Hanatek Precision Thickness Gauge (FT3)

Precision thickness gauge
Repeatability of better than 0.4 µm
Factory configured to a choice of international standard
User programmable number of readings, dwell time and down speed

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Why is thickness measured?

Accurate and repeatable thickness measurements can improve product quality whilst controlling the costs associated with raw material usage.

The thickness of a material can directly impact the value of many other parameters including:

Strength
Stiffness
Puncture resistance
WVTR
CO₂
O₂
Haze
Opacity
Direct Costs
- Raw materials, especially speciality polymers
Indirect Costs
- Rework/Recycling/Replacement cost – Spoiled package content

Why is film thickness important?

Plastic films are often used to encapsulate, protect and preserve products that are sold to consumers or industry. The film is used as a two way barrier to stop product leaking out and also external contaminants migrating in.

How is thickness measured?

Physical test parameters can be factory configured according to international standards or customer requirements. The accuracy of thickness measurement is determined by several key operating factors.

Parameters affecting the accuracy of thickness measurement

Instrument

Flatness/Parallelism of Measurement Area

Comparison of thickness measurement techniques

The accuracy of thickness measurement is determined by several key operating factors.

	Handheld Micrometer	Bench/Sprung Micrometer	Precision Thickness Gauge
Measurement pressure	Variable by operator	Not always to standard	Fixed to standard or variable
Measurement foot	Not always to standard	Not always to standard	Fixed to relevant standard
Dwell time	Not controlled	Not controlled	Selected by operator
Measurement speed	Not controlled	Not controlled	Selected by operator
Programmable measurements	None	None	User select up to 500 readings
Statistical analysis	None	Manual/automatic	Automatic with time/date stamped printout
Sensor resolution	1 μm	1 μm	0.1 / 0.01 μm
Repeatability	2 - 10 μm	2 - 10 μm	0.4 μm (or better dependant on operating conditions)
Reproducibility	2 - 20 μm	2 - 10 μm	0.8 μm (or better dependant on operating conditions)

Applications

The Hanatek Precision Thickness Gauge (FT3) is specifically designed to quickly and accurately measure the thickness of a variety of substrates including film, paper, board, foil, tissue and textiles.

Carton board

Carton board thickness
ISO 3034

Paper

Thickness of paper and board
ISO 534, TAPPI T411

Plastic film

Thickness of plastic film
ASTM6988; ISO 4593 / BS2782

Adhesive tape

Thickness of pressure sensitive tapes
ASTM 3652

Flexible packaging

Flexible packaging thickness
ASTM F2251

Textiles

Thickness of textile, leather
ASTM D1777, ISO 2589, ISO 5084

Flooring

Floor coverings thickness Solid throughout
EN428

Geomembrane

Geosynthetics thickness
ASTM D5199

Tissue paper

Tissue thickness
ISO 12625

Nonwoven

Nonwoven thickness
ISO 9073-2/EDANA

Other Applications

Rhopoint can configure thickness gauges to suit applications that do not have a recommended international standard.

Test types

Benefits of using the Hanatek FT3

Repeatability of better than 0.4 μm
0.01 μm resolution on the FT3-U version
Measure in micron, millimeter or thou
User programmable number of readings, dwell time and down speed
Constant contact pressure, configured to ISO and ASTM standards

Defined Parameters

Up Time: This parameter allows the user to manipulate samples between measurements (1-10s).

Speed Measurement: The speed of the measurement head is especially important when measuring deformable materials (1-5mm/s).

Dwell/Down Time: The dwell time determines the setting time of the measuring head on compressible materials (1-1s).

Results

This flexible instrument can be configured for quality or research use. All operations and test methods have comprehensive graphical on-screen help.

Print All Samples

This option allows all measured values in a test to be output to the Hanatek printer/ RS232 port.

QA Labels Record Results Throughout the Batch

Securely time and date stamped labels with statistical results can be produced throughout a batch run and attached to job card or retained samples.

This traceable control gives the customer confidence that the whole batch of product is within specification and allows manufacturers to issue certificates
of conformance.

Available configurations

Each standard of compliance specifies a different pressure which is calculated by the force applied to the sample through a measuring head of a given diameter.

Thickness of plastic film ASTM 6988; ISO 4593/BS2782

FT3-V: Variable Instrument*

Test pressure is varied by adding external weights to the instrument platform. Factory configured measurement head size. One external weight is included to achieve compliance to a second measurement standard or assess material compressibility.

Additional external weights can be applied to increase measurement pressure up to 4kg total
Variable force by manual addition of weight

*Note: The standards must be able to utilise the same size measuring head

Thickness of paper and card board ISO 534 & TAPPI T411

Multiple standards and applications

ISO 4593 standard of compliance, fixed pressure

Accessories

Included Accessories	UKAS traceable calibration certificate	Traceable 2000μm and 500μm checking gauges	Additional Weights	Additional Measurement Head
FT3: Standard Instrument	✓	✓	✗	✗
FT3-V: Variable Instrument	✓	✓	One weight included	✗
FT3-LAB: Laboratory Instrument	✓	✓	One weight included	One head included
FT3-U: Ultra High Precision Instrument	✓	✓	✗	✗

