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Magna-Mike 8600 Thickness Gauge

Portable and easy to use, the Magna-Mike 8600 gives instant wall-thickness readings on non-ferrous materials like plastic, glass, aluminum, copper, rubber, and composites, shown clearly on a large color display.

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The Magna-Mike 8600 measures wall thickness by placing its magnetic probe on one side of the part and a small target (ball, disk, or wire) on the opposite side. The probe’s Hall-effect sensor determines the distance to the target, and the gauge displays thickness immediately. Operation is straightforward whether you scan along corners, follow complex curves, or drop a target ball inside a container.

The system includes three durable probe designs (straight, right-angle, and low-profile articulating) with replaceable wear caps, expanded target options, and a thickness range up to 25.4 mm (1.00 in.). A fast 60 Hz update rate, larger color VGA display, onboard alphanumeric data logger, USB/RS-232/VGA outputs, and MicroSD export (.txt/.csv) support efficient workflows in packaging, automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing.

Typical Applications

Packaging and plastic/glass containers (including corners and radii with Minimum Mode)
Automotive tear seams (with disks and chisel wear cap)
Aerospace composites and nonferrous parts (including turbine cooling holes with wire targets)
Rubber hoses/sheets, plastic pipes, wax molds, and nonferrous castings

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Measurement Method

Magnetic Hall-effect probe with target ball/disk/wire; instant digital readout

Thickness Range (overall)

Up to 25.4 mm (1.00 in.) (range depends on probe/target)

Targets (examples)

Magnetic balls: 3/16 in (to 19.05 mm), 1/4 in (to 25.4 mm)
Standard balls/disks/wires per target table (min/max and accuracy depend on target & calibration mode)

Probes

86PR-1: straight probe (replaceable wear caps: standard, chisel, extended)
86PR-2: right-angle probe head (replaceable wear caps: standard, chisel, extended)
86PR-3: low-profile articulating probe

Display & Speed

Full VGA color LCD; 60 Hz measurement update; display update 4/8/16/20 Hz

Data & Connectivity

Internal alphanumeric data logger; save/recall calibrations
Exports to MicroSD (.txt, .csv)
USB 2.0, RS-232, VGA output
Direct send to spreadsheets via software (WINXL)

Environmental & Durability

Designed for IP67
MIL-STD-810G: vibration, shock, and 4-ft (1.2 m) drop tests
Operating temperature: −10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)

Power

Rechargeable Li-ion battery; up to 16 h (optional)
AC mains: 100–120 VAC or 200–240 VAC

Size & Weight

236 × 167 × 70 mm ( 9.3 × 6.57 × 2.76 in. )
1.68 kg (3.72 lb) including battery

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Magna-Mike 8600 Thickness Gauge

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