To satisfy increasing customer demand we have, over the years, expanded our range of quality instruments into many areas of shop-floor measurement and now also offer cost effective, quality solutions to external, depth and height measurement problems. Having translated the Bowers ethos of accuracy, quality, ease of use and value for money into our now extremely comprehensive range of gauges, we are currently the supplier of choice for hand held measuring instruments to many engineering and manufacturing companies throughout the world.
The new MICROGAUGE 2-point bore-gauging system has been designed specifically for the measurement of small bores between 1.0 - 6.0 mm. Featuring a completely new digital readout and extremely compact overall dimensions, the MicroGauge is truly a pocket-sized instrument. Digital readout and measuring head together are about the same size and format as a ballpoint pen which represents a big advantage for those needing to measure small precision parts and who need to have their gauge with them all the time. The clear LCD display is easily set using only two buttons and results are shown with switchable 0.01/0.001/0.0005 mm resolution. Data transfer is via Proximity-RS232 or Proximity-USB output. The measuring heads are equipped with spherical hard-chromed contact points and are set in appropriate setting rings. Like all Bowers bore-gauging products the MICROGAUGE system is available as individual instruments or as full sets. All setting rings are supplied as standard with UKAS certification.
Supplied with digital display unit, measuring head with exchangeable anvils and setting ring with UKAS certificate
The Bowers XT500 large diameter 3-point bore-gauge has been designed specifically for the measurement of internal diameters between 300 and 500 mm. The newly designed constant-force digital readout ensures that the measuring pressure remains constant throughout the measurement whilst radiussed measuring anvils provide optimum centralisation in the part. Anvil sets are supplied in 25 mm steps (300-325, 325-350 etc) and each set has been manufactured to the exact toleranced size. The 300-325mm anvils are the master reference set and are used for setting the gauge in the setting ring. The other anvil sets are then fitted as required without further re-setting. This means that only one 300mm setting ring is required to set the gauge for all diameters in the full 300-500mm range of the instrument.
The robust new Bowers XTL Lever range is perfect for vertical bore measurement, providing accurate and repeatable bore gauging under inspection department or shop-floor conditions. The XTL has a simple ergonomic action and can be fitted with a wide variety of analogue and digital indicators or even transducer probes. The range can be provided with IP65 rated digital indicators, rendering it resistant to coolant, water and airborne particles. A ‘wireless’ gauge module is also available, enabling cable free communication with remote data collectors, PCs etc.
The cost-effective new XTL boasts hardwearing extended travel carbide measuring anvils and is able to measure diameters up to 300mm.