{"id":9338255605997,"title":"Fowler 52-229-203-0, Swiss-Style Outside Micrometer with 2-3\" Measuring Range","handle":"fowler-52-229-203-0-swiss-style-outside-micrometer-with-2-3-measuring-range","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFowler 52-229-203-0, Swiss-Style Outside Micrometer with 2-3\" Measuring Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"b\"\u003eFowler 52-229 series outside Vernier-scale micrometers have a choice of\nmeasuring range and a flat anvil\/spindle pair for general purpose measuring.\nThe Vernier scale has 0.0001\" microfine graduation intervals on a satin chrome\nfinish for precise readings. The positive locking nut on the spindle locks\nmeasurements in place for accurate readings and the zero adjustment on the\nsleeve ensures accurate measurements. The anvil\/spindle pair have 0.256\"\ndiameter hardened, precision-ground, and micro-lapped carbide measuring faces\nwith 0.00003\" flatness and 0.00005\" parallelism on 0 to 1\" micrometers to\nprovide accurate measurements. Friction thimble with ratchet stop applies\nconstant force for repeatability between users. Friction-style thimbles are\nsuitable for one-handed operation and stop turning when the spindle comes into\ncontact with the workpiece, providing constant force for consistent\nmeasurements between operators. The ratchet stop-thimble can be used\nindependent of the friction thimble. It provides an audible sound and stops\nthe spindle from turning when the spindle comes into contact with the\nworkpiece, providing constant force for consistent measurements between\noperators. The heat-insulated frame helps reduce temperature-related expansion\nor contraction, providing accurate measurements, and protects the operator's\nhands from heat. The micrometer includes a wrench and fitted case. Micrometers\n2\" and above include a standard. SpecificationsDisplay type Vernier scale\nAnvil\/spindle style Flat Measuring range Varies Graduation interval 0.0001\"\nThimble style Friction with ratchet stop Anvil\/spindle diameter 0.256\"\nFlatness 0.00003\" Parallelism 0.00005\" on 0 to 1\" micrometersMicrometers are\nprecision measuring instruments that use a calibrated screw to measure\ndistances. These measurements are translated into large rotations of the screw\nthat are then able to be read from a scale or a dial. Micrometers are\ntypically used in manufacturing, machining, and mechanical engineering. There\nare three types of micrometer: outside, inside, and depth. Outside micrometers\nmay also be called micrometer calipers, and are used to measure the length,\nwidth, or outside diameter of an object. Inside micrometers are typically used\nto measure interior diameter, as in a hole. Depth micrometers measure the\nheight, or depth, of any shape that has a step, groove, or slot.The Fred V.\nFowler Company manufactures inspection and measurement instruments such as\nelectronic indicators, calipers, bore gages, and digital scales. The company,\nfounded in 1946, is headquartered in Newton, MA.What’s in the Box? Fowler\n52-229 Series outside inch micrometer Standard (for sizes 2\" and above)Wrench\nFitted case\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOutside micrometer with choice of measuring range and flat anvil\/spindle pair for general purpose measuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVernier scale has 0.0001\" graduation intervals for precise readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHardened and precision-ground anvil and spindle have 0.256\" diameter micro-lapped carbide measuring faces with 0.00005\" parallelism on 0 to 1\" micrometers and 0.00003\" flatness for accurate measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFriction-style with ratchet stop applies constant force for repeatability between users and is suitable for one-handed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHeat-insulated frame helps reduce temperature-related expansion or contraction and isolates heat from the operator's hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2026-04-15T16:27:04+10:00","created_at":"2026-04-15T16:27:00+10:00","vendor":"Fowler","type":"Outside Micrometers","tags":["electronics_Apr2026"],"price":22800,"price_min":22800,"price_max":22800,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":49784994037997,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"B00B5HEIRI","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Fowler 52-229-203-0, Swiss-Style Outside Micrometer with 2-3\" Measuring