| AGT400 Isotope Thickness Gauge | AGT600 Laser Thickness Gauge | AGT800 Laser Thickness Gauge | Competitive X-ray Thickness Gauge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | Low to Medium | Low | Low to Medium | High to Extremely High |
| Air Gap | 2 – 12″ | 2″ | 2 – 12″ | Varies |
| Measured Materials | Various Metals | All | All | Vary by kV |
| Alloy Sensitivity | Low | None | None | Varies |
| Thickness Range | .007 to .250″ steel | .001 to .750″ any material | .001 to .750″ any material | Varies by kV |
| Width Range | 4 to 96″ | 1 to 36″ | 4 to 96″ | Varies by Brand |
| Scanning Capability | Yes | No | Yes | Varies by Brand |
| Strip Edge Proximity | ~2″ | Configurable | ~1/4″ | Varies by Brand |
| Passline Height Sensitivty | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Passline Angle Sensitivity | Medium | Medium | High to Low | Medium |
| Liquid on Material Sensitivity | Low | High | High | Low |
| Electronic Noise | High | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | Low |
| Response Time | Slow | Fast | Fast | Fast |
| Air Required For Installation | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Water Required For Installation | No | No | No | Yes |
| S.P.C. Reporting | Yes | No | Yes | Varies by Brand |
| Data Storage | Yes | No | Yes | Varies by Brand |
| Radiation Exposure Risk | Low | None | None | Medium |
| Federal Licensing Requirements | Yes | None | None | None |
| State Licensing Requirements | Vary by State | None | None | Vary by State |
| Leak Test Requirements | Vary by Country | None | None | None |
| Terrorism Risk | Possible | None | None | None |
| Reliability | High | High | High | Low |
| Maintenance Costs | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Repair Costs | Low | Low | Low | Very High |
