TPT July 2012

Technology News

Coating and thickness measuring ELCOMETER has been developing coating thickness gauges for more than 60 years. The new Elcometer 456 digital coating thickness gauge builds on what has been learned over this time. The first Elcometer 456 was developed some 10 years ago and this new Elcometer 456 sets even higher standards for the measurement of coatings on metal substrates. a capability to measure on substrates up to 250°C. Ferrous probes measure non-magnetic coatings on ferro-magnetic substrates. Non-ferrous probes measure coatings that do not conduct electricity (non- conductive coatings) on non-ferrous (non-magnetic) metal substrates. The dual FNF probes measure coatings on both ferrous and non-ferrous substrates with the type of substrate automatically detected and displayed.

The Integral probe versions are ideal for single handed operation and the wide footprint of the Bigfoot™ probe provides stability during thickness measurement. The Separate probe versions provide a wide range of thickness scale and probe-format options, to enhance the operational flexibility. Separate probes are fully interchangeable, with ferrous (F) versions of the gauge accepting any 456 ferrous probe and non-ferrous (N) gauges accepting any non-ferrous probe. The Dual FNF gauges accept all ferrous, non-ferrous and the dual FNF probes. Separate probes are available as straight, right angle, mini, telescopic and PINIP™ formats and there are special formats for waterproof and high temperature probes, with large area probes for soft coatings and chemical resistance (Anodiser probes) with armoured, metal reinforced cables. The Elcometer PINIP™ is a Plug-In probe that converts a separate into an integral gauge for maximum flexibility. There is a high temperature PINIP™with

Fast, reliable and accurate, the Elcometer 456 sets high standards in coating thickness measurements. Available in a range of models for measuring dry film thickness on ferrous and non-ferrous metal substrates, the Elcometer 456 is more powerful, rugged and easier to use than before. The Elcometer 456 gauges are available in four firmware versions, E, B, S and T, with each level providing the user with increasing functionality, from the entry level Elcometer 456E to the top of the range Elcometer 456T with memory, alpha-numeric batch identification and Bluetooth ® wireless communication.

Scale 1 probes have a range from 0 to 1,500µm, Scale 2 probes operate from 0 to 5mm, Scale 3 probes operate from 0 to 13mm and Scale 6 probes have a range from 0 to 25mm. The Scale 0.5 probes have a range from 0 to 500µm and are known as the Mini probes. These are ideal for edges, narrow pipe internal coatings and small surface areas, including those with difficult access.

Elcometer – UK Email: sales@elcometer.com Website: www.elcometer.com

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