Accurate dry film thickness measurement is essential for protective coatings performance and contract compliance. DFT readings that fall outside manufacturer and owner requirements often lead to costly failures and claims.

Why DFT Calibration Matters:

• Calibration ensures your readings are precise, helping you avoid premature coating failures.
• Regular recalibration is recommended—most large contracts and quality systems require annual certification, though recalibration frequency depends on usage and exposure conditions.
• Leading standards, including SSPC-PA 2 and ASTM D7091, reference ISO 17025 as the benchmark for calibration labs. ISO 17025 labs provide traceable certificates backed by national standards like NIST or BAM.

Stay Compliant and Confident:

• Verify gauge accuracy daily and after any potential damage, using certified standards.
• Certified shims and standards are available from Gardco and can also be re-certified by any qualified ISO 17025 lab.
• Rely on GARDCO’s 80+ years of experience and our certified calibration services to keep your quality management on track and your projects successful.

For over 80 years, Paul N. Gardner Company has been supplying solutions for paint and coatings testing. Most of our Sales Team has over 20 years of experience and can help you find the product you need to meet your testing requirements. Contact us for details or to schedule your DFT gauge recertification.