Overview
High precision ultrasonic thickness gauges with A-scan and B-scan function helps the user make more accurate thickness measurement. The thru-coating function available is designed for thickness testing without removing the paint. sisco digital ultrasonic thickness tester is widely used for measuring the thickness of metal, pipes, pressure vessels, sheet metals (steel, aluminum), plastic, steel pipes, PVC pipes, glass, etc.
Digital A&B scan ultrasonic thickness gauge can directly measure the material's thickness.
- sisco ultrasonic thickness meter is available with high resolution 0.01mm or 0.001 inches
- Measuring range: 0.6-508mm
- Live A-Scan & Time-based B-Scan
- Adjustable GAIN, BLANKING, GATE, etc.
- 2.4" QVGA (320×240 pixels) OLED color display
- 5 rectify modes of RF+, RF-, Half+, Half-, and FULL for waveform display
- With the thru-coating function, no need to remove the paintings (UM-5D, UM-5DL Only)
- Large data logger, digital A&B scan ultrasonic thickness gauge can store 100,000 thickness values and 1000 waveforms (UM-5DL Only)
Details

Applications
sisco handheld ultrasonic thickness gauge is used to measure metallic and non-metallic materials, including plastic, steel, PVC and glass plates and pipes. It can be widely used in manufacturing, metal processing and other fields, and can also perform corrosion and thinning detection on various pipes and pressure vessels in manufacturing facilities.

Specs
Model |
SISCO-UM-5 |
SISCO-UM-5D |
SISCO-UM-5DL |
Display Type |
2.4" color OLED, 320×240 pixels, contrast 10,000:1 |
Operating Principle |
P-E (pulse-echo) with dual element transducers |
P-E (pulse-echo), E-E (echo-echo) with dual element transducers |
P-E (pulse-echo), E-E (echo-echo) with dual element transducers |
Total Measuring Range |
0.6mm-508mm (0.025"-20.00"), depending on the material, probe and surface condition |
Measuring Range (Standard Probe) |
TC510: 1.2-200mm |
Measuring Resolution |
Selectable 0.01mm or 0.1mm (selectable 0.001 inch, 0.01 inch) |
Units |
Inch or Millimeter |
Gain |
Adjustable at real-time |
Rectify Mode |
RF+, RF-, HALF+, HALF-, FULL |
Display Mode |
Normal, Min/Max capture, DIFF/RR%, A-Scan, B-San |
V-Path Correction |
Automatic |
Update Rate |
Selectable 4Hz, 8Hz, 16Hz |
Material Velocity Range |
500 to 9999 m/s (0.0197 to 0.3939 in/μs) |
Languages |
English, French, German |
Alarm Settings |
Minimum and Maximum alarm. Thickness readings color changes dynamically when alarming. |
Power Supply |
Two AA size batteries |
Operating Time |
Approximately 40 hours |
Instrument Shut-off |
Selectable ALWAYS ON or AUTO OFF after 5, 10, or 20 minutes of no operation |
Operating Temperature |
-10℃ to +50℃ |
Size |
153mm×76mm×37mm (H×W×D) |
Weight |
280g including batteries |
Function Comparison
Features |
SISCO-UM-5 |
SISCO-UM-5D |
SISCO-UM-5DL |
OLED Color Screen |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Live A-Scan |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Time-based B-Scan |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Control of Gain, Blanking, Gate, Range, Delay, RF & Rectify Mode |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Thru-coating/paint |
N/A |
Y |
Y |
Data Logger |
N/A |
N/A |
Y |
DataView Software |
N/A |
N/A |
Y |
Data Logger of SISCO-UM-5DL Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
Capacity |
100,000 thickness readings, 1000 waveforms, 400 files |
File Structure |
Grid file |
Rows × Columns |
21×12 |
Communication Port |
USB 2.0 port |
Software |
DataView PC Software |
Note:
* Standard Packing List
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge×1, Standard Probe×1, Battery×2, Couplant×1, Carrying Case×1, Operating Manual×1
USB Cable × 1 (UM-5DL Only), Software × 1 (UM-5DL Only)
(Kindly Reminder: Battery and Couplant are Not Included if Shipped By Air.)
