Calibration foils (shims) provide a fast, practical thickness reference on the actual substrate and finish.
This helps tune coating thickness gauges for maximum measurement accuracy.
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Actual foil values may vary, but are accurately labelled.
Select thickness, certification, and dimensions.
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Elcometer 990 Calibration Foils
Built for lab, production, and field inspection work, Elcometer 990 foils provide a reliable, traceable
thickness standard directly on your actual substrate and surface profile. This is one of the fastest and
most repeatable ways to fine-tune gauge calibration for high-confidence readings.
Why It Works
Practical, accurate calibration where it matters most
Calibration foils let you calibrate to a verifiable measurement. That means better real-world setup and fewer measurement errors.
Dual UnitsMetric and imperial values shown on each foil for quicker setup.
TraceabilityUnique serial number on each foil supports QA and audit records.
Flexible RangeFrom 12.5 µm up to 20 mm , including oversize options.
Available as individual foils or grouped scale-based foil sets.
Use up to four foils together to create wider composite calibration values.
Independent center-point measurement on each foil for consistent placement practice.
For best accuracy, place the probe at the center of the foil and keep contact pressure consistent.
Selection Guidance
Pick the right variant quickly
Use the selector above to choose thickness, certification status, and dimensions. Certified variants include
certificate-backed traceability for contract or regulated quality requirements; non-certified variants are ideal
for routine operational calibration checks.
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Technical Specifications
Individual Foils
Individual Elcometer 990 foil variants for targeted calibration points. Select certified or non-certified
options in the configurator above.
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Color
Certification
Dimensions
Value
Calibration best practice: each foil is independently measured at its center point. Place the probe
in the center for highest repeatability.
Important: values shown on foils are accurately labelled. For high-temperature PINIP use, select the
dedicated gray foil options.
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