Elcometer A456CFBS Coating Thickness Gauge

Elcometer A456CFBS Coating Thickness Gauge

Coating Thickness Gauge Elcometer A456CFBS: Integral Probe for Ferrous Substrates – Economical Basic Range

In structural steel, mechanical manufacturing, custom powder coating, and electroplating workshops, inspecting the thickness of anti-corrosion paint, powder coating, or plating layers is a mandatory requirement for quality acceptance. If your business is looking for a precise coating thickness gauge from the UK with a convenient integral probe configuration but wants to optimize costs by streamlining complex data logging features, the Elcometer A456CFBS (Basic Range) is the leading economical solution.

Key Features of Elcometer A456CFBS

The Model A456CFBS belongs to the renowned Elcometer 456 Series, with memory features streamlined to focus entirely on fast measurement performance and outstanding industrial durability:

Convenient Integral Probe Design: The probe is permanently integrated into the base of the gauge body. This configuration allows technicians to easily perform measurements with just one hand, offering excellent convenience when climbing high altitudes, inspecting workshop steel beam systems, or working in confined spaces.

Specialized for Ferrous Substrates (The letter ‘F’): The gauge applies the magnetic induction principle to accurately measure non-magnetic coatings (such as paint, powder coatings, plastics, epoxy, enamel, zinc plating, chrome plating, etc.) on magnetic substrates like iron, steel, and cast iron.

“Basic” Range Gauge (The letter ‘B’) for Streamlined Operation: The gauge focuses on displaying immediate measurement data directly in the field. The device stores the last 5 readings on the screen for quick monitoring, without supporting complex memory batching or software connectivity, making operation as simple as “turn on and measure” so anyone can use it.

Outstanding Speed and Accuracy: Achieves an impressive measurement speed of over 70 readings per minute, accelerating inspection progress across large-area components while ensuring mechanical precision.

Ultra-Durable Artificial Sapphire Tip: The integral probe tip is protected by sapphire, providing excellent wear resistance when scanning rough metal surfaces and ensuring an extended device lifespan over many years.

Typical Real-World Applications of Elcometer A456CFBS

Structural Steel Painting: Rapid measurement of anti-corrosion and fireproof coating thickness on industrial workshop steel beams, bridges, and roadways.

Powder Coating & Mechanical Workshops: Verifying primer and topcoat thickness on electrical enclosures, steel frames, or machinery parts.

Electroplating Industry: Checking the thickness of hot-dip galvanizing, nickel plating, or tin plating on magnetic metal workpieces.

Technical Specifications of Elcometer A456CFBS Coating Thickness Gauge

Range: 0-13mm (0-500mils)

Gauge dimensions (h x w x d) (mm): 141 x 73 x 37mm

Battery type: 2 x AA

Battery life (hours): 24 hours

Operating temperature (°C): -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)

Information display (inch): 2.4 inch, 320 x 240 pixels

Gauge weight (g): 161g