Mitutoyo MIT500-196-30 Absolute AOS Digimatic Caliper, 0mm-150mm/0″-6″ Range
Features
Mitutoyo’s absolute Digimatic Calliper is the next generation of electronic callipers. It keeps track of its origin point once set. Whenever turned on, the large LCD displays the actual slider position ready to start measurement. No more repeated zero setting is necessary with the absolute encoder technology, as well as no more concern for over speed errors.
- Large and clear LCD readout.
- The Zero/ABS key allows the display to be Zero-Set at any slider position along the scale for incremental comparison measurements. This switch will also allow return to the absolute (ABS) coordinate and display of the true position from the origin point (usually jaws-closed point).
- Data Hold Unit (959143) is optional.
- Carbide-tipped jaw type calipers are also available.
- With thumb roller. Except 500-500-10, 500-501-10,500-502-10.
- Supplied in fitted plastic case. Except 1000mm / 40” supplied in wooden case.
| Dimensions: | 10 x 3 x 22 cm; 170 Grams |
| Model: | 500-196-30 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 LR44 batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Mitutoyo |
After reading about all the fakes I was a bit apprehensive about order via amazon but since I could just send them back I thought “why not”. I went through all the usually checks and am pretty convinced they are the real deal. Use a caliper calibration block and nailed each size as one would expect. Not a professional tradesman so these will be used casually and will most likely be the last pair I need to buy for a long time going by first impressions.
I have this one for the workshop.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LPIWAYO/
I wanted a second one for inside the house. So I bought this caliper. Knowing what I know now, I’d have spend the extra money to get the one I bought before for 2 main reasons.
1 – This one doesn’t auto-power off.
2 – The buttons are small and practically flush with the plastic face.
Neither of which was an issue with the other one. The other doesn’t even have a power button it powers up and down automatically.
Functionally it works fine and seems well made. I’d just rather not be annoying by trying to press buttons it should be easy to press. Or opening the carrying case and noticing it was still turned on.
This things amazing!
Need a precision measurement tool? Want to buy something made in Japan with love by people who care about making a nice thing actually really really nice! This is the thing for you! Sure it’s a bit more expensive than the cheapy trash ones but you will definitely have this for a long time and know that you are measuring with confidence!!! 100/10 recommend.
It’s been over a year since I purchased my calipers and they’ve held up greatly. Within half a thousandth accuracy repeatedly just making sure I’m straight and not canted is the difference and used micrometers to double check and usually within .0001″ to .00005″ and held up to the coolant droplets and shavings of metal that I constantly wipe off to measure.
Very good quality item use it every day with my work
Appears to be 100% genuine, and operates smooth, quality feel, with accurate measurements.
Nothing more to say really. The certificate# matched the device.
The only thing I would say, and that’s related to the battery compartment. It’s seems very easy to remove.
The compartment cover does get retained by the clips and hasn’t popped open yet. Not downgrading for that reason.
Who knows – Maybe it’s just me used to feeling that you nearly have to break something to open plastic covers and this is actually how they should all be.
It’s a delicate lab instrument and not a wrench that you just throw on the bench while measuring bullets or whatever. I received mine with a battery that is only a few months old.
PROS –
– Accuracy is high and consistent
– I like the fact someone put their name on the QA/QC data sheet
CONS – Mechanics of the jaws have a bit of slop, if you take a measurement inside the jaws measurement is consistent. If you take the same measurement towards the outer edge of the jaw the reading will be the same IF you do not drive the thumb wheel too hard. If you press the thumb wheel hard the measurement will be reduced a few thousands.
I find it’s easier and more consistently accurate if you just close the jaws (press at the base rather than the tips) manually and do not use the thumb wheel.
What can I say, I LOVE THESE CALIPERS!!! I’ve had around 12 sets from various makers over the past few years and every set has had a week point whether it be jumpy, inaccurate, constant need to rezero, rough sliding mechanism, extremely sensitive to pressure, you name it. Not with these! I primarily use them in my reloading and occasionally to get a “rough measurement” on parts I make on my lathe. If you are thinking about getting them just go ahead and do it, and save yourself some time and aggitation. If I had bought these to begin with I would’ve even saved a few bucks overall.
This caliper is well presented and has a very sturdy case
For what I received, this was the Real Mitutoyo 500-196-30 and not a Chinese knock-off.
For the battery, I used a 357 but not the SR44 which came with the caliper. The trick was removing the battery from the compartment since the 357 is a touch larger than the SR44. For this, I used a small piece of duck tape to pull the battery out of the compartment.
For the caliper, I only use this when needed. Most of the time, it remains in storage. As such, I do not want to leave the battery inside when not being used for a while.
Marca muy conocida y a pesar de ser caro no defrauda, para mi el mejor.
Super happy with these, I used to work with a high precision manufacturer a lot and only ever saw Mitutoyo stuff in their factories, did some research and clones seem a bit hit and miss on accuracy so decided not to gamble and very happy.
