Tesa Brown Sharpe 599-7760 Magnetic Indicator Base

Product Description

The TESA BROWN SHARPE 599-7760 is a magnetic indicator base designed to hold dial indicators and similar gauging instruments during precision measurement work. The base uses a post-style arm with a ball and socket joint, allowing the technician to position the indicator at a wide range of angles and heights. Holders are included, making the unit ready to use out of the box. The base measures 1.25 inches long by 1.25 inches wide and stands 1.75 inches tall, with a post height of 5 inches. Machinists, tool and die workers, and metrology technicians use this type of base for setups on machine tables, surface plates, and fixtures.

This magnetic indicator base suits surface plate inspection work, lathe and mill runout checks, and any setup where a stable, repositionable indicator mount is required. The post and ball socket arm provides flexible positioning without requiring a separate articulating arm assembly. Holders are included, so the unit accommodates standard dial indicator stems directly. It is suited for production floors, inspection rooms, and job shop environments where repeatable, accurate gauge positioning is critical.

Key Features

• Post-style arm with ball and socket joint for flexible indicator positioning
• Holders included for out-of-box readiness
• Compact base footprint: 1.25 inches x 1.25 inches x 1.75 inches tall
• 5-inch post height for extended reach across workpieces and fixtures
• Magnetic base for tool-free mounting on ferrous machine tables and surface plates

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style magnetic indicator base compatible with standard dial indicators and test indicators that mount via a post-and-holder style arm assembly.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or metrology technicians and requires no special tools beyond the base itself. Engage the magnetic base only after positioning it on a clean, flat ferrous surface to ensure full contact and maximum holding force. Before adjusting the ball socket arm, confirm the workpiece and any rotating spindles are stationary. Do not exceed the load capacity of the ball socket joint, as overloading can cause indicator drift during measurement.