Profile Measurement
BlastOne offers multiple tools that take different approaches to measure the profile of a blasted steel surface. They are simple to use and require minimal or straightforward calibration for accuracy.
These profile measurement tools are able to detect the profile achieved on a newly-blasted surface. Typically, these profile measurements (measured in mils) are specified by the coating manufacturer.
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- Probe only
- Suits standard and advanced PosiTector® SPG gauge body
- For measuring surface profile for blasted steel, textured coatings and concrete
- For use in extended reach measuring
- Surface profile gauges utilize a digital depth micrometer to measure and record peak to valley surface profile heights in preparation for the application of coatings
- Probe only
- Suits standard and advanced PosiTector® SPG gauge body
- For measuring surface profile for blasted steel, textured coatings and concrete
- For use in extended reach measuring
- Surface profile gauges utilize a digital depth micrometer to measure and record peak to valley surface profile heights in preparation for the application of coatings
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- Ideal measurement tool for surface profile of concrete created by blasting, scarifying, grinding, etching, etc.
- Cabled probe only
- Accuracy: ± (76 µ + 1 %) / ± (3 mils + 1%)
- Range: 0 - 6mm / 0 - 250mils
- Tip Angle: 60 degree
- Tip Radius: 500 µm (20 mils)
- Conforms to ASTM D8271
- PosiTector body sold separately
- Ideal measurement tool for surface profile of concrete created by blasting, scarifying, grinding, etching, etc.
- Cabled probe only
- Accuracy: ± (76 µ + 1 %) / ± (3 mils + 1%)
- Range: 0 - 6mm / 0 - 250mils
- Tip Angle: 60 degree
- Tip Radius: 500 µm (20 mils)
- Conforms to ASTM D8271
- PosiTector body sold separately
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Testex Replica Press-O-Film Tape
- Fast and simple method of measuring profile of blasted surfaces
- Used in accordance with ISO8503-5, AS3894-5 and AS1627-4 Standards
- The Testex Tape produces accurate replica of the surface profile
- Used in conjunction with a precision dial thickness gage to determine maximum surface profile
- Used test testex tapes can be retained on file with other quality inspection records for reference
- Technique training tool available test block with a known reference profile surface
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- Suits DeFelsko® PosiTector 6000 Gauge
- Probe only
- For measuring profile height from Testex replica tape
- This method provides more accurate peak-to-valley height measurement
- All probes have 2-year warranty
- Suits DeFelsko® PosiTector 6000 Gauge
- Probe only
- For measuring profile height from Testex replica tape
- This method provides more accurate peak-to-valley height measurement
- All probes have 2-year warranty
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- Suits standard and advanced PosiTector 6000 gauge body
- Probe only
- For 3D measuring peak height and peak density from Testex replica tape
- Optical reading allows you to count peaks and get accurate readings of surface area from a testex tape measurement
- Suits standard and advanced PosiTector 6000 gauge body
- Probe only
- For 3D measuring peak height and peak density from Testex replica tape
- Optical reading allows you to count peaks and get accurate readings of surface area from a testex tape measurement
Producing the proper surface profile on a blasted metal surface is important with corrosion control process because it ensures the protective coating’s longevity on structural steel.
If the surface profile doesn’t have an adequate peak-valley height, it may not be able to provide a proper anchor for the coating. This can cause the coating to bubble up or fail prematurely. If there is too large a profile (higher peaks and lower valleys on the steel surface), it will require a greater amount of paint to cover the surface without any noticeable roughness.