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Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral

  • Protective Coatings
  • Industrial Finishing
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The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is available with an integral probe; ideal for single handed operation for consistent, repeatable and accurate results.

  • Summary

    • Summary

    • Elcometer 456 Integral Coating Thickness measuring on a car

      Accurate Dry Film Thickness Measurements

      Whether you are measuring on smooth, rough, thin or curved surfaces, the Elcometer 456 Dry Film Thickness Gauge produces accurate, temperature stable measurements thanks to its ±1% thickness measurement capability and increased reading resolution.

      Elcometer 456 Integral Coating Thickness Gauge Measuring

      Factory Calibrated, Ready and Easy to Use

      A coating inspector's time is extremely valuable, that's why the Elcometer 456 Dry Film Thickness Gauge is factory calibrated for immediate use. What's more, its enhanced usability menu system, large buttons and colour LCD screens with auto rotate ensure optimum efficiency during inspection.

      Elcometer 456 Integral Coating Thickness Gauge with ElcoMaster Mobile

      A Powerful DFT Gauge

      The Elcometer 456 Paint Thickness Gauge stores up to 150,000 readings in 2,500 batches. This, combined with the mil gauge's ability to measure up to 13mm (500mils) of coating on metal substrates, as well its compatibility with ElcoMaster® software, ensures it is a highly powerful solution to measuring dry film thickness on large surfaces.

      The Elcometer 456 Dry Film Thickness Gauge, also referred to as a Paint Thickness Meter, is available in three different models. Each coating thickness gauge provides the user with increasing functionality - from the entry level Elcometer 456 paint gauge Model B, to the top of the range Model T.

      Integral coating thickness gauges are ideal for single handed operation as the wide footprint of the Bigfoot™ internal probe provides greater stability during coating thickness measurement - allowing for consistent, repeatable and accurate dry film thickness results.

      Compatible with ElcoMaster® software and ElcoMaster® Mobile App, individual coating thickness measurements can be transferred via USB or Bluetooth® to PC or a mobile device for analysis and instant report generation.

      Elcometer 456 Separate Coating Thickness Gauge

      Separate paint thickness gauge models, with their wide range of probes, provide even greater dry film thickness measurement flexibility.

      Click Here

      For more information on What is a Coating Thickness Gauge

      Click Here
  • Key Features

    • Key Features

      Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral

      Elcometer 456 Integral Coating Thickness Gauge measuring on site

      Suitable for Use in Harsh Environments

      Suitable for use in harsh environments, the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is sealed, heavy duty and impact resistant with dust and waterproof equivalent to IP64.

      Elcometer 456 Integral Coating Thickness Gauge

      Reliability that Coating Inspectors can Trust

      Producing repeatable and reproducible coating thickness measurements, the Elcometer 456 DFT Gauge is available with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty, giving you peace of mind.

