The new Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge sets new standards making measuring dry film thickness faster, reliable and accurate; helping you to become more efficient.

The Elcometer 456 is available in four different models: E, B, S and T. Each gauge provides the user with increasing functionality - from the entry level Elcometer 456 E, to the top of the range Elcometer 456 T, with memory, alpha-numeric batching and Bluetooth® communication.

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

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Key Features of the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge include:

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

• Measurement Capability to ±1%
• Conforms to 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
• Multiple calibration memories
• Alpha numeric batch identification
• User selectable calibration methods
• Compatible with all Elcometer software including ElcoMaster 2.0

Powerful

• Wide range of interchangeable probes
• USB and Bluetoothâ„¢ data output
• Stores up to 150,000 readings in 2,500 batches
• Measures up to 30mm (1200mils) of coating on metal substrates

The new ElcoMaster 2.0 is a fast, easy to use software solution for all your reporting requirements.

For more information on the Elcometer 456, visit www.elcometer456.com.

Formal quality systems, such as those described in ISO 9000, require that gauges be properly controlled, logged and in calibration. Increasingly, users are specifying that the readings taken by gauges are traceable to National Standards. A comprehensive range of certified foils together with zero test plates is available to ensure the accuracy of the gauges, click here

 

 

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 E	Model B	Model S	Model T
	Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral	A456CFEI1	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 Dual FNF Integral	A456CFNFEI1	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 E	Model B	Model S	Model T
	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 E	Model B	Model S	Model T
	Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral	-	A456CFBI3	See Separate gauges with F3 PINIPâ„¢ Probe	See Separate gauges with F3 PINIPâ„¢ Probe

Technical Specification:

Product Features			Standard *	Optional *
	Model E	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 auto brightness adjust		*	*	*
Emergency light		*	*	*
Tap awake from sleep		*	*	*
Gauge software updates¹; via ElcoMaster 2.0 software		*	*	*
Data output		*	*	*
USB; to computer		*	*	*
Bluetooth ; to computer, pda or mobile phone		*	*	*
On screen statistics		*	*	*
Number of readings; Î·		*	*	*
Mean (average); x		*	*	*
Standard deviation; ó		*	*	*
Highest reading; hi		*	*	*
Lowest reading; lo		*	*	*
Coefficient of variation; COV		*	*	*
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 2.0 software & USB cable		*	*	*
Alarm; daily (d), interval (i)			d	d,i
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, FNF	F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF	F, N, FNF
Measurement range	0-1500µm 0-60mils	0-13mm 0-500mils	0-1500µm 0-60mils	0-13mm 0-500mils
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	g	gb	gb
Number of batches; with unique calibrations			1	999
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		5	750	75,000
Individual batch calibrations; sent to PC via ElcoMaster 2.0		*	*	*
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			*	*
Batch review graph				*
Review, clear & delete batches			*	*
Copy batches and calibration settings				*
Alpha-numeric batch names; user definable on the gauge				*
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)	140 x 72 x 45mm (5.51 x 2.83 x 1.77")
Gauge weight	154g (5.43oz) including supplied batteries
Operating temperature	-10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Certificate available	Certificate of Test - for variable calibration equipment and supplied with readings. A Certificate of Inspection states the instrument is tested in accordance with our procedures.
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 2.0 software (S, T)

1 Internet connection required
2 Elcometer Index Values are used in the automotive industry to assess a coating’s overall quality; USA patent number US7606671B2
3 FNF patent numbers UK: GB2306009B; USA: 5886522
4 Zero Offset USA patent number US6243661
5 Using default settings & lithium batteries supplied, alkaline or rechargeable batteries may differ

Can be used in accordance with:
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

Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.

Accessories:

T99922341	Self Adhesive Screen Protectors (x10)
T99920130	USB Bluetooth Adaptor - for PC’s without Bluetooth
T99921325	USB Cable
T45621820	Protective Case
T45622342	Plastic Transit Case
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