Elcometer A456CFBI2 Integral Coating Thickness Gauge

Elcometer A456CFBI2 Integral Coating Thickness Gauge

Elcometer A456CFBI2 Coating Thickness Gauge: Integral Probe Scale 2 – Economical Basic Range

In large-scale structural steel construction projects, shipyards, or oil and gas tank systems, technicians frequently need to inspect exceptionally thick coatings such as intumescent fireproofing, anti-corrosion rubber linings, asphalt, or heavy-duty epoxy layers. The Elcometer A456CFBI2 integral coating thickness gauge is the optimal solution – an extended-range integral probe device within the Basic range, delivering outstanding measurement precision at the most economical investment cost.

Outstanding Advantages of Elcometer A456CFBI2

The Model A456CFBI2 belongs to the renowned Elcometer 456 Series, optimized to handle thick coatings in the field rapidly:

Extended Scale 2 (I2) Range up to 5mm: Unlike standard Scale 1 series (which only measure up to 1.5mm), the I2 configuration allows the device to accurately measure extremely thick coatings from 0 to 5mm. The probe tip is protected by artificial sapphire, providing excellent friction resistance and minimizing wear when scanning rough industrial surfaces.

Highly Mobile Integral Probe Design: The wide-range probe is permanently integrated into the base of the gauge body. This design allows technicians to hold and operate measurements effortlessly with just one hand, offering great convenience when climbing high scaffolding, inspecting workshop steel beams, or oil pipelines.

Specialized for Ferrous Substrates (The letter ‘F’): Utilizes the magnetic induction principle to accurately measure non-magnetic coatings (such as fireproof coatings, rubber linings, plastics, composite wraps, enamel, etc.) on iron, steel, and cast iron substrates.

“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 completely minimalist so anyone can use it proficiently right away.

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

Detailed Technical Specifications

Typical Real-World Applications

Structural Steel Fireproofing: Verifying the thickness of specialized intumescent fireproof coatings on steel column and beam systems in industrial workshops, commercial centers, and high-rise buildings.

Shipbuilding & Oil & Gas Industries: Measuring heavy-duty rubber linings, asphalt protective wraps for underground pipelines, or high-thickness epoxy coatings on marine vessel decks.

Pressure Vessel Fabrication: Measuring thick internal insulation layers and chemical anti-corrosion linings inside steel tanks and vessels.