The Fowler 54-225-500 X-Tread tire gauge has a measurement range of 0 to 1" (0 to 25.4mm) with a resolution of 0.0005" (0.01mm), and is designed specifically to measure tire tread groove depth. The easy-to-read LCD screen displays in U.S./metric. The spring-loaded gauge has a hold-measurement button for ease-of-use and comes with a vinyl holster. This tire tread gauge is suitable for precise measurement in a variety of manufacturing and mechanical engineering applications.
Depth gauges are precision measuring instruments used to determine the depth of any shape that has a step, groove, or slot. These gauges often take the form of sliders that travel on a measuring beam or rods, are moved to position by hand, and then adjusted with a calibrated screw. The base of the gauge rests at the top of the shape whose recession is to be measured, while the beam or rods extend to the bottom of the recession to determine the measurement. Gauge position is read from a graduated scale, dial, counters, or an electronic display.
The Fred V. Fowler Company manufactures inspection and measurement instruments such as electronic indicators, calipers, bore gages, and digital scales. The company, founded in 1946, is headquartered in Newton, MA.
