Abstract: A magnetic thickness gauge having a rotatable indicator dial which is rotated to lift a permanent magnet by means of a tension spring, from the surface being measured, is provided with an automatic brake which locks the dial in place as soon as the magnet is pulled away.
Abstract: A thickness gauge for measuring the thickness of a layer applied to a ferromagnetic base by measuring the attractive force of a permanent magnet in contact with the applied layer is provided with easily removable, interchangeable scales to permit direct reading of thickness in terms of metric, English or other units, or in accordance with the characteristics of the particular magnet used in the gauge.