SpecMetrix® Enhanced Lab System

Brought to you by SpecMetrix, our specialist coating brand, dedicated to innovative coating thickness measurement technologies.

The SpecMetrix® Enhanced Lab System provides users with a high standard for non-contact, non-destructive and real-time absolute coating thickness measurement data for applied coatings and coated layers.

Designed for coating manufacturers or coil coating operations, flexible packaging producers, automotive suppliers, and metal packaging manufacturers, the SpecMetrix® Enhanced Lab System helps quality control and R&D teams verify coating thickness quickly and accurately without damaging samples.

Streamline QA processes – offline and in-line! 

The SpecMetrix® Enhanced Lab Coating System is designed to streamline QA processes, whether it is offline sample testing in lab environments or combined with periodic in-line coating validation.

Our enhanced lab coating system is capable of allowing users to prevent manufacturing of thousands of feet of defective material, saving time and money. By identifying coating thickness issues early, manufacturers can reduce material waste, minimise rework and maintain more consistent product quality.

• Offline measurements: capable through both single point and scanning mode  
• Periodic in-line measurements: capable through use of magnetic arm with ruggedized probe or probe mounted on customer supplied hex bar.  

The SpecMetrix Enhanced Lab System optimizes coating processes and quality control by improving inspections by accurate measurement of thickness of coatings on multiple substrates and is well-suited for pilot lines, test facilities and high changeover environments. It is one of our systems trusted by QA laboratories, R&D technical centers and production lines across multiple industries worldwide, providing absolute coating thickness data with nanometric precision.

Versatile coating thickness measurement capabilities

SpecMetrix® Enhanced Lab System is an extremely versatile system, allowing users to measure virtually any coating or coated layers:

• Wet or dry applied coatings
• Clear, colored or pigmented coatings
• Coatings over any substrate with very few exceptions, ideal for most industries including flexible packaging, automotive, industrial and metal packaging
• Broad range of use – offline and also real-time measurements of single or dual coatings, or multiple film layers down to sub-micron level
• Modular design with instant measurement capability from offline QA through to select in-line measurements
• System is modular and can be fully upgraded to a permanent in-line system for continuous in-process use

This flexibility allows manufacturers to standardise coating measurement processes across multiple products, substrates and production environments.

Configure real-time thickness measurements to meet your needs

The SpecMetrix Enhanced Lab System offers a significant advantage over other lab tools. Included is one ruggedized probe that easily mounts to any coater or laminator as well as the SpecMetrix in-line measurement software, combining the benefit of real-time offline QA sample testing with fast setups and QA checks directly on pilot or coating lines.

The modular design makes reconfiguration easy. The system is fully upgradable to permanent in-line system configurations for continuous in-process use.​ This enables teams to move seamlessly between laboratory validation and production monitoring while maintaining consistent measurement performance.

Enhanced Lab Coating Analysis Insights

With our highly precise and innovative SpecMetrix technology, users can obtain complete coating measurement data for their samples. Our technology will allow you to obtain coating measurements through non-contact and non-destructive means.

The technology is safe too – non-radioactive and non-invasive. Our patented, exclusive optical technology is highly advanced and relied upon throughout coating industries. Non-contact measurement helps preserve samples while providing rapid results that support faster quality control and process optimization decisions.

Powerful SpecMetrix Software

An integral part to measurement analysis, our user-friendly software package stores all measurement data to Excel® or interfaces to plant networks for SPC analysis during or after production runs. This helps teams improve traceability, monitor process performance and make data-driven decisions more efficiently.

How do you collect data through the system?  

Our innovative technology allows you to gather real-time data when gathering thickness measurements for applied coatings – ultimately allowing you to make instant adjustments during the process.  

What are the benefits of real-time data collection?  

Gathering data in real-time allows you to significantly cut down on coating and material waste by making more accurate applications to your chosen substrate. Ultimately, allowing you to achieve significant cost savings. Real-time visibility also helps reduce the risk of producing out-of-specification material, improving production efficiency and product consistency.

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What happens after you enquire

When you enquire about the SpecMetrix® Enhanced Lab System, our coating measurement specialists will work with you to understand your substrates, coating types, production environment and quality control requirements. We can recommend the most suitable configuration, advise on integration options and provide delivery timelines to support your implementation plans.

Industrial Physics can also assist with installation planning, system commissioning and onboarding, helping ensure your coating measurement process is up and running quickly and delivering reliable results from day one.

Service, warranty and ongoing support

When you choose the SpecMetrix® Enhanced Lab System, you gain access to Industrial Physics’ global service and support network. Our teams can assist with calibration, preventative maintenance, technical support and spare parts to help maintain accurate coating thickness measurements throughout the lifetime of your system.

We also provide operator training and ongoing application support, helping your team maximise measurement performance, maintain consistent testing procedures and get the most from your investment.

As your production requirements evolve, our specialists can help optimise system configurations and support future upgrades, including transitions to permanent in-line measurement solutions.

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