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If you’re looking for paint test equipment or coating inspection tools, TQC Sheen offers a huge array of paint, coatings, and general surface treatment testing solutions.
From adhesion testers and film applicators to ISO-compliant glossmeters and coating thickness gauges, we provide instruments and gauges that test across a broad range of applications. From the paint used on bridges and transport infrastructure to inks and coatings for cans, our instruments can test for it all!
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The TQC Sheen name has been recognized as a leader in innovative paint test equipment since 1947. And as part of Industrial Physics – a global packaging, material, and coatings test and measurement partner – we’re able to protect the integrity of brands and products for quality control, R&D, and operations experts across a multitude of industries all over the world.
TQC Sheen instruments can help you to understand anything you need to know about your inks and coatings testing process.
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Across our organization, we provide you with all kinds of coating inspection tools. From paint lab equipment to specialised paint reading equipment and innovative painting systems our solutions are relied upon by R&D laboratories and paint manufacturers alike. You can breathe easy with TQC Sheen instruments.
Our coating inspection tools ensure you’re meeting international testing standards – whether you’re looking to remain ISO-compliant or adhering to ASTM standards, we can help. From TAPPI, to DIN, to ISO, and to ASTM, we’ve got you covered. Testing standards that TCQ Sheen customers often work with include ASTM D1084, for viscosity testing of free flowing adhesives.
Our viscosity measurement instruments are used in laboratories and production facilities all over the world. And TQC Sheen instruments adhere to a variety of international testing standards.
Many of our solutions utilize advanced technology to give you better insights into the quality of your coatings. Just take our TQC Sheen CurveX 4 – an advanced temperature logger that allows you to gain advanced data into the precise time needed for the curing of different substrates. In fact, this tool allowed one of our customers to reduce their energy consumption by two-thirds!
And our TQC Sheen LinQ offers a communication component that lets you connect larger testing systems to your own software – giving you access to data that will amplify the process of your tests and reduce the risk of human error.
From temperature and climatic testing to corrosion testing, TQC C&W solutions is trusted by factories and laboratories worldwide.
Our industry-leading cabinets are used by manufacturers to replicate an assortment of environmental conditions – with salt spray, corrosion, and humidity cabinets available across our portfolio of products. Our solutions allow testing to take place on everything from garden furniture to outdoor pipes to bicycles. Whether you’re looking for equipment to accelerate your automotive testing, or you’re seeking a corrosion testing solution for your paint R&D laboratory, we’re here to help.
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TQC Sheen is a long‑established leader in paint, coatings, and surface treatment testing equipment, offering one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios. Its instruments cover everything from adhesion, viscosity, gloss, and coating thickness to film application, hardness, corrosion, and environmental testing. Whether customers are testing coatings for bridges, automotive parts, marine structures, or metal packaging, TQC Sheen provides precise, reliable tools built for demanding QC and R&D environments.
TQC Sheen supports a wide range of industries where coating performance and surface quality are critical. This includes coating manufacturers, infrastructure and construction, automotive, marine, beverage and canning, and general industrial production. As part of Industrial Physics’ Inks & Coatings segment, TQC Sheen plays a key role in helping global brands protect product integrity across diverse applications.
TQC Sheen provides a broad suite of testing solutions designed to evaluate coating behaviour, surface performance, and environmental durability. Key solution areas include:
These tools help manufacturers achieve accurate, repeatable results and comply with international standards such as ISO, ASTM, and DIN.
Founded in 1947, TQC Sheen has built a global reputation for innovation, precision, and reliability in paint and coatings testing. Its heritage, combined with modern data‑logging and connectivity features, ensures customers receive instruments that deliver consistent performance and support advanced QC workflows. As a recognised leader in the field, TQC Sheen continues to set benchmarks for quality and usability.


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