The Mitutoyo 500-734-10 ABSOLUTE Coolant Proof Caliper is a dust and water resistant digital caliper made of durable hardened stainless steel using Mitutoyo’s ABSOLUTE linear encoder technology. This caliper conforms to IP67 protection levels enabling it to operate in workshop conditions exposed to water, dust, coolant, or oils.

This digital caliper has accessible function control buttons, such as Origin to set and retain the original measuring point, Inch/Metric to convert between scales, On/Off to automatically shut off the caliper after 30 minutes, and Zero/ABS (Absolute Scale) to zero-set the LCD display. It uses the metric measuring system.

Although identical to dial and vernier calipers in its ability to make precise measurements, the digital caliper has an LCD which increases reading reliability. 500-734-10’s LCD also reflects all ABSOLUTE system activities. The Absolute Scale (ABS) function tracks the set origin point, even after shutoff. Once on again, the caliper can immediately start measuring, without zero resetting. The LCD can be "zeroed out" before making and comparing incremental measurements without having to subtract the first measurement from the second.

The 500-734-10 has the ABSOLUTE electromagnetic induction linear encoder. It weighs 198 g and measures outer diameter (OD), inner diameter (ID), depth, and step, where the butt end of the fixed jaw measures one end of a work piece before its upper/lower or inner/outer "steps" are measured. This caliper has carbide-tipped jaws for OD and ID measurements. Main scale length is 290 mm, outside jaw depth is 50 mm, inside jaw length is 24.5 mm, inside jaw depth is 20 mm, and beam width is 16 mm. Range is 0 - 8"/0 to 200 mm, LCD resolution is 0.01 mm, repeatability is 0.0005"/0.01 mm, and accuracy is rated + or - 0.001". Dust/water protection level is IP67. An alarm alerts the user to low voltage and counting value composition errors. A rolling thumbwheel makes fine adjustments and a thumbscrew locks the scale’s position. Response speed is unlimited. The caliper has no Statistical Process Control (SPC) data output capability. The SR44 silver oxide cell battery (938882) lasts approximately 3 years with normal use.

Calipers measure the distance between two opposing sides of an object. They make inside, outside, depth, or step measurements, according to their type. Calipers are commonly used in architecture, metalworking, mechanical engineering, machining, manufacturing, carpentry, and medicine. The simplest calipers have two legs to mark the two points and require a ruler to take the measurement. More complex calipers use two sets of jaws instead of legs and have up to two graduated scales. Vernier, dial, and digital calipers all give direct and accurate readings and are functionally identical, having a calibrated scale with a fixed jaw and another jaw with a movable pointer that slides along the scale. The vernier caliper has a scale sliding parallel to the main scale for an additional, fractional reading to improve measurement precision. The dial caliper has a circular dial with a pointer on a toothed gear rack replacing the second vernier scale. As with the vernier, this second measurement is added to the reading from the main scale to obtain the result. The dial caliper is used for measuring size differential between two objects, as well. The digital caliper takes the same sort of differential measurements as the dial caliper by zeroing the display at any point along the slide, with an LCD (replacing the dial) that displays a single, easily read value in both English and metric units. Some digital calipers can hold data readings between measurements and send them to data collection devices.

Mitutoyo manufactures precision measuring tools, metrology equipment, and systems. The company was founded in Tokyo in 1934 and formed Mitutoyo America Corporation in 1963, which is headquartered in Aurora, IL.

What’s in the Box?

• Mitutoyo 500-734-10 digital caliper
• Fitted, plastic case

The Mitutoyo 505-711 dial caliper uses a dial to perform precise measurements to within 0.03 mm, necessary for applications requiring the highest accuracy, such as in scientific research and in industries where parts must fit exactly. The Dial caliper is a refinement of the vernier caliper. Like the vernier scale, the dial’s measurement gives the final fraction of the total measurement to obtain a result with the highest accuracy. Instead of using a vernier scale, this caliper uses a dial mechanism to read this final fraction. This dial caliper takes inside, outside, depth, and centering readings.

