What is BS 1054 - Specification for engineers’ comparators about?
BS 1054 is an International Standard that discusses the technical specifications for engineers’ comparators for external measurement.
BS 1054 specifies requirements for comparators having magnification factors of 250 and over.
BS 1054 describes the type of comparator to which the requirements are primarily intended that applies an instrument comprising a rigid stand that supports a measuring head over a worktable.
The measuring head is provided with a measuring tip whose movements are amplified and indicated on a scale in metric units. The means of amplification are mechanical, electrical, electronic, optical, fluid, and pneumatic.
Who is BS 1054 - Specification for engineers’ comparators for?
BS 1054 on specification for engineers’ comparators is useful for:
- Manufacturers and designers of engineers' comparators for external measurement
- Mechanical engineers
- Testing authorities
- Metrologists
- Quality assurance personnel
Why should you use BS 1054 - Specification for engineers’ comparators?
Engineers' comparator is a precision instrument, which is used to compare the dimensions of the given component with the actual working standard.
BS 1054 specifies the design features of engineers' comparators and the properties of the worktable that depict a user-friendly idea of engineers’ comparators. BS 1054 discusses measuring tips and operating force to verify the performance characteristics of engineers' comparators for external measurement.
BS 1054 provides guidance on engineers' comparators for external measurement which contributes to accurate testing. 
