Calex Mfg. Co., Inc.
Concord, CA 94520
Oct 09, 2008 Designed for multiple load cell systems, Model 4800 can be powered from 115 Vac, 230 Vac, or 11-30 Vdc. Unit has built-in excitation supply capable of delivering up to 120 mA at 10 V, enough current to drive four 350 W load cells. Input is isolated from output and both are isolated from supply voltage, eliminating unwanted ground loop problems. Full scale live load signals as low as 5 mV can be amplified to 20 mA or 10 V with overall accuracy of ±0.1%.

ADMET
Norwood, MA 02062
Oct 02, 2008 DForce low-force cyclic testing machine delivers high-speed tests in vertical and horizontal orientations with actuator strokes from 25-300 mm and 10 µm resolution. It is coupled with MTESTQuattro(TM) controller and software to provide precise closed loop force and displacement controls for dynamic fatigue testing to 15 Hz. Offering data acquisition, real-time plotting, and reporting, unit performs compression, tension, and flexural tests on biomaterials and medical devices.

ATI Industrial Automation
Apex, NC 27639
Sep 29, 2008 Supporting range of automation and research applications, Network Force/Torque (Net F/T) Sensor System measures 6 components of force and torque (Fx, Fy, Fz, Tx, Ty, Tz). It can be connected to LAN for remote operation and monitoring, and has output rates up to 7,000 Hz for 6 axes of measurement over Ethernet using UDP. System features programmable thresholding, built-in status indicators, overload protection, tool transformations, temperature compensation, and high signal-to-noise ratio.

Lloyd Instruments Ltd. Forum House
Hampshire Hants  United Kingdom
Sep 24, 2008 Suited for applications in production, quality control/assurance, and engineering with measurement capacities of less 112 lbf, TCD110 Series digital force tester features intelligent load sensing system with measuring accuracies greater than 0.1% full scale. It also features common TCD Console with large, high resolution color graphical display featuring menus, function and numeric keys, and status indicators that assist users in setup, operation, and analysis.

Loadstar Sensors, Inc.
Mountain View, CA 94043
Sep 22, 2008 Designed to work with conventional resistive load cells, DI-1000 Digital Load Cell Interface converts millivolt output from any load cell into digital USB output, streamlining process of building PC-based load measurement system. Compatible with any PC running Windows XP or Vista, it features calibrated output in ASCII format and command set for software integration. Unit is also offered with optional Bluetooth or Zigbee and LoadVUE software to log and plot data.

Sensor Developments, Inc.
Orion, MI 48359
Sep 18, 2008 Accredited to ISO-17025 calibration requirements, 01251 non-contact sensors utilize infrared telemetry to measure rotational torque in dynamometer systems. Custom transmission system also allows for up to 4 temperature inputs for measuring multiple heat sources created from friction sources. Available in single, dual, and custom flange designs with capacities from 1,000-250,000 lb-in, sensors are also available with axial thrust and angular measurement capabilities.

Mecmesin Limited
Sterling, VA 20166
Sep 05, 2008 Available in 1 and 2.5 kN capacities, MultiTest-d test system works with digital force gauge to help evaluate quality control parameters of products in tension and compression. Potentiometer control enables fine-tuning of critical test variables such as speed, while LCD screen displays test settings and result information. Along with displacement as test measurement parameter, system supports automated operation, data-transfer capabilities, and graphing of force and deflection.

HOTO Inc.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Sep 03, 2008 Model NTS-6 motorized friction torque tester tests smoothness of bearing rotation and tightness of oil seals of small precision motors. Available in 5 ranges up to 18.00 lbf-in., it features selectable units of lbf-in., kgf/cm, and Nm; peak, real time, or continuous output modes; and programmable setpoints for Go/NoGo testing. Torque data can be continuously output via RS-232 and device offers accuracy of ±1% FS, ±1 LSD.

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc
Irvine, CA 92618
Aug 29, 2008 Designed for measuring Mx, My, and Fz loads, Model MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell offers capacity options of 10,000 lb (Fz), 2,000 in.-lb (Mx), 2,000 in.-lb (My) and 25,000 lb (Fz), 10,000 in.-lb (Mx) 10,000 in.-lb (My). It is made from 17-4 SS material and utilizes Strain Gage Technology for accuracy. Applications include rehabilitation and physical therapy where multiple forces of muscles/joints need to be measured, automated production lines, and robotic applications.

Shimpo Instruments
Itasca, IL 60143
Jul 30, 2008 Ergonomically designed DART 2.0 FGV-XY Series is suited for incoming quality inspection, finished goods testing, research and development, and other force-related applications. USB port and 1,000 point memory allows for data export in real-time or after testing is complete. With reversible display, user can read gauge in both handheld and test stand mounted positions.

