Vernier Caliper IME Type Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Product Code : SCL-AM-11188

The Lab Exports Vernier Caliper IME Type features a robust, heavily plated carbon steel frame designed to resist thermal expansion and corrosion in challenging classroom environments. Its design integrates an improved mechanical engineering (IME) slide mechanism with a thumb-operated wheel and spring tensioner. This unique slide interface allows students to make smooth micro-adjustments to the sliding jaw, preventing jaw slippage and protecting fragile target specimens from excessive clamping pressure.

Engineered for high educational and commercial utility, the caliper hosts dual-scale laser-engraved graduations that remain fully legible after years of intensive student usage. The upper imperial scale reads up to 6 inches with a resolution of 1/128 inch, while the lower metric scale tracks up to 150 mm (15 cm) with a fine resolution of 0.1 mm. A convenient locking screw at the top of the slider lets users preserve specific dimensions for easy verification and demonstration. This makes it a foundational component for mechanics labs, educational workshops, and physics classrooms worldwide.

Key Features

Rugged Chrome-Plated Steel construction: Protects the tool from chemical spills, finger oils, and general classroom wear-and-tear.

Laser-Engraved Dual Scale: Metric measurements up to 150mm and imperial measurements up to 6 inches with permanently visible markings.

Optimized IME Spring-Tension Slide: Delivers ultra-smooth, high-accuracy jaw alignment and fine-thumb adjustment.

Four-Way Measuring System: Effortlessly measures outside diameter, inside diameter, depth, and step dimensions.

Secure Locking Screw: Holds the sliding head firmly in place for precise, stress-free measurement recording.

Velvet-Lined Case: Includes a protective hardshell storage case to safeguard the precision jaws during storage.

Technical Specifications

What's Included in the Kit

1 x Vernier Caliper IME Type (150mm / 6 Inch)

1 x Fitted velvet-lined protective storage case

1 x User instruction guide with basic calibration & error adjustment steps

Applications / Uses

Measuring the outer and inner diameter of hollow cylinders during physics laboratory classes.

Calculating the volume and density of regular geometric solid blocks (e.g., steel spheres, brass cubes).

Determining the exact depth of small glass beakers, test tubes, and volumetric containers.

Teaching students about zero error calculations and Vernier scale principles in high school science kits.

Verifying structural and mechanical component tolerances in vocational engineering workshops.

How to Use the Vernier Caliper IME Type

Check for Zero Error: Close the caliper jaws fully and verify if the '0' mark on the main scale aligns precisely with the '0' mark on the vernier scale. Note down any positive or negative zero error to correct your final calculations.

Measure Outside Dimensions: Place the object between the large outer jaws and turn the thumb strip wheel until the jaws snugly contact the object. Do not overtighten.

Measure Inside Dimensions: Insert the upper inside jaws into the opening (such as the mouth of a test tube) and slide them outwards until they firmly touch the inner walls.

Measure Depth: Place the rear depth probe vertically into the cylinder or beaker until the end of the main bar rests flat on the top rim.

Lock and Read: Tighten the locking screw to lock the sliding jaw. Read the main scale value to the left of the Vernier zero, find the Vernier line that aligns perfectly with a main scale line, and calculate the final reading.

Safety Handling Note: The caliper features sharp, pointed upper jaws for inside measurement and a thin depth probe at the rear. Hand the tool carefully to students, and always return it to its velvet-lined case after use to prevent bending or chipping.

Care & Maintenance

Clean the instrument scales with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth after every laboratory session to remove sweat, dust, or moisture.

Apply a light drop of low-viscosity machine oil to the guide path occasionally to maintain a smooth sliding action.

Never clean the laser-etched scale lines using acetone, abrasive cleaning pads, or harsh laboratory solvents.

Why Choose Lab Exports

Lab Exports is a world-renowned manufacturer and supplier of top-tier scientific laboratory instruments and high-durability school training systems. Backed by state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and stringent quality testing, we export our products to academic institutes, research centres, and commercial projects across the globe. Our catalog offers a reliable, robust line of physics laboratory instruments, complete physics lab experiment setups, and comprehensive classroom science kits engineered for continuous hands-on learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "IME Type" mean on a Vernier Caliper?

"IME Type" (Improved Mechanical Engineering style) refers to a mechanical caliper design optimized for academic use, featuring a robust thumb-adjusting slide wheel and a spring-tensioned locking mechanism to help students take highly accurate measurements without slippage.

What is the accuracy (least count) of this Vernier Caliper?

This caliper provides an accuracy of 0.1 mm (or 0.05 mm on high-precision variants) on the metric scale and 1/128 inch on the imperial scale.

Can it measure the depth of test tubes?

Yes, the caliper includes a dedicated, integrated sliding depth probe at the rear end, which is perfect for measuring the depth of test tubes, cups, and holes.

Is this caliper made of rust-proof materials?

Yes, the caliper is made from high-strength carbon steel that is heavily chrome-plated to offer exceptional resistance to rusting, corrosion, and wear in lab environments.

Does it come with a storage case?

Yes, the Vernier Caliper IME Type is shipped inside a fitted, velvet-lined hardshell storage box to protect its measuring jaws from misalignments when not in use.

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