I ordered this to measure shims while doing a valve adjustment. The first order got lost but I had to wait another week for Amazon to make sure it really was lost before I could reorder and then another week plus for it to arrive. Did the job with my brother’s digital caliper that cost a third what this one does and it did work fine once I figured out it was always .02mm over. Is this one worth three times the cost? I appreciate the craftsmanship, precision, fit and finish of the Mitutoyo and the pleasure using of a premium tool so for me it is worth it.
Mine just showed up from the courier, After doing all the checks necessary to ensure it is not a fake I can attest the ones sold directly by Amazon are the real McCoy.
Everything about this digital caliper screams quality. It has zero deflection between the main jaws. The battery was NOT installed and is the Maxell SR44SW battery expected in this caliper All of the other checks — case quality, caliper metal finish, breaking the sharpness of most edges, plastic parts quality, 0.0000 with full size digits in inch mode, QC certificate has a proper signature and is not washed out, etc…
The caliper works as smooth as butter and measuring tolerances are within spec.
Very happy with my purchase.
This a very accurate, easy to read caliper. I’m not a digital caliper kind of guy but this is one I dont mind using. I have a few Mitutoyo calipers and gauge blocks and they just make affordable, quality tools. I would definitely recommend spending a few extra bucks and buy these instead of the cheaper made in China crap. You’ll be happier in the long run. The only con is the onsite memory is glitchy, doesn’t keep the reading. I’m not going to use that feature anyway so…I don’t care. Hope this helps.
Was looking for some Digital Calipers and after some research decided the Mitutoyo ones to be the most reasonable and a good product. I was sceptical about this item via Amazon due to the mention of fake items. The price is t too bad if you want quality. I have YouTubed and I am 100% satisfied this item is not fake. The attached pictures will show you and feel free to compare to the fake items mentioned on the internet. The battery is an SR44SW which the genuine product comes with, although the description states LR44, which is incorrect. The serial numbers match the paperwork, the display is crystal clear, as are the instructions font, paper quality and general layout. The knurled locking nut at the top is smaller than the fake ones, another indication these are genuine. Although I’ve not used them yet, I’m satisfied that these are the bees knees and this is a genuine item and can’t wait to use them for motorcycle maintenance.
Nice to use – smooth action – accurate – what more can I say?
I was hesitant to buy these because there are so many fakes out there. But after a lot of research (well 30 minutes and 3 sites worth) these are the real deal. Sold and shipped by Amazon is also a certified retailer of authentic mitutoyo calipers.
They should come with an sr44 battery and the battery itself should say sr44 not just the packaging. The fakes reportedly have lr44.
It should have yellow tag around the know and come in a sealed plastic bag. All around these fill flawless.
Originally I thought spending 140 on calipers was absurd especially since my need for them doesn’t require .0000 accuracy. But the over all quality of these is unmatchable. Prior to these I was using the igaging calipers. Won’t go back
Great quality, very sturdy and accurate. Just what I wanted. My only complaint is the plastic box: firstly it’s much bigger than other calipers I’ve used in the past. Secondly the calipers are very loose in the box so it rattles a lot when it’s in my rucksack
Decent price, does exactly what it was meant to do….sturdy and high quality digital vernier. Its Mitutoyo, what do you expect?
If you are thinking about buying a set get the real deal, you won’t regret it, got mine from Allendale Store and they are absolutely excellent, not cheap but worth it, but beware of counterfeits.
I generally go through a digital caliper every year. I generally spend about 30, whilst this is much more it is value for money. It feels good and is well packaged.
Passes all the tests for being a genuine Mitutoyo; SR44 battery, full 4-place display after decimal, and superb quality.
Not having a standard to compare it against, it is hard to make absolute statements about accuracy. However, it appears to be a superbly made instrument. I am impressed by the build quality. I needed a digital instrument because I have trouble reading a veneer scale.
Had several of these, but the later versions have a wobbly inch/mm push button switch which is recessed and requires a finger nail to operate. Otherwise OK, stainless, and hard enough to use as a marking gauge.
Just holding it and looking at it you can tell the difference in quality. The fit and finish are amazing. The slide is smooth and doesn’t wobble or feel loose. The display is easy to read and its spot on. You don’t have to re-calibrate. It knows its exact position wherever it is when you turn it on. I’ve had it for a few months now and the battery isn’t dead unlike all the other look-a-likes you can find for $25-$30. Made in Japan not China. It does not have an automatic shutoff. some like that, some don’t. I kinda like it when you get distracted (wife, kids, buddy with beers in hand) the measurement is still on display when you come back.
If you want accuracy, this is the Rolls Royce of measuring verniers. Expensive, but I’ve had mine for 10 years roughly, still 100% used regularly.
Before ordering I checked to insure that this company was a genuine agent / UK distributor.
I didn’t want to get a knock-off copy.
The product I received is a genuine Mitutoyo.
Super fast delivery via prime.
I purchased this for my own home use. The caliper appears to be genuine. There is a small bit of marring on the back of the bar. The fixed jaw has some minor finishing issues as well. The sliding motion is not entirely smooth with noticeable oscillatory variations in resistance when moved at more than a snails pace.