  • Product Features
    • Product Features
      Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral
      Product Feature
      Standard
      Optional
        Model B Model S Model T
      Fast, accurate reading rate; 70+ readings per minute
      Repeatable & reproducible measurements
      Easy to use menu structure; in 30+ languages
      Tough, impact, waterproof & dust resistant; equivalent to IP64
      Bright colour screen; with permanent backlight
      Scratch & solvent resistant display; 2.4” (6cm) TFT
      Large positive feedback buttons
      USB power supply; via PC
      Test certificate
      2 year gauge warranty1
      Automatic rotating display; 0°, 90°, 180° & 270°
      Ambient light sensor; with adjustable auto brightness
      Emergency Light Mode
      Tap awake from sleep
      Gauge software updates2; via ElcoMaster® software
      Data Output
      USB; to computer
      Bluetooth®; to computer, Android™ & iOS3 devices
      On Screen Statistics
      Number of readings; η Mean (average); x, Standard deviation; σ Highest reading; Hi, Lowest reading; Lo, Coefficient of variation; CV%, Elcometer index value4; EIV
      Nominal dry film thickness; NDFT
      IMO PSPC; %>NDFT, %>90 <NDFT, 90:10 pass/fail
      High & low limits; definable audible & visual alarms
      Number of readings above high limit;
      Number of readings below low limit;
      Live reading trend graph; in Batch Mode
      ElcoMaster® software & USB cable
      Replaceable screen protectors
      Protective case
      Plastic transit case
      Integral models; with automatic gauge switch on
      Probe type; Ferrous (F), Non-Ferrous (N), Dual (FNF) F, N, FNF F, N, FNF F, N, FNF
      Measurement Range 0-13mm (0-500mils) 0-1500μm (0-60mils) 0-1500μm (0-60mils)
      On screen calibration instructions; in 30+ languages
      Multiple calibration methods
      Factory; resets to the factory calibration
      2-point; for smooth and rough surfaces
      1-point; zero calibration
      Zero offset; for calibration according to ISO19840
      Predefined calibration & measurement methods
      ISO, SSPC PA2, Swedish, Australian
      Automatic calibration; for rapid calibration
      Calibration memory type; gauge (g) or gauge & batch (gb) g gb gb
      Number of batches; with unique calibrations 1 2,500
      Calibration memories: 3 programmable memories
      Measurement outside calibration warning
      Calibration lock; with optional PIN Code Unlock
      Delete last reading
      Gauge memory; number of readings Last 5 1,500 150,000
      Individual batch calibrations; sent to PC via ElcoMaster® software
      Limits; user definable audible & visual pass/fail warnings
      Gauge (g) or gauge & batch specific (gb) limits g gb
      Date & time stamp
      Review, clear & delete batches
      Batch types; normal, counted average, IMO PSPC
      Navsea Mode
      Batch review graph
      Copy batches and calibration settings
      Alpha-numeric batch names; user definable on the gauge
      Scan & Auto Repeat Modes; with Scan Probe connected
      Fixed Batch Size Mode; with batch linking
      Product Feature
      Standard
      Optional
      Fast, accurate reading rate; 70+ readings per minute
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Repeatable & reproducible measurements
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Easy to use menu structure; in 30+ languages
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Tough, impact, waterproof & dust resistant; equivalent to IP64
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Bright colour screen; with permanent backlight
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Scratch & solvent resistant display; 2.4” (6cm) TFT
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Large positive feedback buttons
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      USB power supply; via PC
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Test certificate
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      2 year gauge warranty1
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Automatic rotating display; 0°, 90°, 180° & 270°
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Ambient light sensor; with adjustable auto brightness
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Emergency Light Mode
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Tap awake from sleep
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Gauge software updates2; via ElcoMaster® software
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Data Output
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      USB; to computer
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Bluetooth®; to computer, Android™ & iOS3 devices
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      On Screen Statistics
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Number of readings; η Mean (average); x, Standard deviation; σ Highest reading; Hi, Lowest reading; Lo, Coefficient of variation; CV%, Elcometer index value4; EIV
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Nominal dry film thickness; NDFT
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      IMO PSPC; %>NDFT, %>90 <NDFT, 90:10 pass/fail
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      High & low limits; definable audible & visual alarms
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Number of readings above high limit;
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Number of readings below low limit;
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Live reading trend graph; in Batch Mode
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      ElcoMaster® software & USB cable
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Replaceable screen protectors
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Protective case
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Plastic transit case
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Integral models; with automatic gauge switch on
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Probe type; Ferrous (F), Non-Ferrous (N), Dual (FNF)
      ModelB F, N, FNF
      ModelS F, N, FNF
      ModelT F, N, FNF
      Measurement Range
      ModelB 0-13mm (0-500mils)
      ModelS 0-1500μm (0-60mils)
      ModelT 0-1500μm (0-60mils)
      On screen calibration instructions; in 30+ languages
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Multiple calibration methods
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Factory; resets to the factory calibration
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      2-point; for smooth and rough surfaces
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      1-point; zero calibration
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Zero offset; for calibration according to ISO19840
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Predefined calibration & measurement methods
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      ISO, SSPC PA2, Swedish, Australian
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Automatic calibration; for rapid calibration
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Calibration memory type; gauge (g) or gauge & batch (gb)
      ModelB g
      ModelS gb
      ModelT gb
      Number of batches; with unique calibrations
      ModelB
      ModelS 1
      ModelT 2,500
      Calibration memories: 3 programmable memories
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Measurement outside calibration warning
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Calibration lock; with optional PIN Code Unlock
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Delete last reading
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Gauge memory; number of readings
      ModelB Last 5
      ModelS 1,500
      ModelT 150,000
      Individual batch calibrations; sent to PC via ElcoMaster® software
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Limits; user definable audible & visual pass/fail warnings
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Gauge (g) or gauge & batch specific (gb) limits
      ModelB
      ModelS g
      ModelT gb
      Date & time stamp
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Review, clear & delete batches
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Batch types; normal, counted average, IMO PSPC
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Navsea Mode
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Batch review graph
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Copy batches and calibration settings
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Alpha-numeric batch names; user definable on the gauge
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Scan & Auto Repeat Modes; with Scan Probe connected
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT
      Fixed Batch Size Mode; with batch linking
      ModelB
      ModelS
      ModelT

      1 The Elcometer 456 is supplied with a 1 year warranty against manufacturing defects. The warranty can be extended free of charge to 2 years within 60 days of purchase.

