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    Puncture Testers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Force Gauges. Puncture Testers.
    Often used on packaging films, food seals, and gloves, these tools test the puncture strength of thin materials. The tester will stop once the peak puncture force has been reached. Export the data you collect using the included software and USB cord. The included pins are made of stainless steel, so they won’t rust and are easy to clean. The tester can accommodate multiple pin diameters up to 3.2 mm.
    Pin
    Cap.
    Accuracy
    Measuring
    Increments
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Data
    Connection
    Dia.,
    mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Material
    Voltage, V AC
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Includes
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Display
    Type
    Digital Display
    Type
    Each
    Steel Housing
    4 lb.
    2 kg
    20 N    		±0.2%0.001 lb.
    0.001 kg
    0.01 N     		22 7/8"8 5/8"14 7/8"DB9, USB-A130Stainless Steel
    		120, 2406Digital Force Gauge, Three Pins, 6 ft. Long USB Cord, AC Adapter, Windows-Compatible SoftwareCalifornia, OregonDigitalLCD7571N11000000000
     

    Spring Testers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Force Gauges. Spring Testers.
    Designed to test the pull and push force of springs, insert these testers into your quality control line right out of the box. Unlike force gauges, they measure both the compression and extension distance of the spring. Use the display to set your upper and lower limits. A green light means the spring is good to go. If it’s not, you’ll hear an alarm and see a red light. Activate the peak-hold setting to keep the highest reading on the display. With the automatic release, you can prevent the tester from applying force after it has recorded a peak. The built-in printer makes it easy to print results.
    Cap.
    Accuracy
    Measuring
    Increments
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Disc
    Dia.
    Data
    Connection
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Includes
    Display
    Type
    Features
    Each
    Measures Compression and Tension
    2 lb.
    1 kg
    10 N    		±0.02 lb.
    ±0.01 kg
    ±0.1 N    		0.0001 lb.
    0.0001 kg
    0.001 N     		23 5/8"9 5/16"11 13/16"1 3/16"DB91205One Roll of Printer PaperDigitalPeak-Hold Setting
    Displacement Measurement
    Automatic Release
    Printer
    Automatic Shutoff    		7569N11000000000
    4 lb.
    2 kg
    20 N    		±0.04 lb.
    ±0.02 kg
    ±0.2 N    		0.0002 lb.
    0.0002 kg
    0.002 N     		23 5/8"9 5/16"11 13/16"1 3/16"DB91205One Roll of Printer PaperDigitalPeak-Hold Setting
    Displacement Measurement
    Automatic Release
    Printer
    Automatic Shutoff    		7569N1200000000
    5 lb.
    3 kg
    30 N    		±0.06 lb.
    ±0.03 kg
    ±0.3 N    		0.001 lb.
    0.001 kg
    0.01 N     		23 5/8"9 5/16"11 13/16"1 3/16"DB91205One Roll of Printer PaperDigitalPeak-Hold Setting
    Displacement Measurement
    Automatic Release
    Printer
    Automatic Shutoff    		7569N1300000000
    10 lb.
    5 kg
    50 N    		±0.1 lb.
    ±0.05 kg
    ±0.5 N    		0.001 lb.
    0.001 kg
    0.01 N     		24 3/8"9 5/16"11 13/16"1 7/8"DB91205One Roll of Printer PaperDigitalPeak-Hold Setting
    Displacement Measurement
    Automatic Release
    Printer
    Automatic Shutoff    		7569N1400000000
    20 lb.
    10 kg
    100 N    		±0.2 lb.
    ±0.1 kg
    ±1 N    		0.002 lb.
    0.002 kg
    0.02 N     		24 3/8"9 5/16"11 13/16"1 7/8"DB91205One Roll of Printer PaperDigitalPeak-Hold Setting
    Displacement Measurement
    Automatic Release
    Printer
    Automatic Shutoff    		7569N1500000000
    40 lb.
    20 kg
    200 N    		±0.4 lb.
    ±0.2 kg
    ±2 N    		0.005 lb.
    0.005 kg
    0.05 N     		24 3/8"9 5/16"11 13/16"1 7/8"DB91205One Roll of Printer PaperDigitalPeak-Hold Setting
    Displacement Measurement
    Automatic Release
    Printer
    Automatic Shutoff    		7569N1600000000
    65 lb.
    30 kg
    300 N    		±0.65 lb.
    ±0.3 kg
    ±3 N    		0.01 lb.
    0.01 kg
    0.1 N     		24 3/8"9 5/16"11 13/16"1 7/8"DB91205One Roll of Printer PaperDigitalPeak-Hold Setting
    Displacement Measurement
    Automatic Release
    Printer
    Automatic Shutoff    		7569N1700000000
    100 lb.
    50 kg
    500 N    		±1 lb.
    ±0.5 kg
    ±5 N    		0.01 lb.
    0.01 kg
    0.1 N     		24 3/8"9 5/16"11 13/16"1 7/8"DB91205One Roll of Printer PaperDigitalPeak-Hold Setting
    Displacement Measurement
    Automatic Release
    Printer
    Automatic Shutoff    		7569N1800000000
    200 lb.
    100 kg
    1,000 N    		±2 lb.
    ±1 kg
    ±10 N    		0.02 lb.
    0.02 kg
    0.2 N     		36 3/16"9 5/16"11 13/16"4 3/16"DB91205One Roll of Printer PaperDigitalPeak-Hold Setting
    Displacement Measurement
    Automatic Release
    Printer
    Automatic Shutoff    		7569N1900000000
    450 lb.
    200 kg
    2,000 N    		±4.5 lb.
    ±2 kg
    ±20 N    		0.05 lb.
    0.05 kg
    0.5 N     		36 3/16"9 5/16"11 13/16"4 3/16"DB91205One Roll of Printer PaperDigitalPeak-Hold Setting
    Displacement Measurement
    Automatic Release
    Printer
    Automatic Shutoff    		7569N2100000000
    1,000 lb.
    500 kg
    5,000 N    		±10 lb.
    ±5 kg
    ±50 N    		0.1 lb.
    0.1 kg
    1 N     		36 3/16"9 5/16"11 13/16"4 3/16"DB91205One Roll of Printer PaperDigitalPeak-Hold Setting
    Displacement Measurement
    Automatic Release
    Printer
    Automatic Shutoff    		7569N2200000000
     

