Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Apr 24, 2013 Fully encapsulated for protection from environment, KFH Series features 50 mm PTFE cable before transitioning to AWG 28 leads to prevent leads from adhering during installation. Linear gages are available with 0.3–20 mm grids, while XY gages and 0°/45°/90° planar rosettes have 0.6–6 mm grids. Featuring rugged polyimide carrier, series is suited for R/D and automotive industries where stress analysis of suspension components is necessary.

Kitagawa Div. North Tech Workholding, Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mar 26, 2013 By measuring holding force of clamped jaws and RPM, wireless digital grip force gauge helps improve and monitor performance of chucks. Turning-center force sensor is available in 72 mm version capable of measuring 2- and 3- jaw chucks or 125 mm version that can measure 2-, 3-, and 4 jaw chucks. Sensor can be used to measure chuck when it is static or dynamic, increasing opportunities for accurate readings and preventative maintenance checks.

Proceq USA, Inc.    Aliquippa, PA 15001
Feb 14, 2013 Designed to facilitate operation, DY-2 pull-off testers have integrated, feedback-controlled motor and provide fully automated test at constant load rate. Load rate and all test results required by application are recorded to ensure standards compliance, and mode of failure can be recorded along with test result. Suited for field testing applications, portable testers offer automatic calculation of bond strength as well as DY-Link software for complete reporting of load rate.

Mark-10 Corp.    Copiague, NY 11726
Jan 16, 2013 With range of capacities from 0.12–500 lbf, Series 7 addresses tension and compression applications in medical device, pharmaceutical, packaging, consumer products, automotive, and aerospace industries. Gauges provide high-speed continuous data capture and storage, with memory for up to 5,000 readings, at acquisition rate up to 14,000 Hz. Additional features include programmable footswitch command string, break detection, and 1st / 2nd peak detection.

Mark-10 Corp.    Copiague, NY 11726
Nov 27, 2012 Designed for basic tension and compression force testing, Series 2 provides accuracy better than ±0.5% of full scale with overload protection to 150% of capacity and sampling rate of 500 Hz. Gauges are equipped with backlit graphic display and intuitive menu structure for quick access to features and parameters. Powered by 9 V battery or optional AC adapter, gauges have overall dimensions of 2.5 x 3.9 x 1.5 in. Design allows for handheld use or mounting to test stand or fixture.

Hoggan Scientific    Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Nov 13, 2012 Suited for ergonomists, engineers, and other industry professionals, ergoFET push pull force gauge includes measurement information that improves data collection for ergonomic and engineering assessments. Supplementing standard output measurements, included information covers average force of test and sustained force. Instrument can measure force up to 300 lb from multiple directions at once, features LCD windows with brightness control, and can hold up to 30 tests.

Hydratight    Cranford, NJ 07016
Aug 13, 2012 Equipped with display featuring 2.4 x 1.8 in. viewable area, BoltScope Pro can measure bolt load, elongation, stress, and percentage of strain at nanosecond intervals with ±0.00001 in. resolution. Loaded and unloaded bolt readings can be compared instantly, and as many as 8,000 readings can be stored in multiple groups for detailed comparisons. Also, battery-powered unit can be configured for linear regression or vector readings to assist load measurement optimization.

Mark-10 Corp.    Copiague, NY 11726
Jun 22, 2012 Accommodating diverse applications in medical device, packaging, automotive, and other industries, ESM301 test stand v2 offers 300 lbf capacity, overload protection, and PC control. Latter lets user control stand via custom program or legacy Nexygen(TM) TCD software. Modular mechanical design allows frame to be separated from controller for custom mounting applications, and feature configuration platform enables selection of individual functions.

Mark-10 Corp.    Copiague, NY 11726
Mar 02, 2012 Applying up to 200 lbf, Model WT3-200 measures pull-off force of wire and tube terminations. Backlit graphic LCD displays real-time force, peak force, and programmable pass/fail limits. Data can be transferred to PC or other data collector via USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo, or analog outputs. Able to store 1,000 readings and calculate statistics, tester includes break detection feature that can be configured to automatically output data, store data, and zero display upon sample break.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Feb 01, 2012 Available as option on FLX2011 Series machines, placing force measurement system consists of chuck where actual placement takes place. Chuck allows for processing of substrates such as PCBs with max size of 200 x 200 x 3 mm. By means of software plug-in, actual placement force from 0-5 N ±0.5 N can be predefined. Spring characteristic is calibrated for each nozzle and data is stored in database.

