
Handheld Gauges for Material Testing

SIGMASCOPE SMP350
Measurement expert for electrical conductivity.
Compact handheld device for measuring the electrical conductivity of non-ferrous metals.
The solution for electrical conductivity measurement.
With the SIGMASCOPE® SMP350, you can measure the electrical conductivity of aluminum or the electrical conductivity of copper quickly, easily and accurately. You can also draw conclusions about the hardness and strength of heat-treated materials. This allows you to check the material stability of components that are exposed to strong temperature fluctuations. Heat damage and material fatigue can also be easily determined.
Features
- Measuring method: Phase-sensitive eddy current method
- Conductivity measurement according to DIN 50994
- Individual consideration of the temperature coefficient valid for each material (temperature sensor optionally available)
- Measured value memory: For a large number of measurements
- Extensive evaluation and statistics functions
- Measuring range: 0.3 - 63 MS/m or 0.5 - 108 % IACS
- Simple data transfer via USB interface
- Limit value monitoring via sound
- Probes available for a wide range of applications, with and without integrated temperature sensor
Applications
- Conductivity testing of raw materials for sorting and quality assurance
- Testing of coin alloys, such as the conductivity of euro coins
- Evaluation of hardness and strength of heat-treated materials
- Checking for heat damage, material fatigue and cracks
- Estimation of the phosphorus content in copper alloys or copper-containing materials
- Tracking precipitation processes, such as in Cu-Cr alloys
- Checking the homogeneity of alloys
- Scrap sorting

SIGMASCOPE® GOLD B and GOLD C
Play it safe with gold.
The special devices for mobile and non-destructive authenticity checks of gold, precious metals and coins.
Tactile authenticity check for gold and precious metals.
With the compact SIGMASCOPE® GOLD B and SIGMASCOPE® GOLD C handheld measuring gauges, you can reliably determine the authenticity of precious metals and thus detect counterfeits reliably and non-destructively. Distinguish counterfeit gold bars from pure gold, check large pieces of jewelry such as a pocket watch for authenticity or detect expensive counterfeits of the precious metal with the help of electrical capability. In short: you know immediately whether the object to be measured is genuine.
Features
- Measuring method: Phase-sensitive eddy current method
- Limit value monitoring via sound
- Probes available for a wide range of applications
- High-precision conductivity measurement in accordance with DIN 50994
- Variable depths of indentation suiting the thickness of the object to be measured
- Measured value memory: For a large number of measurements
- Measuring frequency: GOLD B: 100, 500 and 1,000 Hz / GOLD C: 15, 30, 60 and 120 kHz
- Simple data transfer via USB interface
- Measuring range: GOLD B: Gold bars from approx. 1 oz (31.1 g) - 1kg / GOLD C: Gold coins and bars up to approx. 100 g
Applications
SIGMASCOPE® GOLD B
- Non-destructive testing of gold bars from approx. 1 oz (31.1 g) to 1 kg
- Detection of base inclusions (e.g. tungsten)
SIGMASCOPE® GOLD C
- Non-destructive testing of gold coins and bars up to approx. 100 g
- Testing the gold alloys of coins
- Identification of commercially available precious metal coins such as Krugerrands, ducats etc. based on the specific conductivity values

FERITSCOPE FMP30
Specialist for ferrite content measurement.
Robust and powerful handheld device for the measurement of ferrite and martensite content in steels with austenitic microstructures.
Unbeatable in tactile ferrite and martensite content measurement.
Extensive functionalities, processed in a robust and high-quality all-aluminum housing with a modern design and the intuitive Tactile Suite® software: Our FERITSCOPE® DMP®30 is the specialist for measuring the ferrite and martensite content in chemical plants, energy plants or process plants, even in hard-to-reach places.
Features
- Replaceable Li-ion battery for > 24 h operating time
- Digital probes available for a wide range of applications, analog probes backwards compatible thanks to F-adapter
- Measuring range: 0.1 - 80% Fe or 0.1 - 110 FN
- Measured value memory: 250,000 in 2,500 applications
- Automatic device detection and easy data transfer via USB-C and Bluetooth
- Robust aluminum housing with protection class IP64
- Most powerful software in tactile coating thickness measurement: Tactile Suite®
- Measuring method: Magnetic inductive
- Limit value monitoring via light, sound and vibration
Applications
- Determining the delta ferrite content in austenitic and duplex steels
- Determining the proportion of deformation martensite in austenitic materials
- Detecting weld seams in polished surfaces
- Determining the ferrite content distribution along a weld seam

