These holders come with a certificate of accuracy traceable to NIST stating that the granite base has passed a test for surface accuracy. The extremely tight flatness tolerances of the granite allow for nearly frictionless workpiece movement and provide an accurate reference plane for inspection work.

Secure granite surface plates on these stands to ensure a flat surface for accurate measurements. To keep plates from sagging and warping, stands attach to plates at three support points, as specified in Fed. Spec. GGG-P-463c. The welded steel construction offers greater strength, durability, and stability than economical alternatives such as block and wedge systems.

Stabilize and precisely position your indicator with these weighted bases. Attached to the base, these holders have a jointed arm for moving your indicator up and down and in and out. Tighten the knob on the arm to lock it in place and use the fine-adjustment clamp for angling your indicator just right. Made of granite, the base has an extremely tight flatness tolerance, so it creates an accurate reference point for inspection work. It also means you can easily slide your workpiece in and out.

With flatness tolerances thinner than a strand of hair, these plates give you the flattest possible surface for accurate measurements. They’re typically used as a reference plane to inspect finished products and calibrate precision measuring tools, such as height gauges and dial indicators. Unlike metal plates, these granite plates won’t rust or interfere with nearby electronics. They also won’t warp when temperatures fluctuate. To maintain their flatness and finish, rotate plates regularly and apply granite cleaner (not included) to remove particles without leaving a residue.

Also Available: Other plate sizes. Please order 2245A999 and specify grade, length, width, thickness, and with or without ledges.

Surface Plate Covers—Prevent dust and debris from accumulating on plates when you’re not using them.

Adjust the flexible ball-and-socket segmented arm to nearly any position and lock in place. A heavy base adds stability.

Machined in pairs, these blocks are precision ground to tolerances thinner than a sheet of paper to give you the flattest and squarest surface for positioning workpieces. Since they are perfectly aligned to one another, they’ll keep your workpieces level and parallel. Also known as 1-2-3 blocks, they're typically used to elevate, support, and align parts for measuring and inspecting. They're made from granite, so they won’t scratch the surface of your workpiece. They also won’t warp when temperatures fluctuate. Unlike metal blocks, these granite blocks are nonmagnetic, so they won’t interfere with sensitive electronic equipment. They come with a certificate of accuracy that's traceable to NIST.

Level horizontal surfaces in two directions at the same time with the highest degree of accuracy. The highly sensitive glass vials on these levels sit perpendicular to one another – place them on the corner of platforms and surface plates to check if they’re tilting sideways, forwards, or backwards.

Made in pairs, these inspection V-blocks are precision ground to tight tolerances for straight sides, square corners, and centered grooves. Since their top surfaces are perfectly matched, they keep the centerline of your workpiece level and parallel. These blocks are often used to precisely align round workpieces for measuring or inspecting. They come with a certificate traceable to NIST confirming their accuracy. Unlike metal blocks, these black granite blocks don’t rust or warp from temperature changes. They’re also nonmagnetic, so they won’t interfere with sensitive electronic equipment.