Value Collection 625-0450 Magnetic Indicator Base

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 625-0450 is a magnetic indicator base designed to hold dial indicators, test indicators, and similar precision measuring instruments during inspection and machining operations. The base uses a magnetic mounting system that attaches directly to ferrous machine surfaces, surface plates, and workholding fixtures, freeing both hands for positioning and zeroing the indicator. The base measures 4 inches in length, 1 inch in width, and 1 inch in height, making it a compact, low-profile solution suited to tight work envelopes on mills, lathes, grinders, and inspection tables.

This indicator base is used in machine shops, fabrication facilities, and maintenance environments where machinists and quality technicians need a stable, repositionable mount for dial or test indicators. Common applications include runout checks, surface parallelism verification, bore alignment, and part setup on manual or CNC machine tools. It is equally applicable on the shop floor and at a dedicated inspection station.

Key Features

• Magnetic base attaches securely to any flat ferrous surface for hands-free indicator positioning
• Compact footprint: 4 inches long by 1 inch wide by 1 inch tall for use in confined setups
• Compatible with standard dial indicators and test indicators used in machine shop and QC applications
• Lightweight at 0.53 pounds, reducing surface loading on sensitive inspection fixtures
• Single-unit packaging with no minimum order requirement beyond one piece

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose magnetic indicator base compatible with dial indicators and test indicators using standard dovetail or post-style mounting stems common to machine shop measurement setups.

Installation Notes

Position the base on a clean, flat ferrous surface before engaging the magnetic lock to ensure full contact and maximum holding force. Engage and disengage the magnetic switch only after the indicator stylus is clear of the workpiece to prevent uncontrolled movement. Verify the base is fully locked before taking any measurements. Periodically inspect the base surface for chips or debris that could reduce holding strength or introduce measurement error.