    Peel Testers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Force Gauges. Peel Testers.
    Calculate how hard it is to peel tape off a surface, separate the layers within a laminate, or unfasten a hook and loop. These testers are often used for prototyping and quality control with packaging and electronics to check the bond strength between two materials. To test, stick your sample onto the testing tray and secure one end of it to the force gauge above. The tray moves as the force gauge pulls your sample up, so the sample is always peeling at a 90° angle. Program your test settings on the display. You can start or stop the test manually, set it to run for a certain amount of time, or let the test run until your sample is completely peeled off. All testers meet ASTM standards for peel testing.
    Use the USB cord to transfer data and view measurements with the included computer software. The software identifies the first peak, or the maximum force recorded when your material first starts to peel. It also generates graphs and makes it possible to export data into a CSV file.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Testers cannot be sold to the listed areas due to energy efficiency requirements.
    Max.
    Sample
    Cap.
    Accuracy
    Measuring
    Increments
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Peel
    Angle
    Data
    Connection
    Voltage, V AC
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Includes
    Specs.
    Met
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Display
    Type
    Each
    Steel Housing
    4.4 lb.
    2 kg
    20 N    		±0.2%0.001 lb.
    0.001 kg
    0.1 N     		30"8 11/16"14 15/16"90°Mini USB-B120, 2406 1/8"3 1/8"6Digital Force Gauge, 6 ft. Long USB Cord, Windows-Compatible SoftwareASTM D6862California, OregonDigital7594N11000000000
    11 lb.
    5 kg
    50 N    		±0.2%0.01 lb.
    0.001 kg
    0.1 N     		30"8 11/16"14 15/16"90°Mini USB-B120, 2406 1/8"3 1/8"6Digital Force Gauge, 6 ft. Long USB Cord, Windows-Compatible SoftwareASTM D6862California, OregonDigital7594N1200000000
     

