Category: Surface Profile

The surface profile, or anchor pattern, of a blasted structure will directly affect a coatings performance.  Low profile may reduce coating bond strength (adhesion). Too high and the peaks may receive insufficient coverage and possibly rust prematurely. The costly application of more coating may be required if the profile is too high. For these reasons, a substrates anchor pattern should be measured prior to coating application to ensure that it meets contract specifications.

DeFelsko offers two types of devices for measuring peak to valley profile height in the forms of either a digital surface profile gauge or a digital spring micrometers that measure profile with replica tape (testex tape).

Storm Machinery is an authorised distributor and service centre for DeFelsko Inspection Instruments.