Range","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":22800,"weight":590,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"646795106437","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/B00B5HEIRI.jpg?v=1776926190","\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/91Pyitp7nmL.jpg?v=1776234423","\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/81cqkwHGGuL_6152556e-9c2c-4626-beb8-229093597177.jpg?v=1776234423"],"featured_image":"\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/B00B5HEIRI.jpg?v=1776926190","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":39389967155437,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":2.218,"height":1005,"width":2229,"src":"\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/B00B5HEIRI.jpg?v=1776926190"},"aspect_ratio":2.218,"height":1005,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/B00B5HEIRI.jpg?v=1776926190","width":2229},{"alt":null,"id":39389967188205,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.016,"height":2520,"width":2560,"src":"\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/91Pyitp7nmL.jpg?v=1776234423"},"aspect_ratio":1.016,"height":2520,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/91Pyitp7nmL.jpg?v=1776234423","width":2560},{"alt":null,"id":39389967220973,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2560,"width":2560,"src":"\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/81cqkwHGGuL_6152556e-9c2c-4626-beb8-229093597177.jpg?v=1776234423"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":2560,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/leoforward.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/81cqkwHGGuL_6152556e-9c2c-4626-beb8-229093597177.jpg?v=1776234423","width":2560}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch3\u003eFowler 52-229-203-0, Swiss-Style Outside Micrometer with 2-3\" Measuring Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"b\"\u003eFowler 52-229 series outside Vernier-scale micrometers have a choice of\nmeasuring range and a flat anvil\/spindle pair for general purpose measuring.\nThe Vernier scale has 0.0001\" microfine graduation intervals on a satin chrome\nfinish for precise readings. The positive locking nut on the spindle locks\nmeasurements in place for accurate readings and the zero adjustment on the\nsleeve ensures accurate measurements. The anvil\/spindle pair have 0.256\"\ndiameter hardened, precision-ground, and micro-lapped carbide measuring faces\nwith 0.00003\" flatness and 0.00005\" parallelism on 0 to 1\" micrometers to\nprovide accurate measurements. Friction thimble with ratchet stop applies\nconstant force for repeatability between users. Friction-style thimbles are\nsuitable for one-handed operation and stop turning when the spindle comes into\ncontact with the workpiece, providing constant force for consistent\nmeasurements between operators. The ratchet stop-thimble can be used\nindependent of the friction thimble. It provides an audible sound and stops\nthe spindle from turning when the spindle comes into contact with the\nworkpiece, providing constant force for consistent measurements between\noperators. The heat-insulated frame helps reduce temperature-related expansion\nor contraction, providing accurate measurements, and protects the operator's\nhands from heat. The micrometer includes a wrench and fitted case. Micrometers\n2\" and above include a standard. SpecificationsDisplay type Vernier scale\nAnvil\/spindle style Flat Measuring range Varies Graduation interval 0.0001\"\nThimble style Friction with ratchet stop Anvil\/spindle diameter 0.256\"\nFlatness 0.00003\" Parallelism 0.00005\" on 0 to 1\" micrometersMicrometers are\nprecision measuring instruments that use a calibrated screw to measure\ndistances. These measurements are translated into large rotations of the screw\nthat are then able to be read from a scale or a dial. Micrometers are\ntypically used in manufacturing, machining, and mechanical engineering. There\nare three types of micrometer: outside, inside, and depth. Outside micrometers\nmay also be called micrometer calipers, and are used to measure the length,\nwidth, or outside diameter of an object. Inside micrometers are typically used\nto measure interior diameter, as in a hole. Depth micrometers measure the\nheight, or depth, of any shape that has a step, groove, or slot.The Fred V.\nFowler Company manufactures inspection and measurement instruments such as\nelectronic indicators, calipers, bore gages, and digital scales. The company,\nfounded in 1946, is headquartered in Newton, MA.What’s in the Box? Fowler\n52-229 Series outside inch micrometer Standard (for sizes 2\" and above)Wrench\nFitted case\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOutside micrometer with choice of measuring range and flat anvil\/spindle pair for general purpose measuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVernier scale has 0.0001\" graduation intervals for precise readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHardened and precision-ground anvil and spindle have 0.256\" diameter micro-lapped carbide measuring faces with 0.00005\" parallelism on 0 to 1\" micrometers and 0.00003\" flatness for accurate measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFriction-style with ratchet stop applies constant force for repeatability between users and is suitable for one-handed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHeat-insulated frame helps reduce temperature-related expansion or contraction and isolates heat from the operator's hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e"}