      2 Internet connection required

      3 Visit www.elcometer.com/sdk to find out how to integrate Elcometer’s MFi certified products to your App.

      4 Elcometer Index Values are used in the automotive industry to assess a coating’s overall quality; USA Patent Number US7606671B2

  • Technical Information
    • Technical Specification
      Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral
      Scale 1
      Range 0-1,500μm (0-60mils)
      Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±2.5μm (±0.1mil)
      Resolution 0.1μm: 0-100μm; 1μm: 100-1,500μm (0.01mil: 0-5mils; 0.1mil: 5-60mils)
      Model Model B Model S Model T Certificate
      Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI1 A456CFSI1 A456CFTI1
      Certificate supplied as standard
      Elcometer 456 Non-Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CNBI1 --- ---
      Certificate supplied as standard
      Elcometer 456 Dual FNF Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFNFBI1 A456CFNFSI1 A456CFNFTI1
      Certificate supplied as standard
      Scale 2
      Range 0-5mm (0-200mils)
      Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±20μm (±1.0mil)
      Resolution 1μm: 0-1mm; 10μm: 1-5mm (0.1mil: 0-50mils; 1mil: 50-200mils)
      Model Model B Model S Model T Certificate
      Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI2 --- ---
      Certificate supplied as standard
      For higher resolution & accuracy on thin coatings Scale 2 gauges can be switched to the Scale 1 mode measurement performance
      Scale 3
      Range 0-13mm (0-500mils)
      Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±50μm (±2.0mils)
      Resolution 1μm: 0-2mm; 10μm: 2-13mm (0.1mil: 0-100mils; 1mil: 100-500mils)
      Model Model B Model S Model T Certificate
      Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI3 --- ---
      Certificate supplied as standard
      Display Information 2.4” (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels
      Battery Type 2 x AA batteries, rechargeable batteries can also be used
      Battery Life approximately 24 hours of continuous use at 1 reading per second2
      Gauge Dimensions (h x w x d) 14.1 x 7.30 x 3.70cm (5.55 x 2.87 x 1.46”)
      Gauge Weight (including batteries supplied) 156g (5.50oz)
      Operating Temperature -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
      Packing List Elcometer 456 gauge, calibration foils, wrist harness, transit case (T), protective case (B, S, T), 1 x screen protectors (S, T), 2 x AA batteries, operating instructions, USB cable (S, T), ElcoMaster® software (S, T)
      Scale 1
      Range 0-1,500μm (0-60mils)
      Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±2.5μm (±0.1mil)
      Resolution 0.1μm: 0-100μm; 1μm: 100-1,500μm (0.01mil: 0-5mils; 0.1mil: 5-60mils)
      Model Model B/ S /T Certificate
      Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI1
      A456CFSI1
      A456CFTI1
      Certificate supplied as standard
      Elcometer 456 Non-Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CNBI1
      ---
      ---
      Certificate supplied as standard
      Elcometer 456 Dual FNF Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFNFBI1
      A456CFNFSI1
      A456CFNFTI1
      Certificate supplied as standard
      Scale 2
      Range 0-5mm (0-200mils)
      Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±20μm (±1.0mil)
      Resolution 1μm: 0-1mm; 10μm: 1-5mm (0.1mil: 0-50mils; 1mil: 50-200mils)
      Model Model B/ S /T Certificate
      Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI2
      ---
      ---
      Certificate supplied as standard
      For higher resolution & accuracy on thin coatings Scale 2 gauges can be switched to the Scale 1 mode measurement performance
      Scale 3
      Range 0-13mm (0-500mils)
      Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±50μm (±2.0mils)
      Resolution 1μm: 0-2mm; 10μm: 2-13mm (0.1mil: 0-100mils; 1mil: 100-500mils)
      Model Model B/ S /T Certificate
      Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI3
      ---
      ---
      Certificate supplied as standard
      Display Information 2.4” (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels
      Battery Type 2 x AA batteries, rechargeable batteries can also be used
      Battery Life approximately 24 hours of continuous use at 1 reading per second2
      Gauge Dimensions (h x w x d) 14.1 x 7.30 x 3.70cm (5.55 x 2.87 x 1.46”)
      Gauge Weight (including batteries supplied) 156g (5.50oz)
      Operating Temperature -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
      Packing List Elcometer 456 gauge, calibration foils, wrist harness, transit case (T), protective case (B, S, T), 1 x screen protectors (S, T), 2 x AA batteries, operating instructions, USB cable (S, T), ElcoMaster® software (S, T)
      1 Whichever is the greater
      2 Using default settings & lithium batteries, alkaline or rechargeable batteries may differ
      ● Certificate supplied as standard.
  • Standards
    • Standards
      Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral

      AS 2331.1.4, AS 3894.3-B, AS/NZS 1580.108.1, ASTM B 244,ASTM B 499, ASTM D 1186-B, ASTM D 1400, ASTM D 7091, ASTM E 376, ASTM G 12, BS 3900-C5-6B, BS 3900-C5-6A, BS 5411-11, BS 5411-3, BS 5599, DIN 50981, DIN 50984, ECCA T1, EN 13523-1, IMO MSC.215(82), IMO MSC.244 (83), ISO 1461, ISO 19840, ISO 2063, ISO 2178, ISO 2360, ISO 2808-6A, ISO 2808-6B, ISO 2808-7C, ISO 2808-7D, ISO 2808-12, JIS K 5600-1-7, NF T30-124, SS 184159, SSPC PA 2, US Navy PPI 63101-000, US Navy NSI 009-32

      Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.

  • Downloads
    • Downloads

        • Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge Multi-Lingual Instruction Manual

        • Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge Datasheet

        • Elcometer 456 Model B Coating Thickness Gauge CE Declaration of Conformity

        • Elcometer 456 Model B Coating Thickness Gauge UKCA Declaration of Conformity

        • Elcometer 456 Model S & T Coating Thickness Gauge CE Declaration of Conformity

        • Elcometer 456 Model S & T Coating Thickness Gauge UKCA Declaration of Conformity

  • Part Numbers
    • Part Numbers
      Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral
      • Elcometer 456 Model B Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

        Elcometer 456 Model B Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

        • Model: Model B
        • Substrate Option: Ferrous (F)
        • Probe Option: Integral Probe
        • Part Number : A456CFBI1
        • Certification : Test Certificate
      • Elcometer 456 Model S Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

        Elcometer 456 Model S Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

        • Model: Model S
        • Substrate Option: Ferrous (F)
        • Probe Option: Integral Probe
        • Part Number : A456CFSI1
        • Certification : Test Certificate
      • Elcometer 456 Model T Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

        Elcometer 456 Model T Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

        • Model: Model T
        • Substrate Option: Ferrous (F)
        • Probe Option: Integral Probe
        • Part Number : A456CFTI1
        • Certification : Test Certificate
      • Elcometer 456 Model B Non-Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

        Elcometer 456 Model B Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Non-Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

        • Model: Model B
        • Substrate Option: Non-Ferrous (N)
        • Probe Option: Integral Probe
        • Part Number : A456CNBI1
        • Certification : Test Certificate
      • Elcometer 456 Model B Dual FNF Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

        Elcometer 456 Model B Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on both Ferrous & Non-Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

        • Model: Model B
        • Substrate Option: Dual (FNF)
        • Probe Option: Integral Probe
        • Part Number : A456CFNFBI1
        • Certification : Test Certificate
      • Elcometer 456 Model S Dual FNF Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

        Elcometer 456 Model S Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on both Ferrous & Non-Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

        • Model: Model S
        • Substrate Option: Dual (FNF)
        • Probe Option: Integral Probe
        • Part Number : A456CFNFSI1
        • Certification : Test Certificate
      • Elcometer 456 Model T Dual FNF Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

        Elcometer 456 Model T Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on both Ferrous & Non-Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

        • Model: Model T
        • Substrate Option: Dual (FNF)
        • Probe Option: Integral Probe
        • Part Number : A456CFNFTI1
        • Certification : Test Certificate
      • Elcometer 456 Model B Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 2

        Elcometer 456 Model B Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Ferrous substrates. The Scale 2 has a range of 0-5mm (0-200mils).

        • Model: Model B
        • Substrate Option: Ferrous (F)
        • Probe Option: Integral Probe
        • Part Number : A456CFBI2
        • Certification : Test Certificate
      • Elcometer 456 Model B Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 3

        Elcometer 456 Model B Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Ferrous substrates. The Scale 3 has a range of 0-13mm (0-500mils).

        • Model: Model B
        • Substrate Option: Ferrous (F)
        • Probe Option: Integral Probe
        • Part Number : A456CFBI3
        • Certification : Test Certificate
  • Accessories
    • Accessories
      Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral

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      It’s not all about taking readings, it’s what you do with them that counts - save up to 30% of your working week by producing professional reports in seconds with ElcoMaster® Software.

