Decimal caliper

Description

Decimal caliper

A dental decimal caliper gives technicians a quick reading in decimal units on the bench. Our model is 18 cm long and comes from the laboratory instruments page of the supplier catalogue. That page lists it next to the Boley gauge, the Iwanson calipers and several general calipers. You order it as one listing, with no variants.

Why a Decimal Scale Helps

Decimal readings are easy to note on a lab ticket and compare between steps. For example, a technician can record a wax thickness, then check the cast metal against the same number. Because the scale is plain to read, the caliper also suits assistants who measure only now and then.

Reach of an 18 cm Caliper

At 18 cm, this caliper is longer than our 14 cm Boley. The extra length gives a comfortable grip and room to work around bulky models. However, it still fits in a standard lab drawer. Meanwhile, the longer body keeps your fingers clear of the measuring tips, which helps during fast checks between casting steps.

Bench Habits That Protect Accuracy

Close the tips gently and read the scale straight on. Also, wipe off wax and plaster before storing the caliper. A dropped caliper can lose its zero, so check it against a known width now and then.

This decimal caliper is stainless steel, made to the ASTM F899 specification, and inspected in the United States by our staff. It is supplied non-sterile, therefore sterilize it if it will touch a patient. Our cover on the 18 cm decimal model is three years against manufacturing defects, decimal scale and tips alike. You can also browse our Dental Instruments, pair the dental decimal caliper with the Boley gauge, or open our FAQs.

Intended for trained dental professionals and technicians. Read our sterilization page and shipping page for decimal caliper handling and delivery.