Distance Meters Specifications

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Rules


	Type
	Your choices are...
	Tape Measure		Tape measures have linear scales inscribed on flexible steel or fiberglass tape wound on a reel.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary rule, linear scale or tape measure.
	Range Finder		A range finder measures distances between an observer and an object to determine physical distance, or focusing length of a camera.
	Odometer		An odometer measures distance traveled by a moving vehicle.
	Pedometer		A pedometer is device that records the number of steps the person wearing it takes when moving from one location to another.
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Technology


	Measuring Technology
	Your choices are...
	Electronic		Electronic gages use LVDT, capacitance, inductive, or other electronic probes to sense distance or displacement of a contact or stylus.
	Mechanical		Mechanical gages use comparison or the physical movement and displacement of a gaging element (e.g., spindle, slide, stem) to determine the dimensions of a part or feature.
	Optical / Laser		Gages that use optical, laser, infrared, or video based technology to measure dimensional features.
	Ultrasound		The device uses ultrasound measuring technology.
	Vial / Spirit		Vials are used in some levels and consist of a glass tube (vial) filled with a bubble and liquid. The position of the bubble indicates inclination or plumbness. Some vials are ground and have graduated scales to determine the degrees of inclination from horizontal.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary technology type.
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Measurement Scale


	Units:
	Your choices are...
	Inch / English		Gage or gaging system based on inches or other measurements within the English system.
	Metric		Gage or gaging system based on meters, microns, centimeters, or other measurements within the metric system.
	Other		Other unlisted measuring system.
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	Reading Method / Display
	Your choices are...
	None (Nongraduated)		A gage that does not have a display or graduated scale. Fixed gages, squares, angle gages, or straight edges are available without a display. These gages are used for comparative or go/no-go gaging and measurement transfer. Electronic or optical measuring tools may be provided without a display and a used by attaching to a remote display.
	Direct Reading Scale		A direct reading graduated scale has ruling or graduations engraved or printed onto a linear, disc, or drum surface that provide a direct indication of the dimension of a part, the inclination of a surface, or the angle between two surfaces.
	Dial		Dial or dial indicating type displays use a pointer or needle mounted in a graduated, disc dial. The dial provides an indication of dimension or position around or from a zero reference point.
	Digital Display		The display information is presented in alphanumeric form, generally using a lighted LCD panel.
	Vernier Scale		A Vernier reading graduated scale has rulings or graduations engraved or printed onto a set of linear or drum surfaces. The main scale provides an indication of the gaged dimension to an intermediate precision level (e.g., tenths). The Vernier scale provides additional amplification or an increased level of precision (e.g., thousandths).
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary display type.
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Specifications


	Measuring Range		This refers to the maximum distance, length, or thickness that the device can measure.
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	Graduation / Resolution:		The best or minimum graduations for scaled or dial indicating instruments or the best or minimum resolution for measuring tools or gages with digital displays.
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	Accuracy		Accuracy is an indication of how close a measurement is to the actual value.
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	Length / Blade Length:		The length of the rule or blade of a square. The blade length is the longer, flat leg of a square. On most rules, the rulings extend the full length of the tool and the length is equal to the range.
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Materials


	Materials
	Your choices are...
	Aluminum		A ductile, lightweight metal that has good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation.
	Brass / Bronze		Brass and bronze are copper based alloys strengthened with additions of tin, zinc, and other alloying elements. Brass and bronze alloys are machinable and have good corrosion resistance.
	Plastic		Any of numerous organic, synthetic, or processed materials that consisting mainly of thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be made into objects, films, or filaments.
	Steel		A commercial iron alloy that contains carbon in any amount up to about 1.7 percent as an essential alloying constituent. Steel is formable in the annealed or unhardened condition. Steel can develop high strength and hardness after heat treatment or work hardening. Steel is distinguished from cast iron by its ductility and lower carbon content.
	Steel - Stainless		Stainless steel is rust and corrosion resistant and can have relatively high-pressure ratings. Stainless steel contains a base of iron with additions of chromium and nickel and other elements depending on the specific alloy.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary material.
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Applications



