8-44 TPI SAE Thread Gauge - Milwaukee Electric Tools

The Milwaukee Electric Tools 49-57-5011 8-44 TPI SAE Thread Gauge provides professional technicians with a reliable instrument for precise identification of standard imperial fastener threads. This durable gauge streamlines critical repair, assembly, and fabrication tasks across various automotive and industrial environments, ensuring correct thread matching and preventing costly errors.

Key Features

• Precise Thread Measurement: Accurately identifies thread pitches from 8 to 44 threads per inch (TPI) with precision-machined leaves, crucial for selecting correct fasteners and avoiding cross-threading in various applications.
• SAE Standard Compatibility: Specifically designed for reliable identification of standard SAE (imperial) threads commonly found on bolts, screws, and other threaded components in North American machinery and vehicles.
• Durable Professional Construction: Built with robust metal construction for long-lasting durability, it is designed to withstand demanding workshop and job site conditions, ensuring consistent performance for professional use.
• Clearly Labeled Blades: Each of the 18 leaves is distinctly marked with its TPI, enabling quick and unambiguous identification of thread specifications, which minimizes errors and saves valuable time.
• Compact and Accessible Design: Its lightweight, slim, and foldable leaf design allows for convenient storage in a toolbox or work vest pocket, ensuring the gauge is always within reach for immediate thread verification.

Applications

This Milwaukee thread gauge is an essential tool for a wide range of professional applications. Automotive mechanics will find it indispensable for rapidly identifying existing thread specifications on vehicle components like engine blocks, chassis, and body panels, facilitating the selection of appropriate replacement fasteners. Machinists can effectively utilize it for verifying custom component threads during fabrication or before cutting new threads, ensuring dimensional accuracy and compatibility. Industrial technicians will benefit from its precision in machinery assembly, maintenance, and overhaul, where accurate thread matching is paramount for structural integrity, component longevity, and operational safety.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Milwaukee Electric Tools
• Model Number: 49-57-5011
• Thread Range: 8-44 TPI (Threads Per Inch)
• Measurement System: SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) / Imperial
• Weight: 0.06 lbs
• Dimensions: 4.75 x 1.87 x 0.32 inches