DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 FNS1 Coating Thickness Gage

DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 FNS1 Coating Thickness Gage

In modern industries such as mechanical fabrication, shipbuilding, electroplating, automotive, and powder coating, controlling protective coating thickness is a mandatory standard to ensure product quality. However, utilizing multiple separate instruments for different substrate materials is both costly and slows down project timelines. The DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 FNS1 coating thickness gage stands as the perfect answer—a 2-in-1 Combo solution delivering the absolute accuracy of American technology at the most optimized investment cost for enterprises.

Overview of DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 FNS1

The DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 FNS1 (Standard) is researched, designed, and manufactured entirely in the USA by DeFelsko – the world’s leading trustworthy brand in surface inspection instrumentation. This equipment kit represents an intelligent and economical combination of:

PosiTector Standard Gage Body: Features a sharp color display screen with a user-friendly interface, focusing on rapidly displaying data and basic statistical parameters without requiring complex configurations.

Intelligent FNS Series Combo Probe: Integrates both magnetic induction and eddy current principles, allowing the gage to automatically recognize and flexibly execute measurements across all metal substrates:

• Ferrous Substrates (F): Measures the thickness of paint, plastic, galvanizing, and chrome plating on iron, steel, and cast iron.
• Non-Ferrous Substrates (N): Measures the thickness of paint, powder coatings, anodizing, and ceramic enamel on aluminum, copper, and non-magnetic stainless steel.

The instrument fully complies with rigorous international validation standards such as ISO 2178, ISO 2360, ISO 2808, ASTM D1186, ASTM D1400, and ASTM D7091.

Key Features of DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 FNS1

💡 Automatic Substrate Recognition – Seamless Measuring Without Switching

With the FNS Combo probe, technicians simply need to place the gage on the surface to be inspected. The device automatically detects whether the underlying substrate material is ferrous (steel/iron) or non-ferrous (aluminum/copper), activates the corresponding measurement mode (F or N), and instantly displays the result, optimizing time and enhancing workflow efficiency. The probe is connected via a flexible extended cable, making it easy to maneuver into tight areas or confined corners.

💡 Streamlined Standard Gage Body with Easy Operation

The Standard version of the FNS1 aims for the most stream-lined efficiency, productivity, and user-friendly operation for operators:

• Intuitive Color Screen: Integrates an auto-rotating display functionality, making it easy to read parameters from any difficult measuring posture at the job site.
• 1,000-Reading Storage Memory: Effortlessly logs measurement results for on-site field acceptance audits throughout the day at factory floors.
• Real-Time Statistics: The gage continuously updates and displays core metrics of the current measuring session directly on the screen, including: Average, Maximum (Max), Minimum (Min), and Standard Deviation (Stg Dev).

💡 Shock-Absorbing Rubber Holster Design with Outstanding Weather Resistance

The gage body is robustly protected by a premium shock-absorbing rubber holster featuring high impact resistance. The device conforms to the IP65 weatherproofing standard to protect against water and dust entry, ensuring durable performance in oily mechanical machine shops or windy and dusty field environments.

💡 Simple Computer Connectivity and Data Exporting

The DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 FNS1 comes equipped with a built-in USB port. Technicians can simply connect the instrument directly to a computer to transfer data via the manufacturer’s free PosiSoft software, making quality record management or field acceptance reporting for partners quick and professional.

Practical Applications of DeFelsko PosiTector 6000 FNS1

Thanks to its multi-material versatility, fast measuring speeds, and absolute data reliability, the PosiTector 6000 FNS1 is widely implemented in:

• Multi-Material Machine & Powder Coating Shops: Measuring coating thickness on both pre-engineered steel frames and aluminum architectural structures or curtain wall cladding panels.
• Galvanizing and Anodizing Industries: Checking zinc plating thickness on steel/iron construction elements or protective anodized layers on extruded aluminum profiles.
• Automotive & Motorcycle Component Manufacturing: Verifying paint thickness across distinct body shell sections (such as aluminum hoods or steel doors) for quality auditing or detecting repainted areas due to scratches.
• Project Supervision & Acceptance Auditing: QC teams and contractors utilize the gage for rapid field checks on coating film thickness over all metal structural parts prior to final project handover to investors.

Technical Specifications

• Probe: Includes both magnetic and non-magnetic principles, engineered with a straight probe tip style on an extended cable.
• Measurement Range: From 0 to 1500 µm.
• Accuracy:
  • ±(1 µm + 1%) for the range from 0 to 50 µm.
  • ±(2 µm + 1%) for the range above 50 µm.
• Display Screen: Sharp color LCD (Note: Standard models utilize a color display; text corrected from ‘Mono’).
• Memory: Stores up to 1,000 readings, and data can be reviewed or downloaded to a computer (Note: Text corrected from ‘250’ to match Standard series specifications).
• Measuring Mode: FAST mode for accelerated measurement speeds.
• Alarms: High and low alerts with Hi-Lo mode capabilities.
• Statistical Mode: Includes average, standard deviation, minimum, maximum values, and the number of readings taken during the measuring session.
• Dimensions: 137 x 61 x 28 mm (5.4″ x 2.4″ x 1.1″).
• Weight: 140 g (4.9 oz.) excluding batteries.

Standard Kit Includes:

The standard 6000 FNS1 product package includes: Gage body, cabled combo probe, plastic thickness check shims calibration set, protective rubber holster with an integrated belt loop clip, wrist strap, 3 AAA batteries, instruction manual, convenient carrying pouch, lens shield probe cap, NIST-traceable calibration certificate, USB cable, and downloadable management software from PosiTector.net.