    Friction Testers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Force Gauges. Friction Testers.
    Check that your products have the right balance of grip and slip. For quality control, these testers are commonly used to measure friction generated by packaging materials such as plastic film and cardboard. They’re also used in critical applications, such as to confirm separator film in EV batteries is slippery enough to resist tearing during assembly.
    These testers are both easier to use and more sophisticated than performing a tilt test or dragging a force gauge by hand. Just place a sample of material on the platform and dial in your setting on the built-in screen. The test weight drags across your sample, generating readings for both static and dynamic coefficient of friction (COF), the force required to first move an object and keep it in motion. The included software charts measurements in real time on your PC for analysis and documentation. All meet ASTM D1894 standards for friction testers.
    17 oz.—Testers with 17 oz. force capacity are suitable for measuring materials that you’d expect to slide, including plastic and cardboard.
    4 lb.—Testers with 4 lb. force capacity are for rougher surfaces with a higher COF, such as textured rubber.
    Sample
    Max.
    Sample
    Cap.
    Speed Range,
    in/min
    Accuracy
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Data
    Connection
    Voltage, V AC
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Min. Sample
    Lg.
    Includes
    Specs.
    Met
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Display
    Type
    Digital Display
    Type
    Each
    Steel Housing
    17 oz.0.4 to 12±0.2%8 5/8"21 13/16"8 11/16"USB-A120, 2403" to 4.6875"9" to 10"4.6875"10"63"Digital Force Gauge, 200 g Test Weight, 6 ft. Long USB Cord, AC Adapter, Windows-Compatible SoftwareASTM D1894California, OregonDigitalLCD5968N11000000000
    4 lb.0.4 to 12±0.2%8 5/8"21 13/16"8 11/16"USB-A120, 2403" to 4.6875"9" to 10"4.6875"10"63"Digital Force Gauge, 200 g Test Weight, 6 ft. Long USB Cord, AC Adapter, Windows-Compatible SoftwareASTM D1894California, OregonDigitalLCD5968N1200000000
     

    Pull Force Calibrators for Rivet Nut Tools

    Image of ProductInUse. Calibrator with Anvil and Mandrel Assembly (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Rivet Nut Tool Calibrators. Pull Force Calibrators for Rivet Nut Tools.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nut Tool Calibrators. Pull Force Calibrators for Rivet Nut Tools.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Touch-Screen Display. Pull Force Calibrators for Rivet Nut Tools.

    Calibrator with Anvil and

    Mandrel Assembly (Sold

    Separately)