NIAGARA METERS    Spartanburg, SC 29306
Jun 13, 2011 ForceMeter strain gauge is designed to sense force of fluid in flow stream. It has 2-line display for showing flow rate and total measurements, and also features no-friction moving parts and all-welded construction. Suitable for water, compressed air, and super-heat saturated steam applications, unit is HART-compliant and FM approved for use in hazardous locations.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Apr 29, 2011 Type 9809A hand force measuring system is designed for short- and long-term assessments of biomechanical forces, loads, or applied stresses to objects or machines. System features 2 hand force measuring handles with charge amplifiers, as well as USB interface, datalogger with CompactFlash card, DAQ system, software, and cables. Included multi-component piezoelectric force transducer offers dynamic measurements in 3 orthogonal directions. Unit requires laptop PC with USB port for operation.

Mark-10 Corp.    Copiague, NY 11726
Mar 15, 2011 With capacities from 0.12-500 lb, sampling rate of 2,000 Hz, and accuracy of better than ±0.3% FS, Series 3 is designed for tension and compression force testing in QC, manufacturing, and R/D areas. Product integrates backlit graphic display and accommodates data output to PC via USB. Overload protected to 150% of capacity, handheld or test stand/fixture-mounted devices measure 2.5 x 3.9 x 1.5 in. and come with MESUR(TM) Lite basic data collection software for data tabulation/exporting.

HBM, Inc.    Marlborough, MA 01752 3014
Oct 14, 2010 Based on fiber Bragg gratings, Model K-OR uses light to measure strain instead of electrical signals. Unit comes in rosette form comprising 3 measuring grids at angles of 0, 60, and 120° to sense strain as it occurs, allowing absolute value and direction of mechanical stresses to be defined. Measuring 43 x 47 mm, K-OR enables tests of up to 10 million load cycles with strain of ±5.000 µm/m. Unit is suited for potentially explosive atmospheres and areas where there is high voltage or EMI.

Mark-10 Corp.    Copiague, NY 11726
Oct 11, 2010 Designed to test hand-operated torque screwdrivers, wrenches, and other tools, STA Torque Tool Testers feature solid aluminum housing for years of service in production or laboratory use. Universal receptacle with square drive and grooves accepts common bits and attachments. Available in 12, 50, and 100 lb-in. capacities, testers provide ±0.5% ±1 digit FS accuracy. Units capture peak torque in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions and offer selectable units of measurement.

Mark-10 Corp.    Copiague, NY 11726
Oct 07, 2010 Designed for tension and compression force testing, Series 4 includes capacity ranges from 0.12-500 lb and is accurate to better than ±0.2% FS. Sampling rate of 3,000 Hz produces accurate results, even for quick-action tests; backlit LCD displays legible characters; and menu navigation accelerates access to gauge features and configurable parameters. Along with data output via USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo (Digimatic), or analog, gauge offers on-board data memory for up to 50 readings.

Mark-10 Corp.    Copiague, NY 11726
Jun 29, 2010 Designed for tension and compression force testing, Series 5 offers range of capacities from 0.12-500 lb with accuracy of better than ±0.1% FS. Motorized test stand Models ESM301/ESM301L, configurable for tension and compression testing applications up to 300 lb, can be controlled from front panel or via computer. Units offer integrated travel indication, overload protection, and host of programmable parameters. Travel distance is 11.5 in. for ESM301 and 18 in. for ESM301L.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Apr 20, 2010 Featuring advanced operating modes with statistical calculations, DFG41 series suits basic and complex applications in automotive, lab, R/D testing environments. It may be equipped with 12 integral load cells or 5 smart remote sensors for load or torque measurement and offers ±0.1% FS accuracy. Able to be used for handheld or test stand applications, product also offers user-selectable units of measure and display languages.

Mark-10 Corp.    Copiague, NY 11726
Apr 02, 2010 Available in capacities from 0.12-500 lb, Series 5 features peak sampling rate of 7,000 Hz and accuracy of better than ±0.1% of full scale. Units include backlit LCD display, integrated set points, on-board data memory for up to 1,000 readings, and statistical calculations. Data output is possible via USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo, or analog. For applications such as peel testing, gauges include averaging mode, which addresses need to record average force over time.

Applied Measurements Limited    Aldermaston, Berkshire RG7 8PN  United Kingdom
Mar 15, 2010 Digiforce noncontact tension measurement device is battery-powered, handheld instrument that measures tensile forces via magnetic sensor once wire or cable is struck with included mallet. Frequencies of 3-70 Hz are used to measure vibrations, while software processes only frequencies of interest that contribute to measurement. On-board data logging, LCD, and RS232 port/USB converter for downloads to host PC are included. System operates in temperatures from -10 to +50°C.