The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is a high performance digital dry film thickness gauge designed to deliver fast, accurate, and repeatable coating thickness measurements on metal substrates.

Accurate coating thickness measurement is essential for ensuring protective coatings perform as intended. Coatings that are too thin may lead to premature corrosion, while coatings that are too thick can waste material or develop cracks. The Elcometer 456 helps inspectors, manufacturers, and quality control teams verify coating thickness with confidence.

Key Features

• Available in Basic, Standard, and Top models
• Choice of integral or separate probe configurations
• Integral models feature the Bigfoot internal probe for improved stability during one handed operation
• Compatible with a wide range of interchangeable ferrous, non ferrous, and dual probes
• Measures coating thickness from 0 to 1,500 μm, with selected probes measuring up to 31 mm
• Reading speed of over 70 readings per minute, increasing to more than 140 readings per minute with the Scan Probe
• Accuracy of ±1 to 3% or 2.5 μm, depending on the application
• Large 2.4 inch colour display with automatic screen rotation
• Stores up to 150,000 readings across 2,500 batches
• USB and Bluetooth connectivity for fast data transfer
• Compatible with ElcoMaster software and the ElcoMaster Mobile App for Windows, iPhone, and Android
• Rugged IP65 dust and water resistant housing
• Drop tested to 2 m
• Up to 24 hours of operation using 2 AA batteries

Standards

The Elcometer 456 complies with a wide range of international coating inspection standards, including:

• ISO 2178
• ISO 2360
• ISO 2808
• ISO 19840
• ASTM B499
• ASTM D7091
• SSPC PA 2
• IMO MSC.215(82)

Applications

The Elcometer 456 is ideal for:

• Protective coating inspection
• Marine coating inspection
• Manufacturing quality control
• Industrial maintenance
• Surface finishing
• Corrosion prevention programmes

Each instrument is supplied with a fully traceable calibration certificate and a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty.

GammaTec is an authorised distributor of Elcometer products in South Africa, providing expert product support and application guidance.