The dial caliper has a fixed (main) scale and a movable dial, unlike the vernier caliper which has a second, movable vernier scale. This dial is circular and has a pointer; it is mounted on a toothed gear track which drives the pointer. As the dial moves over the main scale rule, the pointer typically rotates once every inch or tenth of an inch (the least count division) to give the additional fractional reading. The second measurement is added to the main scale reading to obtain an accurate result. The minimum measurement (least count division) of the dial creates the accuracy of that result. The main scale may be marked in inches, millimeters, or both. The dial is marked in inches or millimeters. The dial can be rotated beneath the pointer to measure size differential between two objects. A thumbwheel permits fast measuring and a rotating screw controls the caliper’s movement. The dial caliper is easier to read than the vernier caliper, thus safeguarding against reading errors. Its standard of precise measurement complements the use of the vernier caliper; the dial provides an ease in reading and interpolating measurements which most vernier calipers, due to their need for direct observation of both scales, may not provide.

The 505-711 has a dial with a white face; the dial measures in millimeters. Its most precise measurement possible, or Least Count, is 0.03 mm. The dial is graduated in 0.02 mm and uses a rack-and-pinion mechanism. It is mounted on a gear track where each tooth equals one quarter of the dial resolution, and four teeth equal 2 mm. The dial has smooth movement and gear train shock protection. A thumbwheel permits fast and easy measuring. A clamping screw controls scale movement and a dial calibration lock holds the sliding jaw’s position. The caliper is made of hardened stainless steel construction with titanium nitride (TiN) coating on the beam wear surface to help extend caliper life. With its fixed and movable jaws, it has four-way measurement capability: outer diameter (OD), inner diameter (ID), depth, and step, where the butt end of the fixed jaw measures one end of a work piece before its upper/lower or inner/outer "steps" are measured. Model 505-711 has carbide-tipped jaws for OD and ID measurements. It has a Main Slide Length of 231 mm, a Dial Length of 57.2 mm, a Dial Height of 39.5 mm, an Upper Jaw Length of 40 mm, a Lower Jaw Length of 40 mm, a Jaw Thickness of 3.5 mm, and a Depth Measuring Blade Length of 16.0 mm. Jaws are lapped to increase accuracy. Range is 0-150 mm, Range per Revolution is 0.2 mm, Resolution (Length) is 0.02 mm, and Accuracy is rated at + or - 0.03 mm, which meets Federal Accuracy Specifications GGG-C-111B.

Calipers measure the distance between two opposing sides of an object. They make inside, outside, depth, or step measurements, according to their type. Calipers are commonly used in architecture, metalworking, mechanical engineering, machining, manufacturing, carpentry, and medicine. The simplest calipers have two legs to mark the two points and require a ruler to take the measurement. More complex calipers use two sets of jaws instead of legs and have up to two graduated scales. Vernier, dial, and digital calipers all give direct and accurate readings and are functionally identical, having a calibrated scale with a fixed jaw, and another jaw with a movable pointer that slides along the scale. The vernier caliper has a scale sliding parallel to the main scale for an additional, fractional reading to improve measurement precision. The dial caliper has a circular dial with a pointer on a toothed gear rack replacing the second vernier scale. As with the vernier, this second measurement is added to the reading from the main scale to obtain the result. The dial caliper is used for measuring size differential between two objects, as well. The digital caliper takes the same sort of differential measurements as the dial caliper by zeroing the display at any point along the slide, with an LCD (replacing the dial) that displays a single, easily read value in both English and metric units. Some digital calipers can hold data readings between measurements and send them to data collection devices.

Founded in Tokyo in 1934, Mitutoyo is a leader in the metrology field, producing high-quality measurement products, including mechanical, dimensional gauging products, focusing on micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other measurement tools, as well as output gauges, interfaces, data collectors, and analysis software. Mitutoyo formed Mitutoyo America Corporation in 1963, which is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, with additional locations in the U.S. and Canada.

The Mitutoyo 505-711 is supplied with a fitted plastic storage case.

The Mitutoyo 505-710 dial caliper uses a dial to perform precise measurements to within 0.002", necessary for applications requiring the highest accuracy, such as in scientific research and in industries where parts must fit exactly. The Dial caliper is a refinement of the vernier caliper. Like the vernier scale, the dial’s measurement gives the final fraction of the total measurement to obtain a result with the highest accuracy. Instead of using a vernier scale, this caliper uses a dial mechanism to read this final fraction. This dial caliper takes inside, outside, depth, and centering readings.

