scottmk1 Forum Supporter Messages 1,967 Location Scotland Nov 30, 2018 #1 To set the correct preload on some bearings, I need a spring balance that reads from 1 to 2kg, in 0.01kg increments, although 0.05 increments would do. Where might I get one that is reasonably accurate?
To set the correct preload on some bearings, I need a spring balance that reads from 1 to 2kg, in 0.01kg increments, although 0.05 increments would do. Where might I get one that is reasonably accurate?
M MoreWellie Member Messages 1,778 Location Bedfordshire, UK Nov 30, 2018 #2 from my experience it is more "that looks roughly right" rather than accurate you can get spring balances from fishing shops with this sort of range Edit: something like https://www.ourweigh.co.uk/suspended-weighing/salter-brecknell-super-samson.html ours goes up to 6.5Kg and is https://poingdestres.co.uk/little-gem-tubular-balance-scales.html also fire extinguisher companies https://www.firesafetystore.co.uk/f...rvice-tools/2kg-samson-spring-balance-scales/
from my experience it is more "that looks roughly right" rather than accurate you can get spring balances from fishing shops with this sort of range Edit: something like https://www.ourweigh.co.uk/suspended-weighing/salter-brecknell-super-samson.html ours goes up to 6.5Kg and is https://poingdestres.co.uk/little-gem-tubular-balance-scales.html also fire extinguisher companies https://www.firesafetystore.co.uk/f...rvice-tools/2kg-samson-spring-balance-scales/
scottmk1 Forum Supporter Messages 1,967 Location Scotland Nov 30, 2018 #3 Thanks. One of those ones from the fire safety place seems spot on.
slim_boy_fat Forum Supporter Messages 29,501 Location Scottish Highlands Nov 30, 2018 #4 scottmk1 said: Thanks. One of those ones from the fire safety place seems spot on. Click to expand... @The_Yellow_Ardvark might have one kicking around, that's his line of work I think.
scottmk1 said: Thanks. One of those ones from the fire safety place seems spot on. Click to expand... @The_Yellow_Ardvark might have one kicking around, that's his line of work I think.
The_Yellow_Ardvark https://www.death-clock.org/ Messages 19,102 Location Going Away. Nov 30, 2018 #5 @slim_boy_fat I do, but no spares I can donate.
scottmk1 Forum Supporter Messages 1,967 Location Scotland Nov 30, 2018 #6 No problem and thanks anyway for the suggestion. The ones linked to above are priced fairly decent so I will treat myself to one for Christmas.
No problem and thanks anyway for the suggestion. The ones linked to above are priced fairly decent so I will treat myself to one for Christmas.