Tension and Compression Force Sensors
Also known as load cells, these sensors measure and track the forces of your equipment by converting them into electrical signals. Send these signals to your computer or programmable logic controller (PLC) to monitor, document, and trigger actions in your machinery.
When choosing a sensor, consider whether you’ll be measuring tension, compression, or both; what shape would fit your application best; and how you’ll mount them. Select sensors with a capacity rating higher than the greatest load you expect them to receive. They’re designed to briefly handle forces 1.5 times greater than their load capacity to protect them from unexpected overload.
To connect your sensor to a computer, PLC, or both, choose a sensor with a connection kit. Kits include everything you need to relay data.
Threaded hole and threaded through-hole sensors are often used to weigh items in packaging machine bins, conveyors, and chutes. Use two or more to accurately measure uneven loads. Round with threaded through-hole sensors can be bolted to surfaces and have a low profile for applications with limited clearance. They're commonly used to measure clamping forces.
Button sensors have a low profile to fit where there’s limited clearance. They’re often used for weight sensing in packaging machinery and for pressure sensing in medical device prototypes.
Threaded standoff sensors have a threaded hole to connect to eye bolts, rod ends, and threaded rods. They’re commonly mounted upside-down between a tank and a leveling mount to weigh material in small tanks and silos. Dual-sided threaded standoff sensors have threaded holes on opposite sides, so you can attach them between two components, such as a hanging scale and its load.
Threaded stud sensors screw into equipment. Dual-sided threaded stud sensors can monitor push-pull forces, such as when testing the durability of a folding car seat over many repetitions.
S-shaped sensors are a common choice for monitoring and testing tension in wires, cords, ropes, and harnesses.
PC connection kits link sensors to a computer or tablet via USB cord and can be used with an LCD display. The included software plots and analyzes measurements, letting you track high, low, and average values over time. The software can set off connected alarms or notify you by email or text message when measurements fall outside a certain range. Data can also be exported to Microsoft Excel and other analytical software such as MATLAB and LabVIEW.
PLC/PC connection kits let you use the tracking and notification features of the PC software and the trigger functions of a PLC simultaneously.
All IP rated sensors seal out dust. IP66 rated sensors stand up to spraying water. IP67 rated sensors won’t fail if briefly submersed.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Capacity | Sensors with PC Connection Kit | ||||||||
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| English | Metric | Load Connection Thread Size  | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | |
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| 20 lbs. | 10 kg | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | 50° to 100° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000000 |
| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | 50° to 100° | IP67 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | 50° to 100° | IP67 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | 50° to 100° | IP67 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
For Measuring Compression | |||||||||
| 20 lbs. | 10 kg | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | 50° to 100° | IP67 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | 50° to 100° | IP67 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | 50° to 100° | IP67 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Capacity | Sensors with PC Connection Kit | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Metric | Load Connection Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | |
For Measuring Tension and Compression | |||||||||
| 10 oz. | 300 g | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 2 lbs. | 1 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 4 lbs. | 2 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 6 lbs. | 3 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 1 3/16" | 50° to 100° | __ | 00000000 | 00000000 |
For Measuring Compression | |||||||||
| 10 oz. | 300 g | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 lbs. | 1 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 4 lbs. | 2 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 6 lbs. | 3 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 1 3/16" | 50° to 100° | __ | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Capacity | Sensors with PC Connection Kit | Sensors with PLC/PC Connection Kit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Metric | Dia. | Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | Each | ||
For Measuring Compression | |||||||||
| 4 lbs. | 2 kg | 1/2" | 1/4" | 50° to 100° | __ | 00000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 10 lbs. | 5 kg | 1 1/4" | 13/32" | 70° to 85° | __ | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 20 lbs. | 10 kg | 1/2" | 1/4" | 50° to 100° | __ | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 3" | 1/2" | 70° to 85° | __ | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | 1 1/4" | 13/32" | 70° to 85° | __ | 00000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | 1 1/4" | 13/32" | 70° to 85° | __ | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 400 lbs. | 200 kg | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 400 lbs. | 200 kg | 3" | 1/2" | 70° to 85° | __ | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,000 lbs. | 500 kg | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 2,000 lbs. | 1,000 kg | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Capacity | Sensors with PC Connection Kit | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Metric | Load Connection Thread Size | Dia. | Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
