Description
Kanon 181N Stainless Steel Vernier Height Gauge 18 in on Stand Machinist
The Kanon 181N is an 18-inch stainless steel vernier height gauge mounted on a heavy cast base stand. Height gauges of this type are a standard precision layout tool used on surface plates to measure or transfer heights, scribe layout lines, and check part dimensions with vernier-scale resolution. The 181N features a stainless steel graduated beam, a sliding vernier carriage with a scriber or indicator attachment point, and both coarse and fine locking adjustments for setting and holding the measurement.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Kanon
- Model: 181N
- Material: Stainless steel beam and carriage
- Measuring range: 18 inches (approximately 450 mm)
- Scale type: Vernier
- Base/stand: Heavy green-painted cast base for stability on a surface plate
- Carriage: Sliding vernier assembly with coarse lock knob and fine-adjust/lock mechanism
- Scriber attachment: Present on carriage (visible in photos)
- Graduated beam: Stainless steel, dual-scale (inches visible; metric side present on opposite face)
- Included: Height gauge on stand — no case or additional accessories observed
Applications
Vernier height gauges are a foundational tool in machine shops, tool rooms, quality control labs, and inspection departments. They are used on granite or steel surface plates to measure the height of workpiece features, transfer dimensions from one part to another, and scribe precise layout lines before machining. The Kanon brand is a well-regarded Japanese manufacturer of precision measuring instruments, and the 181N series was a standard shop-floor height gauge used widely in manufacturing and inspection environments from the mid-20th century onward. This type of manual vernier gauge is still actively used in shops that prefer the durability and simplicity of a mechanical scale over electronic digital gauges — and for calibration and backup purposes where a battery-independent instrument is valued.
This Kanon 181N Stainless Steel Vernier Height Gauge on Stand has been inspected and is in good condition. The stainless column and beam are straight with no visible bending or damage. The green cast base is intact and sits flat. The vernier carriage slides smoothly along the beam, and both the coarse and fine locking knobs are present and functional. Normal surface wear and minor scuffing consistent with shop use are visible on the column and base. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Kanon |
Model: |
181N |
MPN: |
181N |
SKU: |
30095 |
Type: |
Vernier Height Gauge |
Material: |
Stainless Steel |
Measuring Range: |
18 in (approximately 450 mm) |
Scale Type: |
Vernier |
Includes Stand: |
Yes |
Stand/Base Color: |
Green cast base |
Form Factor: |
Benchtop / Surface Plate |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and in Good Condition |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
Seller Notes: |
Includes height gauge on green cast stand; no case or accessories observed. |
Application: |
Precision layout, scribing, height measurement on surface plate |
Condition Notes: |
Kanon 181N Stainless Vernier Height Gauge on Stand — inspected and in good condition. Column and beam are straight; carriage slides smoothly; all lock knobs present. Normal shop wear visible on column and base. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |