QC3 Series
Coating Thickness Gauges
Fast and accurate
Get accurate measurements for coatings applied over ferrous and non-ferrous substrates and for complex parts you can always use our miniature probes as well as the extended range probe for thick coatings.
With 3 calibration modes, statistics and a memory for 5000 readings QC3 gauges offer excellent features at the best price.
QC3
Outstanding features
Standard probes with a range of 0 to 1500μm
Can be used with "V" cut probes 1
Can be used with miniature probes 1
Can be used with the extended range probe 1
CalTag: Probes with integrated calibration
Measure non-ferrous coatings over a ferrous base 2
Measure a non-metalic coating over a non-ferrous 2
Includes calibration kit:
Base + 3 shims
3 calibration modes
Memory for 5000 readings
USB for data transfer using dmq DataCenter 3
Real time statistics
Meets international standards
5 year warranty on the electronic unit
1. Ferrous base models. See the Models section.
2. Depends on the model. See the Models section.
3. Models with a Datalogger. dmq DataCenter at no charge.
Special Probes
With our miniature probes you can measure in reduced spaces, interiors and complex geometries. With the extended range probe, you can measure thick coatings and measure curved surfaces using the "V" cut probe.
Special Probes
With our miniature probes you can measure in reduced spaces, interiors and complex geometries. With the extended range probe, you can measure thick coatings and measure curved surfaces using the "V" cut probe.
Special Probes
Straight Mini Ferrous Probe
Miniature straight probe to measure edges, interiors, reduced spaces and complex geometries.
Range:
0 to 750μm
(0 to 29.5mil)
Resolution:
0 to 199,9μm : 0,1μm | 200 to 750μm : 1μm
(0 to 9,99mil : 0,1mil | 10 to 30mil : 1mil)
Accuracy:
±1 to 3% or ±2,5μm
(±1 to 3% or ±0,1mil) 4
4. Whatever is bigger.
Special Probes
45° Mini Ferrous Probe
Miniature 45° probe to measure interiors, reduced spaces and complex geometries.
Range:
0 to 750μm
(0 to 29.5mil)
Resolution:
0 to 199,9μm : 0,1μm | 200 to 750μm : 1μm
(0 to 9,99mil : 0,1mil | 10 to 30mil : 1mil)
Accuracy:
±1 to 3% or ±2,5μm
(±1 to 3% or ±0,1mil) 4
4. Whatever is bigger.
Special Probes
90° Mini Ferrous Probe
Miniature 90° probe to measure interiors, reduced spaces and complex geometries.
Range:
0 to 750μm
(0 to 29.5mil)
Resolution:
0 to 199,9μm : 0,1μm | 200 to 750μm : 1μm
(0 to 9,99mil : 0,1mil | 10 to 30mil : 1mil)
Accuracy:
±1 to 3% or ±2,5μm
(±1 to 3% or ±0,1mil) 4
4. Whatever is bigger.
Special Probes
Straight Extended Range Ferrous Probe
Choose this probe for coating measurements that exceed the thickness range for the standard probes.
Range:
0 to 5000μm
(0 to 197mil)
Resolution:
0 to 5000μm : 1μm (en μm)
0 to 0,999mm : 0,001mm (en mm)
1 to 5mm : 0,01mm
(0 to 49,9mil : 0,1mil | 50 to 197mil : 1mil)
Accuracy:
±1 to 3% or ±2,5μm
(±1 to 3% or ±1mil) 4
4. Whatever is bigger.
Special Probes
Straight "V" Cut Probes
For Ferrous or Non-Ferrous models.
The "V" cut allows measurements over curved surfaces.
Concave Min R = 45mm, Convex Min R = 2mm.
Range:
0 to 1500μm
(0 to 59mil)
Resolution:
0 to 99,9μm : 0,1μm | 100 to 1500μm : 1μm
(0 to 4,99mil : 0,01mil | 5,0 to 60,0mil : 0,1mil)
Accuracy:
±1 to 3% or ±2,5μm
(±1 to 3% or ±0,1mil) 4
4. Whatever is bigger.
Straight Mini Ferrous Probe
Miniature straight probe to measure edges, interiors, reduced spaces and complex geometries.