For Measuring Tension and Compression | |||||||
| 400 lbs. | 200 kg | M10 × 1.5 mm | 3" | 1" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 1,000 lbs. | 500 kg | M10 × 1.5 mm | 3" | 1" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,000 lbs. | 1,000 kg | M12 × 1.75 mm | 3 1/2" | 1" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 5,000 lbs. | 2,500 kg | M12 × 1.75 mm | 3 1/2" | 1" | 50° to 100° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 10,000 lbs. | 5,000 kg | M24 × 3 mm | 5 1/4" | 1 3/4" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
For Measuring Compression | |||||||
| 1,000 lbs. | 500 kg | M10 × 1.5 mm | 3" | 1" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,000 lbs. | 1,000 kg | M12 × 1.75 mm | 3 1/2" | 1" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 5,000 lbs. | 2,500 kg | M12 × 1.75 mm | 3 1/2" | 1" | 50° to 100° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 10,000 lbs. | 5,000 kg | M24 × 3 mm | 5 1/4" | 1 3/4" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Capacity | Sensors with PC Connection Kit | Sensors with PLC/PC Connection Kit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Metric | Load Connection Thread Size | Dia. | Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Each | Each | ||
For Measuring Tension and Compression | |||||||||
| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 0000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 400 lbs. | 200 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
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| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 1 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 1 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 1 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 400 lbs. | 200 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 1 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,000 lbs. | 500 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 1 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,000 lbs. | 1,000 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 1 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Capacity | Sensors with PLC/PC Connection Kit | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Metric | Load Connection Thread Size | Dia. | Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
For Measuring Tension and Compression | |||||||
| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,000 lbs. | 500 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,000 lbs. | 1,000 kg | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Capacity | Load Connection | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Metric | Thread Size | Stud Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Sensors with PC Connection Kit | |||||||||
For Measuring Tension and Compression | |||||||||
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 400 lbs. | 200 kg | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,000 lbs. | 500 kg | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
For Measuring Compression | |||||||||
| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 10-32 | 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 13/16" | 70° to 85° | __ | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | 1/4"-28 | 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 13/16" | 70° to 85° | __ | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 400 lbs. | 200 kg | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | 50° to 100° | IP66 | 000000 | 00000000 |
Sensors with PLC/PC Connection Kit | |||||||||
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| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 10-32 | 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 13/16" | 70° to 85° | __ | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | 1/4"-28 | 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 13/16" | 70° to 85° | __ | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Capacity | Load Connection | Sensors with PC Connection Kit | Sensors with PLC/PC Connection Kit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Metric | Thread Size | Stud Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Each | Each | ||
For Measuring Tension and Compression | ||||||||||
| 2 lbs. | 1 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 5/16" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 4 lbs. | 2 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 5/16" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 10 lbs. | 5 kg | M5 × 0.8 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 5/16" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 20 lbs. | 10 kg | M5 × 0.8 mm | 3/8" | 1" | 1 1/2" | 50° to 100° | 0000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | 1/4"-28 | 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 1 13/16" | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | M6 × 1 mm | 3/8" | 1" | 1 1/2" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
For Measuring Compression | ||||||||||
| 2 lbs. | 1 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 5/16" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 4 lbs. | 2 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 5/16" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | M6 × 1 mm | 3/8" | 1" | 1 1/2" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Capacity | Sensors with PC Connection Kit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Metric | Load Connection Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
For Measuring Tension and Compression | ||||||||