    Touch-Screen Display

    Avoid failed rivet nuts by periodically testing the pull force of your rivet nut tool. These calibrators work with air-powered and hydraulic/air-powered rivet nut tools. They display force measurements on two digital touch screens. The left screen shows a graph and read-out of current pulling force, while the right screen shows the results of the last seven tests. Track performance to plan maintenance—they store test data on the included microSD card.
    An anvil and mandrel assembly (sold separately) is required.
    For Thread
    Size
    Wt. Cap.
    Force Cap.,
    N
    Accuracy
    Wt. Measuring
    Increments
    Force Measuring
    Increments, N
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Display
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    6-32
    8-32
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4"-20
    1/4"-28
    5/16"-18
    5/16"-24
    3/8"-16
    3/8"-24
    1/2"-13
    M4 × 0.7 mm
    M5 × 0.8 mm
    M6 × 1 mm
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    M12 × 1.75 mm    		11,000 lb.
    5,000 kg    		50,000±3%1 lb.
    1 kg    		16 3/8"8 1/4"9 3/4"PlasticPlug In3TouchscreenmicroSD Card, microSD Card Reader, USB Power Adapter8068N101000000000
    Anvil and Mandrel Assemblies
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nuts.
    Choose a thread size that matches your tool. Thread the anvil and mandrel assembly onto the calibrator to begin testing.
    For Thread
    Size
    Each
    6-32
    		8068N1020000000
    8-32
    		8068N103000000
    10-24
    		8068N104000000
    10-32
    		8068N105000000
    1/4"-20
    		8068N106000000
    1/4"-28
    		8068N107000000
    5/16"-18
    		8068N108000000
    5/16"-24
    		8068N109000000
    3/8"-16
    		8068N111000000
    3/8"-24
    		8068N112000000
    1/2"-13
    		8068N113000000
    M4 × 0.7 mm8068N114000000
    M5 × 0.8 mm8068N115000000
    M6 × 1 mm8068N116000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm8068N117000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm8068N118000000
    M12 × 1.75 mm8068N119000000

    Opening-and-Closing Torque Gauges for Caps and Knobs

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Torque Gauges. Opening-and-Closing Torque Gauges for Caps and Knobs.
    Measure the twisting force needed to tighten or loosen caps and knobs with these torque gauges. Four adjustable gripping posts clamp round and irregularly-shaped containers. Twist the top by hand to measure force or use it to calibrate your capping machine, so it applies the right amount of force in a production line. For the most accurate performance, the maximum torque you’re applying should fall near the middle of the gauge's torque range. If you accidentally exceed the torque range, these gauges have overload protection to prevent damage to the measuring system.
    View torque measurements, change operating modes, and switch units of measurement on the LCD screen. Store data on the microSD card, transfer it to your devices via Bluetooth or USB, or print using the DB9 cable. The I/O cable connects to controllers to operate other devices dependent on torque force readings.
    Torque Gauges with Calibration Certificate Traceable to NIST—Gauges with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST meet standards for accuracy.
    Accuracy
    Clamp
    Electrical
    Torque Range
    Graduations
    Torque-Measuring Direction
    Clockwise
    Counterclockwise
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Opening
    Range
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Operating Mode
    Includes
    Each
    Torque Gauges
     
    in·lbf, gf-m, N-m
    0.01 to 17 in·lbf
    0.1 to 200 gf-m
    0.001 to 2 N-m    		0.01 in·lbf
    0.1 gf-m
    0.001 N-m    		Clockwise and Counterclockwise±0.5%±0.5%6"9 1/4"13 1/2"1 1/2"0.813" to 7"120Straight Blade25Applied, Fill Meter, Multipeak, Pass/Fail, Peak, Peak Sensitivity, StandardAnalog I/O Cable, microSD Card, RS232 Printer Cable, Wireless Dongle Receiver3519N11000000000
    0.01 to 44 in·lbf
    0.1 to 500 gf-m
    0.001 to 5 N-m    		0.01 in·lbf
    0.1 gf-m
    0.001 N-m    		Clockwise and Counterclockwise±0.5%±0.5%6"9 1/4"13 1/2"1 1/2"0.813" to 7"120Straight Blade25Applied, Fill Meter, Multipeak, Pass/Fail, Peak, Peak Sensitivity, StandardAnalog I/O Cable, microSD Card, RS232 Printer Cable, Wireless Dongle Receiver3519N1200000000
    0.1 to 100 in·lbf
    0.1 to 1,000 gf-m
    0.01 to 10 N-m    		0.1 in·lbf
    1 gf-m
    0.01 N-m    		Clockwise and Counterclockwise±0.5%±0.5%6"9 1/4"13 1/2"1 1/2"0.813" to 7"120Straight Blade25Applied, Fill Meter, Multipeak, Pass/Fail, Peak, Peak Sensitivity, StandardAnalog I/O Cable, microSD Card, RS232 Printer Cable, Wireless Dongle Receiver3519N1300000000
     
