Calipers and dividers may look similar but there are many
differences between brands.
To get good quality at a fair price check the following
features for wing dividers, spring dividers, and firm joint and spring
calipers.
features for wing dividers, spring dividers, and firm joint and spring
calipers.
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Rugged legs
Rugged legs
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Box type hinge joint
Box type hinge joint
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Hardened points – to ensure the points will have
long wear life because hardened steel is a high performing material.
Hardened points – to ensure the points will have
long wear life because hardened steel is a high performing material.
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Sizes available should be 6”, 8”, 12”, 18” and
24”
Sizes available should be 6”, 8”, 12”, 18” and
24”
WING DIVIDER |
Rigidity is the key feature achieved by:
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Strong spring
Strong spring
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Properly made, large diameter fulcrum nut to
stop side movement of legs.
Properly made, large diameter fulcrum nut to
stop side movement of legs.
·
Legs of sufficient thickness to enhance rigidity
of the tool
Legs of sufficient thickness to enhance rigidity
of the tool
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Smooth finish on points to ensure tool performs
correctly.
Smooth finish on points to ensure tool performs
correctly.
·
Measuring range of spring tools is the stated
leg length range.
Measuring range of spring tools is the stated
leg length range.
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Size range-3”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 18” 24”
36”.
Size range-3”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 18” 24”
36”.
OUTSIDE & INSIDE FIRM JOINT CALIPERS |
Rigidity is the key feature achieved by:
·
Securely made hinge joint and well-proportioned
legs
Securely made hinge joint and well-proportioned
legs
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Smoothly made measuring contacts.
Smoothly made measuring contacts.
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Measuring range is much larger than size of leg
length. The outside calipers will
measure approximately 25%-30% larger diameter than leg length.
Measuring range is much larger than size of leg
length. The outside calipers will
measure approximately 25%-30% larger diameter than leg length.
·
Size range are 6”, 8”, 12”, 18”, 24”, 30”, 42”
and 60” although larger sizes can be available.
Size range are 6”, 8”, 12”, 18”, 24”, 30”, 42”
and 60” although larger sizes can be available.
OUTSIDE FIRM JOINT CALIPER |