Range: 0 to 750μm
(0 to 29.5mil)
Resolution: 0 to 199,9μm : 0,1μm | 200 to 750μm : 1μm
(0 to 9,99mil : 0,1mil | 10 to 30mil : 1mil)
Accuracy: ±1 to 3% or ±2,5μm
(±1 to 3% or ±0,1mil) 4
4. Whatever is bigger.
45° Mini Ferrous Probe
Miniature 45° probe to measure interiors, reduced spaces and complex geometries.
Range: 0 to 750μm
(0 to 29.5mil)
Resolution: 0 to 199,9μm : 0,1μm | 200 to 750μm : 1μm
(0 to 9,99mil : 0,1mil | 10 to 30mil : 1mil)
Accuracy: ±1 to 3% or ±2,5μm
(±1 to 3% or ±0,1mil) 4
4. Whatever is bigger.
90° Mini Ferrous Probe
Miniature 90° probe to measure interiors, reduced spaces and complex geometries.
Range: 0 to 750μm
(0 to 29.5mil)
Resolution: 0 to 199,9μm : 0,1μm | 200 to 750μm : 1μm
(0 to 9,99mil : 0,1mil | 10 to 30mil : 1mil)
Accuracy: ±1 to 3% or ±2,5μm
(±1 to 3% or ±0,1mil) 4
4. Whatever is bigger.
Straight Extended Range Ferrous Probe
Choose this probe for coating measurements that exceed the thickness range for the standard probes.
Range: 0 to 5000μm
(0 to 197mil)
Resolution: 0 to 5000μm : 1μm (en μm) | 0 to 0,999mm : 0,001mm (en mm) | 1 to 5mm : 0,01mm
(0 to 49,9mil : 0,1mil | 50 to 197mil : 1mil)
Accuracy: ±1 to 3% or ±2,5μm
(±1 to 3% or ±1mil) 4
4. Whatever is bigger.
Straight "V" Cut Ferrous Probe
The "V" cut allows measurements over curved surfaces; Concave Min R = 45mm, Convex Min R = 2mm.
Range: 0 to 1500μm
(0 to 59mil)
Resolution: 0 to 99,9μm : 0,1μm | 100 to 1500μm : 1μm
(0 to 4,99mil : 0,01mil | 5,0 to 60,0mil : 0,1mil)
Accuracy: ±1 to 3% or ±2,5μm
(±1 to 3% or ±0,1mil) 4
4. Whatever is bigger.
Straight "V" Cut Non-Ferrous Probe
The "V" cut allows measurements over curved surfaces; Concave Min R = 45mm, Convex Min R = 2mm.
Range: 0 to 1500μm
(0 to 59mil)
Resolution: 0 to 99,9μm : 0,1μm | 100 to 1500μm : 1μm
(0 to 4,99mil : 0,01mil | 5,0 to 60,0mil : 0,1mil)
Accuracy: ±1 to 3% or ±2,5μm
(±1 to 3% or ±0,1mil) 4
4. Whatever is bigger.
Ready to use
Delivered in a high impact carrying case, inside you will find:
- QC3 electronic unit
- USB cable to connect to a PC 9/sup>
- Standard probe with Caltag
- User manual
- Calibration kit:
Base + 3 calibration shims - Certificate of conformity
- Pendrive with dmq DataCenter software 9
9. QC3 DLF and QC3 DLN.
Tungsten thickness measurement - QC3
What's inside the QC3 F
What's inside the QC3 DLF
What's inside the QC3 N
What's inside the QC3 DLN
QC3 electronic unit - Front and Back
QC3 electronic unit - Power: AA x2
QC3 electronic unit - Lemo connector + USB data transfer
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QCS201
Straight Ferrous Probe
General use probe for Ferrous bases.
Range: to a 1500μm (0 to 59mil)
Diameter: 12mm
QCS304
Straight Non‑Ferrous Probe
General use probe for Non-Ferrous bases.
Range: 0 to 1500μm (0 to 59mil)
Diameter: 12mm
QCS200
Straight Mini Ferrous Probe
Miniature straight probe to measure edges, interiors, reduced spaces and complex geometries.
Diameter: 6mm
Range: 0 to 750μm (0 to 29.5mil)
QCS220
45° Mini Ferrous Probe
Miniature 45° probe to measure interiors, reduced spaces and complex geometries.
