COATING THICKNESS GAUGE
IS860 CoatPro™
The IS860 CoatPro™ is the next-generation coating thickness gauge for canmaking — faster readings, tighter tolerances, and less lacquer in the bin.
Advanced data visualization with our coating thickness gauge. Real-time heat maps. Modern software integration.
The IS860 CoatPro™ is Innosen’s capacitance-based coating thickness gauge for metal packaging QA. It measures lacquer film weight on flat sheets, formed cans, aluminum collapsible tubes and aerosols using interchangeable probes. Annual calibration is performed onsite with an automatic calibration box, and every reading logs in real time to IS1100 Innolytix® data management software.
Every gram of over-applied lacquer is margin lost — yet when coating thickness measurements are inconsistent, canmakers compensate by over-applying lacquer to stay within specification, driving up material costs, cure-oven load, and waste.
The IS860 CoatPro™ addresses this directly: operating as a highly accurate capacitance comparator, the system uses the dielectric properties of the coating layer to measure capacitances and translates them into precise film weight readings. As a result, process windows can be set on measurement rather than margin. Quick, reliable readings right on the factory floor mean test frequencies can be increased at no extra cost.
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 CoatPro™ IS860 Coating Thickness 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
Read more about film weight measurement in Canpedia®.
Engineered for the people who run the line.
Every detail of the CoatPro™ was shaped by the realities of a Quality Control Lab — gloves, splashes, deadlines, and audits.
Precision, engineered.
Designed for the line.
Memory for every shift.
Up to 10,000 readings on board, with automatic transfer to Innolytix® — batch records that outlast 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 IS860 CoatPro™ coating thickness gauge?
The IS860 CoatPro™ is Innosen’s capacitance-based coating thickness gauge for metal packaging QA. It measures lacquer film weight on flat sheets, formed cans, aluminum collapsible tubes, and aerosols, using a range of interchangeable probes.
How accurate is the IS860 CoatPro™?
The IS860 CoatPro™ measures with linearity better than 1%, subject to probe and sample stability. Reference samples are checked against Innosen’s automatic calibration box rather than left to age, which keeps that accuracy consistent between calibration cycles.
Features
| Features |
|---|
| High-precision capacitance measurement — linearity better than 1% (subject to probe and sample stability) |
| Real-time data logging through seamless IS1100 Innolytix® integration |
| On-site annual calibration via Innosen’s automatic calibration box |
| Semi-automatic operation |
| Compatible with Innosen’s full specialized probe range — flat sheets, formed 3-pc cans, beverage cans, aerosols, tubes, and more |
| Multi-language operator interface |
| 7″ full-color display with dual-control (touchscreen + jog wheel), glove-friendly |
| Dual connectivity: RS485, Ethernet, USB-C |
| Up to 10,000-reading on-board data storage |
| IP65 powder-coated stainless steel housing with industrial connectors |
| Universal power supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| 5-year extended warranty option available |
Specifications
| Specifications | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 7″ full-color touchscreen + jog wheel |
| Housing | IP65 powder-coated stainless steel |
| Connectivity | RS485, Ethernet, USB-C |
| Data Storage | Up to 10,000 readings |
| Power | Universal 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Software | IS1100 Innolytix® integration |
| Calibration | Onsite, annual |
| Warranty | Standard; 5-year extended option |
Compatible Probes & Accessories
| Accessory | Application |
|---|---|
| Hoverprobe® II IS9651 | Flat sheets |
| Tube Probe IS9561 | Aluminum collapsible tubes |
| Aerosol Probe IS9571 | Formed cans and aerosols |
| Switchbox IS228C | Run two probes from one gauge |
| VESA Mounting Kit | 100 × 100 mm / 75 × 75 mm |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between film weight and coating thickness?
- The IS860 measures coating thickness by detecting the capacitance between the probe tip and the metal substrate beneath the lacquer. Because capacitance changes only with that distance, each reading directly reflects the thickness at that point. Results are expressed as a film weight, calibrated against a known sample — the industry also refers to this measurement as dry film thickness (DFT).
Which probes are compatible with the IS860 CoatPro™?
- The IS860 works with Innosen’s full probe range: the Hoverprobe® II IS9651 for flat sheets, the Tube Probe IS9561 for aluminum collapsible tubes, and the Aerosol Probe IS9571 for formed cans and aerosols.
How often does the IS860 need to be calibrated?
- Calibration is performed onsite, annually, using Innosen’s automatic calibration box. There’s no return shipment and no waiting on a service visit.
Can the IS860 run more than one probe at a time?
- Yes. The IS228C Switchbox lets a single IS860 gauge run two probes, so one unit can cover more than one measurement point or substrate type without switching hardware.
Does the IS860 integrate with quality management software?
- Yes. Every reading logs in real time to IS1100 Innolytix®, Innosen’s data management software, for analysis, reporting, and traceability — with up to 10,000 readings stored on the gauge itself as a buffer.
