Development and manufacture of mechanical precision measuring instruments (lever-type dial indicators, dial gauges) to DIN 2270, Swiss Made
Girod Instruments Sàrl
Court (CH)New on Amplifa
About Girod Instruments
Girod Instruments Sàrl is a Swiss family business founded in 1964 and based in Court in the Jura region. The company develops and manufactures mechanical measuring instruments, including Girod-Tast brand lever-type dial indicators to DIN 2270 in horizontal, vertical and parallel versions, as well as dial gauges and high-precision comparators. The Girod-Tast instruments are insensitive to magnetic fields, feature interchangeable stone precision movements, monoblock cases with dovetails milled from solid material and contact points with carbide balls. In addition to standard products, the company produces custom instruments even in small quantities and supports customers with product development. For ecological reasons, repairs and maintenance are carried out in the company's own premises. The company supplies international customers and is active, among others, in the USA, Scandinavia, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa and Asia.
- Site
- Court
- Processes
- Development and manufacture of mechanical measuring instruments (lever-type dial indicators/dial, Repair and maintenance of measuring instruments in own premises, Lever-type dial indicators to DIN 2270, horizontal/vertical/parallel, Dial gauges, Development of custom measuring instruments (also small series), Repair/maintenance in own plant, Service and maintenance, Support with product development
- Materials
- Carbide (tungsten carbide), Plastic (case), Gemstone (stone precision movement), Milling from solid
- Certificates
- DIN 2270
- Founded
- 1964
- Industries
- Micromechanics, Precision engineering, Mechanical engineering, Machine tools, Supply industry
- 01
Development (including custom)
- 02
Manufacturing/assembly of measuring instruments
- 03
Inspection and testing
- 04
Distribution
- 05
Repair and maintenance in own plant
Materials and Processes
Carbide (tungsten carbide)
Contact point balls of the lever-type dial indicators, rotatable through 240° and interchangeable.
Gemstone (stone precision movement)
An interchangeable stone precision movement simplifies repair of the instruments.
Plastic (case)
Plastic case as delivery packaging with contact point key and clamping shank ø 8 mm.
Milling from solid
Monoblock case with three dovetails milled from solid material.
Location
Court
CHManufacturing, development, distribution, repair
- Lot size
- also small series
- Materials
- Carbide, plastic, gemstone
Measuring Instruments
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and manufacture of mechanical measuring instruments (lever-type dial indicators/dialInspection | – | – | – | – | Carbide, Plastic, Gemstone |
| Repair and maintenance of measuring instruments in own premisesInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lever-type dial indicators to DIN 2270, horizontal/vertical/parallelInspection | 0.001 mm | – | – | – | Carbide |
| Dial gaugesInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The measuring instruments are tested regularly and comply with DIN 2270 standards with readings down to 0.001 mm. Products are Swiss Made according to the company's information.
| Evidence | Court |
|---|---|
| DIN 2270 |
History
- 1964
Foundation of the family business; active since then in the market for mechanical measuring instruments, including manufacturing for major brands on contract
- 2013
Trips through industrial cities in China and Vietnam; trip to Korea with the economic development agency of the Jura
- 2014
Market presence in Turkey; trade fair appearances at JIMTOF Tokyo and CIMT Shanghai
- 2015
CIMT trade fair in Beijing; new market prospects in South Africa
- 2016
Market activities in Singapore and Malaysia
- 2017
Distributor inquiries for Swiss Made products; earthquake in Mexico City affected trade partner
- 2018
Visit to Scandinavian SMEs, laying the foundation for future collaboration
- 2019
Trip to the Midwest and Southeast of the USA
- 2020
10th participation in SIAMS in Moutier (postponed to November)
- 2022
Trade fair appearance SIAMS Moutier, April 5–8
- 2023
Company anniversary