| 10 lbs. | 5 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 11/16" | 1/4" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 20 lbs. | 10 kg | 1/4"-28 | 2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 50° to 100° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 20 lbs. | 10 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 11/16" | 1/4" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 1/4"-28 | 2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | 1/4"-28 | 2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | M4 × 0.7 mm | 11/16" | 1/4" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 400 lbs. | 200 kg | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,000 lbs. | 500 kg | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,000 lbs. | 1,000 kg | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 1" | 3" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 5,000 lbs. | 2,500 kg | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4 1/4" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 10,000 lbs. | 5,000 kg | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4 1/4" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 20,000 lbs. | 10,000 kg | 1 1/4"-12 | 5" | 2" | 7" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 40,000 lbs. | 20,000 kg | 1 1/2"-12 | 5 1/2" | 2 3/8" | 7 3/8" | 50° to 100° | 000000 | 00000000 |
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| 10 lbs. | 5 kg | M3 × 0.5 mm | 11/16" | 1/4" | 3/4" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 20 lbs. | 10 kg | 1/4"-28 | 2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 1/4"-28 | 2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | 1/4"-28 | 2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 50° to 100° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 200 lbs. | 100 kg | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 400 lbs. | 200 kg | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 10,000 lbs. | 5,000 kg | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4 1/4" | 50° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Tension and Compression Digital Force Gauges with Data Logging Software
Use the included Windows-compatible software to upload measurement data. These gauges come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they've passed a test for accuracy. All have a threaded male shaft for connecting additional attachments. The tare function lets you reset the scale to zero. Activate the peak-hold setting to retain the highest reading on the display. Gauges cannot be sold to Canada due to local energy efficiency requirements.
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Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Optional Stands | |||||||||||||||||
| English | Metric | Newtons | English | Metric | Newtons | English | Metric | Newtons | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Shaft Thread Size | Batteries Included | Battery Type | Includes | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | Each | ||
Plastic Housing | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 lbs. | 5 kg | 50 N | ±0.03 lbs. | ±0.015 kg | ±0.15 N | 0.01 lbs. | 0.005 kg | 0.05 N | 5" | 2 5/8" | 1 1/4" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, Windows-Compatible Software, 6 ft. Long USB Cable | Canada | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 25 lbs. | 10 kg | 100 N | ±0.075 lbs. | ±0.03 kg | ±0.3 N | 0.02 lbs. | 0.01 kg | 0.1 N | 5" | 2 5/8" | 1 1/4" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, Windows-Compatible Software, 6 ft. Long USB Cable | Canada | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 250 N | ±0.15 lbs. | ±0.075 kg | ±0.75 N | 0.05 lbs. | 0.02 kg | 0.2 N | 5" | 2 5/8" | 1 1/4" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, Windows-Compatible Software, 6 ft. Long USB Cable | Canada | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | 500 N | ±0.3 lbs. | ±0.15 kg | ±1.5 N | 0.1 lbs. | 0.05 kg | 0.5 N | 5" | 2 5/8" | 1 1/4" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, Windows-Compatible Software, 6 ft. Long USB Cable | Canada | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Aluminum Housing | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 lbs. | 2.5 kg | 25 N | ±0.01 lbs. | ±0.005 kg | ±0.05 N | 0.002 lbs. | 0.001 kg | 0.01 N | 4" | 2 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, 6-ft. Long USB Cable, Windows-Compatible Software | Canada | 00000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 10 lbs. | 5 kg | 50 N | ±0.02 lbs. | ±0.01 kg | ±0.1 N | 0.005 lbs. | 0.002 kg | 0.02 N | 4" | 2 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, 6-ft. Long USB Cable, Windows-Compatible Software | Canada | 00000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 50 lbs. | 25 kg | 250 N | ±0.1 lbs. | ±0.05 kg | ±0.5 N | 0.02 lbs. | 0.01 kg | 0.1 N | 4" | 2 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, 6-ft. Long USB Cable, Windows-Compatible Software | Canada | 00000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 100 lbs. | 50 kg | 500 N | ±0.2 lbs. | ±0.1 kg | ±1 N | 0.05 lbs. | 0.02 kg | 0.2 N | 4" | 2 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, 6-ft. Long USB Cable, Windows-Compatible Software | Canada | 00000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Accuracy Tension and Compression Digital Force Gauges
Take tension and compression measurements at 0.1% accuracy—the highest accuracy of all our force gauges. These gauges come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they’ve passed a test for accuracy. They have a backlit LCD display to easily read measurements, even in low light. The display is reversible, meaning you can detach it, flip it, and reattach it so that the shaft is either on the top or bottom of the gauge. Connect the included attachments to the shaft to grip the material being tested. These gauges have a peak-hold setting that retains the highest reading on the display. Upload your measurements to a computer using the included software.