The overall quality and attention to detail of this model does not live up to that of my ~60 year old Mitutoyo dial caliper, or the ~20 year old Mitutoyo digital caliper i use at work. Mitutoyo is still really the only brand to consider for high-end, ‘buy once, use forever’ type calipers. Compared to the older models this caliper is something of a disappointment.
Given the market Mitutoyo calipers appeal to it is a shame that the quality/QC has been seemingly compromised to lower the cost or increase profit. Even if getting a new caliper that lived up to the older models cost twice as much as this one did it would be more than worth it.
It’s one of the best in the market. As long as you take care of it.
My el cheapo Chinese calipers finally fell to bits recently after many years of service so I decided to treat myself to a Mitutoyo as it was a good price on Amazon.
It is beautiful to use with a lovely silky feel and reproducible accurate results.
My only slight niggle is that they don’t switch off automatically. I have already accidentally left them switched on overnight so I don’t know how the battery will last.
It is a top quality tool to be sure, and having such a tool is very satisfying (that’s why I bought it). That said, it reads identically to the 1/2 thou to my $46 igaging caliber from Lee Valley, that has a bigger display, fractional readout, and feels like about 80-90% of the build quality. You’re sacrificing no accuracy and get a much better value. There definitely nothing about about this quality tool other than the excessive price. I’m not unhappy with my purchase, but having confirmed the accuracy of a much cheaper (~$50; not $20 junk-range) calliper, I’d never buy another one of these.
This is a Genuine Mitutoyo caliper from Allendale, in case you were a little concerned as I was. Compared to my last set of budget calipers, this is in a different league altogether. The packaging, smooth operation, certficate of test supplied and accuracy really shows the product to live up to its name.
With respect to the reviews which say a ‘Fake’ was supplied, check who is supplying the unit – I got mine from Allendale Stores (M-DRO) via Amazon, I have used Allendale Stores (M-DRO) before and they only supply quality products with an excellent pre and after sales service.
Paul Searby
As for using the calipers themselves. They are great. Checked accuracy vs my micrometer and they were spot on. Display is easy to read. Like most calipers they are easy to use, nothing special.
Don’t waste your money on junk, buy real calipers and don’t regret it.
First step when it showed up was to watch AvE’s video on YouTube highlighting the tell-tale signs that you may have a counterfeit set of calipers.
A couple things made me nervous of the authenticity of the product I received, which was the fact that the signatures and stamp on the paperwork were in fact printed (not pixelated and actually really hard to distinguish from handwritten), rather than signed by hand and stamped with rubber. But, comparing the other issues AvE brings up in his video leads me to believe I have a genuine product.
– Serial numbers matching as illustrated in the photo
– Product number ordered matches the product number received
– Promotional material included inside the case was genuine and relevant
– Calipers remain accurate in regards to zeroing out the origin
– Battery supplied was a Made In Japan SR44 and was NOT installed from the factory
Hopefully this keeps the reviews current, and some more of you can feel good about your purchase, rather than having something of a pit in your stomach about these calipers.
After my latest calipers went wrong, I had a search through my cupboards and drawers and was shocked to find SIX broken calipers which I’d bought over the years, none (as I remember) lasting very long even though I try not to place them down during use into a pile of swarf, or whatever.
At this point I underwent a damalcean conversion moment. It occurred to me that if I’d paid, say, an average of 20 each for these cheap calipers, I’d already spent 120!!!! At this same moment, I realised it might have been cheaper to buy a quality tool in the first place. Had it lasted for as long as these cheap six I have, it would actually have been cheaper! Thus I decided to bite the bullet and try a quality tool instead.
So, to the caliper. What can one say about a Mitutoyo? Beautifully made, accurate, repeatable every time with a superb ‘feel’ in use which only comes from a quality instrument. I’m aware of reports of counterfeit items being around, so I bought mine from a reputable supplier (Allendale group who deal in all the top quality measuring instruments, D.R.O. systems etc. – usual disclaimer, no personal connection to this company other than as a satisfied customer.) and I haven’t been disappointed in any way. Fast dispatch, good price, and so on.
My challenge now is to try to look after my new acquisition and try to keep it clean in my poor environment. It will be interesting to see how it performs and outlasts the cheaper ones (which I’m assuming it will!. Perhaps I’ll update this review in 10 years, or so, to report how it’s going!
So far I’m delighted with this super tool.
Fantastic quality providing reliable and repeatable measurements.
I am confident that I have received a genuine article, supplied by Allendale Stores, who are a official dealer for Mitutoyo. Make sure you select this seller if you want peace of mind.
High accuracy and precision.
Solid engineering and feel.
Easy to handle and use.
According to the online counterfeit guides, everything indicates that these are genuine Mitutoyo Calipers. The quality is superb. I am happy with the peace of mind of having a reputable name-brand product so that I don’t have to wonder if they are accurate. I have had them every day for weeks now, and I have not had to recalibrate them once. If they don’t indicate 0 when I close them I can be sure wiping the tips is the solution. They continue to reflect proper dimensions even with the display off, so if I turn them on while they are open I still get an accurate reading. According to the enclosed certificate, the accuracy is +/- 0.02mm or less for the entire length of travel. Movement is smooth and controlled. For over $100 they weren’t cheap, but I feel like they are a great value. If there are better ones out there, I don’t want to know what they cost.
