Coating Thickness Gauge

Elcometer - 456

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 1	Range: 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 B	Model S	Model T	C
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral	A456CFBI1	A456CFSI1	A456CFTI1	●
Elcometer 456 Non-Ferrous Integral	A456CNBI1	See separate gauges with N2 PINIP™ Probe	See separate gauges with N2 PINIP™ Probe	●
Elcometer 456 Non-Ferrous Integral	A456CNBI1	See separate gauges with N2 PINIP™ Probe	See separate gauges with N2 PINIP™ Probe	●
Elcometer 456 Dual FNF Integral	A456CFNFBI1	A456CFNFSI1	A456CFNFTI1	●

Scale 2	Range: 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 B	Model S	Model T	C
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral	A456CFBI2	See separate gauges with F2 PINIP™ Probe	See separate gauges with F2 PINIP™ Probe	●
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral	A456CFBI2	See separate gauges with F2 PINIP™ Probe	See separate gauges with F2 PINIP™ Probe	●

Scale 3	Range: 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 B	Model S	Model T	C
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral	A456CFBI3	See separate gauges with F3 PINIP™ Probe	See separate gauges with F3 PINIP™ Probe	●
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral	A456CFBI3	See separate gauges with F3 PINIP™ Probe	See separate gauges with F3 PINIP™ Probe	●

Separate Model Options
	Model B	Model S	Model T	C
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Separate	A456CFBS	A456CFSS	A456CFTS	●
Elcometer 456 Non-Ferrous Separate	A456CNBS	A456CNSS	A456CNTS	●
Elcometer 456 Dual FNF Separate	A456CFNFBS	A456CFNFSS	A456CFNFTS	●
Probes are supplied separately

	Model B	Model S	Model 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™ & iOS^ǂ 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)³	F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF
Measurement range	0-13mm	0-1500μm	0-1500μm
Measurement range	0-500mils	0-60mils	0-60mils
Separate models; with automatic probe recognition	■	■	■
Probe type; Ferrous (F),Non-Ferrous (N),Dual (FNF)³	F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF
Measurement range	0-30mm	0-30mm	0-30mm
Measurement range	0-1200mils	0-1200mils	0-1200mils
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)	g	gb	gb
Number of batches; with unique calibrations		1	2,5
Calibration memories; 3 user-programmable memories			■
Measurement outside calibration warning			■
Calibration lock; with optional PIN code unlock	■	■	■
Delete last reading	■	■	■
Gauge memory; number of readings	Last 5	1,5	150
Individual batch calibrations; sent to PC via ElcoMaster^®	■	■	■
Limits; user definable audible & visual pass/fail warnings	■	■	■
Gauge (g) or gauge & batch specific (gb) limits		g	gb
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 information	2.4" (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels
Battery type	2 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 weight	161g (5.68oz) including supplied batteries
Operating temperature	-10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Packing List	Elcometer 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)