Tangent Clinometer
Product Code : JA-SE-6430
The tangent clinometer (SKU JA-SE-6430) is an Indian pattern surveying instrument for measuring angles of elevation and depression, and the heights of objects, from a known distance. It has a rack and pinion arrangement, a face and vane divided for elevation and for depression, and a degree scale with a scale of tangents on the other side. It comes in a carrying case and is supplied by JaincoLab in regular and deluxe models.
Specifications
The tangent clinometer is an Indian pattern instrument with rack and pinion movement, face and vane divided for elevation and depression, degrees on one side and a scale of tangents on the other, supplied in a carrying case.
| Product | Tangent Clinometer |
| SKU | JA-SE-6430 |
| Pattern | Indian pattern tangent clinometer |
| Movement | Rack and pinion arrangement |
| Divisions | Face and vane divided, one side for elevation and one for depression |
| Scales | Degrees; scale of tangents on the other side |
| Case | Carrying case |
| Models | Regular model; deluxe model |
Applications of the tangent clinometer
The tangent clinometer is used in field surveys to read vertical angles and, with the tangent scale, to find differences in height directly from the horizontal distance, for contouring, gradient work and height measurement.
- Measuring angles of elevation and depression
- Finding heights of objects from a known distance
- Setting out and checking gradients
- Contouring and hill sketching in field surveys
- Surveying practicals for civil engineering, geography and polytechnic students
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the Indian pattern tangent clinometer with its carrying case, in regular or deluxe model. Differences between the two models, dimensions and accessories are confirmed on the quotation with quantities.
MOQ, lead time and packing for the tangent clinometer are confirmed on each quotation for the model, quantity and delivery destination. Single instruments and class sets for surveying and geography laboratories are supplied, with export to Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
What does the tangent clinometer measure?
Angles of elevation and depression; the tangent scale also lets you work out differences in height from a known horizontal distance.
Which models are available?
A regular model and a deluxe model; the differences are confirmed on the quotation.
Is a case included?
Yes. The tangent clinometer is supplied in a carrying case.
Related products
Other surveying instruments are listed in the JaincoLab survey equipment range.
Request a quote
To order the tangent clinometer, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. Buying under a laboratory tender? Use our tenders page.
