Plunger type. Hoping to measure the end float on a rear hub bearing. Needs to be able to measure 0.0005in. Thank you.Lever type or plunger? DTI usually means lever but these days people use the term for either.
What range are you measuring?
That has been most helpful. Great advice.Every gauge you buy these days will be adequate for the job. The stands vary in quality. The ones with adjustment midway along one of the arms are not very good.
Check shipping on items below:
https://allaboutelectrics.co.uk/products/draper-51831-dial-indicator-imperial-0-0005-0-1in [note that this only has 0.1" travel so may not be suitable]![]()
1" Dial Gauge - Plunger Style Indicator with Lug Back
0-1 inch Range Imperial Dial Indicator Gauge with 2 inch diameter dial.www.machine-dro.co.uk
This style of stand, from the place above, would be OK:
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Moore and Wright Magnetic Indicator Stand 470 Series MW470-01
Magnetic Indicator Stand 470 Series Moore and Wright with ON/OFF Magnetic.www.machine-dro.co.uk
Note how much the Moore & Wright sticker costs compared to this identical item:
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Magnetic Stand / Base For Dial Test Indicator / DTI Gauge By BERGEN AT426 | eBay
Can hold a DTI by its stem or by a lug. Suits virtually all DTI gauges. The heavy base is magnetic and holds the stand firmly (60kg pull). 175mm total height.www.ebay.co.uk
You will get a cheaper overall price if you can forego the imperial requirement because most gauge/stand package deals are for metric items.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284273390561 [note 10mm travel indicator]
It’s a dial gauge. Measures absolute. All a DTI does is compare, not measure - although they may not be far off as a comparison.Plunger type. Hoping to measure the end float on a rear hub bearing. Needs to be able to measure 0.0005in. Thank you.
Thank you. I didn’t realise there was a difference.It’s a dial gauge. Measures absolute. All a DTI does is compare, not measure - although they may not be far off as a comparison.