I wanted to invest in a gauge as I own a production shop where the screws and the nuts have to be inspected for acceptance. As it is my own business, I have to be careful about the money I invest in it. These thread gauges are mainly used in the shop for acceptance gauging of threaded parts. These have to be checked properly so that I ended up purchasing the right products. There are different types of gauges which need to be used for the process. UNC thread gages, UNEF thread gages, Metric thread gages etc.On searching online, you will come across many manufacturers and suppliers who offer a wide range of tinkering instruments. To choose the right type, you need to first know which type would suit your requirement.
These manufacturers offer thread ring and plus gauges. These include GO / NOGO, RH/LH (right hand and left hand). The solid ring gauge can be made use of to check the acceptance of a screw which is an externally threaded part. Usually the GO and NO-GO rings are separate pieces. This helps to check the correctness of the thread through depth and pitch diameter. The adjustable ones are also ring shaped which have a split and an adjusting and locking screw feature which helps for fine tuning.
Thread plus gauges can be used to inspect the acceptance of a nut that is an internally threaded part. It will be double ended for small threading parts. One end will carry the GO gauge while the other end will carry the NO-GO. There are usually two separate pieces for larger parts. This type helps to check the accuracy of the pitch diameter.
There are some factors you need to consider while looking for a manufacturer –
· A professional supplier should have a good stock of the gauges that the customers would require. They should be available in varied sizes to meet different customer needs. if you need 1/4"-18 NPT ring gage, the supplier can supply, if you need 1/2"-14 NPT plug gage, the supplier can supply, if you need 3/4"-14 NPT ring gage, the supplier can supply, if you need 1 1/2"-11.5 NPT thread gages, the supplier also can supply!
· They are very particular about the quality of products they offer. They adhere to strict quality control in the manufacturing process. They ensure to test equipments to provide the best to customers.
· It is always good to look for manufacturers of NPT thread ring gauges who provide customize production services to meet unique customer requirements. They provide plugs or rings as per your specifications. When I wanted to purchase these products, I was not able to find rings as per my requirement. This is when I came across a manufacturer who offered customized production services and ensured to deliver the product I was looking for.
· There may be times when you will need products quickly. For such times, you need to ensure to choose a supplier who offers quick delivery of products on an urgent basis. This does not require you to wait not affecting any of your processes.
· You need to check the customers they have provided services to, to get an idea of their quality and popularity in the industry. A good portfolio directly signifies high quality service.
· It is essential that you purchase from a manufacturer that has good customer reviews. This is one thing I searched well on the internet as I knew that if the customers of a company are satisfied, the product will be of good quality.
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