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Informative Content About Slope Indicator

  • samedi 30 août 2014
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  • By Marlene Blevins


    Slope indicators and meters are both classified under the same category of devices. They are used to indicate the steepness of land. A slope indicator can be used by anybody who gets involved in activities that require measuring the inclination of surfaces, plants, buildings, or items. They are designed for use in rugged and tough environments.

    Accurate readings for slopes can be provided by indicators if they are installed on machinery such as motor graders following the right installation procedure. There must be some level of parallelism between the device and the machines it is installed on at the time of installation. The machine must therefore be placed on a flat surface before installing. All readings should be taken over a huge distance to achieve a high level of accuracy.

    Modern devices look good in the place they are installed because they are brightly colored. The viewing range of the scale is also very wide. Scales are marked from 0 to 50 degrees on either side. Danger zones are shown on the gadgets by red colors to show that they are danger zones. Normally all readings beyond the 35th mark are considered danger zones.

    Rectangle-shaped cutouts are made at the bases of devices that are not meant for installation on machinery. The cutouts act as points of attachment on poles. The user is also provided with a means of holding in some devices by larger cutouts. Bases are concave-shaped for attachment on skis and related platforms. Light-weight devices are made to make it easy to carry them for long hours that workers need them in the field.

    The size of slope indicators vary from small devices that can be held in the hand to very huge units. The purpose of the device dictates its size. Latest models ensure construction of perfect slopes by having a high accuracy levels. Accuracy lies within a degree. Most accurate makes have a response time of less than a second. Since the working environment of the equipment is mostly rugged, the design is in a way as to ensure accurate readings in environments with snow, rain, and dust.

    The circuitry of the indicator is enclosed by casings made from various materials. Some of the major materials used to make casings include aluminum, plastic, steel, alloys, and fiber. When used well, the operator of the machine with the gadget can do work at a very high rate. In fact, it is even possible to work at night or in areas with poor visibility.

    The gadget is normally calibrated in large numerical scales to allow the user to take readings at a single glance. Readings are indicated by a ball or a pointer, which rests on the exact value. The pointer may take a few seconds to settle on the mean value.

    Cost depends on various factors like accuracy, quality, manufacturer, type of scale, size, and response time. Prices range from a couple to hundreds of dollars. Some of the places one can make a purchase from include local stores, on-line stores, shopping malls, and licensed dealers.




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