paint layer thickness (MiniTest 70 E-FN).

The MiniTest 70 coating thickness gauge enables non destructive measurement of

  • non-magnetic coatings (paint, synthetic materials, chromium etc.) on a ferromagnetic substrate (steel)
  • insulating coatings (varnish, enamel, synthetic material etc.) on conductive substrates (aluminium, copper, austenitic stainless steel) (only in the FN type models).

Available in 4 versions:

Minitest 70F:  With statistics display (number of readings taken, mean values, standard deviation, maximum, minimum). Suited only for ferromagnetic substrates (e.g. steel). Measuring range 0 to 3 mm / 118 mils. Enables 1-point and 2-point calibrations.

MiniTest 70 FN:  With statistics display (number of readings taken, mean values, standard deviation, maximum, minimum).  Suited for ferromagnetic substrates (e.g. steel) and also for non-ferromagnetic substrates (non-ferrous metals like aluminium, brass etc.).  Measuring range 0 to 3 mm / 118 mils on steel substrates and 0 to 2.5 mm / 95 mils on non-ferrous metals.  Enables 1-point and 2-point calibrations.

MiniTest 70 B-FN:  Suited for ferromagnetic substrates (e.g. steel) and also for non-ferromagnetic substrates (non-ferrous metals like aluminium, brass etc.).  Measuring range 0 to 3 mm / 118 mils on steel substrates and 0 to 2.5 mm / 95 mils on non-ferrous metals.  Enables 1-point calibrations.

MiniTest 70 E-FN:  Suited for ferromagnetic substrates (e.g. steel) and also for non-ferromagnetic substrates (non-ferrous metals like aluminium, brass etc.).  Measuring range 0 to 3 mm / 118 mils on steel substrates and 0 to 2.5 mm / 95 mils on non-ferrous metals.

Applications

The MiniTest 70 is ideal for non destructive measurement of:

  • Non-magnetic coatings like varnishes, enamels, chromium and zinc on ferromagnetic base materials (e.g. steel)
  • Insulating coatings like varnishes and anodic coatings on non-ferrous metals (e.g. aluminium, copper, austenitic stainless steel, brass)

Features

  • Accurate coating measurement of up to 3mm(F range) and 2.5 mm(N range)
  • Dual sensor for automatic substrate identification and setting the suitable measuring principle: eddy currents or magnetic induction (not in model F))
  • Wear-resistant probes with long service life
  • Lightweight: only 80 grams
  • Dual sensor for automatic identification of the substrate (FN model). According to the substrate, it adjusts to the appropriate measuring principle: magnetic induction or eddy currents principle.
  • Quick statistics mode to calculate the number of readings, average, standard deviation and min., max. value
  • lightweight: 80 grams / 2.8 oz only

Packing List:

  • MiniTest 70 instrument with integrated sensor
  • Operating instructions
  • 1 AA battery, type LR06
  • Zero reference plate(s)
  • Control standard
  • Belt pouch
Property Value
Measuring range
N: 0 mm – 2.5 mm/ 100 mils
F: 0 mm – 3 mm/ 120 mils
Measuring principle
magnetic-induction/eddy currents
Signal processing
Sensor integrated 32-bit signal processing (SIDSP®)
Accuracy
± (1.5 μm + 3% of reading) with 1-point calibration
± (0.06 mils + 3% of reading) with 1-point calibration
± (1.5 μm + 2% of reading) with 2-point calibration 2
± (0.06 mils + 2% of reading) with 2-point calibration2
Repeatability
± (1 μm + 1% of reading) / ± (0.04 mils + 1% of reading)
Low range resolution
0.5 µm
0.02 mils
Minimum curvature radius convex
5 mm
0.2 ”
Minimum curvature radius concave
40 mm
1.60 ”
Minimum substrate thickness
F: 0.5 mm – 0.02 ”
N: 0.04 mm – 0.0016 ”
Measuring units
metric/imperial switchable
Calibration
standard, 1-point and 2-point calibration
Statistics
n, x, s, Min, Max
Operating temperature
-10 °C – 60 °C
14 °F – 140 °F
Storing temperature
-20 °C – 70 °C
-4 °F – 158 °F
Power supply
1x AA (Mignon)-battery
International standards
DIN EN ISO 1461, 2064, 2178, 2360, 2808, 3882, ASTM B 244, B 499, D7091, E 376
Dimensions
approx. 157 mm length, Ø 27 mm; 5.2″ length, Ø 1.06″
Weight
~ 80 grams, 2.8 oz
Order Code           Description
82-010-0020           MiniTest 70 F
80-125-0000           MiniTest 70 FN
80-125-0600           MiniTest 70 B-FN
80-125-0900           MiniTest 70 E-FN

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