Comparator Stands
The Production Comparator Stand E-1
The Dorsey E-1 comparator stand is specially designed for use in production and shop areas. The comparator stand has a large base and 3" throat clearance to give the user maximum flexibility for measuring various size pieces. This comparator stand is a companion to all of Dorsey’s dial or digital indicators.
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- E1 Comparator Stand
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E1 comparator stand features:
- Rugged design - built to meet requirements for greater versatility in gaging equipment
- 6" x 5.88" base- greater work area
- 9" maximum gaging capacity
- 3" throat clearance - will accommodate various size parts
- Three point head clamping - assures positive dial indicator support and reduces damage due to overtightening
- Portable from one location to another
- Recessed nameplate - provides area for shop identification labels
- Accommodates all AGD indicators - E1 comparator stand is specially designed for use with all Dorsey indicators with a horizontal mounting lug
- Comparator stand adjustment head can be locked and sealed for production applications
- Special applications: rests, nests, and holding fixtures can be designed to meet specific part configurations
- Cast iron base and chrome plated column
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S2 Comparator Stand With Fine Adjust
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- S2 Comparator Stand
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The S-2 precision comparator stand was designed for manufacturing areas requiring high accuracy such as grinding and inspection departments. This comparator stand is recommended for use with all Dorsey high amplification dial and digital indicators, but will accommodate other gaging devices having a standard .375" or 8mm diameter mounting stem.
S2 comparatpr stand features:
- Unique fine adjustment head - Dorsey’s frictionless reed spring design prevents backlash and drifting. Insures rapid, precise zero positioning of any dial indicator. Permits Dorsey high amplification dial indicators or other gaging instruments of equal sensitivity to perform to their full capability of measuring to millionths of an inch repetitively and accurately
- Ground and chrome plated columns provide maximum wear and corrosion resistance
- Precision machined and ground cast base insures perpendicularity of column to anvil
- Anvils for the S2 and S2N comparator stands are made from hardened and lapped high grade tool steel
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- S2N Comparator Stand
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S2N Comparator Stand With Static Head
The S2N production and shop area comparator stand is specifically designed without fine adjustment for use with digital indicators, long rang indicators and electronic probes with remote readouts.
The S2N comparator stand maximum gaging height is 4.0" inches and the throat clearance is 2.4"
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S3 Comparator Stand
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- S3 Comparator Stand
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The S-3 precision comparator stand was designed for manufacturing areas requiring high accuracy, such as grinding and inspection departments. This comparator stand is recommended for use with all Dorsey high amplification dial and digital indicators. It will also accommodate other gaging devices with standard .375" or 8mm diameter mounting stem.
The maximum gaging height for this comparator stand is 8.5" as standard and the throat clearance is 3.13"
S3 comparator stand features:
- Unique fine adjustment head - Dorsey’s frictionless reed spring design prevents backlash and drifting. Insures rapid, precise zero positioning of any dial indicator. Permits Dorsey high amplification dial indicators or other gaging instruments of equal sensitivity to perform to their full capability of measuring to millionths of an inch repetitively and accurately
- Rugged construction - provides maximum gaging stability permitting measurements in millionths
- Ground and chrome plated columns provide maximum wear and corrosion resistance
- Precision machined cast base and anvil supports - insures perpendicularity of column to anvil
- Selection of hardened and lapped anvils - increases the capability of the comparator stands to accommodate many part configurations
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S4 Comparator Height Stand
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- S4 Comparator Stand
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The Dorsey S4 comparator height stand is designed for making comparative height measurements. It is designed primarily for transfer measurements on a surface plate but the optional anvil also permits its use as a conventional comparator stand.
This comparator stand will accommodate mechanical, electronic, digital, or pneumatic probes with a standard mounting lug. The Model S4 comparator stand can be adjusted vertically, horizontally and radially to adapt to any height gaging situation.
S4 comparator stand features:
- Fine adjustment base - original frictionless reed spring mechanism assures “no tilt” vertical adjustment of the comparator stand column
- Wide fine adjustment range - total .19" range permits more rapid gaging setup
- Interchangeable columns - sturdy chrome plated steel columns, 12", 18", and 24" are easily interchangeable in the field to meet various height measuring requirements
- Triangular support - three precision flats on base assure stability of gaging set up when transferring height measurements on surface plate
- Positive clamping design - split bushing clamping arrangement provides positive locking on cross arm assembly
- Optional anvil - provisions in base for field installation of optional hardened and lapped steel anvil increases versatility of the comparator stand
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