The dial caliper has a fixed (main) scale and a movable dial, unlike the vernier caliper which has a second, movable vernier scale. The dial is circular and has a pointer; it is mounted on a toothed gear track which drives the pointer. As the dial moves over the main scale rule, the pointer typically rotates once every inch or tenth of an inch (the least count division) to give the additional fractional reading. The second measurement is added to the main scale reading to obtain an accurate result. The minimum measurement (least count division) of the dial creates the accuracy of that result. The main scale may be marked in inches, millimeters, or both. The dial is marked in inches or millimeters. The dial can be rotated beneath the pointer to measure size differential between two objects. A thumbwheel permits fast measuring and a rotating screw controls the caliper’s movement. The dial caliper is easier to read than the vernier caliper, thus safeguarding against user reading errors. Its standard of precise measurement complements the use of the vernier caliper; the dial provides an ease in reading and interpolating measurements which most vernier calipers, due to their need for direct observation of both scales, may not provide.

The 505-710 has a dial with a white face; the dial measures in inches. Its most precise measurement possible, or Least Count, is 0.002”. One revolution of the dial indicator needle equals one tenth inch on the main scale. The dial uses a rack-and-pinion mechanism and is mounted on a gear track where each tooth equals one quarter of the dial resolution, and four teeth equal 0.100”. The smooth-moving dial is graduated in 0.001” and has gear train shock protection. A thumbwheel permits fast and easy measuring. A clamping screw controls scale movement and a dial calibration lock holds the sliding jaw’s position. The caliper is made of hardened stainless steel construction with a titanium nitride (TiN) coating on the beam wear surface to help extend caliper life. With its fixed and movable jaws, it has four-way measurement capability: outer diameter (OD), inner diameter (ID), depth, and step, where the butt end of the fixed jaw measures one end of a work piece before its upper/lower or inner/outer "steps" are measured. Model 505-710 has a carbide-tipped jaw for OD measurements. It has a Main Slide Length of 15.9", a Dial Length of 2.7", a Dial Height of 1.7", an Upper Jaw Length of 2.52", a Lower Jaw Length of 2.52", a Jaw Thickness of 0.15", and a Depth Measuring Blade Length of 0.79". Jaws are lapped to increase accuracy. Range is 0 to 12", Range per Revolution is 0.10", Resolution (Length) is 0.001000", and Accuracy is rated at + or - 0.002", which meets Federal Accuracy Specifications GGG-C-111B.

Calipers measure the distance between two opposing sides of an object. They make inside, outside, depth, or step measurements, according to their type. Calipers are commonly used in architecture, metalworking, mechanical engineering, machining, manufacturing, carpentry, and medicine. The simplest calipers have two legs to mark the two points and require a ruler to take the measurement. More complex calipers use two sets of jaws instead of legs and have up to two graduated scales. Vernier, dial, and digital calipers all give direct and accurate readings and are functionally identical, having a calibrated scale with a fixed jaw, and another jaw with a movable pointer that slides along the scale. The vernier caliper has a scale sliding parallel to the main scale for an additional, fractional reading to improve measurement precision. The dial caliper has a circular dial with a pointer on a toothed gear rack replacing the second vernier scale. As with the vernier, this second measurement is added to the reading from the main scale to obtain the result. The dial caliper is used for measuring size differential between two objects, as well. The digital caliper takes the same sort of differential measurements as the dial caliper by zeroing the display at any point along the slide, with an LCD (replacing the dial) that displays a single, easily read value in both English and metric units. Some digital calipers can hold data readings between measurements and send them to data collection devices.

Founded in Tokyo in 1934, Mitutoyo is a leader in the metrology field, producing high-quality measurement products, including mechanical, dimensional gauging products, focusing on micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other measurement tools, as well as output gauges, interfaces, data collectors, and analysis software. Mitutoyo formed Mitutoyo America Corporation in 1963, which is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, with additional locations in the U.S. and Canada.

The Mitutoyo 505-710 is supplied with a fitted plastic storage case.