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	Automotive / Transportation		The gage, odometer, or distance meter is designed or suitable for automotive, truck, train, aircraft, rail, shipping, or other transportation application.
	Construction / Building Site		Measuring tools used by contractors, carpenters, surveyors, or builders, for framing, layout, or rafters or stairs, foundation construction, cabinetry, mapping, executing site plans and checking building, or wall surfaces. Typically, construction tools require a greater measurement range, higher durability and less precision than machine shop measuring tools or gages.
	Drafting		Measuring tools for drafting, graphing, navigation plotting, or drawing that have sufficient precision, but are generally less rugged compared to machine shop or tool room products.
	Light Duty / Office		Lower precision, light weight, or lower cost measuring tools or instruments for office, residential, drafting, or other non-demanding end use.
	Machine Shop / Tool Room		Precision measuring tools used by machinists, engineers, technicians or operators for layout, machine set up, and checking of surfaces or parts.
	Surveying / Field Work		Measuring tools used by surveyors or field technologists for mapping, executing site plans, and checking building or wall surfaces. Typically, surveying tools require a greater measurement range and higher durability than machine shop measuring tools or gages.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary applications.
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Features



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	100^thsGraduations		Rulings of 1/100 of an inch or 0.01 inches.
	10^thsGraduations		Rulings of 1/10 of an inch or 0.1 inches.
	32^ndsGraduations		Rulings of 1/32 of an inch or ~0.031 inches.
	16^thsGraduations		Rulings of 1/16 of an inch or ~0.062 inches.
	Certificate of Calibration		Document indicating that the gage meets or has been calibrated to specific dimensional tolerance or gaging precision standards requirements. ANSI, ISO, DIN and NIST standards are used to control gage calibration.
	Combination Tool		Measuring tools or gages having a variable configuration such as combination square sets or protractors.
	Computes Areas and Volumes		The device can compute areas and volumes.
	Cross Vial / Dual Axis Capability		Levels having the ability to assess level or inclination along two axes. This capability is usually developed using two vials orientated perpendicular to each other.
	Distance Conversion		The device can convert from imperial to metric units.
	Gage Set / Tool Kit		A set of several gages and accessories packaged into a kit. They are usually packaged in a case with adjusting tools. Tool kits sometimes contain alternate extensions, contact tips, holders, bases, and standards.
	Linear Ruled		Level, square, protractor, or fixed gage having linear rulings for dimensional measurements.
	Locking Feature		The measuring tool can be locked in the fixed position.
	Magnetic Holding / Clamping		Magnetic base, insert, or a magnetized component that provides clamping or holding capability. The features may allow the tool or accessory to be clamped or attached to machines, instrument, or other equipment.
	Non-contact		Non-contact gages and gaging systems measure the dimensional features of a part without making contact with these features. Typically, non-contact instruments are used when a part's function or assembly does not allow for marring or damage to the part during measurement.
	OEM / Machine Mounted		Machine mounted gages, odometers, or scales are designed to measure the length, distance, travel or position changes on an OEM's product or machine. Odometers are often part of an automobile, truck, or vehicle design because lifetime is measured by mileage on vehicular products. In machine tool applications, OEM scales or gages measure the travel or position changes of a machine bed, table, or stage on lathes, milling machines, CNC routers, and drill presses. Linear scales are frequently used for machine travel indication. These scales are typically mounted on the machine or are designed into the product. These devices are built into machine tools, microscopes or other instruments requiring dimensional measurement or position control.
	Plumb Vial / Vertical Capability		Levels with a vial orientated to facilitate checking of vertical inclination or plumbness.
	Power Return		Power return indicates a tape measure with an internal power spring to rewind the tape automatically. The alternative is a hand-cranked reel.
	Self-Leveling		Level or plumb measuring instrument with an automatic leveling capability. Some transits or rotary lasers levels have an automatic leveling feature.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary ruling graduations.
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