Diameter: 6mm
Range: 0 to 750μm (0 to 29.5mil)
QCS210
90° Mini Ferrous Probe
Miniature 90° probe to measure interiors, reduced spaces and complex geometries.
Diameter: 6mm
Range: 0 to 750μm (0 to 29.5mil)
Mini extra long Ferrous probe
Miniature probes with custom lengths.
Inquire.
Diameter: 6mm
Range: 0 to 750μm (0 to 29.5mil)
QCS203
Straight Extended Range Ferrous Probe
Choose this probe for coating measurements that exceed the thickness range for the standard probes.
Diameter: 15mm
Range: 0 to 5000μm (0 to 197mil)
QCS234
Straight "V" Cut Ferrous Probe
The "V" cut allows measurements over curved surfaces.
Concave Min R= 45mm
Convex Min R= 2mm
Diameter: 12mm
Range: 0 to 1500μm (0 to 59mil)
QCS334
Straight "V" Cut Non-Ferrous Probe
The "V" cut allows measurements over curved surfaces.
Concave Min R= 45mm
Convex Min R= 2mm
Diameter: 12mm
Range: 0 to 1500μm (0 to 59mil)
QCR100
Ferrous base
30 x 50mm rectangular base made of carbon steel.
QCR200
Non‑ferrous base
30 x 50mm rectangular base made of aluminum.
QCR101
Ferrous base for the extended range probe
75 x 75mm square base made of carbon steel.
QCR001
Plastic calibration shim
Ask for available thicknesses.
QCR003
Set of calibration shims
Set of 3 calibration shims includes low, medium and high values. Recommended for calibration of standard probes with a measuring range of 0 to 1500μm.
QCR005
Set of calibration shims for the extended range probe
Set of 3 calibration shims includes low, medium and high values. Recommended for calibration of extended range probe with a measuring range of 0 to 5000μm.
QCRF03
Ferrous base + Set of 3 calibration shims
30 x 50mm rectangular base made of carbon steel + Set of 3 calibration shims includes low, medium and high values.
QCRN03
Non-Ferrous+ Set of 3 calibration shims
30 x 50mm rectangular base made of carbon steel + Set of 3 calibration shims includes low, medium and high values.
QCRF04
Ferrous base + Set of 3 calibration shims for extended range probe (QCS203).
75 x 75mm square base made of carbon steel + Set of 3 calibration shims includes low, medium and high values.
QAI001
Thermal printer for dmq instruments 11
Speed: 90mm/s
Resolution: 203dpi
Weight: 134g
Dimensions: 105 x 75 x 45mm
11. Does not include connecting cable.
QAC001
Cable to connect a thermal printer to dmq instruments
Adapting cable with mini-USB to mini-USB connectors.
QCP001
Silicone protective cover
Color: Grey.
Certificates and International Standards
Included Certificates
Certificate of Conformity
This certificate accompanies all DMQ equipment, they are made based on secondary shims, procedures and internal DMQ standards.
- QCF310: Certificate of Conformity for QC electronic unit in F or NF mode
Optional certificates
Optionally, we offer Calibration certificates and Certificates with traceability for calibration shims:
Calibration Certificate
Certificate issued by an external laboratory accredited by ILAC/OAA, expressing the results of the calibration of the instruments or shims according to ISO/IEC 17025.
Check validity of the certifying organization in your region.
- QCF120: ILAC/OAA Calibration Certificate for Set of 3 calibr ation shims.10
- QCF121: ILAC/OAA Calibration Certificate for a single calibration shim..10
10. Does not include shims.
Certificate with Traceability
Additional certificate based on instruments or shims certified by ILAC laboratory, a copy of the traceability certificates is attached to the traceability certificate.
Check validity of the certifying organization in your region.
- QCF210: Certificate with ILAC traceability for Electronic Unit in F or NF mode.
International Standards
ISO 2178
Models: QC3 F - QC3 DLF
ISO 2360
Models: QC3 N - QC3 DLN
ASTM D7091 / ASTM E376
All models
ASTM D1186
Models: QC3 F - QC3 DLF
ASTM D1400 / ASTM B244
Models: QC3 N - QC3 DLN
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