Simple, Durable, and Accurate: DeFelsko’s Approach to Inspection Instruments

DeFelsko Corp., a leading U.S. manufacturer of coating thickness gages and inspection instruments, has delivered simple, durable and accurate gages since 1965.

Family owned and operated in Northern New York, its state-of-the-art facility houses research, development, manufacturing, quality, sales, training and service departments.

Over the years, DeFelsko has pioneered many technologies, including:

The first combination ferrous/non-ferrous gage to automatically recognize the substrate and take a measurement;
The first hand-held ultrasonic coating thickness gage for non-metal substrates including plastic, wood, and concrete;
The first fully-interchangeable inspection instrument, featuring compatibility with coating thickness, dew point, surface profile, soluble salt, ultrasonic wall thickness and hardness probes;
The first ISO-compliant salt contamination measurement method, with no sharps or adhesive
The first hand-held, field-ready instrument for 3D-imaging of blasted surfaces and measurement of peak density and other variables.

Starting with the mechanical PosiTest FM and GM, DeFelsko has shown a commitment to excellence in manufacturing and after sales support.

To improve and promote the science of coating inspection, DeFelsko actively participates in several key organizations. These include AMPP and its legacy organizations NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, as well as ASTM, and ISO.

Around the industry, DeFelsko is recognized as a premier American manufacturer of quality inspection instruments.

The company's main objective is to use the latest technological advances, combined with over 50 years of experience, to manufacture the most simple, durable, and accurate inspection instruments.

The result has been an unparalleled success. At present, DeFelsko has over 70 models of coating thickness gages and inspection instruments, which are used for a wide variety of applications in a broad range of industries that are vastly popular throughout the world.

The company's gages are designed for real-world use. With unequaled handling characteristics and easy, trouble-free operation, they are simple to use while employingleading-edge technology. They come complete with a 30-day, money-back guarantee.

DeFelsko offers service and expertise to back its products and services. Its expert technical sales and support team strives to provide a level of service that is above and beyond even the highest expectations of its customers. Staff is ready to provide advice by e-mail or phone, with contact information available at www.defelsko.com.

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