| STACKING GAGE BLOCKS | HS SETTING BENCH |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes per setup | Under 1 minute |
| Uncertainty grows with every block added | Single continuous reference, no accumulation |
| Large sets required for wide size ranges | Any size in range, instantly |
| Handling risk, blocks are easily damaged | One robust bench handles everything |
| Results vary by operator and stack technique | Repeatable, consistent from operator to operator |
The HS line of horizontal setting benches
Four models. One approach: faster, more accurate gage setting.
Stop stacking gage blocks. Set gages
in under a minute.
The Trimos HS series replaces gage block stacks with a continuous measuring scale — so setting a bore gage, beam gage, or micrometer takes seconds, not 15 minutes, with better accuracy every time.
Built for production floors where gage setup time adds up fast.
Any shop running bore gages, beam gages, or micrometers on large-scale parts knows the problem: setting those gages accurately and quickly is a constant friction point. The bigger the part, and the wider the size range, the more headaches when it comes to using gage blocks.
The HS series was designed specifically for manufacturers working with larger-scale parts (40" and up), where gage block stacks become impractical and measurement uncertainty from stacking becomes a real quality risk. Aerospace, oil and gas, heavy trucking, large-bore machining — these are the shops where an HS bench pays for itself quickly.
Because it's a standalone bench that runs on battery or power supply, the HS integrates directly onto the production floor without needing a dedicated lab environment or controlled temperature room.
Common concerns when using gage blocks for calibration
Stacking
Stacking twenty gage blocks to reach a 20" dimension takes time, care, and still introduces compounding uncertainty at every interface.
Large Blocks
Large gage block sets are expensive, fragile, and require their own careful storage and calibration schedule.
Different Operators
Different operators stack differently — resulting in inconsistent gage settings and subtle variation in parts that shouldn't vary.
Temperature Concerns
When production runs hot and gages need to be reset multiple times per shift, the 15-minutes-per-setup tax becomes a real throughput problem.
HS Horizontal Setting Bench Lineup
HS3
MOTORIZED · WORKSHOP SETTING
The newest addition to the HS line is a motorized setting bench designed for rapid setting and zeroing of variable-dimension gages directly on the production floor. ISO-compliant calibration capable. Instant startup, rugged electronics built for industrial environments.
External range 50–460 mm (2–18")
Internal range 1–410 mm (0.1–16")
BMPE 0.7 + L(mm)/1000 µm
Repeatability (2s) 0.5 µm
Resolution 0.0001 mm
Interface RS232 / Bluetooth
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External range 50–460 mm (2–18")
Internal range 1–410 mm (0.1–16")
BMPE 0.7 + L(mm)/1000 µm
Repeatability (2s) 0.5 µm
Resolution 0.0001 mm
Interface RS232 / Bluetooth
HS4
MANUAL · FULL-RANGE SETTING
The HS4 covers the widest range in the HS line up to 3050 mm, making it the go-to for manufacturers setting large-bore gages, beam gages, and micrometers on large-scale parts. Manual carriage with fine adjustment for precise positioning.
Measuring range 550–3050 mm (20–120")
BMPE 0.7 + L(mm)/1000 µm
Repeatability (2s) 0.5 µm
Resolution 0.0001 mm
Measuring force 15 N
Interface RS232 / USB
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Measuring range 550–3050 mm (20–120")
BMPE 0.7 + L(mm)/1000 µm
Repeatability (2s) 0.5 µm
Resolution 0.0001 mm
Measuring force 15 N
Interface RS232 / USB
HS5
MOTORIZED · FULL-RANGE SETTING
Same range and accuracy as the HS4 with a motorized carriage for faster, more consistent positioning. If your operators are setting gages frequently throughout the shift, the HS5's motorization reduces fatigue and speeds up the workflow meaningfully.
