Flexible Magnetic Base Stand Holder
This magnetic base holds a dial indicator or a lever type test indicator wherever it needs to sit on a machine. A switchable permanent magnet clamps the base to any flat iron or steel surface and releases it again at the ON/OFF switch, so no power supply is involved. The base is V-grooved underneath, which means it als...
What This Machine Does
This magnetic base holds a dial indicator or a lever type test indicator wherever it needs to sit on a machine. A switchable permanent magnet clamps the base to any flat iron or steel surface and releases it again at the ON/OFF switch, so no power supply is involved. The base is V-grooved underneath, which means it also sits securely on a round shaft or a cylindrical machine surface instead of rocking on two points. The upright carries a three joint arm that is hydraulically locked from a single knob, so once the indicator is where you want it one turn locks every joint at once rather than fighting three separate clamps. The rotary joints allow any direction and any orientation, which is what makes it usable for holding a lever indicator at an awkward angle inside a machine. Base size is approximately 60 x 50 x 55 mm and total height approximately 390 mm, and the stand is made of metal throughout.
Why Buyers Choose This Machine
- Switchable permanent magnet holds without power and releases at the switch when the setup is finished
- One knob hydraulically locks all three joints so the indicator does not drift after it is set
- V-grooved base sits on shafts and cylindrical surfaces as well as flat machine tables
- Three joint arm reaches awkward positions inside machines where a rigid holder will not fit
- Rotary joints allow any orientation for lever type test indicators
- Approximately 390 mm total height gives useful reach from a compact 60 x 50 x 55 mm base
- All metal construction stands up to shop floor handling
Where Flexible Magnetic Base Stand Holder Earns Its Place
Problems It Solves
- Indicators held by hand or clamped improvised give readings that move with the operator
- Separate clamps on each joint let the arm sag between setting and reading
- A flat base rocks on a round shaft so readings are taken from an unstable reference
- Fixed holders cannot reach into machine enclosures and around fixtures
- Bolting a holder to the machine for each check wastes setup time on short jobs
Who It Is For
- Machine setters and operators aligning work on lathes mills and grinders
- Inspection and quality control staff
- Maintenance fitters carrying out shaft and coupling alignment
- Toolrooms and machine rebuilding workshops
- Distributors supplying workshop measuring accessories
Application Scenarios
- Holding a dial indicator to check spindle or chuck run-out
- Setting a lever indicator against a bore wall during four jaw alignment
- Aligning a machine vice or fixture to the table travel
- Checking shaft run-out with the base seated in its V groove on the shaft itself
- Coupling and bearing alignment during machine maintenance
- Inspection setups on a surface plate or a steel bench
Technical Detail
Technical Features
- Switchable permanent magnet base with ON/OFF control
- V-grooved base for mounting on cylindrical surfaces
- Three joint flexible arm
- Hydraulic locking of the arm from a single knob on the upright
- Rotary joints adjustable to any direction and location
- Base size approximately 60 x 50 x 55 mm
- Total height approximately 390 mm
- Metal construction
Specifications
| Product type | Flexible magnetic base stand holder for dial and lever indicators |
|---|---|
| Models | Flexible magnetic base stand holder; part numbers by total height |
| Magnet | Switchable permanent magnet with ON/OFF switch |
| Base form | Flat with V groove for cylindrical surfaces |
| Arm | Three joint with rotary joints |
| Locking | Hydraulic locking by knob on the upright |
| Base size L x W x H | Approx. 60 x 50 x 55 mm |
| Total height | Approx. 390 mm |
| Material | Metal |
| Application | Holding dial indicators and dial test indicators for alignment |
Figures above are taken from the product information we hold. Send us your application and we will confirm the exact specification for the model quoted.
How It Is Built and What Can Be Changed
Materials Handled
- Metal
Quality Control
- Magnet holding force checked on a flat steel plate in the ON position
- V groove seating checked on a cylindrical reference
- Hydraulic locking tested with an indicator mounted at full extension
- Joint movement checked for smooth adjustment without play
- Total height and base dimensions verified against the specification before packing
Certifications
- CE
- REACH
- RoHS
Customisation Options
- Total height and part number selected for the reach you need
- Supplied with or without a dial indicator to suit your existing gauges
- Fine adjustment head fitted where lever indicator work requires it
- Retail or bulk workshop packaging made up as required
- Carton quantity and labelling prepared for your market
How It Compares With the Alternatives
| Electromagnetic base | An electromagnetic base needs a supply and drops the indicator if power is lost; the permanent magnet here holds with the switch and needs nothing plugged in |
|---|---|
| Single joint rigid indicator holder | A rigid holder is stiffer but only reaches straight positions; the three joint arm sets the indicator at any orientation which is what lever indicator work needs |
| Clamping the indicator to the machine by hand | Improvised clamping moves under light contact force and the reading drifts; the hydraulically locked arm holds position through the measurement |
Running the Machine
Step 1
Clean the mounting surface so the magnet seats on bare metal
Step 2
Place the base flat or use the V groove on a shaft and switch the magnet ON
Step 3
Loosen the locking knob and move the arm until the indicator touches the feature
Step 4
Set the contact point part way into the indicator range before locking
Step 5
Tighten the single knob to lock all three joints together
Step 6
Zero the indicator and take the reading without touching the arm
Step 7
Switch the magnet OFF to release the base rather than levering it off
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Questions About Flexible Magnetic Base Stand Holder
Does the magnet need a power supply?
No. It is a switchable permanent magnet with an ON/OFF control, so it holds and releases mechanically with no electrical supply.
Will it mount on a round shaft?
Yes. The base is V-grooved so it seats securely on cylindrical surfaces as well as on flat iron and steel.
How tall is the stand and how big is the base?
Total height is approximately 390 mm and the base is approximately 60 x 50 x 55 mm. Other total heights are available by part number.
Is a dial indicator included?
The stand is a holder. Tell us whether you want it supplied with a dial indicator or a lever type test indicator and we will quote the set.
What certifications does it carry?
CE REACH and RoHS.
What is the minimum order quantity and how is it packed?
Measuring accessories are supplied in carton quantities. Send us the part number and quantity and we will confirm the minimum order carton size and gross weight with the quotation.
What are your trade and payment terms?
We quote FOB CFR and CIF. Payment is 30 percent by T/T with the order and 70 percent before shipment, or an irrevocable L/C at sight.
Request a Quote on the Flexible Magnetic Base Stand Holder
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