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72DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

The 72DL PLUS™ ultrasonic thickness gauge delivers precision thickness measurements at high speed in a portable, easy-to-use device. With fast scanning, advanced algorithms, and our lowest-ever…

  • Digital filters enable an excellent signal-to-noise ratio to accurately measure the thickness of noisy materials (e.g., fiberglass)
  • High-resolution touch screen is easy to use and see from various angles
  • PC interface application integrates your workflow, inspection management, alerts, and data analysis so you can continuously improve your product quality

High-Speed, High-Frequency, High-Precision Measurements

The 72DL PLUS™ ultrasonic thickness gauge delivers precision thickness measurements at high speed in a portable, easy-to-use device. With fast scanning, advanced algorithms, and our lowest-ever minimum thickness capability, you can confidently measure the thickness of very thin layers in the most challenging manufacturing applications.

72DL PLUS thickness gauges are available in standard frequency and high-frequency models. The high-frequency model can measure ultra-thin materials, including multilayer paint, plastics, metals, and coatings, and the Multilayer Measurement feature can simultaneously display the thickness of up to six independent layers. All 72DL PLUS models have the features to perform fast, accurate thickness measurements:

  • Digital filters enable an excellent signal-to-noise ratio to accurately measure the thickness of noisy materials (e.g., fiberglass)
  • High-resolution touch screen is easy to use and see from various angles
  • PC interface application integrates your workflow, inspection management, alerts, and data analysis so you can continuously improve your product quality

72DL PLUS Features at a Glance

72DL PLUS Features at a Glance

Confidently Control Your Thickness Inspection Process

We’ve made precision ultrasonic thickness gauging easier with smart tools so you can set up, perform, and analyze your inspections faster and with more confidence.

  • Large, clear screen: see thickness measurements on a 177.8 mm (7 in.) high-resolution touch screen WVGA display
  • Versatile layouts: A-scan, B-scan, A/B-scan, trend, and zoom measurement layouts provide an accurate picture of thickness changes
  • Guided inspection: Interactive part map with thickness measurement locations (TMLs) show a quick view of the inspection status and quality
  • Inspection data management and analytics: internal data logging and PC interface application speed up inspection data collection and review
  • Connected: supports Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® for Industry 4.0 practices
  • Easy application setup: create custom applications to reduce device setup time for routine thickness inspections

Intuitive User Interface with an Easy-to-View, Large Screen

  • Wide viewing angle for outstanding visibility in most ambient conditions
  • 177.8 mm (7 in.), full color touch screen provides access to the setup and measurement layouts
  • Guided configuration makes it easy to change the settings based on your needs

Precision Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Built for Industrial Environments

  • Designed for IP65 to protect against dust and moisture
  • Drop tested (MIL-STD-810G) to protect against falls and reduce the need for costly repairs
  • Takes reliable measurements in a wide operating temperature range of –10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
  • Portable for the production floor, weighing 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
  • Easy to control from the touch screen, key controls, and adjustment knob
  • Can be used indoors and outdoors, on a work surface, or using a four-point chest harness or shoulder strap
  • Long battery life up to 8 continuous hours

Measure the Thickness of Up to Six Layers for Multilayer Coatings, Paint, Plastics, and Other Materials

The Multilayer Measurement feature offers multilayer thickness measurements of up to six layers. Measurement settings for each layer—including material, velocity, target thickness ranges, and alarm thresholds—are easily accessible through the configuration workflow and touch-screen controls.

Measure the Thickness of Up to Six Layers for Multilayer Coatings, Paint, Plastics, and Other Materials

Streamlined Thickness Data Collection and Processing

All 72DL PLUS™ models have built-in datalogging with up to 2 GB of data storage, along with convenient onboard file management features.

  • On-screen alphanumeric keypad for file naming and editing report headers to organize your work
  • File Manager menu makes it simple to review and edit application files, review and delete inspection data files, and see the inspection completion percentage; once a file is identified, it can be conveniently recalled
  • Connect a foot switch for hands-free activation of the save/send data function

Easy Application Setup for Routine Thickness Measurements

For routine applications on simple or complex parts, store and recall settings in the My Applications menu to simplify the device setup process. This reduces manual selection and setting adjustments before each inspection, enabling efficiency and confidence in the measurement quality.

