1. What is a Quick Skan Gauge?
2. How does the gauge work?
3. Why should I use a Quick Skan Gauge?
4. Can I check the calibration of my gauge?
5. Which gauge will best suit my needs?
6. Can you build a custom-size gauge?
7. Do you ship gauges internationally?

1. What is a Quick Skan Gauge?
A Quick Skan Gauge is a measuring device used to measure the length, width, and squareness of cut paper, film, foil, sheet aluminum and other flat media. Because all of our gauges are accurate to a thousandth of an inch, or a hundredth of a millimeter, Production and Quality Control Personnel can use the gauge to accurately set up their knives, slitters, and other cutting tools during production.

2. How does the gauge work?
Quality Control and Production Personnel will take one sheet of paper, film or foil out of a production run and place it flat on the Quick Skan Gauge. The dimensional measurement of the sheet is obtained by reading the gauge where the sheet intersects the line on the numbered grid. Green lights illuminate the numbered grid to assist in reading the dimensions. The squareness measurement is obtained using the same technique with the various grids along the side of the glass plate.

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3. Why should I use a Quick Skan Gauge?
You'll save time, save money, increase production efficiency and boost customer satisfaction! By using a Quick Skan Gauge, you'll reduce waste and be able to produce a precise product that will help you avoid costly and time-consuming complaints from your customers.

4. Can I check the calibration of my gauge?
Yes, each gauge is accompanied with a Calibration Plate specific to that model. This Calibration Plate allows you to perform periodic calibration checks in accordance to your Quality Assurance requirements. If your gauge is out of calibration, follow the instructions provided with the gauge or from this website to re-establish calibration.

5. Which gauge will best suit my needs?
Decide whether you want your gauge to measure in inches or millimeters. Use the Measurement Size Range Chart on that corresponding page to determine the dimensional range you need to measure. Then compare the features that will best suit your needs.

6. Can you build a custom-size gauge?
Yes! Quick Skan does manufacture large format gauges up to 90 inches or 2,300 millimeters. For these very large gauges, there are size restrictions. Please note the dimensional restrictions for US Units Chart and Metric Units Chart.

7. Do you ship gauges internationally?
Absolutely! We have sold Quick Skan Gauges to 42 countries around the world! International orders require special consideration for electrical configurations and shipping logistics. If you have any questions about your international order, please contact us!