Elcometer 211 Mechanical Coating Thickness Gauge

Calibrated and ready to use immediately – without batteries The Elcometer 211 is a mechanical coating thickness gauge that requires no batteries or electricity. Factory-calibrated with a user calibration setting and supplied with foils for on-site calibration verification – ready to use straight out of the box.

Compact, portable and with ±5% accuracy, the Elcometer 211 is available in both metric and Imperial versions and measures coatings up to 6 mm (250 mils). Its compact size and easy handling make it an ideal tool for fieldwork where everyday reliability is essential.

Suitable for demanding environments – even underwater The Elcometer 211 is designed for use in conditions where electronic devices are unsuitable – flammable industrial environments, oil and gas production, and underwater inspection. The "V"-groove base is also ideal for inspecting pipework.

Elcometer 211 – operating principle The Elcometer 211 is a mechanical coating thickness gauge that operates on the principle of magnetic induction. The device measures the thickness of non-ferromagnetic coatings on magnetic metal – such as paints, varnishes and other surface coatings – without an electricity supply.

Technical specifications Accuracy: ±5% Measuring range: up to 6 mm (250 mils) Available in metric and Imperial versions Factory-calibrated – calibration foils included "V"-groove base – ideal for inspecting pipework Operates without batteries – purely mechanical Ideal applications Flammable environments – oil and gas production Underwater

use – dry film thickness inspection underwater Cold surfaces and extreme working conditions Locations where electronic devices are prohibited or impractical One of the most popular mechanical coating thickness gauges in the world Frequently asked questions What is the Elcometer 211 and how does it work?

The Elcometer 211 is a mechanical coating thickness gauge that operates on the principle of magnetic induction without batteries. It measures the thickness of non-ferromagnetic coatings on ferromagnetic metal surfaces – paints, varnishes, etc. – up to a depth of 6 mm (250 mils).

Why use a mechanical gauge instead of an electronic one? The Elcometer 211 is ideal for environments where electronic devices do not work or are prohibited – for example, in flammable industrial areas, oil and gas processing, and the underwater industry.

In addition, the device requires no batteries or charging. Can the Elcometer 211 be used underwater? Yes. The Elcometer 211 is also designed for underwater use, making it one of the few gauges suitable for dry film thickness inspection underwater – ideal for inspecting ships, pipelines and offshore structures.

Does the Elcometer 211 require calibration? The Elcometer 211 is factory-calibrated and supplied with a user calibration setting and foils for on-site calibration verification. The device is ready to use straight out of the box.

Which surfaces is the Elcometer 211 suitable for? The Elcometer 211 is suitable for measuring non-ferromagnetic coatings applied to ferromagnetic metal (steel, iron) surfaces. The "V"-groove base makes the device particularly suitable for inspecting pipes and cylindrical surfaces.