The CEM DT-159 Professional Paint and Coating Thickness Gauge is a reliable and user-friendly instrument for precise coating thickness measurement in professional applications. Using advanced sensor technology, it accurately measures paint, coating, and plating thickness on both ferrous (Fe) and non-ferrous (NFe) substrates. With intelligent surface detection, Bluetooth connectivity, and an intuitive interface, it is ideal for automotive inspection, quality control, and laboratory applications.
Features
- Supports four selectable measurement units: µm, mils, mm, and inches
- Automatic Fe / NFe substrate recognition for accurate surface detection
- Displays minimum, maximum, and average values for better measurement analysis
- Customisable limit alarm system with visual and audible alerts when preset thresholds are exceeded
- 360° rotatable display for easy reading in any measurement orientation
- Ten-level screen brightness adjustment with an integrated night mode
- Flexible time format selection: 24-hour or 12-hour (AM/PM)
- Integrated high-precision temperature and humidity sensors for monitoring ambient conditions
- Bluetooth data transmission compatible with Android devices
- Adjustable auto power-off function or option to disable it completely
- Ergonomic, shock-resistant housing designed for durable professional use
- User-customisable settings including menu language, brightness, key tones, and alert notifications
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Ferrous (Fe) | Non-Ferrous (NFe) |
| Operating Principle | Magnetic Induction | Eddy Current Principle |
| Measurement Range | 0 – 2000 µm | 0 – 2000 µm |
| Accuracy | ±(2% + 2) µm | ±(2% + 2) µm |
| Repeatability | ±(1% + 1) µm | ±(1% + 1) µm |
| Resolution | 0.1 µm | 0.1 µm |
| Minimum Curvature Radius | 1.5 mm | 3 mm |
| Minimum Area Diameter | 7 mm | 5 mm |
| Critical Thickness | 0.5 mm | 0.3 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0 – 50 °C / 32 – 122 °F | 0 – 50 °C / 32 – 122 °F |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±1.2 °C | ±1.2 °C |
| Humidity Range | 0 – 100 % RH | 0 – 100 % RH |
| Humidity Accuracy | ±3.2 % RH | ±3.2 % RH |
| Dimensions | 35 × 64 × 137 mm | 35 × 64 × 137 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 175 g |




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