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Dual-Display Car Paint Thickness Gauge LS236 - 0-5000 µm

Linshang  |  SKU: INS02-2111
$181.75 USD
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Description

View paint-thickness readings from the front or top of the Linshang LS236 gauge while checking different vehicle panels. The instrument combines a front LCD with a top OLED display and measures coatings from 0 to 5000 µm on steel and aluminum substrates.

Two displays for different viewing positions

Both screens display the measurement. The front LCD supports reading in bright light, while the top OLED is designed to remain readable in low-temperature conditions. The specified instrument operating range is −40 to 50 °C.

The integrated ruby probe automatically identifies Fe or NFe substrates. The instrument also provides ferrous-putty, galvanized-iron and non-metal indications. These prompts support comparisons between panels; they do not establish a vehicle's repair or accident history.

Top OLED display of the LS236 gauge during a car panel check
Top OLED display of the LS236 gauge during a car panel check

Readings, color prompts and Bluetooth reports

The three-color backlight can be enabled or disabled. Its color prompts help distinguish thickness bands, but vehicle finishes vary, so a color alone is not a universal pass/fail assessment of the paint.

Bluetooth connects to the Coating Thickness Gauge mobile app for recording inspections and saving or sharing reports. Screen rotation is available; with rotation enabled, the short button press rotates the display instead of opening recent records.

LS236 paint gauge shown with its phone app during inspection
LS236 paint gauge shown with its phone app during inspection

LS236 measurement specifications

Measuring range 0–5000 µm
Resolution Selectable 0.1 / 1 / 10 µm settings. With 0.1 µm selected: 0.1 µm at 0–999.9 µm, then 1 µm at 1000–5000 µm.
Accuracy 0–3000 µm: ≤±(3%H + 2 µm); 3000–5000 µm: ≤±(5%H + 2 µm); H is the reference thickness
Measuring interval 0.5 s
Minimum measuring area 25 mm diameter
Minimum substrate thickness Fe: 0.2 mm; NFe/Al: 0.05 mm
Minimum curvature radius Convex: 5 mm; concave: 25 mm
Displays Front: 128 x 48 LCD; top: 128 x 64 OLED
Power Two 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries
Operating temperature −40 to 50 °C
Dimensions and instrument weight 100 x 60 x 24 mm; 80 g including batteries
Units and connectivity µm / mil; Bluetooth

Measure on suitable metal panels; identifying a non-metal panel does not measure its paint thickness. Zero-adjust on the appropriate clean, uncoated substrate when required, keep the probe steady and lift it between individual measurements.