      • Part NumberElcometer-Zero-Test-Plates
      • Part NumberT95012880
      • Part NumberT95013028
      • Part NumberT95012888
      • Part NumberT95015961
      • Part NumberT95016896
      • Part NumberT99921325
      • Part NumberT99922341
      • Part NumberElcometer-990-Individual-Precision-Foils
      • Part NumberElcometer-990-Calibration-Foils-Sets
      • Part NumberT9997766-
      • Part NumberT99913225
      • Part NumberT9997381-
      • Part NumberT99913133
      • Part NumberT456C23956
      • Part NumberT99925387

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Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral

  • Protective Coatings
  • Industrial Finishing
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456Intro-Image1

The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is available with an integral probe; ideal for single handed operation for consistent, repeatable and accurate results.

Elcometer 456 Integral Coating Thickness measuring on a car

Accurate Dry Film Thickness Measurements

Whether you are measuring on smooth, rough, thin or curved surfaces, the Elcometer 456 Dry Film Thickness Gauge produces accurate, temperature stable measurements thanks to its ±1% thickness measurement capability and increased reading resolution.

Elcometer 456 Integral Coating Thickness Gauge Measuring

Factory Calibrated, Ready and Easy to Use

A coating inspector's time is extremely valuable, that's why the Elcometer 456 Dry Film Thickness Gauge is factory calibrated for immediate use. What's more, its enhanced usability menu system, large buttons and colour LCD screens with auto rotate ensure optimum efficiency during inspection.

Elcometer 456 Integral Coating Thickness Gauge with ElcoMaster Mobile

A Powerful DFT Gauge

The Elcometer 456 Paint Thickness Gauge stores up to 150,000 readings in 2,500 batches. This, combined with the mil gauge's ability to measure up to 13mm (500mils) of coating on metal substrates, as well its compatibility with ElcoMaster® software, ensures it is a highly powerful solution to measuring dry film thickness on large surfaces.

Summary

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Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral

The Elcometer 456 Dry Film Thickness Gauge, also referred to as a Paint Thickness Meter, is available in three different models. Each coating thickness gauge provides the user with increasing functionality - from the entry level Elcometer 456 paint gauge Model B, to the top of the range Model T.

Integral coating thickness gauges are ideal for single handed operation as the wide footprint of the Bigfoot™ internal probe provides greater stability during coating thickness measurement - allowing for consistent, repeatable and accurate dry film thickness results.

Compatible with ElcoMaster® software and ElcoMaster® Mobile App, individual coating thickness measurements can be transferred via USB or Bluetooth® to PC or a mobile device for analysis and instant report generation.

Elcometer 456 Separate Coating Thickness Gauge

Separate paint thickness gauge models, with their wide range of probes, provide even greater dry film thickness measurement flexibility.

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For more information on What is a Coating Thickness Gauge

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Downloads

    • Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge Multi-Lingual Instruction Manual

    • Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge Datasheet

    • Elcometer 456 Model B Coating Thickness Gauge CE Declaration of Conformity

    • Elcometer 456 Model B Coating Thickness Gauge UKCA Declaration of Conformity

    • Elcometer 456 Model S & T Coating Thickness Gauge CE Declaration of Conformity

    • Elcometer 456 Model S & T Coating Thickness Gauge UKCA Declaration of Conformity

Key Features

Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral

Elcometer 456 Integral Coating Thickness Gauge measuring on site

Suitable for Use in Harsh Environments

Suitable for use in harsh environments, the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is sealed, heavy duty and impact resistant with dust and waterproof equivalent to IP64.

Elcometer 456 Integral Coating Thickness Gauge

Reliability that Coating Inspectors can Trust

Producing repeatable and reproducible coating thickness measurements, the Elcometer 456 DFT Gauge is available with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty, giving you peace of mind.

