What the LS213 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Is The LS213 is a hand-held ultrasonic thickness gauge that non-destructively measures material thickness using the ultrasonic pulse-echo principle. It’s designed for materials that transmit ultrasonic waves, such as metals (steel, aluminum, copper), plastics, ceramics, and glass. 📊 Key Specifications 📐 Measurement Performance Thickness Range: ~0.8 mm to 350 mm on steel (45# steel). Resolution: 0.8 – 100 mm: 0.01 mm 100 – 350 mm: 0.1 mm Measurement Accuracy: < 10 mm: ±0.05 mm such accuracy at low thicknesses. ≥ 10 mm: ±0.5 % of reading (H is the standard thickness). Sound Velocity Range: 1000 – 9999 m/s (adjustable for different materials). Display: 240 × 160 dot-matrix LCD; mm/inch units. Power: 2 × AA alkaline batteries. 🛠️ Probes & Materials The LS213 works with four types of probes (automatically recognized by the gauge) so it can be adapted to different surfaces and materials: Probe Type Use Case Range on 45# Steel Min Measuring Area Standard Probe (5 MHz φ10) General materials 0.8 – 350 mm φ10 mm Micro-diameter Probe (7 MHz PT-06) Small/curved surfaces 0.75 – 80 mm φ6 mm Coarse Crystal Probe (2 MHz ZT-12) Cast iron / coarse grain 3 – 200 mm φ12 mm High Temperature Probe (5 MHz GT-12) High-temp components 3 – 200 mm φ12 mm The gauge automatically identifies the connected probe and adjusts the measurement interface accordingly. 🔍 Features & Functions ✔ Dual-Crystal Probe Technology Uses a dedicated transmitting and receiving crystal for clearer echoes and reduced noise. ✔ Automatic Gain Switching Automatically adjusts the signal gain based on material and thickness for reliable echo detection. ✔ QC & Statistics Modes QC Mode: Set upper/lower limits for quick go/no-go checks. Statistics Mode: Shows max, min, and average of recent readings. ✔ Coating Penetration Mode Can measure substrate thickness through paint/coating without needing to strip the coating. ✔ Data Storage & Connectivity Stores up to 999 measurement records and supports Bluetooth with a mobile app and PC software for data export. ✔ Custom Material Sound Speed You can save and use sound velocity values for up to 18 materials for repeat testing. 📌 Typical Applications LS213 is ideal for non-destructive thickness checks in industries like: Shipbuilding & offshore Pipelines & pressure vessels Automotive components Metal fabrication & corrosion monitoring Manufacturing quality control 📦 Physical & Environmental Details Dimensions: ~142 × 72 × 28 mm Weight: ~230 g Operating Temp: –10 °C to 50 °C Storage Temp: –10 °C to 60 °C