Thickness gauge for measuring the thickness of paint on automotive steel and aluminum sheets.
The meters have a measuring head suspended elastily, which is constructed in such a way that when pressing the probe to the tested surface, it "slides" into the probe housing. This makes the measurement more accurate due to a more uniform pressure on the test surface. Hand vibrations are also eliminated.
The MEASUREMENT ASSISTANT® function prompts the car evaluator whether it has had body and paint repairs.
When the function is activated, the meter displays messages on the display during measurements informing about the status of the tinsmith:
– "THIN" – varnish too thin;
– "LAK OK" – correct varnish;
– "2xLAK" – second layer of varnish;
"Kit!" he puttyed.
It should be noted that the MEASUREMENT ASSISTANT® function is only to help in the interpretation of measurements, it can not be the basis for an unambiguous answer to the question whether the car had body and paint repairs. Nevertheless, many people who evaluate cars do not really know what a given paint thickness means, which is why the above function is to help with this.
The HOLD function allows you to make a measurement and stop it, thanks to which we can move the meter away from the tested surface and read the measurement. The HOLD function can be disabled from the MENU.
Audible signalling is especially useful when measuring with the HOLD function activated. After the measurement, the meter informs us about this fact with a short sound signal. The beep can be switched off from the MENU.
Basic features of the instrument:
· Type of measuring probe:
GL-8: built-in probe suspended resiliently;
· measurement on steel, galvanized steel and aluminum sheets;
· Measurement resolution: 10μm or 1μm depending on settings;
· Measuring range (lacquer thickness): 0μm to 2000μm;
· MEASUREMENT ASSISTANT function®;
· HOLD function;
· sound signaling;
· meter calibration – a zeroing (calibration) plate is included;
· memory of 200 measurements;
· backlighting of the LCD display;
· automatic shutdown of the meter after prolonged inactivity;
· power supply: two R3 (AAA) alkaline batteries;
· polycarbonate keyboard;
· company ETUI included;
· 3 languages: Polish, English, German;
· 24 months warranty.