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Dial Caliper 6 Inch One-Rev 4-Way Measurement - Fowler High Precision

Part #: 72-008-006

The Fowler High Precision 72-008-006 6-inch One-Revolution Dial Caliper is a professional-grade tool designed for demanding automotive and industrial applications. It delivers fast, repeatable, and precise measurements through its clear, single-revolution dial and versatile 4-way measurement capabilities. This caliper ensures unambiguous readings across a wide array of tasks, from vehicle components to machined parts.

Key Features

  • Precise 0-6" (0-150 mm) Measuring Range: Offers accurate results with 0.001" (0.02 mm) graduations and ±0.001" (±0.02 mm) accuracy, critical for modern passenger cars, light trucks, and industrial component work.
  • Intuitive One-Revolution Dial: Features a 0.100" per revolution analog dial for clear, unambiguous readings, enhancing efficiency whether working under the hood, under the lift, or at the machine.
  • Versatile 4-Way Measurement: Capable of outside, inside, depth, and step measurements, enabling technicians to efficiently assess everything from brake rotor thickness and drum ID to caliper brackets, bushings, and step heights with a single instrument.
  • Hardened Stainless Steel Construction: Built for resilience, this caliper resists wear and contamination, ensuring reliable long-term performance in demanding professional automotive and industrial environments.
  • Smooth Operation with Secure Lock: Equipped with a knurled thumb roll for controlled rack-and-pinion movement and a reliable lock screw to secure measurements, facilitating precise adjustments and stable readings.
  • Shock-Proof Dial Gearing: Engineered to maintain accuracy despite everyday handling and shop use, offering sustained reliability in busy professional settings.

Applications

This 6-inch dial caliper is an indispensable tool for automotive service professionals, adept at tasks such as measuring brake rotor and drum dimensions, checking bushing OD/ID, verifying caliper slide fitment, and inspecting suspension and steering components on both domestic and import vehicles. In machining and fabrication, it accurately assesses turned, milled, or ground parts prior to assembly or quality control. It also serves effectively in plant maintenance for shafts, spacers, and wear checks, and in educational settings as a durable, easy-to-read analog caliper for precision measurement training.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Fowler High Precision
  • Model: 72-008-006
  • Range: 0–6" (0–150 mm)
  • Resolution: 0.001" (0.02 mm)
  • Accuracy: ±0.001" (±0.02 mm)
  • Dial: One-revolution analog, 0.100"/rev
  • Material: Hardened stainless steel
  • Weight: 1 lb

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This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 01 February, 2007.