Value-Mic Micrometer 4 - 5 In - Fowler High Precision

The Fowler High Precision 72-232-005 Value-Mic Micrometer provides professional technicians and machinists with a robust and accurate instrument for outside measurements in the 4 to 5-inch range. Designed for durability and consistent performance, this micrometer delivers the reliable readings essential for critical automotive and industrial applications. Its combination of high-quality construction and user-friendly features makes it an indispensable tool for precision measurement.

Key Features

• Durable Construction: Features a hammertone green baked enamel finish, offering enhanced protection and longevity in demanding shop environments.
• Precision Measurement: Equipped with microfine graduations on a satin chrome finish and carbide-tipped measuring faces, ensuring high-accuracy and repeatable readings.
• Consistent Reading Force: A friction or ratchet stop thimble provides a consistent measuring force, contributing to exact and repetitive readings.
• Secure Locking Mechanism: A positive lever locking clamp ensures reliable measurement retention after a reading has been taken.
• Professional-Grade Components: The anvil and spindle are hardened, precision ground, and feature a microlap finish on tips for superior contact and wear resistance.
• Federal Accuracy Standards: Meets and exceeds U.S. Federal specifications for accuracy, affirming its professional-grade performance.
• Comprehensive Kit: Includes a standard, a wrench for quick, easy zero adjustment on the sleeve, and a fitted case for convenient storage and protection.

Applications

This Fowler Value-Mic Micrometer is an essential tool across various professional fields, including automotive repair, engine building, general machinery maintenance, and quality control in manufacturing. It is ideal for measuring the outside diameter of shafts, thickness of components, piston diameters, crankshaft journals, and other critical dimensions where precise measurements between 4 and 5 inches are required. Its accuracy and robust design make it suitable for tasks in machine shops, industrial production lines, and vehicle service centers.

Specifications

• Measuring Range: 4 - 5 inches
• Measuring Face Diameter: 0.256" (6.5mm)
• Parallelism: 0.00005" (for 0-1" reference)
• Flatness: 0.00003" (0.00076mm)
• Accuracy: 0.0001" (for 0-1" reference)
• Thimble Type: Friction or Ratchet Stop