Anyone own a waterproof caliper

[carbidecraters]

Wondering if they really dont have any errors after gitting full of coolant spray. We have a tough time with digitals with all the aluminum and coolant flying around.

[rhino]

we ll have coolant-proof verniers at work. we use mitutoyo, they claim to be absolute coolant proof and dirt proof - i havent had any problems yet. theyre are some other choices there is a brand called digi-proof theyre about half the price and claim to be absolute coolant-proof aswell. i think they are made by stanley or kingchrome - not sure.

[Ron22]

I have that has been used under water in a water jet shop.
It is called a vernier caliper very little that can go wrong with one of these.
Vernier has very little moving parts to deal with.

[ajl6549]

Mitutoyo Absolute Coolant Proof work well

[vladdy]

The Mitutoyo works well for me, but it's still new yet so I'm pretty careful.. An old Starrett dial winds up getting dropped into the coolant in the bottom tray pretty regularly, and is holding up very well, a quick blow off and it's good to go..

[ViperTX]

IP54 is the standard indicating that they are coolant proof...

[Tool User]

Water proof is a mis-nomer. Mitutoyo's caliper is actually listed as coolant proof. Since the calipers are not made of stainless steel, they will rust if left in regular water. The coolant proof caliper is also IP66.

http://www.bopla.de/english/technisc...onen/ip66.html

[ajl6549]

Originally Posted by Tool User Water proof is a mis-nomer. Mitutoyo's caliper is actually listed as coolant proof. Since the calipers are not made of stainless steel, they will rust if left in regular water. The coolant proof caliper is also IP66. http://www.bopla.de/english/technisc...onen/ip66.html

My mitutoyo "coolant proof" ones say hardened stainless on them.

[Tool User]

I'm not sure "hardened stainless", and stainless steel mean the same thing. I have seen these calipers rust when left in water. Of course, those were some of the earlier models.

[FarmerDK]

hi carbidecraters ! I own a TESA, IP65, and I washed it
(im a soldier now) everyday "together" with my hands under running water. Coolant, no problem. Actually its probably the best piece of equipment ive ever owned, i love the accuracy as well. I think it was around 150$

[ajl6549]

TESA is an excellent brand, They'er from the same company that makes Interapid, and Etalon. Swiss made, very fine.

[ajl6549]

Also, I'm quite sure they are made of stainless...check for magnatism (ya ya, i know, i can't spell, ha ha)