Stands with a lever handle are quick to use but not as precise as stands with a wheel handle. Choose them for high-volume testing.
Stands with a wheel handle give you better control of motion, so they’re more precise than stands with a lever handle. Choose them for low-volume testing.
Gauges | Stands with Lever Handle | Stands with Wheel Handle | |||||||||||||
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| Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Shaft Thread Size | Batteries Included | Battery Type | Includes | Each | Each | Each | |||
Aluminum Housing | |||||||||||||||
| 10 lbs. (English) 5 kg (Metric) 50 N (Newtons) | ±0.01 lbs. (English) ±0.005 kg (Metric) ±0.05 N (Newtons) | 0.002 lbs. (English) 0.001 kg (Metric) 0.01 N (Newtons) | 6 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 5/16" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | 5" Extension Rod, 6 ft. Long USB Cable, AC Adapter, Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Flat Tip Attachment, Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 |
| 20 lbs. (English) 10 kg (Metric) 100 N (Newtons) | ±0.02 lbs. (English) ±0.01 kg (Metric) ±0.1 N (Newtons) | 0.005 lbs. (English) 0.002 kg (Metric) 0.02 N (Newtons) | 6 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 5/16" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | 5" Extension Rod, 6 ft. Long USB Cable, AC Adapter, Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Flat Tip Attachment, Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 50 lbs. (English) 25 kg (Metric) 250 N (Newtons) | ±0.05 lbs. (English) ±0.025 kg (Metric) ±0.25 N (Newtons) | 0.001 lbs. (English) 0.005 kg (Metric) 0.05 N (Newtons) | 6 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 5/16" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | 5" Extension Rod, 6 ft. Long USB Cable, AC Adapter, Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Coupling, Flat Tip Attachment, Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 100 lbs. (English) 50 kg (Metric) 500 N (Newtons) | ±0.1 lbs. (English) ±0.05 kg (Metric) ±0.5 N (Newtons) | 0.02 lbs. (English) 0.01 kg (Metric) 0.1 N (Newtons) | 6 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 5/16" | 10-32 | Yes | Rechargeable | 5" Extension Rod, 6 ft. Long USB Cable, AC Adapter, Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Coupling, Flat Tip Attachment, Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 200 lbs. (English) 100 kg (Metric) 1000 N (Newtons) | ±0.2 lbs. (English) ±0.1 kg (Metric) ±1 N (Newtons) | 0.05 lbs. (English) 0.02 kg (Metric) 0.2 N (Newtons) | 6 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 5/16" | 5/16"-18 | Yes | Rechargeable | 5" Extension Rod, 6 ft. Long USB Cable, AC Adapter, Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Coupling, Flat Tip Attachment, Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment | 0000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 500 lbs. (English) 250 kg (Metric) 2500 N (Newtons) | ±0.5 lbs. (English) ±0.25 kg (Metric) ±2.5 N (Newtons) | 0.1 lbs. (English) 0.05 kg (Metric) 0.5 N (Newtons) | 6 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 1 5/16" | 5/16"-18 | Yes | Rechargeable | 5" Extension Rod, 6 ft. Long USB Cable, AC Adapter, Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Coupling, Flat Tip Attachment, Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment | 0000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
Remote-Reading Tension Force Gauges
Safely view your tension force measurements on a handheld receiver up to 450 ft. away when moving bulk material with cranes and hoists. These gauges are also called dynamometers and crane scales. Made of steel, they’re durable enough to briefly hold heavy loads up to 500% of their capacity. But, they will no longer take measurements if the load exceeds 200%. Warning lights will flash first when your load exceeds capacity, then again when it reaches 133% capacity. To prevent overloads, the peak-hold setting displays the highest measurement. The tare function lets you reset the gauge to zero after attaching a container to weigh only the material inside. These gauges include a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they’ve passed a test for accuracy. They also meet IEC and ASME safety and fatigue standards.
