SpecMetrix

As part of Industrial Physics, our specialist testing brand belongs to the global packaging and material test and measurement group. And across our broad portfolio of solutions, we protect the integrity of brands and products for customers across a multitude of industries.

For more than a decade, SpecMetrix solutions have been used by businesses spanning a range of industries to gather precise thickness measurements of almost any coating or substrate – from metal coils to flat sheets to films. By obtaining highly accurate results our instruments allow customers to ensure overall product quality and significantly reduce costs.

Innovative coating thickness measurement solutions

Many SpecMetrix solutions deliver innovative coating thickness measurement tools with a difference. A standard test method for the coating thickness application may not provide rich and healthy data for you to work with – this can lead to inconsistencies of the quality and distribution across the surface of your chosen substrate.

But thanks to our in-depth research and commitment to achieving quality data, we discovered a way to overcome these limitations with our highly exclusive technology, the SpecMetrix software®.

You can learn more about our coating thickness measurement systems here

How is coating thickness measured with SpecMetrix systems?

With this software, you can gather a unique measurement of almost all applied wet or dry coatings across an extensive range of substrates and end-products at over 150 measurements per second! In fact, an independent ILS study conducted by the NCCA highlighted that our systems improved precision by 500% when applying paint to metal coils.  

How does the technology work? 

Our user-friendly and intuitive software allows you to conduct real-time process control. You can gather instant feedback on coating quality through our optical system – a solution unavailable anywhere else on the planet. With our game-changing technology, you can significantly improve the accuracy of paint application – allowing you to reduce waste and make huge cost savings. 

How does the system save money?

As an example, a coating specification in the industry today could require 15-20 microns of applied paint for a specific product. So, to be safe many coil coaters would apply 20 microns or more and are left with a great deal of waste which would significantly impact them financially. However, by using SpecMetrix EXR or ROI technologies, the user gets access to precise and actionable real time measurement data and could learn that they are able to lower the application to 16 microns, allowing them to reduce paint consumption by 20%.  

The savings impact of this in a 24/7 coil coating environment process is significant – ROI can be expected within months of system installation. In fact, one of our customers was able to achieve over $2.4 million in savings. You can learn more by checking out our case study. 

How can I find out more about your systems?

With solutions available for industrial coatings, medical coatings, industrial coatings, aerospace coatings, and much more, we have a wealth of tools available. You can take a look through more of the products we have on offer here. .

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