CALIPERS AND DIVIDERS ARE NOT ALL THE SAME

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.

WING DIVIDERS /COMPASS

·         Rugged legs

·         Box type hinge joint

·         Hardened points – to ensure the points will have long wear life because hardened steel is a high performing material.

·         Sizes available should be 6”, 8”, 12”, 18” and 24”

WING DIVIDER

SPRING CALIPERS &DIVIDERS

Rigidity is the key feature achieved by:

·         Strong spring

·         Properly made, large diameter fulcrum nut to stop side movement of legs.

·         Legs of sufficient thickness to enhance rigidity of the tool

·         Smooth finish on points to ensure tool performs correctly.

·         Measuring range of spring tools is the stated leg length range.

·         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

·         Smoothly made measuring contacts.

·         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.

OUTSIDE FIRM JOINT CALIPER