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    Coating Thickness GaugeCoating Thickness Gauge

Coating Thickness Gauge

AS 2331.1.4, AS 3894.3-B, AS/NZS 1580.108.1, ASTM B 499,…

  • Thickness measurement capability to ±1%
  • Can be used in accordance with National & International Standards
  • Temperature stable measurements

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The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge sets new standards; providing reliable and accurate coating thickness measurements; helping you to become more efficient.


The Elcometer 456 dry film thickness gauge is available in three different models. Each coating thickness gauge provides the user with increasing functionality - from the entry level Elcometer 456 Model B, to the top of the range Elcometer 456 Model T.

Integral coating thickness gauges are ideal for single handed operation as the wide footprint of the Bigfoot™ internal probe provides greater stability during coating thickness measurement - allowing for consistent, repeatable and accurate dry film thickness results.

Separate coating thickness gauge models, with their wide range of probes, provide even greater dry film thickness measurement flexibility.
Compatible with ElcoMaster® software and ElcoMaster® Mobile App, individual coating thickness measurements can be transferred via USB or Bluetooth® to PC or a mobile device for analysis and instant report generation.


Standards:
AS 2331.1.4, AS 3894.3-B, AS/NZS 1580.108.1, ASTM B 499, ASTM D 1186-B, ASTM D 1400, ASTM D 7091, ASTM E 376, ASTM G 12, BS 3900-C5-6B, BS 3900-C5-6A, BS 5411-11, BS 5411-3, BS 5599, DIN 50981, DIN 50984,  ECCA T1, EN 13523-1, IMO MSC.215(82),IMO MSC.244 (83),ISO 1461, ISO 19840, ISO 2063, ISO 2360, ISO 2808-6A,  ISO 2808-6B, ISO 2808-7C, ISO 2808-7D, ISO 2808-12, NF T30-124, SS 184159, SSPC PA 2, US Navy PPI 63101-000,  US Navy NSI 009-32


Features:

Easy

  • Large buttons ideal for gloved hands
  • Easy to use menus in multiple languages
  • High contrast colour LCD with auto rotate
  • High and low reading limit indicators
  • Factory calibrated for immediate use

Accurate

  • Thickness measurement capability to ±1%
  • Can be used in accordance with National & International Standards
  • Temperature stable measurements
  • Increased reading resolution for thin coatings
  • Measures accurately on smooth, rough, thin and curved surfaces
 

Reliable

  • Repeatable and reproducible
  • 2 year gauge warranty
  • Supplied with fully traceable test certificates
  • Batch date and time stamp facility

Rugged

  • Sealed, heavy duty and impact resistant
  • Dust and waterproof equivalent to IP64
  • Scratch and solvent resistant display
  • Durable gauge and probe construction
  • Suitable for use in harsh environments

Efficient

  • Fast reading rate of 70+ per minute, 140+ per minute with Ultra/Scan Probe
  • Multiple calibration memories
  • Alpha numeric batch identification
  • User selectable calibration methods
  • Compatible with ElcoMaster® and ElcoMaster® Mobile App

Powerful

  • Wide range of interchangeable probes
  • USB and Bluetooth® data output to iPhone* or Android™ devices
  • Stores up to 150,000 readings in 2,500 batches
  • Measures up to 31mm (1220mils) of coating on metal substrates
Scale 1Range: 0-1500μm (0-60mils)Accuracy*: ±1-3% or ±2.5μm (±0.1mil)
 Resolution: 0.1μm: 0-100μm; 1μm: 100-1500μm (0.01mil: 0-5mils; 0.1mil: 5-60mils) 
 Model BModel SModel T
Elcometer 456 Ferrous IntegralA456CFBI1A456CFSI1A456CFTI1
Elcometer 456 Non-Ferrous IntegralA456CNBI1See separate gauges with N2 PINIP™ ProbeSee separate gauges with N2 PINIP™ Probe
Elcometer 456 Dual FNF IntegralA456CFNFBI1A456CFNFSI1A456CFNFTI1
     
Scale 2Range: 0-5mm (0-200mils)Accuracy*: ±1-3% or ±20μm (±1.0mil) 
 Resolution: 1μm: 0-1mm; 10μm: 1-5mm (0.1mil: 0-50mils; 1mil: 50-200mils) 
For higher resolution & accuracy on thin coatings Scale 2 gauges can be switched to the Scale 1 mode measurement performance 
 Model BModel SModel TC
Elcometer 456 Ferrous IntegralA456CFBI2See separate gauges with F2 PINIP™ ProbeSee separate gauges with F2 PINIP™ Probe
     
