The Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge is a professional digital dry film thickness (DFT) gauge designed for fast, accurate, and non-destructive measurement of coating thickness on ferrous and non-ferrous metal substrates. Widely trusted by coating inspectors, painting contractors, quality control engineers, and industrial manufacturers, the Elcometer 456 delivers precise thickness measurements for protective coatings, powder coatings, galvanizing, and industrial paint systems. It is factory calibrated and ready for immediate use, with an accuracy of up to ±1%, depending on the model and calibration.
Available in Integral and Separate Probe versions with Basic (B), Standard (S), and Top (T) models, the Elcometer 456 offers advanced features including high-speed measurement, Bluetooth® and USB data transfer, onboard memory, and compatibility with ElcoMaster® reporting software. Separate probe models support a wide range of interchangeable probes for flat, curved, hot, rough, and difficult-to-access surfaces.
Onyx Equipment is an authorized supplier of Elcometer inspection equipment in the UAE, providing the complete range of Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauges, calibration foils, certified test blocks, probes, accessories, technical support, calibration services, and after-sales support.
The Elcometer 456 is ideal for measuring:
- Dry film thickness (DFT)
- Paint coatings
- Powder coatings
- Epoxy coatings
- Polyurethane coatings
- Fireproofing coatings
- Zinc-rich primers
- Galvanized coatings
- Marine coatings
- Industrial protective coatings
- Pipeline coatings
- Tank coatings
Key Features
- Professional digital dry film thickness (DFT) gauge
- Measures coatings on ferrous (F) and non-ferrous (NF) substrates
- Available in Integral and Separate Probe versions
- Models: Basic (B), Standard (S), and Top (T)
- Measurement ranges from 0–1,500 μm up to 0–5 mm, depending on the selected probe
- Accuracy up to ±1% of reading
- Reading speed of 70+ readings per minute (up to 140+ readings/minute with Ultra/Scan probes)
- Bluetooth® and USB data output (Standard & Top models)
- Large colour display with automatic screen rotation
- Memory for thousands of readings and batch storage (Standard & Top models)
- Compatible with ElcoMaster® inspection software
- Factory calibrated with calibration certificate supplied
- Complies with international standards including ISO 19840, ISO 2808, ASTM D7091, ASTM E376, and SSPC PA 2.
Typical Applications
The Elcometer 456 is widely used for:
- Protective coating inspection
- Industrial painting
- Oil & gas facilities
- Marine and offshore structures
- Steel fabrication
- Bridge construction
- Pipeline coating inspection
- Storage tanks
- Powder coating inspection
- Automotive manufacturing
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Quality control laboratories
