Plug and Pin Gages Specifications

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Gage Type and Features


	Shape / Geometry:
	Your choices are...
	Cylindrical Plug		Cylindrical plug or ring gages have a cylindrical form and no taper.
	Tapered Plug		Tapered plug or ring gages have a tapered or conical form.
	Ball / Spherical Plug		Plug gages have a ball or spherically shaped end for gaging spherical cavities or tapered holes.
	Hex / Nut Gage		Hex or nut gages plug gages have hexagonal, square, or other shaped cross sections for gaging shaped, countersunk holes that lock a nut or bolt head in place during fastening.
	Plain Plug		Plug or ring gages have a smooth outer surface or bore (no internal or external threads).
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary plug or ring gage shape or geometry.
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	Thread Gage?		Thread plug or ring gages have internal or external threads for gaging threaded parts or part features.
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	Type:
	Your choices are...
	Go		Go gages provide a precision tool for production comparative gaging based on a fixed limit. Go gages consist of a fixed limit gage with a gaging limit based on the plus or minus tolerances of the inspected part. A go plug gage's dimensions are based on the minimum ID tolerance of the hole or part being gaged. The go plug (ID) gage should be specified to a plus gagemakers' tolerance from the minimum part tolerance.
	No Go		No-go or not-go gages provide a precision tool for production comparative gaging based on a fixed limit. No-go gages consist of a fixed limit gage with a gaging limit based on the minimum or maximum tolerances of the inspected part. A no-go ring gage's dimensions are based on the minimum OD tolerance of the round bar or part being gaged. A no-go plug gage's dimensions are based on the maximum ID tolerance of the hole or part being gaged. The no go plug (ID) gage should be specified to a minus gagemakers' tolerance from the maximum part tolerance. The no go ring (OD) gage should be specified to a plus gagemakers' tolerance from the minimum part tolerance.
	Go / No-Go - Double End		Double-ended go / no-go gages have a go gage pin on one end and a no-go gage pin on opposite end of the handle. Go / no-go gages provide a precision tool for production comparative gaging based on fixed limits. Go / no-go gages consist of a fixed limit gage with two gaging limits based on the plus/minus tolerances of the inspected part.
	Go / No-Go - Progressive / Step		Progressive or step go / no-go gages are manufactured in the form of stepped pins with the go gage surface and the no-go gage surface on the same side of the handle. The gage can save time since the gage does not have to be reversed for no go gaging. Go / no-go gages provide a precision tool for production comparative gaging based on fixed limits. Go / no-go gages consist of a fixed limit gage with two gaging limits based on the plus / minus tolerances of the inspected part.
	Master Gage		Master gage blocks, master or setting discs, and setting rings are types of master gages used to calibrate or set micrometers, comparators, or other gaging systems. Working gages are used in the shop for dimensional inspection and periodically checked against a master gage.
	Setting Disc / Annular Plug		These large plug gages (over ~8" in diameter) use an annular disc design where the internal section is cut down to reduce weight and improve handling. Setting discs have a similar design and are used to set or check micrometer or other OD gages.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary plug or ring gage types.
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	Pin Gage Set?		Gage sets include several gages and accessories packaged into a kit, usually in a case with adjusting tools. Tool kits sometimes contain alternate extensions and contact tips, holders, bases, or standards.
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	Assembly / Handle Included?		Devices include mounting handles or holders.
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Mounting & Technology


	Holder / Handle Mounting Type:
	Your choices are...
	Taperlock		Taperlock plug gages that have a tapered end that fits into a taper cavity in a handle.
	Trilock		Trilock gages have a central hole that enables a fastener to attach the gage to a handle.
	Reversible / Wire Type		Devices are collet or bushing mounted smooth cylindrical pin or plug gages. The gage has a consistent diameter along the whole length allowing both ends of the gage to be used. When one end becomes worn, the gage is reversed in the holder.
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	Gaging Technology
	Your choices are...
	Air / Pneumatic		Gages or gaging systems use the changes in flow or pressure in air nozzles or inlets internally located in air plugs, probes, rings or snaps or other pneumatic gages. Pneumatic comparators, digital readouts, analog amplifiers, columns or flowmeter / rotameter tubes are used to display air gaging dimensional data.
	Electronic		Electronic gages use LVDT, capacitance, inductive or other electronic probes to sense the distance or displacement of a contact or stylus. Mechanical gages such as micrometers, plug gages, and snap gages may employ an integral electronic probe in addition to the mechanical gaging elements.
	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. Micrometers, calipers, indicators, plug gages, ring gages or snap gages are examples of mechanical gages.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary technology types.
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Specifications


	Units:
	Your choices are...
	English		Gages and gaging systems are based on the English system of measurement (e.g., inches).
	Metric		Gages and gaging systems are based on the metric system of measurement (e.g., centimeters, millimeters).
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	Plug Size / Diameter:		The outer diameter of the plug gage.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Set Range:		The total diameter or dimensional range that the set of plug or pin gages can measure.
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	Set Steps / Increments:		The dimensional size increments or steps in a set of plug or pin gages.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value less than or equal to the specified value.

	Tolerance Class
	Your choices are...
	Class XX		Class XX gages with a size range of .001" to 0.08250" should have a tolerance of no more than 0.00002".
	Class X		Class X gages with a size range of .001" to 0.08250" should have a tolerance of no more than 0.00004".
	Class Y		Class Y gages with a size range of .001" to 0.08250" should have a tolerance of no more than 0.00007".
	Class Z		Class Z gages with a size range of .001" to 0.08250" should have a tolerance of no more than 0.0001".
	Class ZZ		Class ZZ gages with a size range of .001" to 0.08250" should have a tolerance of no more than 0.0002".
	Other		Other unlisted grades or classes.
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Special Features


	Heat Insulating / Plastic Handle?		Micrometers, snaps gages, go / no-go plugs, setting discs or other gages have plastic, heat insulating handles or holders. Insulating handles help prevent damage to dimensional gages that could be caused by the heat from a human hand.
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	NIST Traceability		Gage can be traced to the National Institute of Technology Standards (NIST). These gages are compared to a master standard that is checked against a NIST standard.
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Plug and Pin Gages Specifications

Shape / Geometry:

Thread Gage?

Type:

Pin Gage Set?

Assembly / Handle Included?

Holder / Handle Mounting Type:

Gaging Technology:

Units:

Plug Size / Diameter:

Set Range:

Set Steps / Increments:

Tolerance Class:

Heat Insulating / Plastic Handle?

NIST Traceability?

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