Mitutoyo 2" travel dial indicator
Long range indicators are more susceptible to damage. You can understand that, if the long spindle is bent out of shape even slightly, it won't function any longer. No amount of trying to straighten it will help. Not to worry, repairs are possible but not always economical.
Mitutoyo model 2424S-19
- .001" graduations
- 2" travel
- accurate to ±.001" over its entire range
- jeweled and shock-proof movement
- lug back included
- 3/8" diameter stem
- 4-48 contact point
- concentric revolution counter
- dial reads in both directions
- repairable and parts available
- made in Japan
Precautions: don't, don't, don't...
Here are some "don'ts" which you ought to consider:
- Don't let the spindle slip when you've got it depressed. If it pops out quickly, you'll damage the gears.
- Don't apply sideways force to the spindle. Bending it even slightly will make the indicator useless.
- If the indicator is dropped or banged about, check it carefully before continuing with your work.
- Make sure that you've got good repeatability in your set up. If the hands don't return precisely to the same spot, check for problems.
- Make sure the contact point is screwed in securely.
- Make sure the back is tightly screwed.
- Mount the indicator only with the lower stem, or the lug back. If you're clamping the stem, don't over tighten because you'll squash the stem and the spindle will stick.
- Mount the indicator in an upright position. Gravity is used to get the spindle to come down to its zero position. The manufacturer does not claim that this indicator will work horizontally or - forget about it - upside down. Some folks refer to this kind of indicator as a "drop indicator" because, when held upright, the spindle "drops" down.
- Use a good quality, rigid holder to mount the indicator. To check the rigidity, apply light pressure to the indicator case and check to see that the hand returns to the initial position. If the hand moves, then you'll need to modify your set up.
- If the temperature changes often, you should calibrate often.
- If you remove the spindle stop, located at the top of the spindle, the gears may disengage and you're out of luck.
- Finally, don't leave baggage unattended at the airport.
Maintenance and repairs
If the crystal needs cleaning, spray some Windex on a paper towel, and then wipe. If the Windex doesn't do the trick experiment with a stronger cleaner. If that doesn't work, you can always replace the plastic crystal with a new one.
Have the indicator inspected and calibrated periodically. Determine this schedule based on the amount and kind of use the indicator gets. Many people do it only once a year and that seems foolish to us. It ought to be done every day before starting work.
The manufacturer's one year warranty is void if the indicator has been tampered with or repairs have been attempted. But, you knew that already.
Do you need a longer reach? or a different shape contact point?
A large selection of different shape contact points can be installed. We also have points with non-scratch nylon surfaces.
- Take a look at our contact points page.
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