As expected from Mitutoyo. Lovely tool to use. Repeatability is way better than the cheap ones I have.
Yes you can buy cheaper versions but I having looked around for a while I opted for a well known and trusted brand.
The accuracy is great and the unit is very easy to use with clear readings.
It comes in a sturdy case along with the certificate of inspection.
In conclusion I have always believed in buying the best you can afford and I’m not disappointed with the purchase.
Would recommend.
These things are spot on! If you need a decent set of calipers for accurate measurements you won’t go wrong with these.
This is not not a review of a counterfeit. This purchase was fulfilled by Amazon and their inventory control is impeccable. These calipers came in a sealed bag with a piece of Ferobrite VCI paper. That was placed in the one-piece molded case. On top of that, stapled all together, was the Ferobrite warning notice, a notice of the launch of Mitutoyo’s Smart Factory solutions website, a fold-out manual with 11 languages, a small notice to wipe excess oil from the calipers, a China RoHS compliance certificate (helping them to Import into China), a reminder to recycle batteries for the EU (in 7 languages) —and— an SR44SW battery made by Saizaiken, Japan.
Batteries last a very long time in a real Mitutoyo and, just to be sure this is not a counterfeit, I made some measurements: Current when on was pulsing 2 to 6 A and when off dropped to a stable 0.5 A: very good.
When a Mitutoyo wants a fresh battery a “B” is seen in the upper-right corner of the display. I measured this threshold at about 1.40 Volts. If you don’t heed that warning, a Mitutoyo will not give bad or unstable readings but will instead simply turn off. I measured this cutoff threshold at 1.3 Volts and the readings were dead-stable up the that point.
Other things that tend to indicate this is authentic is a CE mark with compliant dimensions, surface finish marks that are parallel with the tool, “ABSOLUTE” molded into the battery cover and gold plated battery contacts.
These appear to be the real deal. They are identical to the ones that we use at work. We buy directly from Mitutoyo and pay several dollars more for these. But Mitutoyo is probably the best out there. Them or Starrett.
These don’t have a data port. We have both at work, ones with a data port and ones without.
Also they come in the exact same chintzy plastic box with a folding hinge that will break after repeated use, just like the ones at work.
I actually kept the case my cheap ones came in, because it is a better case with an actual hinge that pivots on a pin, and looks like the case our older Mitutoyo calipers came in.
They’re butter smooth and hold zero.
Unbelievable workmanship clearly went into this thing of beauty. reliable and accurate comes in a hard case.
I made sure that I received a genuine item – not a Chinese copy (this is easy to research on the web). The calipers check out against gauge blocks, repeat perfectly and zero without fail. However, the buttons really are far to small and if you have porky fingers they can be a struggle to operate.
What is there to say? Mitutoyo is the gold standard. This was my first caliper, and I immediately checked its accuracy (perfect within the limits of what I can check). Ease of use is excellent: measuring inside, outside, or depth; metric or imperial; absolute or relative. The case is rugged and convenient. Unlike other calipers, this one doesn’t devour batteries (solar obviously doesn’t use batteries at all but does require that it sit out in strong light and is considerably more expensive).
BE SURE TO BUY FROM AMAZON. Do NOT buy from a third party through Amazon. There are simply too many counterfeits floating around. Amazon is an authorized dealer and so your caliper will be genuine (other reviews on here will help you ensure authenticity when it arrives). This was the best deal I could find from a legit source.
There are purists who want dial or vernier, and that’s fine, but for a first caliper you want something that does imperial and metric and is a no-brainer to operate.
My only critique is that Amazon doesn’t make it easy to find genuine accessories. In my case, the shoulders for depth measurements.
There are other very reputable brands out there, but for this product Mitutoyo is the default unless you have some compelling reason to grab something else.
Spot on accurate every time and no messing with resetting after power off. Pricy but you know you have the right tool for the job.
I’m far from a heavy user of precision measuring devices. Because of that, the extent of my caliper investment was a couple twenty dollar wannbe’s. Their dependability was such that I avoided using them, except when there was no other option. Each time I wanted to use the cheap ones, I had to replace or install the battery.
Now, with the Mitutoyo, I have no qualms about reaching for them to, for example, determine the inner and outer diameter of bearings for my pieces of equipment. Unlike the cheap versions I had in the past, these are ready to go with just a touch of a button.
Regarding accuracy, these go well beyond anything I need, for what I’m dealing with (bearing sizes, bolt sizes, etc.).
SIDE NOTE: Going by information others posted, mine is the genuine article.
P.S. I gave the other two, battery eating toys away.
An excellent piece of kit, beautifully made and with a few extra features that make it easy to get the measurements you want. Remember to turn it off after use!
In reading all the negative reviews about fakes what people failed to mention was if the calipers they purchased actually came thru Amazon or a third party. Just because they were ordered thru Amazon doesn’t mean they came off their shelves.
