Plug Gauges
Plug Gauges, also known, PIN Guages, are the ideal tools for checking the integrity of internal threads to ensure they meet the exact standards required. Plug gauges are mostly used as inspection tools. Browse our range of Plug Gauges & Ring Gauges, all are of the highest quality sourced from leading brands such as Volkel and available with calibration.
Plug Gauges
Go, No-Go Plug Gauges (singe ended gauges) are used to engage the internally threaded part with very little force. Smooth engagement is what you are looking for. There is no specification regarding torque or pressure for using thread plug gauges they are exclusively hand operated. However, its good practice to only turn the plug with 3 revolutions. Thread gauges will clean the threads of a nut but if it becomes jammed then you should stop turning as the nut has failed inspection.
Features and Benefits
- Easy to use
- Marked with pitch diameter
- Metric sizes
- Accurate
- Hand operated
- Fast testing
Applications
Plug Gauges are used by engineers for inspection of threaded components, quality control, and calibration.
Why would you choose RS for Plug Gauges?
Our range of gauges has been selected for their high degree of accuracy, quality, and ease of use. We support engineers with products and technical information to ensure they have the ideal plug gauge solution.