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Measuring and Inspecting

Layout Compasses

Layout Compasses

Draw circles and transfer distance measurements

Parallel Rules

Draw parallel lines, as well as circles, arcs, and angles

Compass Point-Holding Clamps

Compass Point-Holding Clamps

Attach to a pipe, ruler, or beam to scribe circles and arcs too large for a compass

Contour Markers

Contour Markers

Draw precise lines on pipe and structural steel to guide cuts

Straightedges

Draw straight lines and check the straightness of surfaces

Angle Transfers

Angle Transfers

Duplicate any angle in construction and other applications

Contour Gauges

Transfer contours, patterns, and shapes for jobs such as installing floor tile and pipe insulation

Center Punches

Mark center holes in metal and other material

Straightedge/Protractors

Straightedge/Protractors

Draw straight lines and measure angle, slope, and rise with one tool

Drafting Curves

Drafting Curves

Use as templates for drawing curved lines

Squares

Check 90° angles during layout work with combination, angle, or pipefitters' squares

Rulers

Horizontal, vertical, circumference, center-finding, and pica rulers

Protractors

Set bevels and measure angles with everything from pocket-size to long-arm protractors

Gauge Blocks

Confirm dies, fixtures, and other workpieces meet precise tolerances and calibrate measuring tools

Pipe Size Chart/Rulers

Pipe Size Chart/Rulers

Curl around pipe to gauge its size, measure its diameter, or mark lines

Tape Measures

Standard, long, center-finding, and flexible tape measures

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Raise workpieces and position them on a fixture plate

Combination Square Heads

Combination Square Heads

Attach combination square blades to form a combination square

Combination Square Blades

Combination Square Blades

Connect to a combination square head to create a combination square

Surface Plates

Extremely flat to give an accurate reference plane for layout and inspection work

Squareness Gauges

Squareness Gauges

Check frames and machined parts to see if they are leaning or uneven

Calibration Squares

Calibration Squares

Lay horizontally or vertically on CNC machines to check the position of tools with high precision

Staff Gauges

Typically mounted to walls and tanks for measuring the level of liquids, such as water, fuel, and oil

Threaded Hole Location Gauges

Threaded Hole Location Gauges

Pinpoint the true center of threaded holes to precisely align and measure parts

Pipe Flange Aligners

Pipe Flange Aligners

Line up flange holes so they bolt securely and connections won’t leak

Levels

Ensure surfaces are completely horizontal or vertical

Level Mounts

Strap to nonmagnetic surfaces to attach a magnetic level

Laser Levels

Project level references onto surfaces when installing drop ceilings, pipe, or conveyors

Leveling Rods

Use with sight levels to estimate the distance between you and a given object

Level Vials

Replace vials in levels or equipment

Light Boxes

Illuminate your drafting work and view transparencies, slides, and X-rays

Communication

Stencils

Paint over or trace to create everything from custom messages to drafting designs

Eraser Shields

Block parts of your surface from being erased

Ink

Apply ink to rollers, pads, or stamps, then mark surfaces such as paper, fabric, metal, and plastic

Pencils

Everyday, illustrators', mechanical, carpenters', and welders' pencils

Pencil Sharpeners

Pencil Sharpeners

Sharpen pencils manually or automatically

Pens

Everyday, four-color, any-angle, metal-detectable, and antistatic ink pens

Drafting Paper

Create high-quality technical drawings with lead, ink, or laser printing

Erasers

Remove mistakes and stray marks from paper, dry erase boards, and chalkboards

Plotter Pens

Use with plotter machines to produce design, engineering, and architectural drawings

Fabricating and Machining

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

Sine Plates

Use with gauge blocks to measure angles on your workpiece or set up a part for precision grinding

Angle Plates

Ensure accurate right angles and hold workpieces and fixtures perpendicular to your machine table

Setup Blocks

Use as mounting bases and supports to ensure accurate angles and spacing

Fixture Tables

Add clamps, brackets, and other components to build fixtures for welding and assembly

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Drafting Boards

Drafting Boards

Adjust the angle, slide the parallel rule, and carry wherever needed to make plans and drawings

Drafting Board Covers

Drafting Board Covers

Cut to size and adhere with tape to protect drafting board surfaces

Fluid Handling

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Generally thicker and more rigid than tubing for distributing liquids and gases through your facility

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