Surprising how much better a nicely made tool works. Smooth, repeatable readings, easy to apply consistent pressure for each reading with confidence, jaws look well ground and parallel, display is large.
I hate changing the batteies in these, so often it takes a dozen attempts before the tiny circuit will work, in this case they provide a little instruction card showing how to install and then buttons to press to force a reset – FAB. I don’t particualrly like the box, bigger than needed and plasticky – for the price something a bit more classy would be nice.
This is a first class measuring tool very impressed and would recommend
Spasseshalber habe ich mir einen Messschieber besorgt, der gerade fr 9,99 bei einen greren Lebensmitteldiscounter verkauft wird. Zwar lockt dieses Angebot mit 3 jhriger Garantie, diese erstreckt sich jedoch nicht auf etwaige Schnittverletzungen, die man sich an den scharfen Kanten des meiner Meinung nach auch nur grob geschliffenen Messschiebers holen kann. Dementsprechend luft dieser auch eher wie auf Schmirgelpapier und ist von der Haptik her auch sehr grauslich. (Auch der Discounter hat den Messschieber anstandslos zurck genommen.)
Von Experimenten kuriert nun also Mitutoyo. Der Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Digimatic ABS / AOS Messschieber ist aussstattungsmig ein einfacher, aber sehr prziser Werkstattmessschieber, der von der Qualitt her die oben genannten “preiswerten” China Messeisen in der Preisklasse unter 50 locker in den Schatten stellt. Kann man fr das Geld ja auch erwarten.
Das im Gegensatz zu den billigen Gerten vorhandene Werkszertifikat und die umfangreiche mehrsprachige Dokumentation stimmt mit der Seriennummer auf der Kunststoffschachtel, die zur Aufbewahrung des Meschiebers dient, berein, ebenso wie das direkt auf dem Messschieber angebrachte Siegel, das nicht ohne Zerstrung zu entfernen ist und drauf bleiben sollte.
Keine Spaltmae, ein Glasmastab, gut ablesbares, aber auch nicht bermig groes Display, eine sauber auf Ma geschliffene und gelppte Oberflche, keine Spaltmae zwischen den Messschnbeln, kein klappriges Feineinstellrdchen, fein gebrochene Kanten, kurz: tolle Haptik und nicht zuletzt die “Absolut” Funktion, d.h. der Messschieber ist nach dem Einschalten automatisch auf seinen Referenzpunkt genullt, runden das uerst positive Bild, das Mitutoyo mit dem Digimatic gibt, ab.
Negativpunkte:
– Die “Billigheimer” haben eine Abschaltautomatik, der Mitutoyo nicht.
– Keine Datenschnittstelle. Brauche ich nicht, war fr mich also eher ein Auswahlkriterium, mit dem ich am Preis etwas fr mich regulieren konnte.
– Der Mitutoyo ist nicht wasser- oder ldicht. Der von L****e ist wasserdicht, wobei es in den dortigen Bewertungen auch andere Erfahrungen dazu gibt. Wer diese Funktion braucht, muss zu teureren Modellen aus dem Mitutoyo Angebot greifen, sich aber auch fragen, ob er den Messschieber unter den richtigen Bedingungen einsetzt.
– Der Preis. Fr das Geld bekommt man sicher 5 oder mehr Chinesen und darber definieren sich diese Prfmittel unter dem Strich auch hauptschlich. Inwiefern man das Theater, das ich am Eingang meiner Rezension geschrieben habe mitmachen will, bis man einen Messschieber findet, der zu einem passt, oder ob man nicht gleich zu einem Qualittsgert greifen will, muss letztlich jedeR mit sich selbst ausmachen.
Soweit meine Bewertung, ich habe den Messschieber natrlich nicht geschenkt bekommen, sondern von meinem sauer verdienten Geld gekauft und hoffe, da er ein paar Jhrchen hlt. 😉
Ich habe mich auch deswegen hier lnger ber den Messschieber ausgelassen, weil ein paar Bewertungen weiter unten von Erfahrungen mit geflschten Messschiebern die Rede war. Wenn diese Bewertung bei der Auswahl eines anststndigen Messschiebers geholfen hat, freue ich mich ber Kommentare, Fragen oder einen Klick auf “Ntzlich”.
1 – ACHAT
– 01 x Mitutoyo 500-196-30 (Srie 500 Absolute Digimatic AOS achet le 30/07/2018 auprs d’AMAZON (Vendu et expdi par Amazon France) pour 113.48 TTC (94.57 HT)
– Livraison PRIME reue le 02/08/2018 bien emball.
2 – OUVERTURE
– Dans un emballage sous pochette plastique ZIP, elle-mme dans un carton de transport format grande enveloppe. C’est protg. D’autant que le pied est dans sa propre boite en plastique dur, pais.
– A l’ouverture, l’ensemble des 07 documents et la pile SR44SW 1.55V taient agrafs ensemble.
– Pas de pile dj en place dans le compartiment ddi.