The My Applications menu makes it easy to create custom applications right from the gauge:

  • Predefined configurations for single layer, multilayer, barrier, and reduction rate
  • Menu guides you through each process step, from choosing the configuration for an inspection to setting up the transducer, material, alarms and alarm conditions, measurement mode, and the part map
  • Applications are easy to recall—just turn on the gauge and the instrument shows the My Applications menu as the startup screen

For added flexibility, the PC Interface Application can also be used to create applications and send the files to different gauges on the production floor or across facilities.

Easy Application Setup for Routine Thickness Measurements

Get to Work Fast with Standardized Inspection Guidance

With the interactive custom template, inspectors can do their job faster and without stress by following standardized inspection guidance on the gauge. Supervisors can have more security that a job is done right by intelligently monitoring the quality and progress of ongoing thickness inspections.

  • Save time and resources training inspectors: create custom part maps and setups once and push them to all your instruments; all inspectors follow the same process to consistently evaluate the thickness of parts
  • Confidence in your thickness inspections: know you’re capturing data at every required thickness inspection location; see progress with color-coded inspection points for each stage—before measuring, active thickness measurement location (TML), after measuring, and alarms/loss of signal (LOS)
  • Easily retake thickness measurements as needed: quickly confirm out-of-spec measurements identified by alarms/LOS readings

Track and Visualize Thickness Changes with Versatile Measurement Layouts

All 72DL PLUS models include five measurement layouts, so thickness changes on a test material can be accurately tracked and visualized.

A-Scan

B-Scan

A/B-Scan

Trend

Zoom

Track and Visualize Thickness Changes with Versatile Measurement Layouts

Improve Product Quality with Inspection Data Management and Analytics

Collect more inspection data to better control product quality. The PC interface application offers data creation, management, sharing, and analysis tools to empower data-driven decisions on the manufacturing production floor. Monitor thickness trends, spot quality issues, and generate reports to help maintain consistent product quality and improve processes.

  • Monitor thickness trend changes: analyze data points in statistics, trendline, and histogram views
  • Spot quality issues: see the history of a part or measurement locations across multiple parts in the analytics dashboard
  • Assess inspection quality: organize data and application files from multiple gauges in a single storage location
  • Generate manufacturing inspection reports in a PDF format for individual components or entire production lines using customizable templates
  • Fast, simple data recording: supports data transfer using USB and Wi-Fi® to reduce errors and bias in data collection; data can be exported to Excel for further analysis
Improve Product Quality with Inspection Data Management and Analytics

Fast Precision Thickness Gauging for Many Applications

The 72DL PLUS™ instrument can be used as a paint thickness gauge, coating thickness gauge, or material thickness gauge. No matter the application, the gauge delivers reliable, lab-quality measurements at high speed to maximize productivity and throughput on the production floor.

Automotive

Paint thickness gauge for cars and other vehicles

  • Accurate automotive paint thickness measurements
  • Measure up to 6 paint layers
  • Simultaneously display all paint layer measurements at once

Aerospace

  • Fast measurements for turbine blade manufacturing
    • Turbine blade inspection and repair
  • Aircraft window inspection
  • Aerospace paint and coatings
    • Single and multilayer coating material thickness on composite aircraft
    • Measure coatings on composite aircraft radomes
    • Aluminum composite panel measurement

General Manufacturing

  • Measure thin-walled and small-diameter tubing
    • Plastic and metal tubing
    • Medical tubing and catheter wall thickness
  • Coating thickness gauge for manufacturing
    • Single and multilayer coating material thickness measurements
    • Waterproof and antireflective coatings
    • Dry film thickness
    • Thick and thin film thickness measurements
  • Plastic thickness gauge for manufacturing
    • Multilayer plastic thickness measurement of bottles, trays, and tanks
    • Multilayer plastic food containers
  • Material thickness gauge for manufacturing
    • Multilayer material measurements
    • Silicon wafer thickness
    • Metal sheet and plate thickness
    • Gold foil thickness
    • Adhesive tape thickness
    • Polypropylene packaging thickness
Fast Precision Thickness Gauging for Many Applications

Choose the Thickness Gauge Model That Best Suits Your Needs

Choose from standard frequency and high-frequency models with the Multilayer Measurement feature, depending on the application.