Measuring range 550–3050 mm (20–120")
BMPE 0.7 + L(mm)/1000 µm
Repeatability (2s) 0.5 µm
Resolution 0.0001 mm
Measuring force 15 N
Interface RS232 / USB
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Measuring range 550–3050 mm (20–120")
BMPE 0.7 + L(mm)/1000 µm
Repeatability (2s) 0.5 µm
Resolution 0.0001 mm
Measuring force 15 N
Interface RS232 / USB
HS6
SETTING + CALIBRATION CAPABILITY
The HS6 does everything the HS 4/5 do — and steps into calibration-grade territory. Tighter repeatability (0.2 µm) and a dramatically lower measuring force (3 N vs. 15 N) make it suitable for calibration tasks as well as setting. The bridge between the HS and HC lines.
Measuring range 550–3050 mm (20–120")
BMPE 0.7 + L(mm)/1000 µm
Repeatability (2s) 0.2 µm ↑
Measuring force 3 N ↓
Resolution 0.0001 mm
Interface RS232 / USB
Shop the versatile HS6
Measuring range 550–3050 mm (20–120")
BMPE 0.7 + L(mm)/1000 µm
Repeatability (2s) 0.2 µm ↑
Measuring force 3 N ↓
Resolution 0.0001 mm
Interface RS232 / USB
| HS Series — Setting Benches | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | HS 3Motorized · workshop setting | HS 4Manual · full-range setting | HS 5Motorized · full-range setting | HS 6Setting + calibration capability |
| Accuracy & Measurement | ||||
| BMPEMax permissible error at reference temp | 0.7 + L/1000 µm | 0.7 + L/1000 µm | 0.7 + L/1000 µm | 0.7 + L/1000 µm |
| Repeatability (±2S)Consistency across repeated measurements | 0.5 µm | 0.5 µm | 0.5 µm | 0.2 µm↑ tighter than HS 4/5 |
| ResolutionSmallest detectable increment | 0.0001 mm | 0.0001 mm | 0.0001 mm | 0.0001 mm |
| Resolution (switchable)Available resolution steps | 0.001 / 0.0001 mm | 0.001 / 0.0001 mm | 0.001 / 0.0001 mm | 0.001 / 0.0001 mm |
| Measuring Range | ||||
| External measuring range |
50–460 mm (2–18") |
550–3,050 mm (20–120") |
550–3,050 mm (20–120") |
550–3,050 mm (20–120") |
| Internal measuring range |
1–410 mm (0.1–16") |
— | — | — |
| Physical & Setup | ||||
| Carriage drive | Motorized | Manual | Motorized | Manual |
| Measuring forceContact force applied to gage | Adjustable | 15 N | 15 N | 3 N↓ enables calibration use |
| Orientation | Horizontal (fixed) | Horizontal (fixed) | Horizontal (fixed) | Horizontal (fixed) |
| Typical environment | Production floor | Production floor | Production floor | Production floor / lab |
| Environment Requirements | ||||
| Temperature requirement |
Tolerates shop variation | Tolerates shop variation | Tolerates shop variation | Tolerates shop variation |
| Humidity requirement |
No strict requirement | No strict requirement | No strict requirement | No strict requirement |
| Software & Connectivity | ||||
| Display / interface | Touchscreen display | Touchscreen display | Touchscreen display | Touchscreen display |
| Connectivity | RS232 / Bluetooth | RS232 / USB | RS232 / USB | RS232 / USB |
| Gage management software |
Data output only | Data output only | Data output only | Data output only |
| Capabilities | ||||
| Primary function | Setting / zeroing | Setting / zeroing | Setting / zeroing | Setting + calibration |
| Traceable calibration capable |
No | No | No | Yes ¹ |
| 2-point bore gages | Yes — core use | Yes — core use | Yes — core use | Yes — core use |
| Beam gages / large micrometers |
Up to 460 mm | Yes — up to 3,050 mm | Yes — up to 3,050 mm | Yes — up to 3,050 mm |
| External micrometers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dial / test indicators | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Swing gages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vernier calipers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ring / plug gages (calibration) |
No ² | No ² | No ² | Limited ² |
| Thread gages | No | No | No | No |
| Automated measurement cycle |
No — manual | No — manual | Motorized carriage only | No — manual |
| Use Case | ||||
| Best for | Workshop gage setting, smaller parts up to 460 mm | Large-range gage setting, beam gages, manual operation | High-volume setting, frequent use, motorized speed | Shops needing setting AND calibration capability in one bench |