About
DeFelsko is a trusted manufacturer of professional inspection instruments used by coating inspectors, quality control engineers, and industrial professionals worldwide. The flagship PosiTector platform features an interchangeable probe architecture—one base unit accepts probes for coating thickness, adhesion testing, dew point measurement, surface profile, salt contamination, wall thickness, porosity, Shore hardness, and more—eliminating the need for multiple single-purpose devices. Key products include the PosiTector DPM L+ Dew Point Meter Logger Plus, which magnetically attaches to steel structures and records climatic conditions (relative humidity, air/surface temperature, dew point) for up to 600 days on AAA batteries, with automatic cloud uploads via WiFi. The PosiTest AT-A Automatic Pull-off Adhesion Tester delivers over 250 tests per charge and records detailed pressure-vs-time data for enhanced reporting. The Testex Digital Micrometer measures surface profile using replica tape, storing up to 250 readings with on-screen statistics. DeFelsko's PosiSoft software suite provides powerful archiving, analysis, and reporting, while PosiSoft.net enables remote data monitoring. Inspection Kits—52 pre-configured or fully custom—serve industries including steel structure painting, pipeline, automotive, concrete, and powder coating. These instruments are relied upon by professionals who require accuracy, durability, and auditability in demanding field environments.
Key Features
- Interchangeable Probe Platform: A single PosiTector base unit accepts dozens of interchangeable probes spanning coating thickness, adhesion, dew point, surface profile, and more—reducing equipment cost and complexity.
- Long-Duration Environmental Logging: The PosiTector DPM L+ records relative humidity, air temperature, surface temperature, dew point, and wet bulb temperature for up to 600 days on one set of AAA batteries.
- Automatic Pull-Off Adhesion Testing: PosiTest AT-A delivers over 250 tests per Li-ion charge, recording detailed pressure-vs-time data at one-second intervals for comprehensive adhesion reporting.
- PosiSoft Data Management & Cloud Connectivity: PosiSoft software and PosiSoft.net cloud platform enable data archiving, remote monitoring, automatic uploads over WiFi, and professional inspection report generation.
- Pre-Configured Inspection Kits: 52 pre-configured kits for industries including steel structure painting, pipeline, automotive, concrete, and powder coating—or build a fully custom kit from DeFelsko's complete instrument lineup.
Use Cases
- Measuring and verifying coating thickness on steel structures during industrial painting projects to ensure compliance with protective coating specifications
- Monitoring climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity, and dew point on job sites to confirm optimal environmental conditions before applying coatings
- Testing pull-off adhesion strength of coatings applied to metal, wood, and concrete substrates for quality assurance in industrial and infrastructure projects
- Measuring surface profile of blast-cleaned steel using replica tape and digital micrometers to confirm surface preparation meets project standards
- Inspecting pipelines for coating integrity, wall thickness, and porosity using a single modular PosiTector platform with multiple interchangeable probes
Pros
- Modular, Cost-Efficient Platform: The PosiTector's interchangeable probe design means one base unit can replace multiple dedicated instruments, significantly reducing capital expenditure and simplifying inventory.
- Extended Field Reliability: Instruments like the DPM L+ Logger Plus operate for up to 600 days on standard batteries, making them ideal for long-term, unattended field deployments.
- Robust Data Management & Reporting: PosiSoft software and cloud connectivity offer thorough archiving, analysis, and remote monitoring capabilities that meet stringent quality assurance documentation requirements.
Cons
- Significant Hardware Investment: As precision physical instruments, upfront costs for base units, probes, and full kit configurations can be substantial, particularly for smaller operations.
- Highly Specialized Use Case: Designed specifically for coating inspection and surface measurement professionals—not applicable to general-purpose business, software, or AI-driven workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PosiTector platform?
The PosiTector is DeFelsko's modular inspection instrument platform. A single base unit accepts interchangeable probes for measuring coating thickness, adhesion, surface profile, environmental conditions, wall thickness, porosity, and more—allowing one device to serve many inspection needs.
What does PosiSoft do?
PosiSoft is DeFelsko's data management software for archiving, analyzing, and reporting measurement data collected by PosiTector instruments. PosiSoft.net extends this to the cloud, enabling remote monitoring and automatic data uploads over a WiFi connection.
How long can the PosiTector DPM L+ record environmental data?
The PosiTector DPM L+ Logger Plus can record climatic conditions—including relative humidity, air temperature, surface temperature, dew point, and wet bulb temperature—for up to 600 days on a single set of AAA batteries. A USB port is also available for continuous power.
What industries use DeFelsko PosiTector instruments?
PosiTector instruments are widely used in protective coatings, steel structure painting, pipeline inspection, automotive finishing, concrete construction, powder coating, and marine industries—anywhere precise surface and coating measurement is required.
Can I purchase a pre-configured inspection kit or build a custom one?
Yes. DeFelsko offers 52 pre-configured Inspection Kits tailored to specific industries and applications such as Steel Structure Painting, Concrete, Pipeline, Automotive, and SmartLink. Alternatively, you can build a fully custom kit from their extensive selection of instruments and probes.
