Uploaded May 2011 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
The TQC Film thickness gauge is a high precision film and foil thickness gauge, especially developed for measuring so-called "replica tapes" as Testex®, used mainly to measure the surface profile.
The large clear display makes it easy to read the measurement under all conditions. Values can be displayed in either microns or inches.
To minimise the influence of body/hand temperature the gauge is mounted detached from the holder.
The TQC film thickness gauge operates completely according to "ISO 8503-5 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products - Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates - part 5: Replica tape method for the determination of the surface profile."
As described in this standard the closing force is 1,5 N. The gauge has to have an accuracy of 5 micron and a resolution of 1 micron.
The TQC Film thickness gauge is supplied in a hardcase.
SP1570
The TQC Film thickness gauge
Range: 0-1000 Micron
Resolution: 1 Micron
Accuracy: ± 5 Micron
Battery:1,5V Type SR44
Replica tape for measuring blasted surface profiles. By placing the Tqc replica tape on the surface and rubbing over it, the Rt (total roughness) or peak-to-valley height of the profilecan be taken and then measured with a film thickness meter.
1. TQC Replica tape consists of a layer of compressible foam affixed to an incompressible polyester substrate.
2.When pressed against a roughened/gritblasted (steel) surface, the foam collapses acquiring an impression of the surface.
3.Placing the compressed tape between the anvils of the SP1570 micrometric thickness gage, and subtracting the contribution of the incompressible substrate (50 micrometers or 0.002 inches), gives a measure of the surface profile.
LD2070
Type: Testex-tape X-COARSE range: 1.5 to 4.5 mils (40 to 115µm)
LD2071
Type: Testex-tape COARSE range: 0.8 to 2.0 mils (20 to 50µm)
The TQC Film thickness gauge is a high precision film and foil thickness gauge, especially developed for measuring so-called "replica tapes" as Testex®, used mainly to measure the surface profile.
The large clear display makes it easy to read the measurement under all conditions. Values can be displayed in either microns or inches.
To minimise the influence of body/hand temperature the gauge is mounted detached from the holder.
The TQC film thickness gauge operates completely according to "ISO 8503-5 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products - Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates - part 5: Replica tape method for the determination of the surface profile."
As described in this standard the closing force is 1,5 N. The gauge has to have an accuracy of 5 micron and a resolution of 1 micron.
The TQC Film thickness gauge is supplied in a hardcase.
SP1570
The TQC Film thickness gauge
Range: 0-1000 Micron
Resolution: 1 Micron
Accuracy: ± 5 Micron
Battery:1,5V Type SR44
Replica tape for measuring blasted surface profiles. By placing the Tqc replica tape on the surface and rubbing over it, the Rt (total roughness) or peak-to-valley height of the profilecan be taken and then measured with a film thickness meter.
1. TQC Replica tape consists of a layer of compressible foam affixed to an incompressible polyester substrate.
2.When pressed against a roughened/gritblasted (steel) surface, the foam collapses acquiring an impression of the surface.
3.Placing the compressed tape between the anvils of the SP1570 micrometric thickness gage, and subtracting the contribution of the incompressible substrate (50 micrometers or 0.002 inches), gives a measure of the surface profile.
LD2070
Type: Testex-tape X-COARSE range: 1.5 to 4.5 mils (40 to 115µm)
LD2071
Type: Testex-tape COARSE range: 0.8 to 2.0 mils (20 to 50µm)