Standard frequency model: offers reliable thickness measurements at high speed (2 kHz measurement speeds and a 60 Hz display update for A-scan) using single element transducers with a frequency range of 0.2 to 30 MHz

High-Frequency model: includes all the features of the standard frequency model, as well as up to 125 MHz transducer frequency support for measurement of ultra-thin materials

Multilayer Measurement Feature: simultaneously displays up to six multilayer measurements

Supported Feature or Mode72DL PLUSStandard Frequency72DL PLUSHigh Frequency
177.8 mm (7 in.) Touch Screen WVGA DisplayXX
60 Hz Display Update for A-ScanXX
Measurement Rate up to 2 kHzXX
Calibration, Gain, and Blank Controls on Frozen WaveformsXX
Multilayer MeasurementXX
0.2 to 30 MHz Frequency RangeX
Up to 125 MHz Frequency Range for Ultra-Thin MaterialsX

Choose Your Transducers

The 72DL PLUS thickness gauge is compatible with our single element ultrasonic transducers with frequencies up to 125 MHz:

  • 0.2–30 MHz range for the standard frequency and high-frequency models can measure materials at high speed for fast results
  • 20–125 MHz range for the High-Frequency model can measure ultra-thin materials

Technical Specifications

Overall Dimensions (W × H × D) 238.76 × 172.72 × 86.36 mm (9.4 × 6.8 × 3.4 in.)
Overall Dimensions (W × H × D)238.76 × 172.72 × 86.36 mm (9.4 × 6.8 × 3.4 in.)
Weight 2.08 kg (4.6 lb)
Weight2.08 kg (4.6 lb)
Power Supply AC/DC adapter 24 V, or lithium-ion battery 73 Wh
Power SupplyAC/DC adapter 24 V, or lithium-ion battery 73 Wh
Battery Life 8 hrs
Battery Life8 hrs
Battery Storage Temperature -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F)
Battery Storage Temperature-20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F)
Operating Temperature -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Operating Temperature-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Display 177.8 mm (7 in.) WVGA (800 × 480) PCAP touch, refresh rate 60 Hz
Display177.8 mm (7 in.) WVGA (800 × 480) PCAP touch, refresh rate 60 Hz
STD: 0.01 mm (0.001 in.) STD: 2.5 μm (0.1 mil=.0.0001 in.)
STD: 0.01 mm (0.001 in.)STD: 2.5 μm (0.1 mil=.0.0001 in.)
HI: 0.001 mm (0.0001 in.) HI: 0.25 μm (0.01 mil=0.00001 in.)
HI: 0.001 mm (0.0001 in.)HI: 0.25 μm (0.01 mil=0.00001 in.)
Multilayer Measurements Up to 6 layers
Multilayer MeasurementsUp to 6 layers
4–6 layers 1 kHz max 4–6 layers 500 Hz max
4–6 layers 1 kHz max4–6 layers 500 Hz max
Calibration Single- or two-point automatic calibration; zero offset and/or velocity manual adjustment; single-point calibration from frozen waveform
CalibrationSingle- or two-point automatic calibration; zero offset and/or velocity manual adjustment; single-point calibration from frozen waveform
Display Layouts A-Scan, B-Scan, A/B-Scan, Trend, Zoom, Template, and A-Scan/Template
Display LayoutsA-Scan, B-Scan, A/B-Scan, Trend, Zoom, Template, and A-Scan/Template
Capacity 2 GB; ~400,000 thickness readings, 20,000 waveforms
Capacity2 GB; ~400,000 thickness readings, 20,000 waveforms
IP Rating Designed and tested for IP65: protected against dust and water jets from all directions
IP RatingDesigned and tested for IP65: protected against dust and water jets from all directions
Explosive Atmosphere MIL-STD-810F, Method 511.4, Procedure I
Explosive AtmosphereMIL-STD-810F, Method 511.4, Procedure I
Shock Tested MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure I, 6 cycles each axis, 15 g, 11 ms half sine
Shock TestedMIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure I, 6 cycles each axis, 15 g, 11 ms half sine
Vibration Tested MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Annex C, Figure 6, general exposure: 1 hour each axis
Vibration TestedMIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I, Annex C, Figure 6, general exposure: 1 hour each axis