– Dans la bote, l’outil tait lui-mme dans un emballage plastique hermtique avec capteur d’humidit et un sticker pour les 03 tapes de premire mise en activit.
3 – CONTREFAON ?
– Ce n’est pas une nouveaut les versions folkloriques chinoises fleurissent sur le Net, mme Amazon en a vendu et/ou continue d’en vendre sans “s’en rendre compte”.
– La boite du pied coulisse : de couleur NOIRE, le fond est thermomoul, donc monobloc pas de gabarit flottant l’intrieur.
– La bote elle-mme est glisse dans un emballage carton qu’il faut faire glisser (chaussette) pour pouvoir ouvrir la bote. A conserver ou pas, discrtion de chacun.
– La fermeture est des plus solides, assure par 02 clips soulever. De ce ct le polymre est de qualit, il ne fait pas “cheap”.
– Je vrifie les 07 documents prsent :
… 01 x certificat d’inspection en Japonais et Anglais, recto verso,
… 01 x certificat d’authenticit en Japonais et Anglais, recto verso,
… 01 x certificat de compatibilit lectromagntique en Anglais, Franais, Allemand et Italien, recto verso,
… 01 x document premire utilisation en Japonais, Anglais, Franais, Allemand, Italien et Espagnol, recto verso,
… 01 x document recyclage de la pile en Franais, Italien, Nerlandais, Sudois, Anglais, Allemand, Espagnol, recto verso,
… 01 x certificat RoHS pour la Chine en Chinois, recto,
… 01 x manuel d’utilisation dpliant Japonais, Chinois Franais, Italien, Nerlandais, Sudois, Anglais, Allemand, Espagnol, recto verso,
Capacit: 0 – 6 inch
Capacit: 0 – 150 mm
Prcision: 200 mm : 0,02 mm > 200 mm : 0,03 mm (excluant l’erreur de comptage)
Rsolution: 0,01 mm
Vitesse de dplacement: Illimite
Dure de vie de la pile: environ 18000 heures
Affichage: LCD, hauteur de caractres 9 mm
ORIGIN (ABS ): Oui
Changement ZERO/ABS : Oui
Marche/Arrt: Oui
Alarme batterie faible: Oui
Digimatic/mcanique: Digimatic
4 – PLAQUE D’IDENTIFICATION AU DOS
– Au dos du pied, la plaque d’identification sur fond NOIR, la typo de couleur BLANCHE
5 – MISE EN ACTIVIT
– Il faut nettoyer le vernier sur toute sa surface, recto verso avec un chiffon et un alcool mnager. N’allez pas utiliser un produit chimique corrosif, cela serait vos dpends. L’opration consiste supprimer l’huile protectrice entre la fabrication et sa premire utilisation. Un document fourni explique la procdure toute simple.
– Dballage de la pile SR44SW 1.55V, valide inscrite au 09/2019.
– Ouverture la main du compartiment ddi la pile. Au contact lectrique sur le dos interne dudit compartiment. Il ne dpend donc pas de la continuit lectrique et tant mieux, ainsi, pas de risque de faux contact venir l’usure due au capot du compartiment de la pile. C’est bien pens. Il n’est pas pourvu de vis, il tient bien en place, ne saute pas tout seule.
– Dure de vie de la pile : environ 18’000 heures.
– La pile en place, l’cran LCD de hauteur de caractre de 9mm affiche 04 traits discontinus clignotants en cycle sans fin.
– Il faut :
… S’assurer que les mords sont bien ferms, joints,
… Appuyer 02 secondes sur le bouton ANTHRACITE “ORIGIN” (HAUT DROITE) comme indiqu sur le sticker ORANGE de procdure accroch au pied lui-mme. Vous ne pouvez pas le rater.
… Les 00 s’affichent. Vous pouvez ouvrir le pied son maximum, le refermer, le zro revient. Il n’y a pas de limitation de vitesse de manuvre.
… A son ouverture maximale, la lecture affiche : 154.09 mm
… Mon exemplaire reu tait calibr en systme mtrique, mais il est possible de le basculer en INCH via la touche GRISE “Inch/mm” (HAUT GAUCHE)
6 – VRIFICATION DE SON AUTHENTICIT
– J’ai contact Motutoyo France 123 Rue de la Belle toile, BP 59267 Roissy En France, 95957 Roissy CDG Cedex au 01-49-38-35-00. C’est le Service Technique qui est en charge de cette nature de demande.
– J’ai demand ce que je devais faire afin d’tre assur que c’est bien un pied coulisse MITUTOYO et non une contrefaon.
– Ils m’ont transmis une adresse email laquelle j’ai envoy toutes les informations Modle, S/N, date et lieu d’achat, etc. avec 10 photos ralises.
– Le lendemain matin, ils m’ont rpondu : AUCUN doute, c’est bien un MITUTOYO.
– Ils m’ont galement transmis leur catalogue actuel. Les pieds coulisse, dont 500-196-30 est en offre promotionnelle PUBLIQUE 85.00 TTC jusqu’au 31/12/2018. Contre 113.48 TTC rgls sur Amazon ! Packaging et modle identiques.
