Shims Overview

·       Simulate a coating over a particular substrate material or shape.  Gauge performance can be conveniently verified on a regular basis as required by some international test methods.

·       For use with all Type 2, electronic coating thickness gauges.

·       Protects the probe from damage or premature wear when placed over hot or abrasive surfaces.

·       Can be placed on top of soft or tacky coating films to obtain thickness measurements without the gauge probe depressing the coating film.

·       Certified shims provide an economical alternative to Coated Metal Plates but have a reduced accuracy.

·       Certified Plastic Shims are available in various thicknesses (all thicknesses are approximate).   See Products flyer.

 Non-Certified Plastic Shims

·       Provide a quick operational check of the instrument by allowing the user to perform practice measurements.

·       Can be used to protect the probe when measuring on tacky, rough or hot surfaces.

·       Labeled in both Metric and Imperial units.

·       Available as a set of 5 (see Products flyer).

A package of 5 non-certified shims is included with all DeFelsko electronic coating thickness gauges (Type 2).