Applications

Inspection scenarios where the 72DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge is used:

Normal Incidence Shear Wave Transducers

Aerospace

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Effects of Long Cables in Ultrasonic Testing with Single Element Transducers

Mining & Metals

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Ultrasonic Testing in the Foundry Industry

Automotive

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Measuring Nodularity in Cast Iron Using Ultrasonic Testing

Automotive

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Measuring the Thickness of Rubber Tires

Automotive

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Thickness Testing of Reinforced Rubber Conveyor Belts

Mining & Metals

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Wall Thickness Measurements of Metal Pipes and Tubes

Oil & Gas

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Measuring Manufactured Plastic Pipes

Oil & Gas

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Guide to Tube Wall Thickness Gauges and Measurement

Mining & Metals

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Measuring Elastic Modulus Using Thickness and Flaw Inspection Solutions

Automotive

Evident Industrial Resources

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Wall Thickness Gauging in the Blow Molding Industry

Automotive

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Thickness Measurements of Fiberglass Plates, Pipes, and Storage Tanks

Aerospace

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Thickness Gaging of Fiberglass Boat Hulls

Manufacturing

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Measuring Fiberglass Gelcoat Thickness

Manufacturing

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Guide to Rubber Thickness Gauges and Measurement

Aerospace

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Guide to Glass Thickness Gauges and Measuring the Thickness of Glass Products and Coatings

Mining & Metals

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Measuring the Thickness of Multilayer Plastic Food and Beverage Containers

Oil & Gas

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Thickness Measurement of Automotive Fuel Tanks

Oil & Gas

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Measurement of the Layers in Clad Metal Cookware

Mining & Metals

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Ultrasonic Testing of Aluminum and Nonferrous Castings

Mining & Metals

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Manufacturing Cast Engine Blocks for Automobiles and Trucks

Automotive

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Measuring Thickness of Wax Molds for Precision Castings

Aerospace

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Thickness Measurement of Aerospace Composites

Aerospace

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Thickness Measurements on Rubber Hoses and Tubing

Mining & Metals

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Measuring the Wall Thickness of Turbine Blades

Aerospace

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Measurements of Silicone Coatings on Porcelain High Voltage Insulators

Oil & Gas

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Thickness Measurements of Polymer Aircraft Windshields

Aerospace

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Measuring Wall Thickness of Gun Drilled Metal

Mining & Metals

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Metal Coils Thickness Inspection

Oil & Gas

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Wall Thickness Measurements for Metal Cans, Containers, and Enclosures

Mining & Metals

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Measuring Coating Thickness on Composite Aircraft: From Total Thickness to Individual Layers

Aerospace

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Measuring Thin Single-Layer Material Using a High- Frequency Thickness Gauge and Transducer (Above 20 MHz)

Mining & Metals

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Ultrasonic Testing FAQs

Aerospace

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Resources

Application Notes

Normal Incidence Shear Wave Transducers Effects of Long Cables in Ultrasonic Testing with Single Element Transducers Ultrasonic Testing in the Foundry Industry

Product Resources

Brochures

Thickness Gauging Accuracy EBook (EN)
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User Manuals

72DL PLUS Precision Thickness Gauge User’s Manual (EN)
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72DL PLUS Precision Thickness Gauge Getting Started Guide (EN)
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72DL PLUS Precision Thickness Gauge Getting Started Guide (FR)
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