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0-1" DIAL IND W/MAG BASE - Fowler High Precision

Part #: 72-585-450-0

The Fowler High Precision 72-585-450-0 0-1" Dial Indicator with Magnetic Base provides professional technicians and machinists with a reliable solution for precise measurements and accurate setups. Engineered for demanding automotive and industrial environments, this essential metrology tool delivers consistent and repeatable readings across a wide array of applications.

Key Features

  • Precise 0-1" Measurement Range: Handles a variety of common setup and inspection tasks in machining, fabrication, and automotive repair with dependable accuracy.
  • Integrated Switchable Magnetic Base: Allows for secure, hands-free mounting on any ferrous surface, essential for stable and consistent measurements on complex workpieces and machinery.
  • Rigid On/Off Magnet Control: Features a dedicated switch to minimize movement, creep, and vibration, providing enhanced stability during critical measurement operations.
  • High-Contrast Dial Face: Designed for clear and quick readings at a glance, optimizing efficiency in diverse workshop lighting conditions.
  • Durable Professional Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of daily use in machine shops, industrial plants, and busy automotive service bays.

Applications

This versatile tool is ideal for a broad spectrum of machine setup and inspection tasks, including checking runout on lathe work, tramming mill heads, aligning vises and fixtures, and verifying flatness or parallelism on surface plates. In automotive service, it is well-suited for measuring brake rotor runout, checking crankshaft endplay, assessing gear and differential backlash, and inspecting wear on rotating components found in passenger vehicles, light trucks, and heavy-duty equipment. It also proves invaluable for tool and die work, jig and fixture building, and general metrology where reliable and repeatable measurements are paramount.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Fowler High Precision
  • Model Number: 72-585-450-0
  • Measurement Range: 0-1 inch
  • Product Type: Dial Indicator with Magnetic Base
  • Weight: 4.6 lbs

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This product was added to our catalog on Monday 09 July, 2018.