Scale 3Range: 0-13mm (0-500mils)Accuracy*: ±1-3% or ±50μm (±2.0mils) 
 Resolution: 1μm: 0-2mm; 10μm: 2-13mm (0.1mil: 0-100mils; 1mil: 100-500mils) 
 Model BModel SModel TC
Elcometer 456 Ferrous IntegralA456CFBI3See separate gauges with F3 PINIP™ ProbeSee separate gauges with F3 PINIP™ Probe
     
Separate Model Options    
 Model BModel SModel TC
Elcometer 456 Ferrous SeparateA456CFBSA456CFSSA456CFTS
Elcometer 456 Non-Ferrous SeparateA456CNBSA456CNSSA456CNTS
Elcometer 456 Dual FNF SeparateA456CFNFBSA456CFNFSSA456CFNFTS
Probes are supplied separately
 Model BModel SModel T
Fast, accurate reading rate; 70+ readings per minute
Repeatable & reproducible measurements
Easy to use menu structure; in 30+ languages
Tough, impact, water & dust resistant; equivalent to IP64
Bright colour screen; with permanent back light
Scratch & solvent resistant display; 2.4" (6cm) TFT
Large positive feedback buttons
USB power supply; via PC
Test certificate
2 year gauge warranty*
Automatic rotating display; 0°, 90°, 180° & 270°
Ambient light sensor; with adjustable auto brightness
Emergency light
Tap awake from sleep
Gauge software updates¹; via ElcoMaster® software
Data output
USB; to computer
Bluetooth®; to computer, Android™ & iOSǂ devices 
On screen statistics
Number of readings; η
Mean (average); x
Standard deviation; ó
Highest reading; Hi
Lowest reading; Lo
Coefficient of variation; CV%
Elcometer index value²; EIV
Nominal dry film thickness; NDFT 
IMO PSPC; %>NDFT, %>90 
High & low limits; definable audible & visual alarms 
Number above high limit; 
Number below low limit; 
Live reading trend graph; in batch mode 
ElcoMaster® software & USB cable
Replaceable screen protectors
Protective case
Plastic transit case
Integral models; with automatic gauge switch on
Probe type; Ferrous (F),Non-Ferrous (N),Dual (FNF)³F, N, FNF F, N, FNF F, N, FNF 
Measurement range0-13mm 0-1500μm 0-1500μm
0-500mils0-60mils0-60mils
Separate models; with automatic probe recognition
Probe type; Ferrous (F),Non-Ferrous (N),Dual (FNF)³F, N, FNFF, N, FNFF, N, FNF
Measurement range0-30mm0-30mm0-30mm
0-1200mils0-1200mils0-1200mils
On-screen calibration instructions; in 30+ languages
Multiple calibration methods
Factory; resets to the factory calibration
2-point; for smooth and rough surfaces
1-point; zero calibration
Zero offset4; for calibration according to ISO19840 
Predefined calibration & measurement methods 
ISO, SSPC PA2, Swedish, Australian 
Automatic calibration; for rapid calibration 
Calibration memory type; gauge (g) or gauge & batch (gb)ggbgb
Number of batches; with unique calibrations 12,5
Calibration memories; 3 user-programmable memories  
Measurement outside calibration warning  
Calibration lock; with optional PIN code unlock
Delete last reading
Gauge memory; number of readingsLast 51,5150
Individual batch calibrations; sent to PC via ElcoMaster®
Limits; user definable audible & visual pass/fail warnings
Gauge (g) or gauge & batch specific (gb) limits ggb
Date and time stamp 
Batch types; normal, counted average, IMO PSPC 
Navsea Mode  
Batch review graph  
Review, clear & delete batches 
Copy batches and calibration settings  
Alpha-numeric batch names; user definable on the gauge  
Scan & Auto Repeat Modes; with Ultra/Scan probe connected  
Fixed batch size mode; with batch linking  
Display information2.4" (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels
Battery type2 x AA dry cell batteries, rechargeable batteries can also be used
Battery life~24 hours of continuous use at 1 reading per second5
Gauge dimensions (h x w x d)141 x 73 x 37mm (5.55 x 2.87 x 1.46")
Gauge weight161g (5.68oz) including supplied batteries
Operating temperature-10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Packing ListElcometer 456 gauge, calibration foils (integrals only),wrist harness, transit case (T),protective case (B, S, T),1 x screen protectors (S, T),2 x AA batteries, operating instructions, USB cable (S, T),ElcoMaster® software (S, T)