Elcometer A456CFTS Coating Thickness Gauge

Elcometer A456CFTS Coating Thickness Gauge

Elcometer A456CFTS Coating Thickness Gauge: Premium Integral Probe for Ferrous Substrates

In the shipbuilding, structural steel, oil & gas tank, and mechanical manufacturing industries, inspecting the thickness of anti-corrosion paint, fireproof coatings, or zinc plating on steel substrates is vital to ensure structural quality. The Elcometer A456CFTS coating thickness gauge is the premium top model featuring a convenient integral probe design, specifically engineered for magnetic metal surfaces.

Outstanding Features of Elcometer A456CFTS

The A456CFTS model perfectly combines the convenience of a handheld design with the technological power of a market-leading “Top” range gauge:

Mobile Integral Probe Design: The probe is integrated right into the base of the gauge. This design allows technicians to easily perform measurements with just one hand, making it extremely convenient when climbing scaffolding, inspecting high-altitude steel structures, or working in confined spaces.

Specialized for Ferrous Substrates (The letter ‘F’): The gauge accurately measures the thickness of non-magnetic coatings (such as paint, plastic, enamel, epoxy, zinc plating, chrome plating, etc.) on magnetic substrates like iron, steel, and cast iron.

Intelligent “Top” Range Gauge (The letter ‘T’): As the most premium version, the gauge possesses a massive memory capable of storing up to 150,000 readings across 2,500 batches. The device supports high/low limit warning configurations, advanced statistical calculations, and alphanumeric batch naming.

Ultra-Fast Surface Scanning: Achieves a speed of over 70 readings per minute, doubling working efficiency compared to conventional thickness gauges.

Wireless Connectivity via Bluetooth®: Measurement data is transmitted directly to a computer or smartphone via the ElcoMaster® software, allowing for automatic inspection report generation and professional PDF export right at the job site.

Technical Specifications

Typical Real-World Applications

Steel Structure Inspection: Measuring the thickness of anti-corrosion paint and fireproof coatings on steel beams, workshop roof trusses, and industrial bridges.

Shipbuilding & Pipeline Industries: Measuring protective coating thickness on ship hulls, oil storage tank walls, and steel gas pipelines.

Electroplating & Galvanizing Industry: Checking the thickness of hot-dip galvanized coatings, nickel plating, and chrome plating on machine parts, steel bolts, and screws.