ENAMEL RATING GAUGE
IS810 EnamelPro™
The IS810 EnamelPro™ is the next generation of enamel rating — higher resolution, smarter pre-test checks, and on-board defect localization.
The widest enamel rating capability in the market — ends, caps, cans, tubes, capsules, foils and flat sheets.
The IS810 EnamelPro™ is Innosen’s semi-automatic enamel rating gauge for metal packaging QA. It measures the integrity of the lacquer film inside cans, ends, tubes, capsules, foils and flat sheets using interchangeable fixtures. Annual calibration is performed on site, and every reading logs in real time to IS1100 Innolytix® data management.
A microscopic pore in a lacquer film doesn’t look like much — until it surfaces as a corrosion claim, a leaker, or a tainted product weeks down the line. The cost of catching it late is always higher than the cost of catching it now.
The IS810 EnamelPro™ addresses this directly: higher-resolution measurement, automatic pre-test contact and electrolyte checks, and reverse-polarity localization that shows an operator exactly where the coating failed. Readings stream live into IS1100 Innolytix®, so a defect found on the floor is already in the quality record.
This isn’t an incremental upgrade — it’s the new standard.
We did not follow the standard. We set it.
The probe came first. Innosen has been building enamel rating and coating thickness probes for metal packaging for decades — the standard the industry now calls by name was our doing. Probes we designed reach the market under other brand names.
So when you buy the EnamelPro™ IS810 Enamel Rating Gauge, you are buying the current generation from the people who designed it, hold the drawings, machine the parts and stock the spare probes. Engineering answers, calibration guidance, spare probes and lead times come from the source rather than from a label.
How it works
The gauge measures the electrical integrity of the lacquer film inside a metal container. The container is held in the appropriate fixture, an electrolyte is brought into contact with the coated surface, and a test voltage of between 3 and 30 V is applied. An intact coating insulates almost completely, so only a very small current flows. Pores, cracks, scratches and thin spots expose bare metal and allow more current through, and the gauge reports that current as the enamel rating. Reversing the polarity then makes gas bubble up at the exposed metal itself, turning a number into a located defect.
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Engineered for the people who run the line.
Every detail of the EnamelPro™ was shaped by the realities of a Quality Control Lab — gloves, splashes, deadlines, and audits.
Find the failure, not just the number.
Designed for the line.
Memory that keeps up.
Up to 100,000 readings on board, streaming straight into Innolytix® — traceability that outlasts the batch.
Calibrated on your floor.
Built for real factories.
Plugs into your world.
Every reading, in context.
Common Questions From Canmakers
What is the IS810 EnamelPro™ enamel rating gauge?
The IS810 EnamelPro™ is Innosen’s semi-automatic enamel rating gauge for metal packaging QA. It measures the integrity of the lacquer film inside cans, ends, tubes, capsules, foils and flat sheets, using a range of interchangeable fixtures.
How accurate is the IS810 EnamelPro™?
The IS810 EnamelPro™ measures with linearity better than 1%, across an adjustable 3–30 V test range and a current range up to a full 1 A. Annual calibration is carried out on site, so that accuracy is maintained without the gauge ever leaving your facility.
Features
| Features |
|---|
| High-Precision Measurement – Linearity better than 1% |
| Adjustable Voltage – 3–30 V range with a 1 A current range |
| Reverse-Polarity Localization – Reverses the gauge polarity so gas bubbles form at the exact point of bare metal |
| Standards Compliance – Meets EN 15384-1 and EN 15384-2 for flexible aluminum tubes |
| Live Data Logging – Readings stream in real time to IS1100 Innolytix® |
| Onsite Calibration – Annual calibration performed on your floor, with no return shipment |
| Pre-Test Integrity Checks – Contact verification and electrolyte level check before every measurement |
| Semi-Automatic Operation – Intuitive multilanguage user interface |
| Dual-Control Display – 7-inch full-color touchscreen plus jog wheel |
| Secure Operation – Password protection and anti-tamper lockout for consistent, compliant QC testing |
| Dual Connectivity – USB-C, RS485 and Ethernet |
| Onboard Storage – Capacity of up to 100,000 readings |
| Industrial Housing – IP65-rated powder-coated stainless steel with industrial connectors |
| Universal Power Supply – 100–240 VAC @ 50/60 Hz |
| Flexible Mounting – Optional VESA 100×100 mm and 75×75 mm monitor-arm kit |
| Extended Cover – 5-year extended warranty option available |
Innosen’s complete enamel rating line
No one covers more of the canmaking world. Innosen offers the widest enamel rating capability on the market, and it is at its widest on the hardest parts to rate — ends and caps. Between the fixtures below, the IS810 EnamelPro™ rates ends, caps, cones and domes, two-piece, three-piece and aerosol cans, collapsible tubes, aluminum capsules, drums and pails, thin and thick foil, and the rivet area of easy-open ends. If it is made in canmaking, it can be enamel rated.
