Digit Counter Ball-Anvil Micrometer - 0-1 In - Fowler High Precision

The Fowler High Precision 52-244-201-1 Digit Counter Ball-Anvil Micrometer is an essential tool for professional automotive and industrial technicians requiring accurate measurements on non-flat, curved, or spherical surfaces. Engineered for precision, this micrometer ensures reliable contact and consistent, repeatable results crucial for demanding applications across engine, transmission, and hydraulic systems. Its robust design is built to withstand rigorous daily use in professional shop and inspection environments.

Key Features

• Spherical Ball-Anvil Design: Provides a single, stable point of contact for precise measurements on contoured, curved, and irregular components, enhancing repeatability for critical inspections.
• Direct Digit Counter Readout: A clear mechanical digit counter delivers unambiguous measurements directly to 0.001", enabling rapid reading and reducing potential interpretation errors associated with traditional thimble markings.
• Precision Measurement Capability: Offers a 0–1" measurement range with 0.0001" sleeve graduations and an accuracy of ±0.00016", supporting close-tolerance work on vital engine, transmission, and hydraulic system components.
• Durable Construction: Features a robust hammertone blue baked enamel frame and hardened, ground, micro-lapped carbide-tipped anvil and spindle, designed for extended operational life in demanding conditions.
• Consistent Measuring Force: An integrated ratchet stop and fine adjustment thimble maintain uniform measuring pressure across different users, improving correlation in quality assurance and control processes.

Applications

This ball-anvil micrometer is an indispensable tool for a variety of precision measuring tasks across automotive and industrial sectors:

• Checking wall thickness on brake lines, fuel lines, hydraulic tubing, industrial pipes, and thin-wall cylinders.
• Measuring bearings, pistons, valve train components, gear pitch diameters, and other spherical or contoured parts.
• Verifying dimensions on machined radii and profiles during setup and first-article inspections.
• Performing quality control checks on curved or formed sheet metal, stamped parts, and molded components.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Fowler High Precision
• Model: 52-244-201-1
• Type: Digit Counter Ball-Anvil Micrometer
• Measurement Range: 0–1"
• Accuracy: ±0.00016"
• Graduation: 0.0001" (sleeve), 0.001" (digit counter)
• Approximate Weight: 5 lb