{"product_id":"gauge-block-set-alloy-steel-12pc-10-291-8mm-iso3650-grade-0","title":"Gauge Block Set Alloy Steel 12pc 10-291. 8mm Iso3650 Grade 0","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"accud-product-description\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cdiv id=\"accud-desc-header\"\u003e\r\n        \u003cspan class=\"description-headingBox\"\u003eAlloy Gauge Block Set for Caliper Inspection ISO3650 GRADE 0 12 Piece\u003cbr\u003e\r\n            For 0-125mm, 0-150mm, 0-200mm, 0-300mm calipers\u003cbr\u003e\r\n            \u003cspan style=\"color: #0080BC\"\u003eSERIES 512\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n    \u003cp\u003eAn alloy gauge block set is a collection of precision-machined blocks made from high-quality alloy materials,\r\n        used as length standards for calibrating and setting measuring equipment like micrometers, calipers, and other\r\n        precision tools. These blocks, also known as Johansson blocks or slip gauges, are highly accurate in terms of\r\n        dimensional stability and are commonly used in machining, manufacturing, and metrology labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n    \u003cp\u003eA steel gauge block set is a precision tool used for calibration and measurement in industrial, manufacturing,\r\n        and laboratory settings. Also known as Johansson blocks or slip gauges, gauge blocks are rectangular or square\r\n        pieces of steel (or other materials) that have been ground and lapped to a precise thickness. They are primarily\r\n        used to calibrate or verify the accuracy of other measuring instruments, set up machine tools, and establish\r\n        exact measurements for machining processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n    \u003ch4\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n    \u003cul\u003e\r\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachining and Tooling\u003c\/strong\u003e: Used in machine shops to ensure\r\n            the precision setup of equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspection and Calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Employed in metrology labs\r\n            to verify the accuracy of various measurement tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensures parts and tools meet exact\r\n            dimensional specifications for industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n    \u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003ealloy gauge block set\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential tool for ensuring high\r\n        levels of measurement precision, making it indispensable in environments where accuracy\r\n        is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Features --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"accud-product-description\"\u003e\r\n \u003ch4\u003eKey Features of an Alloy Gauge Block Set:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eThe blocks are typically made from \u003cstrong\u003ealloy steel\u003c\/strong\u003e,\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003echromium carbide\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eceramic materials\u003c\/strong\u003e. \r\n\t\tAlloy steel gauge blocks are popular for their balance of strength, wear \r\n\t\tresistance, and cost-effectiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ealloy material\u003c\/strong\u003e helps maintain dimensional stability \r\n\t\tover time and ensures resistance to wear and corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eSome sets use \u003cstrong\u003etungsten carbide\u003c\/strong\u003e for extremely high wear \r\n\t\tresistance and hardness, ideal for long-term, high-use environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Flatness and Surface Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eGauge blocks are finely polished to ensure extremely flat and parallel \r\n\t\tsurfaces. This precision allows them to be 'wrung' together (where the blocks \r\n\t\tstick to each other due to molecular attraction and a thin film of air between \r\n\t\tthem) without using external force.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eThe surface finish is critical to their performance, typically polished \r\n\t\tto mirror finishes, ensuring accuracy when used for setting or calibrating \r\n\t\tmeasuring instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy and Tolerances\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eEach block in the set is manufactured to tight tolerances, typically \r\n\t\twithin microns (millionths of a meter), and is categorized by grades based \r\n\t\ton accuracy:\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 0\u003c\/strong\u003e: Highest accuracy, used for calibration \r\n\t\t\tof precision tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for high-precision manufacturing \r\n\t\t\ttasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: General inspection and calibration use.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eCalibration certificates may be included with gauge block sets to verify \r\n\t\ttheir precision and traceability to national or international standards \r\n\t\t(e.g., NIST, ISO).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Used to calibrate micrometers, calipers, \r\n\t\theight gauges, dial indicators, and other precision measurement tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool setup\u003c\/strong\u003e: Used to set up machine tools to ensure \r\n\t\taccurate machining of components.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensional inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilized to inspect and verify \r\n\t\tthe dimensions of machined parts or tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acts as a reference standard for \r\n\t\tlength in precision metrology labs or manufacturing settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase and Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eGauge blocks are supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003eprotective case\u003c\/strong\u003e (wooden \r\n\t\tor plastic) with individual compartments to protect the blocks from damage, \r\n\t\tcontamination, or moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blocks must be handled with care to avoid \r\n\t\tscratches or damage to the surface. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWringing Ability\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eOne of the key features of a gauge block is its ability to be\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003e'wrung'\u003c\/strong\u003e or stacked together with other blocks to create \r\n\t\ta specific length. This wringing ability ensures that there is minimal error \r\n\t\twhen combining blocks, as the tight fit prevents any air gaps or irregularities \r\n\t\tbetween them.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ethermal expansion coefficient\u003c\/strong\u003e of alloy materials \r\n\t\tis carefully controlled to minimize the effect of temperature changes on \r\n\t\tthe block's length. These blocks are calibrated at a reference temperature, \r\n\t\tusually \u003cstrong\u003e20°C (68°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is standard in metrology.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eAlloy gauge block sets often come with a calibration certificate that \r\n\t\tverifies their dimensional accuracy and provides traceability to national \r\n\t\tor international standards such as \u003cstrong\u003eISO 3650\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specs --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"accud-product-description\"\u003e\r\n    \u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"\" src=\"images\/accud\/517-01-series-specs.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67535829401890,"sku":"AC517-012-01","price":23686.55,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/gauge-block-set-alloy-steel-12pc-10-291-8mm-iso3650-grade-0","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}