The Agr International MBT 7400XT Portable Non-Ferrous Thickness Gauge is 100% designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States by Agr International, Inc. – a globally celebrated industry leader with over 95 years of continuous pioneering in packaging quality assurance systems. Serving as the flagship model within Agr's portable thickness gauge family, the MBT 7400XT merges high-precision non-destructive Hall Effect testing with advanced Statistical Process Control (SPC) capabilities, providing a complete quality management terminal suitable for both analytical laboratories and high-throughput production lines.

The operational foundation of the Agr MBT 7400XT utilizes state-of-the-art Hall Effect sensing combined with an all-digital circuitry design. Measurement is achieved by placing a magnetic sensing probe on the exterior surface of the container while dropping a precision-engineered target steel ball inside. The Hall sensor embedded within the probe tip detects the exact magnetic flux density proportional to the distance to the target ball, calculating material wall thickness in real time. This method ensures completely non-destructive evaluation, empowering operators to continuously scan intricate geometry—such as corners, tight radii, ribs, and base clearances—without scratching, cutting, or deforming delicate container walls.

The primary competitive differentiator of the MBT 7400XT compared to the standard 7200XT model is its expanded statistical computing engine and database capacity. The instrument features onboard database storage capable of logging up to 240,000 measurement values across up to 500 distinct batches. It provides dynamic graphical analysis directly on screen, including statistical histograms and real-time trending graphs, enabling QA/QC specialists to track dimensional drift, calculate process capability indices (Cp, Cpk), and identify process shifts instantaneously. Supporting a standard thickness measuring envelope of 0 to 10 mm (expandable up to 24 mm with extended probes), multi-point calibration with recall, and seamless RS-232/USB data connectivity to external plant SPC networks, the Agr MBT 7400XT represents an essential measurement standard for PET/rPET blowmolders, glass container plants, beverage fillers, and certified testing laboratories.

• Manufacturer: Agr International, Inc.
• Origin: 100% USA (United States)
• Product Series: High-Precision Portable Non-Ferrous Thickness Gauge
• Model: MBT 7400XT
• Measurement Principle: Hall Effect technology utilizing a magnetic probe and precision steel target balls
• Testing Methodology: Non-destructive testing (NDT)
• Measuring Thickness Range:
  - Standard Range: 0 to 10 mm (0 to 0.400 in)
  - Extended Range: Up to 24 mm (0 to 0.945 in) with optional extended probe and target ball configurations
• Applicable Target Materials: All non-ferrous materials (PET, rPET, HDPE, PP, LDPE, glass, aluminum, brass, rubber, composites, thermoformed plastics)
• Measurement Accuracy: ±(1% of reading + 0.01 mm) or better depending on probe and target ball selection
• Selectable Display Resolution: 0.001 mm / 0.01 mm (0.0001 in / 0.001 in)
• Database Storage Capacity: Stores up to 240,000 measurement values across up to 500 individual batches
• Advanced Statistical Graphing:
  - Onboard graphical histogram generation
  - Real-time trending charts
  - Single value and block statistics (Min, Max, Mean, Standard Deviation, Cp, Cpk)
• Operational Measurement Modes: Real-time thickness readout, Continuous Min Capture (thinnest point), Max Capture (thickest point), Differential mode
• Precision Target Balls: High-precision magnetic target balls available in various standard diameters (1.5 mm, 2.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 6.0 mm, 9.0 mm, etc.)
• Sensor Probes: Wear-resistant magnetic probes integrating high-sensitivity Hall effect sensing elements
• Calibration Routines: 1-point, 2-point, and multi-point calibration (up to 5 points) with calibration recall functionality
• Digital Communication Interfaces: RS-232 and USB serial ports for direct data transfer to PCs, external printers, or centralized plant SPC systems
• Display Screen: High-contrast digital display showing real-time thickness values, statistical metrics, and graphical charts
• Power Supply: Integrated high-capacity rechargeable battery pack or direct AC line power adapter (100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)
• Enclosure & Portability: Compact, rugged, and lightweight form factor designed for field-level flexibility from the QA lab to the production floor
• Applicable Industries: High-speed PET/rPET bottle blowmolding and preform injection molding, commercial glass bottle and jar manufacturing, beverage bottling and brewery plants (F&B), aluminum can packaging, pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging, thermoformed food packaging, automotive plastic components, and accredited materials testing laboratories.