Grind Gage Chart
Below is a grind gage chart for fineness of grind gages, various applicators and scrapers.
Hegman Gauges
Group of gauges most commonly referred to as “Hegman Gauges” used for a wide variety of paints and other compounds. Shop online for Hegman Gauges
| Catalog # | Block Size | Path Size | # Paths | Scales | Range |
| 25 | 1/2 x 2-1/2 x 4-3/4″ | 1/2 x 2″ | 2 | Hegman Mils | 8-0 0-5 |
| 45 | 1/2 x 2-1/2 x 6-3/4″ | 1/2 x 4″ | 2 | Hegman Mils | 8-0 0-5 |
| 65 | 1/2 x 2-1/2 x 8″ | 1/2 x 6″ | 2 | Hegman Mils | 8-0 0-5 |
Paint Club Gauges
Group of gauges commonly referred to as “Paint Club Gauges” most often used for paints, varnishes and lacquers. See ASTM Test Method D-1210, also Federal Test Method No. 141, Method 4411 Rev. C. Shop online for Paint Club Gauges
| Catalog # | Block Size | Path Size | # Paths | Scales | Range |
| 5251 | 1/2 x 2-1/2 x 6-3/4″ | 1/2 x 5″ | 2 | Microns Mils Hegman | 0-25 0-1 8-6 |
| 5252 | 1/2 x 2-1/2 x 6-3/4″ | 1/2 x 5″ | 2 | Microns Mils Hegman | 0-50 0-2 8-4 |
| 5254 | 1/2 x 2-1/2 x 6-3/4″ | 1/2 x 5″ | 2 | Microns Mils Hegman | 0-100 0-4 8-0 |
Single Path Gauges
These gauges have a single, wide path which aids in the discerning of contamination. This is a popular gauge where “wet” master samples are not used for comparison. Shop online for Single Wide Gauges
| Catalog # | Block Size | Path Size | # Paths | Scales | Range |
| 51 | 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 7-1/2″ | 2 x 5″ | 1 | Hegman Microns | 8-6 0-25 |
| 52 | 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 7-1/2″ | 2 x 5″ | 1 | Hegman Microns | 8-4 0-50 |
| 54 | 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 7-1/2″ | 2 x 5″ | 1 | Hegman Microns | 8-0 0-100 |
Vinyl Dispersion Gauges
These gauges are commonly referred to as Vinyl Dispersion gauges. Shop online for Vinyl Dispersion Gauges
| Catalog # | Block Size | Path Size | # Paths | Scales | Range |
| PD-250 | 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 9-1/2″ | 1 x 6-1/4″ | 2 | Microns Microns | 0-50 0-250 |
| 9484 | 1/2 x 2-1/2 x 6-3/4″ | 1/2 x 5″ | 2 | Microns Microns | 0-50 0-250 |
Peanut Butter Gauges
Commonly referred to as Peanut Butter Gauges for their use in the peanut butter industry. Shop online for Peanut Butter Gauges
| Catalog # | Block Size | Path Size | # Paths | Scales | Range |
| PB-20 | 1/2 x 2-1/2 x 9-1/2″ | 1/2 x 8″ | 2 | Mils | 0-20 |
| PB-30 | 1/2 x 2-1/2 x 9-1/2″ | 1/2 x 8″ | 2 | Mils | 0-30 |
| PB-40 | 1/2 x 2-1/2 x 9-1/2″ | 1/2 x 8″ | 2 | Mils | 0-40 |
Pharmaceutical Gauges
Common uses for these gauges are with pharmaceutical applications, hence the name. Shop online for a Pharmaceutical Gauge
| Catalog # | Block Size | Path Size | # Paths | Scales | Range |
| PH-125 | 3/4 x 1-1/2 x 8″ | 1/2 x 6″ | 1 | Microns | 0-125 |
Chocolate Gauges
Often used by members of the Chocolate Manufacturers Association (CMA), this gauge is named accordingly. Shop online for a Chocolate Gauge.
| Catalog # | Block Size | Path Size | # Paths | Scales | Range |
| CMA-185 | 3/4 x 2-1/2 x 12″ | 1/2 x 10-1/2″ | 2 | Microns Microns | 0-105 80-185 |
| Catalog Number | Thickness, Width, Length | Description |
| A-1 | 1/4 x 1-1/2 x 3-3/4″ | Two edges with .015″ radius making line contact. For 1-1/2″ through 3-1/2″ gages. |
| A-3 | 3/8 x 1-1/2 x 4-5/8″ | Two edges with .015″ radius making line contact. For 4″ and 4-1/2″ gages. |
| A-4 | 3/8 x 1-1/2 x 6-3/4″ | Two edges with .015″ radius making line contact. For FPBAA-C and some special gages. |
| IA-1 | 1/4 x 3-5/8″ wide with insulated handle for use with heated gages. | |
| B-1 | Footed or block-type scraper for 2-1/2″ wide gages, one flat edge. | |
| B-2 | Footed or block-type scraper for 3-1/2″ wide gages, one flat edge. | |
| B-3 | Footed or block-type scraper for 4-1/2″ wide printing plates, one flat edge. | |
| Warren Block Scraper | Footed or block-type scraper for Warren wedge printing plates, one flat edge. | |