Product Features
Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral
Product Feature
Standard
Optional
  Model B Model S Model T
Fast, accurate reading rate; 70+ readings per minute
Repeatable & reproducible measurements
Easy to use menu structure; in 30+ languages
Tough, impact, waterproof & dust resistant; equivalent to IP64
Bright colour screen; with permanent backlight
Scratch & solvent resistant display; 2.4” (6cm) TFT
Large positive feedback buttons
USB power supply; via PC
Test certificate
2 year gauge warranty1
Automatic rotating display; 0°, 90°, 180° & 270°
Ambient light sensor; with adjustable auto brightness
Emergency Light Mode
Tap awake from sleep
Gauge software updates2; via ElcoMaster® software
Data Output
USB; to computer
Bluetooth®; to computer, Android™ & iOS3 devices
On Screen Statistics
Number of readings; η Mean (average); x, Standard deviation; σ Highest reading; Hi, Lowest reading; Lo, Coefficient of variation; CV%, Elcometer index value4; EIV
Nominal dry film thickness; NDFT
IMO PSPC; %>NDFT, %>90 <NDFT, 90:10 pass/fail
High & low limits; definable audible & visual alarms
Number of readings above high limit;
Number of readings below low limit;
Live reading trend graph; in Batch Mode
ElcoMaster® software & USB cable
Replaceable screen protectors
Protective case
Plastic transit case
Integral models; with automatic gauge switch on
Probe type; Ferrous (F), Non-Ferrous (N), Dual (FNF) F, N, FNF F, N, FNF F, N, FNF
Measurement Range 0-13mm (0-500mils) 0-1500μm (0-60mils) 0-1500μm (0-60mils)
On screen calibration instructions; in 30+ languages
Multiple calibration methods
Factory; resets to the factory calibration
2-point; for smooth and rough surfaces
1-point; zero calibration
Zero offset; for calibration according to ISO19840
Predefined calibration & measurement methods
ISO, SSPC PA2, Swedish, Australian
Automatic calibration; for rapid calibration
Calibration memory type; gauge (g) or gauge & batch (gb) g gb gb
Number of batches; with unique calibrations 1 2,500
Calibration memories: 3 programmable memories
Measurement outside calibration warning
Calibration lock; with optional PIN Code Unlock
Delete last reading
Gauge memory; number of readings Last 5 1,500 150,000
Individual batch calibrations; sent to PC via ElcoMaster® software
Limits; user definable audible & visual pass/fail warnings
Gauge (g) or gauge & batch specific (gb) limits g gb
Date & time stamp
Review, clear & delete batches
Batch types; normal, counted average, IMO PSPC
Navsea Mode
Batch review graph
Copy batches and calibration settings
Alpha-numeric batch names; user definable on the gauge
Scan & Auto Repeat Modes; with Scan Probe connected
Fixed Batch Size Mode; with batch linking
Product Feature
Standard
Optional
Fast, accurate reading rate; 70+ readings per minute
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Repeatable & reproducible measurements
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Easy to use menu structure; in 30+ languages
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Tough, impact, waterproof & dust resistant; equivalent to IP64
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Bright colour screen; with permanent backlight
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Scratch & solvent resistant display; 2.4” (6cm) TFT
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Large positive feedback buttons
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
USB power supply; via PC
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Test certificate
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
2 year gauge warranty1
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Automatic rotating display; 0°, 90°, 180° & 270°
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Ambient light sensor; with adjustable auto brightness
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Emergency Light Mode
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Tap awake from sleep
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Gauge software updates2; via ElcoMaster® software
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Data Output
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
USB; to computer
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Bluetooth®; to computer, Android™ & iOS3 devices
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
On Screen Statistics
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Number of readings; η Mean (average); x, Standard deviation; σ Highest reading; Hi, Lowest reading; Lo, Coefficient of variation; CV%, Elcometer index value4; EIV
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Nominal dry film thickness; NDFT
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
IMO PSPC; %>NDFT, %>90 <NDFT, 90:10 pass/fail
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
High & low limits; definable audible & visual alarms
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Number of readings above high limit;
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Number of readings below low limit;
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Live reading trend graph; in Batch Mode
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
ElcoMaster® software & USB cable
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Replaceable screen protectors
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Protective case
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Plastic transit case
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Integral models; with automatic gauge switch on
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Probe type; Ferrous (F), Non-Ferrous (N), Dual (FNF)
ModelB F, N, FNF
ModelS F, N, FNF
ModelT F, N, FNF
Measurement Range
ModelB 0-13mm (0-500mils)
ModelS 0-1500μm (0-60mils)
ModelT 0-1500μm (0-60mils)
On screen calibration instructions; in 30+ languages
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Multiple calibration methods
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Factory; resets to the factory calibration
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
2-point; for smooth and rough surfaces
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
1-point; zero calibration
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Zero offset; for calibration according to ISO19840
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Predefined calibration & measurement methods
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
ISO, SSPC PA2, Swedish, Australian
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Automatic calibration; for rapid calibration
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Calibration memory type; gauge (g) or gauge & batch (gb)
ModelB g
ModelS gb
ModelT gb
Number of batches; with unique calibrations
ModelB
ModelS 1
ModelT 2,500
Calibration memories: 3 programmable memories
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Measurement outside calibration warning
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Calibration lock; with optional PIN Code Unlock
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Delete last reading
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Gauge memory; number of readings
ModelB Last 5
ModelS 1,500
ModelT 150,000
Individual batch calibrations; sent to PC via ElcoMaster® software
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Limits; user definable audible & visual pass/fail warnings
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Gauge (g) or gauge & batch specific (gb) limits
ModelB
ModelS g
ModelT gb
Date & time stamp
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Review, clear & delete batches
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Batch types; normal, counted average, IMO PSPC
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Navsea Mode
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Batch review graph
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Copy batches and calibration settings
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Alpha-numeric batch names; user definable on the gauge
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Scan & Auto Repeat Modes; with Scan Probe connected
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT
Fixed Batch Size Mode; with batch linking
ModelB
ModelS
ModelT