    Torque Gauges with Calibration Certificate Traceable to NIST
     
    in·lbf, gf-m, N-m
    0.01 to 17 in·lbf
    0.1 to 200 gf-m
    0.001 to 2 N-m    		0.01 in·lbf
    0.1 gf-m
    0.001 N-m    		Clockwise and Counterclockwise±0.5%±0.5%6"9 1/4"13 1/2"1 1/2"0.813" to 7"120Straight Blade25Applied, Fill Meter, Multipeak, Pass/Fail, Peak, Peak Sensitivity, StandardAnalog I/O Cable, microSD Card, RS232 Printer Cable, Wireless Dongle Receiver3519N1400000000
    0.01 to 44 in·lbf
    0.1 to 500 gf-m
    0.001 to 5 N-m    		0.01 in·lbf
    0.1 gf-m
    0.001 N-m    		Clockwise and Counterclockwise±0.5%±0.5%6"9 1/4"13 1/2"1 1/2"0.813" to 7"120Straight Blade25Applied, Fill Meter, Multipeak, Pass/Fail, Peak, Peak Sensitivity, StandardAnalog I/O Cable, microSD Card, RS232 Printer Cable, Wireless Dongle Receiver3519N1500000000
    0.1 to 100 in·lbf
    0.1 to 1,000 gf-m
    0.01 to 10 N-m    		0.1 in·lbf
    1 gf-m
    0.01 N-m    		Clockwise and Counterclockwise±0.5%±0.5%6"9 1/4"13 1/2"1 1/2"0.813" to 7"120Straight Blade25Applied, Fill Meter, Multipeak, Pass/Fail, Peak, Peak Sensitivity, StandardAnalog I/O Cable, microSD Card, RS232 Printer Cable, Wireless Dongle Receiver3519N1600000000
     

    Wire Crimp Pull Testers

    Stress test an electrical connection to make sure it won't come apart. Often used to check the quality of electrical connections during manufacturing, these pull testers measure the force needed to pull terminals and other connectors off of wires and tubes. They work with many different wire diameters, including most insulation types—turn the wire end fixture until you find a slot that fits your wire. To help you automate tests, you can set these testers to automatically store or output data, and to zero out when a test sample breaks. For pass/fail testing, you can set high and low points—an alarm will sound if the sample falls out of the set range. A backlit LCD makes it easy to read measurements, even in low lighting.
    These testers include software that lets you gather continuous data or focus in on a single data point. Export your measurements to Excel using the included USB cable. You can also send data to your computer or PLC via RS-232, Digimatic code, or analog outputs. These testers come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they've passed a test for accuracy.
    Automatic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Force Gauges. Wire Crimp Pull Testers, Automatic.
    Image of Product. Top orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Automatic. Wire Crimp Pull Testers, Digital Display.

    Digital Display

    Automatic testers begin pulling as soon as a sample is loaded and reset once the test is complete. Red and green indicators next to the screen light up to show whether your sample is high, low, or in your set range.
    For Wire
    Cap.
    Accuracy
    Measuring
    Increments
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Dia.
    Electrical
    Ga.
    Data Connection
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Min. Sample
    Lg.
    Includes
    Display
    Type
    Each
    Aluminum Housing
    200 lb.
    100 kg
    1,000 N    		±0.2%0.1 lb.
    0.05 kg
    0.5 N     		5 1/4"16 3/4"7"0.01" to 0.25"30 to 3Micro USB-B, HD15Plug In62.6"Windows-Compatible Software, 6 ft. Long USB CableDigital6777N15000000000
     
    Grips
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Force Gauge Grips. Wire Crimp Pull Testers.
    Grips have pins instead of grooves to hold your wire end. Fit a ring terminal onto a pin with a matching diameter to test it.
    Pin Dia.
    Each
    1/8" to 3/8"6777N130000000
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