Brown & Sharpe 14.82022 Dial Indicator, 4.0-48 Thread, 0.374" Stem Dia., Central Lug Back, White Dial, 0-100 Reading, 2.25" Dial Dia., 0-1" Range, 0.001" Graduation, +/-0.001" Accuracy

The Brown & Sharpe 14.82022 AGD 2 dial indicator reads to 0.001”, with one revolution of the dial being 0.10”, and the total available measurement being 1.0”. The white dial face includes a revolution counter to keep track of the overall measurement and a contrasting black hand to help make measurements easy to read. The ball contact tip reaches into the workpiece to make accurate measurements of turned, milled, and ground parts, for tool setting gauges, fixtures, and inspections. The racks and bottom bearings are made of stainless steel, for corrosion resistance. Rack teeth are ground to ensure accuracy. The central lug back can be rotated 90 degrees for vertical or horizontal use. The dial face is 2 1/4” in diameter.

Dial indicators may also be called dial gauges, dial calipers, and probe indicators. These precision measuring tools are used to accurately measure small linear distances and object sizes. The dial magnifies the measurement so that it can more easily be read by the human eye. Frequently used in manufacturing, laboratories, and other industrial or mechanical fields, dial indicators are used anywhere a small measurement must be found and recorded or transferred, such as checking the variation in tolerance of a workpiece. Dial test indicators are very similar to dial indicators, except that the axis of measurement is perpendicular to the axis of the indicator. Standard dial indicators measure the displacement along the axis of the indicator. Dial indicators can be analog, with a mechanical dial, or electronic, with a digital display. Some electronic models transfer the data electronically to a computer for recording and potential manipulation.

Brown & Sharpe was founded in 1833, had a major part in setting industrial standards in the United States, and has given its name to several standards, including a tool spindle taper, a worm threadform, and others. Brown & Sharpe was acquired by Hexagon Metrology in 2001, and has since focused on precision measuring equipment and metrology hand tools. The Brown & Sharpe line of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), optical measuring systems, benchtop measuring machines, and precision hand tools offer consistent, high-quality design, construction, and performance. Brown & Sharpe has manufacturing facilities in North America, Switzerland, and China.