Dial Test Indicators

Dial test indicators are very specialized precision measurement tools used in many applications that require extreme accuracy. For example, they are crucial in precision engine building. From a general perspective, such an indicator delivers useful information about a particular status or condition. Typically, these instruments employ a tilting lever arm or a plunger to assess micro distances and angles with surgical precision. For instance, they are used to measure crankshaft play and straightness, piston and lifter travel, or to find the center of a precision bore on the mill.

Some of the most common categories include bore, snap, diameter, telescoping, and stretch gauges. Dial test indicators can be analog or digital, and the most used types have the increments of 0.001" over the range of one inch. Extensions and adapters widen the functionality of these indicators. Overall, these tools are classified according to SAE and metric standards. On our virtual shelves, you can find a large selection of top-notch dial test indicators designed by reputable companies and offered at a reasonable price. Built to perfection, these devices are meant to deliver top accuracy and reliability in whatever application.