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Less than 1,000 lb.

1,000 lb. to 9,999 lb.

10,000 lb. to 19,999 lb.

20,000 lb. to 29,999 lb.

30,000 lb. or greater

Less than 1,000 kg

1,000 kg to 1,999 kg

2,000 kg to 2,999 kg

3,000 kg to 9,999 kg

10,000 kg or greater

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Force Capacity

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Calibration Certificate Traceable to NIST

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Weight Measuring Increments

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Stainless Steel

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Hand-Turned Sensor

PC Connection Kit

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Maximum Tension Force Rating

Force Measuring Increments

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576 Products

Force Gauges

Tension and Compression Force Gauges

Tension and Compression Force Gauges

Check how much force a part can take before it bends, stretches, or breaks

Tension and Compression Digital Force Gauges

Tension and Compression Digital Force Gauges

Use the included Windows-compatible software to upload measurement data

High-Accuracy Tension and Compression Digital Force Gauges

High-Accuracy Tension and Compression Digital Force Gauges

At 0.1% accurate, they have the highest accuracy of all our force gauges

Economy Tension and Compression Force Gauges for Tight Spaces

Economy Tension and Compression Force Gauges for Tight Spaces

The slim design fits in hard-to-reach areas and the housing is plastic

Compression Force Gauges

Compression Force Gauges

Apply your load directly to the top to measure compression

Compact Tension and Compression Force Gauges

Compact Tension and Compression Force Gauges

Check how much force a part can take before it bends, stretches, or breaks

Tension and Compression Force Gauges for Tight Spaces

Tension and Compression Force Gauges for Tight Spaces

The slim design fits in hard-to-reach areas and the housing is brass

Go/No-Go Tension and Compression Force Gauges

Go/No-Go Tension and Compression Force Gauges

Color-coded indicator lights show if a part is at your desired force

Compact Tension and Compression Force Gauges with Certificate of Calibration

Compact Tension and Compression Force Gauges with Certificate of Calibration

Check how much force a part can take before it bends, stretches, or breaks

Puncture Testers

Puncture Testers

Use on packaging films, food seals, and gloves to test puncture strength

Ergonomics Testers

Ergonomics Testers

Measure the force required for pushing, pulling, and lifting tasks

Spring Testers

Test the pull and push force of springs

Tension Force Gauges with Scale

Tension Force Gauges with Scale

Measure tension force as well as weight

Large-Capacity Digital Tension Force Gauges with Scale

Large-Capacity Digital Tension Force Gauges with Scale

Steel shackles support heavy loads to measure tension force and weight

Economy Tension Force Gauges for Wire

Economy Tension Force Gauges for Wire

Measure the tension of wire or cable

Compact Tension Force Gauges

Compact Tension Force Gauges

Press against an object to record the amount of tension required to move it

Remote-Reading Tension Force Gauges

Remote-Reading Tension Force Gauges

Safely view tension force measurements on a handheld receiver up to 450 ft. away

Band Saw Blade Tension Gauges

Band Saw Blade Tension Gauges

Ensure proper blade tension on band saws and power hacksaws

Large Dial Tension Force Gauges with Scale

Large Dial Tension Force Gauges with Scale

The large dial is easy to read

Friction Testers

Friction Testers

Check that your products have the right balance of grip and slip

Tension Force Gauges for Wire and Filament

Tension Force Gauges for Wire and Filament

Measure the tension of wire and filament without pausing your operation

Peel Testers

Check the bond strength between two materials, such as the layers within a laminate

Wire Crimp Pull Testers

Wire Crimp Pull Testers

Stress test an electrical connection to verify it won't come apart

Adhesion Testers

Adhesion Testers

Determine if an adhesive, such as epoxy, has a strong bond with the surface

Concrete Strength Testers

Concrete Strength Testers

Used in construction to assess the quality of poured concrete

Other Products

Load Cells

Measure forces and send them to computers to monitor and trigger actions in machinery

Force Gauge Grips

Force Gauge Grips

Pair with force gauges to test wire, pins, and thin sheets

Belt Tension Gauges

Belt Tension Gauges

Check belt tension to minimize vibration, noise, and slippage

Torque Gauges

Test the accuracy of torque wrenches and screwdrivers

Band Saw Blade Alignment Gauges

Band Saw Blade Alignment Gauges

Keep band saw blades straight between guides

Torque Sensors

Convert manually applied torque into an electrical signal that you can measure and record

Load Cell Junction Boxes

Load Cell Junction Boxes

Join multiple load cells to combine their weight measurements

Rivet Nut Tools

Rivet Nut Tools

Install rivet nuts

Torque Gauge Connectors

Torque Gauge Connectors

Replace square-drive connectors on torque gauges

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