Description

The MITUTOYO 500-159-30 is a digital electronic caliper from the 500 ABSOLUTE Digimatic series, designed for precision dimensional measurement in trade and industrial environments. It covers a measurement range of 0 to 6 inches (0 to 150 mm) with a resolution of 0.0005 inches and an accuracy of 0.0010 inches. The caliper is constructed from hardened stainless steel with carbide-tipped knife-edge jaws. Its IP67 rating makes it resistant to coolant, dust, and washdown conditions, making it suitable for machine shops, fabrication floors, and field measurement tasks performed by machinists, toolmakers, and precision tradespeople.

The 500-159-30 is suited for outside diameter, inside diameter, depth, and step measurements in residential and commercial trade applications. Knife-edge jaws allow access to narrow grooves and profiles where standard flat jaws cannot reach. The caliper is powered by a single SR44 silver oxide battery, which is included. It is appropriate for use in quality control, dimensional inspection, and field verification tasks across HVAC, plumbing, and general mechanical trades where precise measurements are required.

Key Features

IP67-rated housing resists coolant, dust, and direct water exposure
Carbide-tipped knife-edge jaws for inside and outside measurement in tight profiles
0.0005 inch resolution with 0.0010 inch accuracy across the full 6-inch range
Includes depth measurement rod and inside diameter jaws for four measurement modes
ABSOLUTE Digimatic series retains origin position on power cycle, eliminating the need to re-zero
TUV Rheinland certified; ships with battery, caliper, and protective case

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style precision instrument for general dimensional measurement tasks; compatible with standard SR44 silver oxide batteries for power source replacement.

Installation Notes

Electronic calipers require no installation but should be handled according to standard metrology practices. Store the caliper in the included case when not in use to protect the jaw faces and sliding surfaces. Before use, verify the jaws close flush at zero and recalibrate if necessary. Avoid overtightening the thumb wheel during measurement, as excess force can introduce error.