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This section provides an overview for dial caliper gauges as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 dial caliper gauge manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked dial caliper gauge companies as of February, 2025: 1.Guilin Guanglu Measuring Instrument Co., Ltd, 2.MICROTECH, 3.Anyi Instrument Co. Ltd.
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A dial caliper gauge is a measuring instrument primarily used to measure inside and outside diameters and thicknesses. Its frame consists of various parts, making it a specialized instrument.
The contact part of the gauge extends from the dial, resembling the horns of a stag beetle in a "U" shape. This part is used for measuring dimensions by aligning the tip of the "U" with the appropriate measuring section on the object. Choosing a contact portion that matches the measuring section simplifies the measuring process.
First, select the suitable measuring element for the part to be measured from company catalogs. Next, set the dial caliper gauge on a model and adjust it to zero at the specified dimension. After removing the gauge from the model, touch it to the relevant measuring section of the workpiece to check the dimensional difference on the dial. The dimensions can be determined by the difference between the set dimension and the measured dimension.
Similar to dial indicators, calibration of the dial caliper gauge is essential and must be performed regularly using a specified method. Proper calibration ensures accurate dimensional readings on the dial.
Dial caliper gauges mainly consist of the dial gauge itself, a measuring element at the tip, and a frame (such as two U-shaped or L-shaped columns) connecting them. Their specialized shape allows for measuring parts that are inaccessible with standard dial indicators or digital calipers. Examples include measuring the outer diameter of a shaft in a complex interior, the concave radius of a cylindrical shape within an enclosed perimeter, or the thickness or height of a part where a height gauge cannot reach.
The frame has a fixed side and a movable side, allowing the tip of the installed dial gauge to move in tandem with the measuring element. This movement is then displayed as a dimensional difference on the dial gauge.
It is important to note that the direction of the frame's movement may differ when the tip of the measuring element and the dial gauge touch the object. For high-precision measurements or when the contact between the measuring element and the workpiece is unstable, it is necessary to use an actual product model with known dimensions for zero setting, or to clarify measurement procedures and rules.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Mitutoyo America Corporation was founded in Aurora, Illinois in 1963 by Mitutoyo Corporation of Japan as its American sales, marketing, and service subsidiary. The company provides parts service, manufacturing, and turnkey solutions for metrology equipment for aerospace, alternative energy, automotive, semiconductor, and other industries. The company’s product offerings include coordinate measuring machines, sensor systems, test equipment, and vision measuring equipment customized for customer needs. The company’s services include calibration and repair, installation, contract part programming, and training and education for operation as well as calibration.
L.S. Starrett Company is a manufacturer of precision tools and instruments established in 1880 and based in Massachusetts, United States. It specializes in manufacturing precision measuring tools like micrometres, callipers, bevel vernier protractors, dial indicators, and granite surface plates. The company is in compliance with the RoHS standards and has acquired several certifications, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 17025:2017, and ANSI/NCSL Z540.1-1994. Its manufactured products are utilized for metalworking, automotive, aviation, marine, and farm industries across America.
Baker Gauges India Private Limited, founded in Pune, Maharashtra, in 1972 is a manufacturer of Gauges and Precision Measuring Instruments. The company's product portfolio includes electronic gauges, customized gauging solutions, coordinate measuring machines, profile projectors and data acquisition & spc software. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and Construction. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, customer and technical support and distribution services.
Teclock, founded in 1950 and based in Okaya, Nagano, Japan, is a distinguished manufacturer of precision measuring instruments. Its instruments has a high dimensional accuracy with a smallest scale of 0.0005mm. Its product lineup includes dial indicators, lever testers, thickness gauges, depth gauges, and calipers. The company also offers height gauges, stands, handy durometers, and micrometers. The company also provides a Cloud-based IoT measurement solution, enabling the seamless digitization and analysis of measurement data.
Mahr GmbH is an ISO 50001-certified manufacturer of metrology and metering products that was established in Göttingen, Germany in 1861. The company’s product lineup includes measuring devices and instruments for quality control applications, and metering systems such as meter mix dispense machines and gear metering pumps for accurate dosing of pastes, gels or liquids. It also offers rotary stroke bearings for creating repeatability in linear or rotary motion. The company’s products are commonly used in the machine building processes, electronics manufacturing, and injection molding.
Mitutoyo Europe GmbH, established in 1934 and based in Europe, is a supplier of metrology and precision measuring equipment. The company is an ISO 9001:2015 certified supplier that supplies to different industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics. Various measuring equipment procured and supplied to customers globally are calipers, micrometers, portable hardness testers as well as DRO linear scales and counters. The company also procures optical measuring devices such as profile projectors, measuring microscopes, and coordinate measuring machines including CMM probes and enclosures.
Ranking as of February 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guilin Guanglu Measuring Instrument Co., Ltd |
22.6%
|
| 2 | MICROTECH |
15.1%
|
| 3 | Anyi Instrument Co. Ltd |
15.1%
|
| 4 | Mahr GmbH |
13.2%
|
| 5 | Teclock |
13.2%
|
| 6 | Baker Gauges India Private Limited |
7.5%
|
| 7 | Mitutoyo Ltd |
3.8%
|
| 8 | Mitutoyo America Corporation |
3.8%
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| 9 | Mitutoyo Europe GmbH |
1.9%
|
| 10 | L.S. Starrett Company |
1.9%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the dial caliper gauge page as of February 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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2 | 28.6% |
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Japan
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2 | 28.6% |
|
India
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1 | 14.3% |
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China
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1 | 14.3% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 14.3% |
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