Surface Plate
Product Code : EL-MAILE-10850
Surface Plate (code EL-MAILE-10850) is a solid, flat cast iron plate used as the main horizontal reference plane for inspection, marking out and tooling set-up, and as the baseline for measurements on a work piece. It is made from close grained high duty cast iron, Grade FG-220 of IS-210, stress relieved, with a hand-scraped top surface and a Rexine cover; plates up to 630 × 630 mm have mild steel lifting handles, and larger plates have cored lifting holes.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Main horizontal reference plane for precision inspection, marking out (layout) and tooling set-up |
| Shape | Square or rectangular |
| Material | Close grained high duty cast iron; castings of Grade FG-220 of IS-210 |
| Treatment | Stress relieved |
| Top surface | Hand-scraped finish |
| Working surface | Stable, flat surface; easy to clean |
| Flatness | Flat to .00005 |
| Lifting, small plates | Plates up to 630 × 630 mm have mild steel handles for lifting |
| Lifting, larger plates | No handles; cored holes in the periphery for lifting mechanically |
| Cover | Rexine cover for the top working surface and edges |
| Standards | IS-2285-2003 |
| Product code | EL-MAILE-10850 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Surface Plate Used For?
Every height, flatness or parallelism check made with a height gauge, dial indicator or square needs a flat datum, and the surface plate provides it. The work piece and the measuring instruments stand on the scraped top, and all readings are taken from that surface; in layout work the plate also carries the part while lines are scribed at set heights. Cast iron plates are used for spotting, tool making, inspection of parts, checking the accuracy of other surfaces and many gauging and marking-out operations. The Rexine cover goes back on after use to protect the top, and the standard listed for it is IS-2285-2003.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of surface plates required.
- Plate size — the length and width needed; plates up to 630 × 630 mm have mild steel handles, larger plates have cored lifting holes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a surface plate used for?
It serves as the main horizontal reference plane for inspection, marking out and tooling set-up, and is often the baseline for all measurements made on a work piece.
What material is the plate made from?
It is made from close grained high duty cast iron, with castings of Grade FG-220 of IS-210 that are stress relieved, and the top surface has a hand-scraped finish.
How are the plates lifted?
Plates up to 630 × 630 mm have mild steel handles for lifting; larger plates have no handles and instead have cored holes in the periphery for lifting mechanically.
How is the working surface protected?
A Rexine cover is provided for the top working surface and the edges, to be fitted whenever the plate is not in use.
Which standard is listed for the plate?
The standard listed for it is IS-2285-2003, and the castings are of Grade FG-220 of IS-210.
What details does an export enquiry need?
State the quantity and plate sizes, the country of destination with the port or city of delivery, the terms wanted, for example FOB or CIF, how the plates should be packed and any tender reference.
OEM Manufacturer
Buyers of the Surface Plate deal directly with its maker, Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd), whose works are at Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center, Saha, District Ambala, Haryana, India. The company designs, makes and tests measuring instruments and instrumentation trainers for engineering laboratories, supplies engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and builds to institution-specific requirements on request. Tender details are on the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other measurement and instrumentation lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. Quotations are given on request: send the number of surface plates and the plate sizes required and your delivery location through the contact page, or add the Surface Plate to the enquiry cart from this page.
Last updated: October 2026