Ametek Chatillon, Test & Calibration Instruments Div.
Largo, FL 33773
Jul 17, 2008 Designed for TAPlus texture analyzer, Kramer Type Shear Cell can measure bulk shear and extrusion forces of meat, fruit, and cereals where samples have irregular shapes and sizes or forces are too high. It has 5 parallel steel blades, which are driven down through guide slots into rectangular container with corresponding slots in base. Operating from ambient temperature up to 100°C with maximum capacity of 225 lbf and minimum load cell of 22.5 lbf, unit is fitted with spill container.

AMETEK Test & Calibration Instruments
Largo, FL 33773
Jul 11, 2008 Enabling users to perform simple or multi-variable testing without any computer or complex software, CHATILLON® TCD225 Series consists of console, rugged frame with closed-loop motion control system, and intelligent load sensing system with measuring accuracies better than 0.1% full scale. It collects data at 1,000 samples/sec, and sample rate can be configured from 1-1,000 Hz. Data can be used to plot graphical results or downloaded automatically to any USB flash drive.

Pressure Profile Systems Inc.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Jul 10, 2008 Worn on hands, soft and flexible FingerTPS(TM) (Finger Tactile Pressure Sensing) system transmits tactile force data to PC via wireless Bluetooth connection. Tactile data, with integrated video, provides representation of user interactions. Single-hand system is available with 2 sensors, offered in multiple sizes and specialized shapes for fingers, thumbs, palms, and inner phalanges. Systems also include video camera, software, and reference sensor for one-touch calibration.

Sensor Technology Ltd
BICESTER   United Kingdom
Jul 10, 2008 Suited for limited space applications, TorqSense RWT330/340 Series provides non-contact measurement of torque, speed, power, and position of rotating shafts. Tiny piezo-ceramic combs fixed to transducer's shaft distort in proportion to instantaneous torque level, creating data signals that are transmitted via non-contact radio frequency coupling. Once transmitted to control unit, signals can be read on alphanumeric display or transferred to PC for storage and analysis.

OZ Optics, Ltd.
Carp, ON K0A1L0
Jul 10, 2008 Foresight(TM) Fiber Optic Distributed Strain and Temperature Sensor (DSTS) uses Brillouin scattering in optical fibers to measure changes simultaneously in both temperature and strain along length of standard optical fiber, with spatial resolution as short as 5 cm. By wrapping or embedding a fiber inside any structure such as oil pipeline or dam, users can detect when that structure is being strained or heated/cooled and allow the problem to be corrected before failure occurs.

Quality Transmission Components
Garden City Park, NY 11040
Jul 01, 2008 Using sound waves instead of force deflection to measure belt tension, portable Model 507C produces repeatable results in seconds and can be used in almost any environment. Unit operates on four AAA batteries and is provided with cord sensor. Inductive sensor or flexible sensor are optionally available.

Stellar Technology, Inc.
Amherst, NY 14228
Jun 19, 2008 Designed to handle ranges from 250-100,000 lb and survive temperatures from -65 to 250°F, fatigue-rated Model PNC740 delivers up to 0.03% accuracy over 100 million cycle lifetime. Stainless steel unit is fully welded and features static overload capacity of 200% FSO. Available in tension and/or compression configurations when mated with pull base, PNC740 is barometrically compensated to minimize zero shift due to atmospheric conditions and has standard output of 2 mV/V.

Electro Standards Laboratories
Cranston, RI 02921 3403
Jun 18, 2008 Single channel Smart Indicator Series 4215A-104 and dual channel 4215A-204 feature bipolar range, ±999,999 display with 24-bit resolution; nonlinearity of 0.005%; TEDS-Tag® Auto Load Cell ID; and setup for 25 load cells. They combine force channels, encoder position channels, print capabilities, and RS-232/485 serial communications into single platform. Microprocessor-based units are designed for measurement/control of strain gauge transducer based systems.

Omegadyne, Inc.
Sunbury, OH 43074
Jun 17, 2008 Compatible with most process-control equipment, PX309 Series pressure transducers offer choice of absolute pressures from 5-300 psi, gage pressures from 1-10,000 psi, and 3 output ranges including 0-100 mV, 0-5 Vdc, and 4-20 mA. They come with 3 connection styles such as 5 ft cable, mini DIN (mating connector included), and military-style twist-lock. Featuring SS construction, RoHS and CE compliant units use semiconductor sensor technology.

Sensor Developments, Inc.
Orion, MI 48359
Jun 12, 2008 Designed to measure reaction forces exerted on motor housing, Model 01302 is directly mounted to motor flange face as main interface between it and torque load. It can be used with variable displacement motors, fluid meters, and linear actuators and is adaptable for motor face couplings, such as SAE type flanges. Torque capacities can be designed to meet requirements and typically range from 100-10,000 lb-in.