{"title":"Taper Gauges","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTaper Gauge Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaper gauges — PRECISION measurement of TAPER + WEDGE + KEYWAY dimensions. Workshop + tool room + machining + metrology. Different from feeler gauge (parallel gap) — taper gauge is GRADUATED WEDGE shape that gives reading at depth of insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTaper Gauge Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Wedge Taper Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop gap + slot measurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge \/ Crack Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrack width measurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImperial \/ Metric Graduated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch measurement standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall (0-15mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop fine measurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger (0-50mm+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger gap measurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalibration Certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQA + production work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match graduation precision to need. Verify CALIBRATION before critical use. Compare to FEELER GAUGE (parallel gap) — different tool for different measurement. Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/c-h-hanson\"\u003eC.H. Hanson\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/measuring-tools\"\u003emeasuring tools\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/telescopic-gauges\"\u003etelescopic gauges\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/gage-blocks\"\u003egage blocks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/measuring-wedges\"\u003emeasuring wedges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaper gauges are tapered measuring tools that slide into a slot, gap or opening until they stop — the reading at the surface tells you the width. They're a fast, robust way to check slot widths in machinery, gaps in welded assemblies, openings in punched or cut sheet metal, and anywhere a feeler gauge isn't practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking gaps in welded joints before final pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring slot widths in keyways, parting cuts and milled features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection of openings in fabricated sheet metal and structural assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge and structural steel gap measurement during installation and inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead at the surface of the work, not the leading edge of the gauge. Hold the gauge perpendicular to the slot axis for repeatable readings, and don't force it — a taper gauge slides under its own weight when correctly sized.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maxigear-1-16mm-1-32-5-8-gauge-taper-bore-stainless-steel","title":"Maxigear 1 - 16mm \u0026 1\/32 - 5\/8\"  Gauge Taper Bore Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eMaxigear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eTrade workshop pick\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;margin:0;\"\u003eThe Maxigear 1 - 16mm \u0026amp; 1\/32 - 5\/8\" Gauge Taper Bore Stainless Steel gives trades and workshops a dependable, fit-for-purpose hand tool. 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