How accurate is a length measuring device?
As an entrepreneur, it goes without saying that the length measuring device you use must be able to measure accurately. But how accurate are these measurements?
If you need a cable that is 10 metres long, then you obviously want the length measuring device to actually measure 10 metres. You do not want to end up with left-over cable or a cable that is too short, and when you deliver your cables to a customer, you actually want to deliver the required length. Venrooy’s measuring devices all measure with an accuracy of 0.5%. So if you are measuring a 10-metre cable, the actual length will not deviate by more than 5 centimetres, provided that the measuring process is carried out properly. Measurements may, however, be less accurate for various reasons. The main three are:
- Slipping of the cable
- The cable is not straight as it is fed through the device
- Contamination of the measuring wheel