It is hard to imagine a mechanical workshop without a robust and accurate caliper. However, this instrument, especially in the era of electronic calipers, which no longer require laborious reading of vernier readings, is equally necessary for professional electronics or robotics amateurs. In this category we have collected all kinds of measures and callipers - from the simplest, mechanical ones, to very accurate electronic instruments which can compete with much more expensive models of well-known global brands.
Measures and calipers
YT-7220 feeler gauge for leveling the hotbed in a 3D printer
Tool designed to measure small gaps . Thanks to precisely made 17 leaves of different thickness , it allows you to easily measure the distance between two planes. The...Caliper Vorel 15120 150mm - plastic
Caliper made of plastic by Vorel with a measuring range from 0 to 150 mm and accuracy +/- 0,05 mm. Packed in a plastic case.Measuring tape Yato Yato YT-7105 - 5m
Universal roll-up measure with a length of 5 m. The casing is made of ABS plastic, additionally for the convenience of users it has anti-slip black rubber. The tape is white in...Spirit level Pocket Electric - Stabila
Pocket Electric is a miniature spirit level designed for electricians and DIY enthusiasts. It is perfect for mounting or aligning switches and flush-mounted sockets , and...Digital calipers Vorel 15240 + case - 0-150mm
Digital calipers made by Vorel with a measuring range from 0 to 150 mm and accuracy +/- 0,02 mm. Packed in a plastic case.Calipers Vorel 15110 + case - 0-150mm
Stainless steel calliper by Vorel with measuring range from 0 to 150 mm and accuracy +/- 0.2 mm. Packaged in plastic case.PCB Engineering Ruler - 16cm - DFRobot DWG0014-M
Ruler used in PCB design. In addition to the standard scale for distance measurement, there are AWG wire gauges and the most common screw thread sizes. It also features an...Electronic caliper Yato YT-7201 150mm + case
Digital caliper made by Yato with a measuring range from 0 to 150 mm and accuracy +/- 0,02 mm. Packed in a plastic case.Aluminum spirit level Vorel 16552 - 60cm
A 60 cm long aluminium spirit level. It is equipped with three vials for measuring angles: 0°, 45° and 90°. The measuring accuracy is 0.057° or 1 mm/m. Additionally, the tool...Caliper Yato YT-72003 200mm + case
Caliper made of stainless steel by Yato with a measuring range from 0 up to 200 mm and an accuracy of +/- 0,02 mm. Packed in a plastic case.Electronic protractor 200mm - Yato YT-71003
A tool for measuring angles in the range from 0° to 360° by Yato. Steel arms with a length of 200 mm guarantee a long life of the protractor, and the possibility of locking...See also
Mechanical or electronic caliper?
In general, both types of calipers can achieve similar levels of accuracy. It is relatively rare to find instruments with an accuracy of 0.01 mm - for comparison, human erythrocytes (red blood cells) have a diameter of up to about 0.009 mm, so such high accuracy is needed only rarely. In everyday workshop work, an accuracy of 0.02 mm or even 0.05 mm is sufficient. The electronic caliper is much better for quick measurements, because it does not require reading the divisions of the main scale and comparing them with the vernier scale. Many people, especially beginners, find it difficult to read the tiniest vernier scale plots without errors because it requires some experience. In addition, people with poor eyesight can have considerable trouble accurately determining the readings of mechanical calipers. Traditional instruments, on the other hand, are perfect for rough measurements, and they also work longer in harsh environments (dust, vibrations), as the magnetic ruler of electronic calipers is quite delicate.
Calipers in Botland store offer
Our store offers both simple, mechanical calipers, as well as various models of electronic calipers of well known tool manufacturers, such as Vorel and Yato. Model YT-72003 is made of stainless steel and offers the ability to measure external, internal dimensions and depth in the range from 0 to 200 mm. We also have the popular Vorel 15110 model with a measurement range of 0-150 mm. In the segment of electronic calipers we recommend an inexpensive plastic caliper with an accuracy of +/-0.1 mm, sufficient for amateur robotic or modeling work. For professionals we have YT-7201 and Vorel 15240 calipers (both with accuracy +/- 0,02 mm).
Handy measuring tools for everyone
In this category, you will also find simple, but very useful instruments, which will find many applications not only in the electronics workshop, but in every home or business. The plastic caliper Vorel 15120 will come in handy for quick, simple measurements of length, depth, and inside dimensions of various holes. The Vorel coiled tape measures (commonly called "marks") will also be very useful - we have two models with lengths of 3 m and 5 m, both in ergonomic cases with anti-slip rubber edging. Every DIY enthusiast should also have a spirit level handy - e.g. Vorel 16552, 60 cm long, made of aluminium, ideal for levelling furniture (shelves, tables or racks).