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product_id: 262548879
title: "196A5Z Universal Dial Indicator, Back Plunger, Whit"
brand: "starrett"
price: "€ 767.94"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "Starrett"
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/262548879-196a5z-universal-dial-indicator-back-plunger-whit
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region: Italy
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# 0.001" precision graduations 1/4" stainless steel mounting shank 3 interchangeable contact points 196A5Z Universal Dial Indicator, Back Plunger, Whit

**Brand:** starrett
**Price:** € 767.94
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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- **What is this?** 196A5Z Universal Dial Indicator, Back Plunger, Whit by starrett
- **How much does it cost?** € 767.94 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- starrett enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted starrett brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Seamless Mounting:** Universal 1/4" shank fits a variety of setups, making integration into your workflow smooth and hassle-free.
- • **Durable & Reliable:** Built tough with stainless steel and a scratch-resistant crystal face to withstand daily industrial use.
- • **Pinpoint Precision:** Experience ultra-fine measurements with 0.001" graduations for flawless quality control.
- • **Effortless Readability:** White dial with clear 0-100 counter and anti-glare crystal ensures quick, accurate readings every time.
- • **Versatile Contact Points:** Switch effortlessly between three hardened contact tips (1/2", 5/16", 1/8") tailored to your project needs.

## Overview

The Starrett 196A5Z Universal Dial Indicator delivers precise measurements with 0.001" graduations and a 0-0.2" range. Featuring three interchangeable hardened contact points and a durable stainless steel shank, it’s designed for versatile, reliable use in quality control and machining environments. Its scratch-resistant white dial ensures easy readability, making it an essential tool for professionals demanding accuracy and durability.

## Description

The Starrett 196 Universal Back Plunger Dial Indicator features graduations to .001" and 0.02mm that handle by far the majority of jobs. Shank diameter is 1/4" (6.3mm). Antimagnetic models are also available - (inch reading) 196A6Z and 196B6. For full use, the operator first chooses the proper contact from the three hardened contact points that come with each model. Then the contact should be brought against the work with enough pressure to give the hand one full turn. Set the hand at zero by rotating the dial with the knurled bezel. This provides one full rotation of the hand both to the right and left of zero, showing a rise or drop in the work and the amount of that variation. Its dial reading is 0-50-0 with 3 contact points, an adapter, and 4 attachments in a case. These precision instruments measure small linear distances and object sizes. The dial magnifies the measurement so that it can be easily read by the human eye. It is frequently used in manufacturing, laboratories, and other industrial or mechanical fields, dial indicators are used anywhere a small measurement must be found and recorded or transferred, such as checking the variation in tolerance of a workpiece. Standard dial indicators measure the displacement along the axis of the indicator. These dial test indicators are like dial indicators, except that the measurement axis is perpendicular to the axis of the indicator. These dial and dial test indicators can be analog with a mechanical dial, or electronic with a digital display. Some electronic models transfer the data electronically to a computer for recording and potential manipulation. The L.S. Starrett Company manufactures precision measuring tools, metrology, testing equipment, and saw blade products. The company, founded in 1880, is headquartered in Athol, MA.

## Features

- BEST VALUE: The 196 Test Indicator is versatile, offers simple smooth operation, is reliable, rugged, and affordably priced; Over the years this tool has been improved, but the basic design is unchanged
- PRECISION MEASURING: The Starrett 196 series dial indicator measures 0 to 0.2" with 0.001" graduations for precise measurement of rise or drop in the work piece
- 3 CONTACT POINTS: Plunger-type dial back has three contact point sizes, 1/2", 5/16", and 1/8" diameters
- EASY READING: It has a 0 to 100 counter with one revolution equivalent to 0.1", and the white-face dial has a scratch-resistant crystal face for ease of reading
- MOUNTABLE: This set comes with a 1/4" diameter stainless-steel shank for mounting; It is suitable for various applications, including quality control for machined parts

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000VDZEGG |
| Brand Name | Starrett |
| Country Of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (30) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00049659507140 |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 19.6L x 14W centimeters |
| Manufacturer | Starrett |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Measurement Accuracy | +/-0.001 inches |
| Model | 196A5Z |
| Part Number | 196A5Z |
| Range | 0-0.2" |
| Set Name | Universal Dial Indicator Set |
| UPC | 049659507140 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Starrett
- **Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Measurement accuracy:** +/-0.001 inches
- **Product dimensions:** 19.6L x 14W centimeters
- **Range:** 0-0.2"

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## Frequently Bought Together

- Starrett Universal Dial Test Indicator Set with Back Plunger - White Face, 0-50-0 Reading, 200" Range, 0.001" Graduation, 1/4" Shank Diameter for Mounting - 196A5Z
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*Last updated: 2026-07-09*