Optional Extras - sold separately

Standards of compliance

Product	Standard	Application	Details	Order Code
FT3-Standard	ISO 3034	Carton Board	Board thickness	HAN-A8041-ISO3034
FT3-Standard	ASTM D5199	Geomembrane	Geomembranes thickness	HAN-A8041-ASTMD5199
FT3-Standard	ASTM6988	Film	Thickness of plastic film standard pressure	HAN-A8041-ASTMD6988/STD
FT3-Standard	ASTM6988	Film	Thickness of plastic film	HAN-A8041-ASTMD6988
FT3-Standard	ISO 4593 / BS2782	Film	PART B Plastic film thickness	HAN-A8041-ISO4593/BS2782-6
FT3-Standard	ASTM6988	Film	Thickness of plastic film, low pressure (films <25 μm)	HAN-A8041-ASTMD6988/LOW
FT3-Standard	ASTM F2251	Flexible Packaging	Flexible packaging thickness	HAN-A8041-ASTMF2251
FT3-Standard	EN428	Flooring	Resilient floor coverings thickness composition cork	HAN-A8041-EN428/11.3MM
FT3-Standard	EN428	Flooring	Resilient floor coverings thickness at least 1 non solid layer	HAN-A8041-EN428/25.3MM
FT3-Standard	EN428	Flooring	Resilient floor coverings thickness Rubber and other relief materials	HAN-A8041-EN428/50MM
FT3-Standard	EN428	Flooring	Resilient floor coverings thickness Solid throughout	HAN-A8041-EN428/8MM
FT3-Standard	ISO 9073-2/EDANA	Nonwoven	Nonwoven thickness	HAN-A8041-ISO9073/2
FT3-Standard	ISO 534	Paper, Carton Board	Thickness of paper and board	HAN-A8041-ISO534
FT3-Standard	TAPPI T411	Paper, Carton Board	Thickness of paper and board	HAN-A8041-TAPPIT411
FT3-Standard	TAPPIT411+ISO534	Paper, Carton Board	Thickness of paper and board	HAN-A8041-TAPPIT411+ISO534
FT3-Standard	ASTM 3652	Tape	Standard test method for thickness of pressure sensitive tapes	HAN-A8041-ASTM3652
FT3-Standard	DIN EN1942	Tape	Self-adhesive tape thickness	HAN-A8041-DINEN1942
FT3-Standard	ASTM D1777 Part 1	Textile	Woven, knitted and textured fabrics	HAN-A8041-ASTMD1777/1
FT3-Standard	ASTM D1777 Part 2	Textile	Coated fabrics, narrow fabrics, webbing, tapes, ribbons, braids	HAN-A8041-ASTMD1777/2
FT3-Standard	ASTM D1777 Part 3	Textile	Films, glass cloths, glass tapes thickness	HAN-A8041-ASTMD1777/3
FT3-Standard	ASTM D1777 Part 4	Textile	Glass fibre mat	HAN-A8041-ASTMD1777/4
FT3-Standard	ASTM D1777 Part 5	Textile	Blankets, pile fabrics, napped fabrics thickness	HAN-A8041-ASTMD1777/5
FT3-Standard	ISO 2589	Textile	Thickness of leather	HAN-A8041-ISO2589
FT3-Standard	ISO 5084	Textile	Thickness of textile	HAN-A8041-ISO5084
FT3-Standard	ISO 12625	Tissue	Tissue thickness	HAN-A8041-ISO12625
FT3-V	TAPPI T411/ISO 534	Paper, Carton Board	Thickness of paper and board	HAN-A8041-TAPPIT411+ISO534
FT3-V	ASTMD6988 (both parts)	Film	Thickness of plastic film	HAN-A8041-ASTMD6988
FT3-V	ASTMD1777 Part 1 & 5	Textile	Thickness of textile	HAN-A8041-ASTMD1777/1+5
FT3V-LAB	Multiple		Interchangeable measuring heads, variable downforce, includes 2 measuring heads, 2 weights and recalibration kit	HAN-A8041 P THICK L
FT3-U	Multiple		Precision Thickness Gauge, Fixed Downforce, 21.56rad Domed Measuring Head, 0.01μm	HAN-A8041 P THICK U

Other Order Codes
FT3 to PC Interface Software	HAN-B8041-100
Printer	HAN-B-PRINTER/2
Footswitch	HAN-B8041-FOOTSWITCH

Specifications

Instrument Specification
Resolution	0.1 μm (0.01 μm on FT3-U)
Repeatability	Better than 0.4 μm*
Reproducibility	Better than 0.8 μm*
Measurement Range	0 – 4000 μm
Output	RS232
Power	110/240V 50/60Hz
	*Dependant on operating conditions and configuration of instrument

Dimension & Weights
Size (Standard)	320mm (H) x 543mm (W) x 300mm (D)
Size (Small base)	320mm (H) x 350mm (W) x 242mm (D)
Net Weight	10kg (max)
Packed dimensions (standard base)	550mm (H) x 620mm (W) x 430mm (D)
Packed dimensions (small base)	500mm (H) x 410mm (W) x 430mm (D)
Commodity Code	9024 8019

Standard Measurement Heads for FT3, FT3-V & FT3-U
Ball	3mm radius
Domed	25.5mm radius
Flat	6 / 6.35 / 8 / 10 / 11.3 / 16 / 25.3 / 28.7 / 35.7 / 50.5mm diameter**
	**Non standard heads between 6 and 50mm diameter are available on request

Test Masses
FT3 Standard	50g - 2000g
FT3-V	100g - 4000g
FT3-U	50g - 500g
FT3V-LAB	100g - 4000g

Free extended warranty

Free extended 2 year warranty: Requires registration at www.rhopointinstruments.com/help-services/forms-feedback/instrument-registration/ within 28 days of purchase. Without registration, 1 year standard warranty applies.

Calibration and service

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