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Protective Coatings Field Test Kit

Paul N. Gardner USA – worldwide distributors, producers, and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings, and related industries introduces a new offering: The New Protective Coatings Field Test Kit

The Protective Coatings Field Test Kit by Byk provides a complete solution for evaluating the environmental conditions prior to painting as well as measuring the dry film thickness of the coating after application in accordance with SSPC PA-2.  This convenient field test kit includes a dry film thickness gauge, thermo-anemometer, moisture meter, and IR thermometer all in one sturdy carrying case.

Features:

Field Kit Includes:

1. byko-test Fe /NFe (3790), Dry Film Thickness Gauge
  • SSPC specific mode for standardized  measurement protocols and calibration routines
2. BYK a200 (0450), Thermo-anemometer
  • Measures air temperature, air velocity, and relative humidity
  • Can be used outdoors to calculate dew point to help determine the right painting conditions
3. BYK t200 (0470), IR Thermometer
  • Non-contact temperature measurement for indoor and outdoor surface applications
  • Laser-targeting feature precisely shows the location of the temperature measurement.
  • Backlit display allows for use in poor lighting conditions
4. BYK m200 (9109), Moisture meter
  • Verifies moisture content and readiness for coating
  • Use to determine correct drying/curing of raw materials
  • Works with most hygroscopic building materials, such as wood, plaster, masonry, gypsum, and concrete

This convenient Field Kit includes everything you need for a proper evaluation of environmental conditions prior to coating application as well as film thickness after.

More information on this product can be found at Protective Coatings Field Test Kit

More information on Paul Gardner can be found at www.gardco.com