The Starr TGR-1000 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge is suitable for users with basic requirements to measure the thickness of materials such as metals, plastics, glass and most types of rubber; without the need for data recording and reporting.  

 

  • Easy to use, point-and-shoot testing
  • Preset material sound velocities are programmed for user selection
  • Integrated user calibration block 

 

The TGR-1000 Thickness tester is designed with a metal body casing to help withstand the punishing conditions of workshops and industrial sites.

Ultrasonic thickness gauges work by using a sound wave pulse sent from the transducer (probe), through the material, which echoes off the back wall of the object being measured.  The gauge measures the time it takes to receive the sound wave pulse back. Based on the material velocity of the object (how fast sound waves travel through a material), it then works out the distance travelled.  The distance travelled, divided by two is the thickness.   

A 5MHz 8mm right angle probe is supplied as standard and is suitable for the majority of testing purposes.  

There are also optional transdcuer probes available - see below

* NOT recommended for testing epoxy waterproofing membrane

 

FEATURES

  • 11 Pre-stored sound velocities
  • (steel, aluminium, brass, copper, cast iron, glass, HDPE + more)
  • Large backlit LCD
  • Easy to use
  • Automatic power off 
  • Aluminium case
  • Velocity mode - work backwards to determine material grade / type based on a known sample thickness
 
SPECIFICATIONS
 
Measurement Range 0.9mm - 225mm (material / probe dependant)
Display Units Metric (mm) or Imperial (inch)
Sound Velocity Range 1000m/s - 9000 m/s
Display Resolution 0.01mm (<100mm) 0.1mm (>99.9mm)
Accuracy ±(0.5% Thickness + 0.04)mm (material dependant)
Power 2 x AA batteries
Dimensions 130mm x 76mm x 32mm
Weight 340 grams
 
* Please note all measurements and accuracy claims are made in the default material setting of cast steel @ 5,900 m/s
 

SOUND VELOCITY IN COMMON MATERIALS:

Material

Sound Velocity

(m/s)

(inch/µs)

Aluminium

6320~6400

0.250

Zinc

4170

0.164

Silver

3607

0.142

Gold

3251

0.128

Tin

2960

0.117

Steel, Common

5920

0.233

Steel, Stainless

5740

0.226

Brass

4399

0.173

Copper

4720

0.186

Iron

5930

0.233

Case Iron

4400~5820

0.173~0.229

Lead

2400

0.094

Nylon

2680

0.105

Titanium

5990

0.236

SUS

5970

0.240

Epoxy Resin

2540

0.100

Ice

3988

0.222

Plexiglass

2692

0.106

Gray Cast Iron

4600

0.180

Porcelain

5842

0.230

Glass (quartz)

5570

0.220

Polystyrene

2337

0.092

PVC

2388

0.094

Quartz glass

5639

0.222

Rubber, Vulcanized

2311

0.091

Teflon

1422

0.058

Water

1473

0.058

 

PROBE OPTIONS

Mini Probe

The mini probe is used for curved surfaces with at least a 15mm diameter which allows for better coupling with the surface being tested.  This probe is also suitable for testing thinner materials.

2MHz Probe

The 2MHz probe is low frequency and used for getting results on thicker samples and high attenuating material such as rubber and plastics.

High Temperature Probe

The High temperature probe fitted with PTFE grip housing, allows for use of the probe on hot surfaces up to 300°C.

 

 

 

(TGR)

SKU TGR
Model # TM8818
Brand STARR INSTRUMENTS

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