MMS INSPECTION DPM
Dew point determination made easy.
Robust measuring device for determining the relevant climatic parameters in coating processes in heavy corrosion protection. And with its light and sound signals, you always have an overview of the measured dew point values.
Heavy-duty corrosion protection, simple dew point measurement.
With the MMS® Inspection DPM, you can quickly and easily monitor the climate parameters relevant for coating processes directly before applying the corrosion protection layer. The handy dew point meter with IP65 reliably measures the relative humidity, air temperature and surface temperature. This makes calculating the dew point simple and effortless.
The MMS® Inspection DPM is part of the three-part MMS® Inspection corrosion kit, the Fischer handheld measuring gauges for comprehensive corrosion protection.
Features
- Measured value memory: 10,000 in one application or 250,000 in 2,500 applications)
- Dust- and splash-proof according to IP65
- Measuring range: air temperature (Ta) -20 to +60°C, surface temperature (Ts) -20 to +80°C, relative humidity (RH) 0 to 100 %RH
- Automatically rotating display for every viewing angle and in poor lighting conditions
- Easy data transfer via USB and Bluetooth, depending on the device version
- Battery for > 8 h operating time
- Resistant temperature sensors integrated in the device, additional external magnetic surface temperature sensor can be connected as an option
- Limit value monitoring via light, depending on device version
Applications
- Measuring and recording the environmental conditions required for surface coating

MMS INSPECTION SPG
Surface measurement made easy.
Reliable surface profile measuring device for optimum paint application in coating processes in heavy corrosion protection.
Best choice for measuring the surface profile.
With the MMS® Inspection SPG, you can measure the surface profile in minutes. Testing this is very important before corrosion protection coatings are applied. The housing complies with IP65 and protects the measuring device even under the most adverse conditions. This means that you always get reliable measurement results with the simplest handling.
The MMS® Inspection DPM is part of the three-part MMS® Inspection corrosion kit, the Fischer handheld measuring gauges for comprehensive corrosion protection.
Features
- Measured value memory: 10,000 in one batch or 250,000 in 2,500 batches, depending on device version
- Dust- and splash-proof according to IP65
- Measuring the surface profile depth in accordance with ASTM 4417-B, SSPC-PA 17, SANS 5772, US Navy NSI 009-32 and US Navy PPI 63101-000
- Limit value monitoring via light, sound and vibration, depending on device version
- Easy data transfer via USB and Bluetooth, depending on the device version
- Battery for > 8 h operating time
- Automatically rotating display for every viewing angle and in poor lighting conditions
- Accuracy: 0 - 100 µm: ≤ 3 µm, 100 - 500 µm: ≤ 3 % of the target value
- Measuring range: 0 - 500 μm
Applications
- Measurement of surface profile depth

FISCHERSCOPE® MMS® PC2
Multi-talent for coating thickness measurement and material testing.
Universal multi-measuring system for parallel coating thickness measurement and material testing with up to eight measuring modules.
Flexible all-in-one benchtop unit.
As an all-in-one measuring system, the FISCHERSCOPE® MMS® PC2 saves you time and money by eliminating the need for multiple specialized devices while streamlining your quality management processes. The modular design allows for customization and expansion of the system: the variety of measuring methods, 6 in one device, makes it suitable for a wide range of applications and can be used both manually and automatically.
Features
- 100 different applications, 8 installation locations and > 60 probes
- Measuring methods: Amplitude- and phase-sensitive eddy current method, magnetic, magnetic inductive, microresistivity and beta-backscattering method
- Measured variables: Coating thickness, electrical conductivity, ferrite content, temperature
- Measuring the layer thickness of many material combinations
- Manual or semi-automatic measuring with motorized stand or programmable XY-measuring table
- Modules: PERMASCOPE®, SIGMASCOPE®/ PHASCOPE®1, PHASCOPE® ESL, SR-SCOPE®, PHASCOPE® DUPLEX, NICKELSCOPE®, BETASCOPE®, Temperature
- Measured value memory: For a large number of measurements
- Simple visualization of process quality with the production diagnosis diagram (FDD®)
- Measuring range: Dependent on coating-base material combination and probe used
Applications
PERMASCOPE®
- Electrically insulating coatings on various metals, e. g. paint on steel or aluminum
- Electrically conductive, non-magnetizable layers on ferrous metals, such as zinc, copper or chromium on steel
- Weakly electrically conductive layers on highly conductive metals, e. g. chrome and electroless nickel on copper or aluminum
- Thickness of solder layer on copper in printed circuit board production
- Graphite layers on piston surfaces or corrosion protection layers on brake disks in the automotive sector
- Ferrite content in austenitic or duplex steels
SIGMASCOPE® / PHASCOPE®1
- Measuring copper layers on PCBs
- Testing of aluminum alloys in incoming goods
- Electrical conductivity of non-magnetic metals such as copper, aluminum, titanium
- Copper layers in printed circuit board holes
- Coatings of Cu, Zn, Ni on ferromagnetic base materials (steel or iron)
SIGMASCOPE® / PHASCOPE®2
- Copper layers in printed circuit board holes
PHASCOPE® DUPLEX
- Paint on steel and aluminum
- Paint and zinc coatings (thin EPD coatings) on steel; both coatings are measured in one step
- Brake line hoses
- Wire (mesh and grid), such as for shopping carts
NICKELSCOPE®
- Electroplated nickel layers on non-ferrous metals and insulating base materials
- Non-magnetic coatings such as copper, aluminum or lead on steel or iron
- Ferrous coatings on piston surfaces in the automotive sector
SR-SCOPE®
- Copper thickness on laminates or multilayers in PCB production
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