Measuring Instruments

Shop professional Sauter measuring instruments for force, torque, ultrasonic material thickness, coating thickness and colour measurement. Compare specialist equipment for production testing, maintenance inspection, laboratory work and quality control.

Blue Sauter TB ultrasonic thickness gauge

Ultrasonic Thickness Meters

Sauter FC digital force gauge front view

Force Gauges

Sauter DA digital bottle cap torque tester

Torque Measurement

Sauter TB Coating Thickness Meter - GNW Instrumentation

Coating Thickness Meters

Sauter JCS 100 colour spectrometer front view

Spectrometers

Collection

23 products

Sauter TB Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

From £272.11

Sauter FC Force Gauge

From £415.00

Sauter TB Coating Thickness Meter

From £238.00

Sauter FK digital force gauge front view

Sauter FK Force Gauge

From £285.00

Sauter TN-US Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

From £512.88

Sauter DB bench-mounted digital torque gauge

Sauter DB Digital Torque Gauge

From £1,142.00

Sauter FS 2 force gauge set with 1 kN external load cell

Sauter FS 2 force gauge set with 5 kN ring load cell

Sauter FS Force Gauge Set with External Load Cells

From £1,250.00

Sauter FL-S digital force gauge front view

Sauter FL-S Force Gauge

From £570.00

Sauter FA mechanical force gauge front view

Sauter FA Force Gauge

From £240.00

Sauter TN GOLD Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

From £616.00

Sauter ultrasonic thickness gauge with a cable on a white background

Sauter TD-US Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

From £373.49

Sauter TN=EE digital thickness gauge with probe on a white background

Sauter TN-EE Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

From £808.56

Sauter DC-Y2 Torque Transducers

From £490.00

Sauter DC-Y1 Torque Transducers

From £285.00

Sauter JCS Colour Spectrometer

From £1,670.00

Sauter TE Coating Thickness Meter

From £326.00

Sauter JCT 100 coating thickness gauge front view

Sauter JCT 100 coating gauge display and keypad

Sauter JCT Coating Thickness Gauge

From £315.00

Sauter DA bottle cap torque tester front view

Sauter DA Digital Torque Gauge

£1,782.80

Sauter FH-EXT Force Gauge

From £1,000.00

Sauter FH-M Force Gauge

From £1,000.00

Sauter FS 2 touchscreen force gauge front view

Sauter FS Force Gauge

From £950.00

Sauter FL-M Force Gauge

From £820.00

Sauter FH-S digital force gauge front view

Sauter FH-S Force Gauge

From £590.00

Sauter Measuring Instruments for Industrial and Laboratory Use

Reliable measurement equipment helps engineers, inspectors and quality teams verify products, assess materials and maintain consistent processes. This collection brings together specialist Sauter instruments for five clearly defined measurement applications.

Force gauges measure tension and compression during product testing, assembly checks, packaging assessment and materials evaluation. The range includes compact handheld models, advanced gauges and systems using external load cells for higher capacities or specialist test arrangements.

Torque instruments support bottle closure testing, torque-tool verification and static measurement systems. Digital DA and DB gauges combine sensing, display and data functions, while DC-Y1 and DC-Y2 transducers are intended for integration with compatible indicators or data acquisition equipment.

Ultrasonic thickness gauges provide non-destructive wall-thickness measurement from one side of a suitable material. They are used for corrosion monitoring and inspection of pipework, tanks, sheet material and engineering components. Coating thickness meters assess paint, plating and protective layers on compatible metal substrates.

The Sauter JCS colour spectrometer provides objective colour measurement for comparison, inspection and production quality control where visual assessment alone is insufficient.

Select an instrument by matching the measurement method and material to the application. Then compare the required range, readability, accuracy, sensor or probe, portability, data functions and calibration requirements.

GNW Instrumentation has 50 years of industry experience and can assist with product selection, calibration support and practical measurement requirements.

Understanding Professional Measuring Instruments

Professional measuring instruments convert a physical property into a result that can be displayed, recorded and compared. The correct measurement method depends on what is being tested, the material involved and the purpose of the inspection.

Force gauges measure tension or compression and are commonly used for pull tests, push tests, component testing and packaging assessment. Torque meters measure rotational force for applications such as bottle closure testing and torque-tool verification, while static torque transducers form part of compatible test systems.

Ultrasonic thickness gauges use sound pulses to determine material thickness from one accessible side, making them useful for corrosion monitoring and wall-thickness inspection. Coating thickness meters instead measure the thickness of paint, plating or another surface layer on a suitable substrate; the two instrument types are not interchangeable.

Colour spectrometers provide numerical colour data for comparison and consistency checks. They can help identify variations that are difficult to assess reliably by eye alone.

Regular verification and calibration help maintain confidence in measurement results. The appropriate interval depends on use, operating conditions, quality procedures and the consequences of an incorrect result.

Force and torque measurement

Measure tension, compression or rotational force for component testing, closure checks, torque-tool verification and production quality control.

Thickness and coating inspection

Use ultrasonic gauges for material wall thickness and coating meters for paint, plating and protective-layer measurement on compatible applications.

Colour measurement and comparison

Colour spectrometers provide objective numerical results for colour consistency checks, product comparison and quality assurance.

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Measuring instrument applications

Professional measuring instruments are used across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance and laboratory environments where accurate inspection, testing and quality control are required.

Production and quality control

Measuring instruments help production and quality teams verify components, assess materials and identify variation during routine inspection and testing.

Tension and compression testing

Force gauges are used for push and pull testing, component assessment, packaging checks and verification of assembly forces.

Torque and closure verification

Torque gauges and static transducers support bottle-cap testing, torque-tool checks and integration into compatible stationary test systems.

Material, coating and colour inspection

Thickness gauges, coating meters and colour spectrometers help inspectors assess material condition, surface finishes and product consistency.

How to choose a measuring instrument

Start with the physical property and material being tested, then compare the measurement method, range, readability, accuracy and practical test arrangement.

Choose the correct measurement method

Select a force gauge for tension or compression, a torque instrument for rotational force, an ultrasonic gauge for material thickness, a coating meter for surface layers, or a spectrometer for colour.

Match the range and readability

Choose a range that safely covers the expected values without being unnecessarily high, so the instrument retains useful readability throughout normal testing.

Check material and sensor compatibility

Confirm that the probe, substrate, fixture, load cell or mounting arrangement is suitable for the material and test method before selecting a model.

Review data and calibration requirements

Consider whether you need peak capture, limits, memory, PC connectivity or documented calibration to support inspection records and quality procedures.

Measuring Instruments FAQs

Answers to common questions about selecting force, torque, thickness, coating and colour measurement equipment.

Which measuring instrument do I need?

Choose according to the property being measured: force gauges for tension or compression, torque instruments for rotational force, ultrasonic gauges for material thickness, coating meters for surface layers, and spectrometers for colour.

What is the difference between ultrasonic and coating thickness measurement?

An ultrasonic thickness gauge measures the thickness of the underlying material, often from one accessible side. A coating thickness meter measures paint, plating or another surface layer on a compatible substrate.

How do I choose the correct force or torque range?

Select a capacity above the highest expected test value while avoiding an unnecessarily high range, as a more closely matched instrument will usually provide finer readability.

Can measuring instruments be supplied with calibration?

Calibration options depend on the instrument and measurement type. Contact GNW with the model and certification requirement so the appropriate calibration service can be confirmed.