Because their indicators and load cells are IP rated, these gauges stand up to washdowns and brief submersion common to food and chemical plants. They’re also safe to use outdoors since they’re NEMA rated to seal out weather.
These gauges come with two shackles that work with other lifting fittings, such as clevis hooks. The included batteries power their load cells for up to 2,000 hours.
Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Shackle | Temp. Range, °F | |||||||||||||
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| English | Metric | Newtons | English | Metric | Newtons | English | Metric | Newtons | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Opening Ht. | Opening Wd. | Load Point | Remote Receiver | Each | |
Gauges | |||||||||||||||||
| 2,000 lbs. | 900 kg | 8,800 N | ±2 lbs. | ±1 kg | ±9 N | 1 lbs. | 0.5 kg | 5 N | 4 7/8" | 4" | 3 1/4" | 1 3/8" | 1" | -15° to 175° | 0° to 155° | 0000000 | 000000000 |
| 4,000 lbs. | 1,800 kg | 17,700 N | ±4 lbs. | ±2 kg | ±18 N | 2 lbs. | 1 kg | 9 N | 4 7/8" | 4" | 3 1/4" | 1 3/8" | 1" | -15° to 175° | 0° to 155° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 10,000 lbs. | 4,500 kg | 44,400 N | ±10 lbs. | ±5 kg | ±45 N | 5 lbs. | 2 kg | 23 N | 5 3/8" | 4" | 3 1/4" | 2 3/8" | 1 3/4" | -15° to 175° | 0° to 155° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 20,000 lbs. | 9,000 kg | 88,900 N | ±20 lbs. | ±9 kg | ±89 N | 10 lbs. | 5 kg | 45 N | 7 3/4" | 4" | 4 5/8" | 3 3/4" | 2 5/8" | -15° to 175° | 0° to 155° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 50,000 lbs. | 22,600 kg | 222,400 N | ±50 lbs. | ±23 kg | ±222 N | 10 lbs. | 5 kg | 50 N | 9 3/8" | 4" | 4 5/8" | 5 3/4" | 3 55/64" | -15° to 175° | 0° to 155° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Large-Capacity Digital Tension Force Gauges with Scale
Measure tension force as well as weight. These gauges come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they've passed a test for accuracy. All are NEMA 4X rated for protection from dust, water, and mild corrosives. They can be manually reset to zero and have a peak-hold setting that retains the highest reading on the display when activated. Also known as dynamometers.
Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Shackle | |||||||||||||||
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| English | Metric | Newtons | English | Metric | Newtons | English | Metric | Newtons | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Opening Ht. | Opening Wd. | Material | Batteries Included | Environmental Rating | Each | |
| 2,500 lbs. | 1,000 kg | 10,000 N | ±5 lbs. | ±2 kg | ±20 N | 2 lbs. | 1 kg | 10 N | 11 5/8" | 5" | 2 1/2" | 1 1/8" | 1 1/8" | Steel | Yes | IP55 NEMA 4X | 0000000 | 000000000 |
| 5,000 lbs. | 2,000 kg | 20,000 N | ±10 lbs. | ±4 kg | ±40 N | 5 lbs. | 2 kg | 20 N | 14 7/8" | 5" | 3 1/2" | 1 3/8" | 1 5/8" | Steel | Yes | IP55 NEMA 4X | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 10,000 lbs. | 5,000 kg | 50,000 N | ±20 lbs. | ±10 kg | ±100 N | 10 lbs. | 5 kg | 50 N | 17 7/8" | 5 3/8" | 4 3/4" | 2 1/8" | 2 1/4" | Steel | Yes | IP55 NEMA 4X | 0000000 | 00000000 |