* Optional Probes
Model |
PT08 |
TC510 |
PT06 |
PT04 |
ZT12 |
GT12 |
Type |
Dual Crystal Probes |
UM-5D/UM-5DL Standard |
Small Tube |
Fingertipe |
Cast iron |
High-Temperature |
Frequency |
5MHz |
5MHz |
7.5MHz |
10MHz |
2MHz |
5MHz |
Diameter |
11mm |
13.5mm |
8mm |
6mm |
17mm |
15mm |
Measuring Range |
0.8~100mm |
1.2~200mm |
0.8~30mm |
0.7~12mm |
4.0~508mm |
4.0~80mm |
Allowable Temperature |
-10℃ ~ 70℃ |
-10℃ ~ 70℃ |
-10℃ ~ 70℃ |
-10℃ ~ 70℃ |
-10℃ ~ 70℃ |
-20℃ ~ 450℃ |
Picture |
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FAQs
Q1: What is an ultrasonic thickness gauge?
The ultrasonic thickness gauge is improved based on the principle of ultrasonic measurement. It can measure the thickness of metals and other materials and can measure the sound speed of the material. The sisco ultrasonic thickness gauge is a portable thickness meter that can measure the thickness of various pipes and pressure vessels in production equipment, as well as accurately measure various sheets and machined parts.
Q2: How does an ultrasonic thickness gauge work?
sisco ultrasonic thickness gauge offers through-coating thickness measuring capability. It measures the thickness of an object by precisely calculating the times the probe sends an ultrasonic pulse to the object and passes through the object until the probe receives the reflection from the boundary. The ultrasonic pipe thickness gauge adopts the most advanced microprocessor and ultrasonic technology and has the characteristics of zero drift, reliable and stable reading, and no need for zero calibration. You can now test painted objects without removing paint or correcting paint thickness.
Q3: 4 Measurement methods of ultrasound thickness gauge
- Single-point measurement method: It means that the ultrasound thickness gauge is used to measure any point of the measured material with a probe, and the display value is the thickness value.
- Two-point measurement method: The ultrasound thickness meter is used to make two measurements at the same point of the measured material with a probe. In the second measurement, the probe's split surface is 90 degrees, and the smaller value in the two measurements is the thickness value.
- Multi-point measurement method: When the measurement value is unstable, take a measuring point as the center and make multiple measurements in a circle with a diameter of about 30 mm. The minimum value is the thickness value.
- Continuous measurement method: It uses a single-point measurement method to measure continuously along a designated line with an interval of not less than 5 mm. The minimum value is the thickness value.
Tips: How to maintain the ultrasonic thickness tester?
- When using the ultrasonic thickness gauge, it should be handled carefully and lightly to avoid a collision.
- After the use of the instrument, the main engine and probe of the instrument should be cleaned and stored in the instrument box.
- When the instrument is not used for a long time, the battery must be taken out.
- If the instrument fails and cannot be used, it needs to return to the factory for maintenance.
- Cleaning of calibration test blocks
Due to applying the couplant when calibrating the instrument with the test block, attention should be paid to anti-rust. Wipe the test block clean after use. If it is not used for a long time, a little grease should be coated on the surface of the test block to prevent rust. When it is used again, the grease can be wiped off first.
- Cleaning of the casing of the ultrasonic thickness gauge
Alcohol, diluent and so on have corrosive effects on the casing, especially on the display window, so when cleaning it, gently wipe it with a small amount of water.
- Protection of Probe
The surface of the probe is acrylic resin, which is sensitive to the scratch of a rough surface, so it should be pressed lightly in use. When measuring a rough surface, try to reduce the scratch of the probe on the working surface. When measuring at room temperature, the surface of the object to be measured should not exceed 60℃, otherwise, the probe can no longer be used. The attachment of oil and dust will make the probe wire age and break gradually. After use, the dirt on the cable should be cleaned.
Warranty
Thank you for buying industrial test and measurement equipment on sisco.com, all products sold by sisco and the partner cover a 12 months warranty, effective from the date of receiving the products.
What is covered?
sisco is responsible for providing free spare parts, and free technical support to assist the customer to repair the defective products until the problem is solved.
What is not covered?
- Product purchased from anyone other than a sisco store or a sisco authorized reseller.
- Expendable parts.
- Routine cleaning or normal cosmetic and mechanical wear.
- Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect.
- Damage from use of parts other than sisco approved.
- Damage from use outside the product’s usage or storage parameters.
- Damage from use of parts not sold by sisco.
- Damage from modification or incorporation into other products.
- Damage from repair or replacement of warranted parts by a service provider other than a sisco authorized service provider.
- Damage caused by the application environment not meeting the product usage requirements and the failure to perform preventive maintenance.