Compatible Fixtures
| Fixture | Application |
|---|---|
| IS9015 Can Stand | 2-piece, 3-piece and aerosol cans |
| IS9017 Tube Stand | Aluminum collapsible tubes |
| IS9020TMR / IS9019TM End Adapter | Ends, caps, cones, domes and flat sheets |
| IS9018 Aluminum Capsule Stand | Aluminum capsules |
| IS9015XXL Large Can Stand | Drums, pails and extra-large cans |
| IS9030 Foil Adapter | Thin and thick aluminum foil |
| IS9025 EOE Rivet Adapter | Rivet area of easy-open ends (EOE) |
| IS9021 Vacuum Generator | Used with the end adapter |
| IS9023 Automatic Vacuum Control Unit | Used with the end adapter |
Specifications
| Specifications | Value |
|---|---|
| Application | Enamel coating integrity on cans, ends, tubes, capsules, foils and flat sheets |
| Measurement | Linearity better than 1% |
| Voltage range | 3–30 V, adjustable |
| Current range | 1 A |
| Defect localization | Reverse-polarity mode — bubbles form at the point of exposed metal |
| Standards | EN 15384-1 and EN 15384-2 (flexible aluminum tubes) |
| Display | 7" full-color touchscreen with jog wheel dual control |
| Housing | IP65 powder-coated stainless steel with industrial connectors |
| Connectivity | USB-C, RS485 and Ethernet |
| Data storage | Up to 100,000 readings |
| Power | Universal 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Software | IS1100 Innolytix® integration |
| Calibration | Onsite, annual — no return shipment required |
| Mounting | Optional VESA 100×100 mm and 75×75 mm monitor-arm kit |
| Warranty | Standard, with a 5-year extended option |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an enamel rating gauge actually measure?
An enamel rater checks the integrity of the lacquer or enamel film applied to the inside of a metal container. An electrolyte is brought into contact with the coated surface, a test voltage is applied, and the gauge measures the current that flows. An intact coating insulates almost completely, so very little current passes. Pores, cracks, scratches and thin spots expose bare metal and allow current through, so the reading tells you how sound the coating is long before the container reaches a filling line.
How does the IS810 EnamelPro™ show where a coating has failed?
Through reverse polarity. A conventional reading tells you that current is escaping somewhere, but not where. The IS810 EnamelPro™ lets you reverse the polarity of the applied voltage, and gas bubbles then form at the precise point where bare metal is exposed. The operator can see the fault bubbling in the container, so it can be traced back to a specific position in the coating or spray process instead of being narrowed down by trial and error. That turns a pass or fail number into a root cause.
Which containers and substrates can the IS810 EnamelPro™ test?
The gauge covers the breadth of the enamel rating range through interchangeable fixtures. Two-piece, three-piece and aerosol cans use the IS9015 can stand, aluminum collapsible tubes the IS9017 tube stand, and ends, caps, cones, domes and flat sheets the end adapter. Aluminum capsules, drums and pails, thin and thick aluminum foil, and the rivet area of easy-open ends are each handled by their own dedicated fixture.
Why does an adjustable test voltage matter?
Different coating systems, film weights and substrates give their cleanest, most repeatable result at different test voltages. The IS810 EnamelPro™ is adjustable across 3 to 30 V with a current range up to a full 1 A, so the test can be matched to the product rather than the product being forced to fit a handful of preset steps. In practice that means one gauge covers a mixed portfolio without compromising the sensitivity of any single test.
Does the IS810 EnamelPro™ have to be shipped away for calibration?
No. Annual calibration is carried out on site, at your own facility. There is no return shipment, no insured transit and no window where the gauge is off the floor and the line is running without it. The gauge stays where it is needed and stays certified.
How do readings get off the gauge and into a quality report?
The IS810 EnamelPro™ holds up to 100,000 readings on board, which is enough to keep a full traceable history rather than only the current shift. Readings stream in real time into IS1100 Innolytix® for tracking, analysis and reporting, and the gauge offers USB-C, RS485 and Ethernet so it fits alongside existing factory systems. Password protection and anti-tamper features keep the record trustworthy when an audit asks for it.
Which standards does the IS810 EnamelPro™ comply with?
The gauge meets EN 15384-1 and EN 15384-2, the European standards covering enamel rating of flexible aluminum tubes. For container types outside that scope, testing follows the coating specification agreed with your customer, and the adjustable voltage and current ranges give room to work to those requirements.
Innosen’s Complete Enamel Rating Line
IS9015 Can Stand
Enamel rates 2-piece, 3-piece and aerosol cans.
IS9017 Tube Stand
Enamel rates aluminum collapsible tubes.
IS9018 Aluminum Capsule Stand
Enamel rates aluminum capsules and closures.
IS9025 EOE Rivet Adapter
Isolates and enamel rates the rivet area of easy-open ends.
IS9020TMR End Adapter
Enamel rates ends, caps, cones, domes and flat sheets.
IS9030 Foil Adapter
Enamel rates thin and thick aluminum foil.
IS9015XXL Large Can Stand
Enamel rates drums, pails and extra-large cans.
IS9021 Vacuum Generator
Used with the end adapter. Filter, water separator and easy air-pressure adjustment.
IS9023 Automatic Vacuum Control Unit
Used with the end adapter. Adds automatic vacuum control to speed up testing.