7 – VERDICT
– Il a fallut entreprendre quelques actions et s’investir afin d’tre assur que j’avais bien achet un modle ORIGINAL et non une copie de contrefaon. C’est ainsi, en nos socits actuelles…
– Le pied est d’une qualit gnrale remarquable et c’est pourtant loin d’tre leur haut de gamme.
– Les becs pointes sont en carbure.
– L’ensemble du pied est en acier inoxydable, d’o son poids certain.
– Il est d’un confort d’utilisation remarquable, moins d’y tre dj habitu.
– La pile doit tre change par une identique et un tmoin d’alerte de niveau bas est galement prsent.
– En options : le systme de transmission des relevs de mesures sur application via l’metteur rajouter sur le pied et le rcepteur et ce qui va bien sur le terminal (PC, GSM, Tablette, etc.)
– Je recommande cet outil, seul son prix peut tre un frein mais c’est un investissement long terme et un usage fiable chaque utilisation et non hasardeuse et/ou problmatique.
– Il faut voir d’autres revendeurs ou qu’AMAZON ajuste son tarif afin de bnficier de la promotion actuelle 85.00 TTC pour ce modle jusqu’au 31/12/2018.
EDIT du 09/10/2018 : Aprs bien des utilisations, je constate un problme. La remise zro n’est pas complte, il m’affiche -0.01 mm. Il me faut bouger les mchoires, les mords, et l, il se remet zro ou affiche la mesure suivant l’ouverture pratique. Et si je le referme compltement, l, il est zro.
Note: I purchased mine directly from Amazon, and I’m confident that what I received was authentic, but things happen. These things are widely counterfeited. Even if you are buying from an authorized channel, it doesn’t hurt to do some research on what to look for so you can be confident that you have the real deal. Also, if you are a nerd about such things like I am, it will help you appreciate just how excellent the real deal is.
Very good quality calipers for the money. Would definately buy again.
Excellent piece of kit. Genuine article. No issue with a fake being delivered as mentioned by some other unfortunate reviews.
This vernier caliper is an excellent piece of equipment. was a bit skeptical about receiving a fake and i went through all the checks to see if it was fake and it passed them all.
Beware of fake/counterfeit product which resembles the Mitutoyo calliper but is in reality a cheap knock-off. If you stick to the genuine article, you can’t go wrong.
Genuine Mitutoyo callipers have the parts finely machined with very smooth edges.
This is the real deal, I’ve had several fakes and there is a massive difference.
Really nice product and enjoy using a lot. Have been using now for many months and working reliably.
Excellent solid calipers that feel bombproof, a superb quality tool to rely on.
Excellent quality, nonetheless typical of that which you’d come to expect from a brand like Mitutoyo. I bought this one to keep for home use as opposed to my older 196-20 that I still use at work and, after many years use, still operates as good as new.
All in all, they should both last for years to come.
Be warned though; there appears to be a multitude of these on offer on various ‘auction’ sites at cheap rate prices. Usually they’re rubbish imports without the quality of the real deal.
I’d recommend a purchase from a reputable dealer such as Cooks of Bedford. Quality item and first class service.
I work as a shopfloor inspector at a precision engineering company we have around 35 of these and I calibrate them you will not find any better.
For those that are concerned about fake Mitutoyo calipers, the one I ordered came from Amazon LLC, and the calipers came in a sealed package that had to be cut open. Not the box mind you, but the actual packing that contained the calipers. All the included paperwork, box battery etc. said made in Japan. I don’t think for a second that the calipers I received were not genuine.
Jaws that don’t close because they are not square, depth gauges and edges that aren’t in line, displays that go mad when they smell suds and beams that bend, are all too common.
This is my fourth set of Mitutoyo calipers in forty years of daily machining work. I can report all have died honorable deaths in the line of duty, as opposed to being hurled violently across the workshop because they are (choice of expletive) useless.
There are 4 zeros before the decimal point when in inches, and 2 zeros before the decimal in mm, the finish is very nice, even the box is very sturdy. The battery is the correct SR-44 and comes in its own plastic packaging (in the caliper box), the zero button has to be held when you fit the battery, when doing this make sure you put squeeze them closed to ensure correct readings. I contacted Mitutoyo to ensure the certificate of inspection of genuine as the signature and stamps look to be printed on. They viewed photos of the documents and believed them to be authentic, I think Mutitoyo must be printing signatures now… I also saw a review of someone else which posted the photo of this card, and it had a different serial number to mine which is another indication the item is authentic. For the record my serial ends in 554 so chances are if we all have different serial numbers the item is authentic as they match the item and certificate.
I hope this helps someone. Thanks.
Measures stuff great. Don’t waste time worrying about if you can get away with something cheaper. These are the best. Get a set and you’ll have it for 20 years.
As an engineer I use it every day. Accuracy and quality wise also reliable.One of the best vernier. I’m very satisfied with it.
