What are the different types of feeler gauge?
What are the different types of feeler gauge? |
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There are 6 types of feeler gauge available:
1. Go NoGo feeler gauge 2. Straight leaf feeler gauge 3. Tapered feeler gauge 4. Double ended gauge 5. Offset gauge 6. Feeler strip. All varieties come with metric (mm), imperial (inch) or both measurements inscribed. |
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Straight leaf feeler gauge |
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A straight leaf feeler gauge has leaves that are consistently parallel. | |||
Tapered leaf feeler gauge |
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A tapered leaf feeler gauge has leaves that thin out towards the tip. | |||
Go NoGo feeler gauge |
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A Go NoGo feeler gauge is different to a regular feeler gauge as it differentiates between a thick base and a thinner tip.
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Imperial feeler gauge |
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An imperial gauge gives measurements in thousandths of an inch. | |||
Metric feeler gauge |
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A metric gauge gives measurements in hundredths of a millimetre. | |||
Combined imperial and metric feeler gauge |
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Some feeler gauges combine both imperial and metric measurements.
The measurements are often found on separate leaves at alternate ends of the tool. They can sometimes be found on the reverse side of the same leaf. |
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Feeler strips |
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Feeler strips work identically to feeler gauge blades.
The exception is that they are not connected in a set and either end can be used to measure. They are separate for quick and easy use. |
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Offset blades |
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Offset blades are bent toward the tip for easier access in most motor vehicle applications and work in restrictive areas. | |||
