Description
Premier Manufacturing Wear Gages
Brand: Premier Manufacturing
Category: Truck Maintenance Tools & Safety
Product Overview
Premier Manufacturing’s Wear Gages are essential tools designed to help fleet managers and safety personnel measure wear on Couplings, Pintle Hitches, and Drawbar Eyes. These tools are crucial for staying compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and maximizing the life of your towing equipment.
Wear gages are available individually or in convenient kits, and help you determine when components have exceeded safe wear limits (18–20%).
Features & Benefits
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Quickly identify excessive wear on hooks and drawbar eyes
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Compliant with FMCSR wear standards (18% = replace soon, 20% = out of service)
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Easy to use – perfect for shop techs and DOT inspections
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Includes latch gage for testing hook gap clearance
Specifications
| Model # | Part # | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 14038 | 10000081 | 2 11/16 in. (68 mm) |
| 14020 | 10000068 | 2 5/8 in. (67 mm) |
| 14017 | 10000065 | 2 1/4 in. (57 mm) |
| 14014 | 10000062 | 2 1/8 in. (54 mm) |
| 14011 | 10000059 | 2 in. (51 mm) |
| 14008 | 10000056 | 1 3/4 in. (44 mm) |
| 14032 | 10000075 | 1 11/16 in. (43 mm) |
| 14005 | 10000053 | 1 5/8 in. (41 mm) |
| 14035 | 10000078 | 1 9/16 in. (40 mm) |
| 14002 | 10000050 | 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) |
| 14026 | 10000071 | Latch Gage, 3/8 in. (10 mm) |
| 14000 | 10000048 | Complete Gage Kit |
| 14029 | 10000074 | Fleet Gage Kit |
| 14001 | 10000049 | Split Ring for Gage Sets |
Inspection Guidelines
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Latch Gage Test: If a 3/8" gage passes between the hook and latch, the latch is worn beyond safe limits.
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Horn & Eye Measurement: If wear exceeds 18%, plan replacement. At 20%, the part must be replaced immediately.
Why Choose Premier Gages?
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Engineered using CAD tools and destructive testing
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Durable construction for repeated shop use
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Prevents costly failures and keeps your fleet compliant
📞 Questions? Call us at 1 (800) 374-6488 or Chat Online with our parts specialists!