The conductivity meter for measuring the electrical conductivity of non-ferrous metals, such as aluminium or copper, belongs to the category of NDT equipment. The conductivity meter is used in non-destructive material testing. Using the eddy current measurement principle, which has proven itself in this application, the electrical conductivity of metallic materials can be determined quickly and accurately.
With an operating frequency of 60 kHz, the conductivity meter has a wide measuring range of 0.51 … 112 % IACS and, with a resolution of up to 0.01 % IACS, achieves an accuracy of +/- 0.5 % at 20 °C. Thanks to temperature and lift-off compensation up to 500 µm, the device measures with reproducible precision even on coated or corroded workpieces and under varying environmental conditions.
Measuring the electrical conductivity of non-ferrous metals, such as aluminium, copper, titanium, magnesium or bronze, is suitable for various applications, including the identification of metals and the characterisation of alloys. Typical areas of application include the assessment of differences in strength in heat-treated or hardened materials, the authenticity testing of coin alloys, the inspection of alloy inhomogeneities in critical components, and material sorting.
The conductivity meter is powered by an internal rechargeable battery, which can be charged from the underside of the device. Next to the connection for the charging adapter is the USB port, via which data can be downloaded from the meter. This also allows for the subsequent analysis of individual readings or entire measurement series. The device’s control panel can also be seen here. It is clearly laid out and features large buttons with straightforward functions.