1 The Elcometer 456 is supplied with a 1 year warranty against manufacturing defects. The warranty can be extended free of charge to 2 years within 60 days of purchase.

2 Internet connection required

3 Visit www.elcometer.com/sdk to find out how to integrate Elcometer’s MFi certified products to your App.

4 Elcometer Index Values are used in the automotive industry to assess a coating’s overall quality; USA Patent Number US7606671B2

Technical Specification
Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral
Scale 1
Range 0-1,500μm (0-60mils)
Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±2.5μm (±0.1mil)
Resolution 0.1μm: 0-100μm; 1μm: 100-1,500μm (0.01mil: 0-5mils; 0.1mil: 5-60mils)
Model Model B Model S Model T Certificate
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI1 A456CFSI1 A456CFTI1
Certificate supplied as standard
Elcometer 456 Non-Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CNBI1 --- ---
Certificate supplied as standard
Elcometer 456 Dual FNF Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFNFBI1 A456CFNFSI1 A456CFNFTI1
Certificate supplied as standard
Scale 2
Range 0-5mm (0-200mils)
Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±20μm (±1.0mil)
Resolution 1μm: 0-1mm; 10μm: 1-5mm (0.1mil: 0-50mils; 1mil: 50-200mils)
Model Model B Model S Model T Certificate
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI2 --- ---
Certificate supplied as standard
For higher resolution & accuracy on thin coatings Scale 2 gauges can be switched to the Scale 1 mode measurement performance
Scale 3
Range 0-13mm (0-500mils)
Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±50μm (±2.0mils)
Resolution 1μm: 0-2mm; 10μm: 2-13mm (0.1mil: 0-100mils; 1mil: 100-500mils)
Model Model B Model S Model T Certificate
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI3 --- ---
Certificate supplied as standard
Display Information 2.4” (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels
Battery Type 2 x AA batteries, rechargeable batteries can also be used
Battery Life approximately 24 hours of continuous use at 1 reading per second2
Gauge Dimensions (h x w x d) 14.1 x 7.30 x 3.70cm (5.55 x 2.87 x 1.46”)
Gauge Weight (including batteries supplied) 156g (5.50oz)
Operating Temperature -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Packing List Elcometer 456 gauge, calibration foils, wrist harness, transit case (T), protective case (B, S, T), 1 x screen protectors (S, T), 2 x AA batteries, operating instructions, USB cable (S, T), ElcoMaster® software (S, T)
Scale 1
Range 0-1,500μm (0-60mils)
Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±2.5μm (±0.1mil)
Resolution 0.1μm: 0-100μm; 1μm: 100-1,500μm (0.01mil: 0-5mils; 0.1mil: 5-60mils)
Model Model B/ S /T Certificate
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI1
A456CFSI1
A456CFTI1
Certificate supplied as standard
Elcometer 456 Non-Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CNBI1
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---
Certificate supplied as standard
Elcometer 456 Dual FNF Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFNFBI1
A456CFNFSI1
A456CFNFTI1
Certificate supplied as standard
Scale 2
Range 0-5mm (0-200mils)
Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±20μm (±1.0mil)
Resolution 1μm: 0-1mm; 10μm: 1-5mm (0.1mil: 0-50mils; 1mil: 50-200mils)
Model Model B/ S /T Certificate
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI2
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---
Certificate supplied as standard
For higher resolution & accuracy on thin coatings Scale 2 gauges can be switched to the Scale 1 mode measurement performance
Scale 3
Range 0-13mm (0-500mils)
Accuracy1 ±1-3% or ±50μm (±2.0mils)
Resolution 1μm: 0-2mm; 10μm: 2-13mm (0.1mil: 0-100mils; 1mil: 100-500mils)
Model Model B/ S /T Certificate
Elcometer 456 Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge A456CFBI3
---
---
Certificate supplied as standard
Display Information 2.4” (6cm) QVGA colour TFT display, 320 x 240 pixels
Battery Type 2 x AA batteries, rechargeable batteries can also be used
Battery Life approximately 24 hours of continuous use at 1 reading per second2
Gauge Dimensions (h x w x d) 14.1 x 7.30 x 3.70cm (5.55 x 2.87 x 1.46”)
Gauge Weight (including batteries supplied) 156g (5.50oz)
Operating Temperature -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Packing List Elcometer 456 gauge, calibration foils, wrist harness, transit case (T), protective case (B, S, T), 1 x screen protectors (S, T), 2 x AA batteries, operating instructions, USB cable (S, T), ElcoMaster® software (S, T)
1 Whichever is the greater
2 Using default settings & lithium batteries, alkaline or rechargeable batteries may differ
● Certificate supplied as standard.
Standards
Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral

AS 2331.1.4, AS 3894.3-B, AS/NZS 1580.108.1, ASTM B 244,ASTM B 499, ASTM D 1186-B, ASTM D 1400, ASTM D 7091, ASTM E 376, ASTM G 12, BS 3900-C5-6B, BS 3900-C5-6A, BS 5411-11, BS 5411-3, BS 5599, DIN 50981, DIN 50984, ECCA T1, EN 13523-1, IMO MSC.215(82), IMO MSC.244 (83), ISO 1461, ISO 19840, ISO 2063, ISO 2178, ISO 2360, ISO 2808-6A, ISO 2808-6B, ISO 2808-7C, ISO 2808-7D, ISO 2808-12, JIS K 5600-1-7, NF T30-124, SS 184159, SSPC PA 2, US Navy PPI 63101-000, US Navy NSI 009-32

Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.

Part Numbers
Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge - Integral
  • Elcometer 456 Model B Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

    Elcometer 456 Model B Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

    • Model: Model B
    • Substrate Option: Ferrous (F)
    • Probe Option: Integral Probe
    • Part Number : A456CFBI1
    • Certification : Test Certificate
  • Elcometer 456 Model S Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

    Elcometer 456 Model S Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

    • Model: Model S
    • Substrate Option: Ferrous (F)
    • Probe Option: Integral Probe
    • Part Number : A456CFSI1
    • Certification : Test Certificate
  • Elcometer 456 Model T Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

    Elcometer 456 Model T Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

    • Model: Model T
    • Substrate Option: Ferrous (F)
    • Probe Option: Integral Probe
    • Part Number : A456CFTI1
    • Certification : Test Certificate
  • Elcometer 456 Model B Non-Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

    Elcometer 456 Model B Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Non-Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

    • Model: Model B
    • Substrate Option: Non-Ferrous (N)
    • Probe Option: Integral Probe
    • Part Number : A456CNBI1
    • Certification : Test Certificate
  • Elcometer 456 Model B Dual FNF Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

    Elcometer 456 Model B Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on both Ferrous & Non-Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

    • Model: Model B
    • Substrate Option: Dual (FNF)
    • Probe Option: Integral Probe
    • Part Number : A456CFNFBI1
    • Certification : Test Certificate
  • Elcometer 456 Model S Dual FNF Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

    Elcometer 456 Model S Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on both Ferrous & Non-Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

    • Model: Model S
    • Substrate Option: Dual (FNF)
    • Probe Option: Integral Probe
    • Part Number : A456CFNFSI1
    • Certification : Test Certificate
  • Elcometer 456 Model T Dual FNF Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 1

    Elcometer 456 Model T Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on both Ferrous & Non-Ferrous substrates. The Scale 1 has a range of 0-1500μm (0-60mils)

    • Model: Model T
    • Substrate Option: Dual (FNF)
    • Probe Option: Integral Probe
    • Part Number : A456CFNFTI1
    • Certification : Test Certificate
  • Elcometer 456 Model B Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 2

    Elcometer 456 Model B Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Ferrous substrates. The Scale 2 has a range of 0-5mm (0-200mils).

    • Model: Model B
    • Substrate Option: Ferrous (F)
    • Probe Option: Integral Probe
    • Part Number : A456CFBI2
    • Certification : Test Certificate
  • Elcometer 456 Model B Ferrous Integral Coating Thickness Gauge - Scale 3

    Elcometer 456 Model B Integral coating thickness gauge, ideal for single handed operation on Ferrous substrates. The Scale 3 has a range of 0-13mm (0-500mils).

    • Model: Model B
    • Substrate Option: Ferrous (F)
    • Probe Option: Integral Probe
    • Part Number : A456CFBI3
    • Certification : Test Certificate
 

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