When fitting the battery for the first time (a Mitutoyo branded Seiko SR44) it displays a series of dashes on the LCD. You then have to close the jaws and hold the origin button for more than 1 second to reset the origin (as pictured below, there are instructions attached). Apparently the battery life is 3.5 years under “normal use” which is impressive!
The calipers have a useful function for switching between relative/absolute mode: pressing the Zero/Abs button switches to incremental mode (it displays “INC” on the LCD in this mode), so you can take a relative measurement at any point, then pressing and holding Zero/Abs again for three seconds switches it back to absolute mode.
Not much else to add really, except that it appears to be a very well made and high quality tool.
sizing up electronic components, to transfer into component layout cad is an easy task with these.
A mile and a day better than the cheap unbranded one I was using before.
This is not the cheapest on the market, but when it comes to tools, i have learnt my lesson in the past of buying poor quality. This caliper is great quality. It is obviously very accurate and the AOS zeroing works a treat. Just annoyed i didn’t buy this years ago!
I’m sure that the thing that arrived today is the genuine article. It feels right in the hand, it’s clearly well-made and the readings are endlessly reproducible. Further, the documents that came with it are, I’m sure, the real thing.
I’ve had a couple of cheap digital calipers in the past. Frankly, they were not too bad and for most hobbyists (like me) they might be all that’s needed. The problem is, they can be so rough inside that you might have a dud or you might have bought a real bargain. Without testing the cheapo model against something like this, you cannot be sure.
I’m about to embark on a project which calls for exacting measurement (even though it involves a Land Rover) and that’s why I bought these. I am really glad that I did, and if I take care of them properly, I expect that they will be the last digital calipers that I ever have to buy.
As for the whole “purchasing experience” it was amazing: I placed the order on a Saturday afternoon and they were here 24 hours later.
Thanks indeed to the delivery people who work for Amazon.
I’m really impressed. I’ve just made some items which needed to be plus or minus a thou but were to big for a micrometer. I have been using a number of cheap c. 20 calipers over the years and I found them to be O.K. However, for this particular job I wasn’t sure if it was me making an error or the calipers. I purchased the above. Low and behold the items were within specification. Repeatability is excellent.
Fantastic price, Will be buying again. Very helpful as well
A lovely piece of kit.
I had an old one from the same manufacturer which was ok, but this one with the Absolute AOS is great.
Sometimes I would measure something and forget to turn it on. With the old one, turning it on then would just read zero and you would have to measure again. This one because of the Absolute measuring, turning it on after you have have it on your object shows the size straight away.
A nice upgrade and a reasonable price.
Does as I would expect. My husband says it is so much better than the cheap chinese crap some stores are selling.
These are excellent bits of kit. I bought this recently to replace a very old and abused Mitutoyo caliper which had started to play up (but as I say was very old and hard-used – came to me second-hand around 12 years ago). I use it a lot in reloading metallic cartridges, so need something pretty accurate and reliable. The new one is very nice to use and provides great confidence in its accuracy. Easy and consistent to use – first class.
Very good, decent caliper. I use the same at work and that is why I bought it. Very good quality and ease of use.
Lovely, Japanese engineering at its best.
I didn’t need one of this standard nor can I justify the cost…… But it’s just lovely to use and to hold and look at! Justified it though as assembling 3D printer for the kids at Christmas!
I have had two miyutoyo calipers since 1988 and both still work and the gauge lab say they still hit their declared accuracy.
Brilliant calipers. I’ve had cheaper ones in the past, do yourself a favor and just get these instead. Really well made tool.
Not as cheap as some similar verniers, but definitely worth the price premium. Well built precision instrument, came in a plastic case and certificate of calibration.
Smooth movement on the roller and measurements are clearly denoted. The quality of finish and materials used in its construction feel very good indeed.
Recommended.
Excellent tool. My second one, the first died after 15 years. Indispensible. Good price, quick deleivery.
Brought it as a treat now I like it so much I’m afraid to use it just incase I damage it. Still holding on to my el-cheepo one for daily abuse.
Since then, I’ve used it innumerable times and it’s always given accurate readings, and just feels like quality. It deserves it’s high reputation.
If pushed, a minor gripe would be that it doesn’t turn itself off automatically, you need to remember that before closing the case. Having said that, I’ve had this for over 2 months now and I haven’t had to replace the battery yet.
It came with a “Certificate of Inspection” that is specific to my caliper (the certificate has the serial number matching my caliper). It shows measurement errors at 0, 50, 100, 150, and 200mm lengths, as well as 0, 2, 4 and 6″ lengths. It is NIST traceable “via No.683/283699-13”. It is also NMIJ/AIST and PTB traceable. I don’t know if this is the same as the “certificate of calibration” that is optional on mcmastercarr, but it is a convincing document.
As noted by others, it does not have an auto-off feature. The batteries last a long time, so I don’t think this is an issue.
One small disappointment: I bought the Mitutoyo 050083-10 75mm depth gauge attachment ( Mitutoyo 050083-10 Depth Base Attachment, 75 mm ). There is a space in the caliper case to hold this attachment. The depth gauge attachment has some interference with the case and and doesn’t fit. The ones we had in the student machine shop fit.