Elcometer A456CFBI1 Integral Coating Thickness Gauge

Elcometer A456CFBI1 Coating Thickness Gauge

Elcometer A456CFBI1 Coating Thickness Gauge: Integral Probe Scale 1 – Economical Basic Range

In structural steel, mechanical manufacturing, custom powder coating, and electroplating workshops, inspecting the quality of anti-corrosion paint, powder coating, or galvanizing layers is mandatory to meet acceptance standards. If your business is looking for a measurement device with absolute accuracy from the UK, a convenient integral probe configuration, but wants to optimize investment costs, the Elcometer A456CFBI1 integral coating thickness gauge (Basic Range Scale 1) is the number one choice.

Outstanding Advantages of Elcometer A456CFBI1

The A456CFBI1 model belongs to the renowned Elcometer 456 Series, with complex batch 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. This configuration allows technicians to easily perform measurements with just one hand, offering great 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.

High-Precision Scale 1 (I1) Probe: Perfectly suited for general-purpose industrial measurement applications with a range from 0 to 1500$\mu\text{m}$ (0 to 60mils). The probe tip is protected by artificial sapphire, providing excellent wear resistance when scanning rough metal surfaces.

“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.

Impressive Surface Scanning Speed: Achieves a measurement speed of over 70 readings per minute, accelerating inspection progress across large-area components or large batches while ensuring precise mechanical accuracy.

Detailed Technical Specifications of Elcometer A456CFBI1

Battery type: 2 x AA

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

Battery life (hours): 24 hours

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

Typical Real-World Applications

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

Powder Coating & Mechanical Workshops: Checking primer and powder coating thickness on electrical enclosures, steel frames, or machinery components.

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