Magnetic Bases & Kits

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Enhance your measurement setup with HK Calibrations’ magnetic bases and kits, designed for professionals who require precision and stability. Perfect for use with dial indicators, test indicators, and other measuring tools, these magnetic bases provide a strong, secure hold on metal surfaces while allowing flexible positioning. Built for durability and workshop use, our kits make alignment, runout checks, and surface inspections easier and more accurate. Backed by local Australian support, you can rely on quality and expert guidance for every project.

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Explore our full range of magnetic bases and kits and find the perfect solution for your measurement needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our kits typically combine a high-powered magnetic base with a precision measuring instrument, such as a dial indicator or a digital gauge. HK Calibrations provides these all-in-one solutions to Australian workshops, ensuring you have perfectly matched components for immediate, stable, and accurate inspections.

Purchasing a kit ensures that the mounting hardware and the indicator are fully compatible in terms of lug size and weight capacity. HK Calibrations selects professional-grade combinations that offer the best value for Australian machinists, reducing the time spent sourcing separate parts and ensuring a cohesive measurement setup.

Yes, our range often includes kits with either traditional rigid-post bases or universal hydraulic "one-lock" arms. HK Calibrations recommends hydraulic arm kits for Australian technicians who need to position indicators in tight or awkward spaces, as they allow for rapid, multi-axis adjustment with a single locking knob.

While the base provides stability, the indicator is a delicate precision instrument that can drift over time. HK Calibrations offers ISO-traceable calibration at our Australian laboratories for the entire kit, verifying that your readings remain authoritative and compliant with industrial quality standards.

Absolutely; we source kits featuring seasoned cast-iron bases and high-holding-force magnets (often up to 80kg or more). HK Calibrations ensures these tools are built to withstand the vibrations and daily rigours of Australian mining, automotive, and heavy engineering environments.

You receive expert local technical support, a rapid 48-hour service turnaround, and free shipping Australia-wide. HK Calibrations ensures your kits are professionally certified and ready for high-precision alignment and quality control tasks across any Australian worksite.