Check how much force a part can take before it bends, stretches, or breaks. These tension and compression force gauges come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they’ve passed a test for accuracy. Lightweight, they’re easy to hold in the field but can also be used with a stand (sold separately) for quicker, more controlled and consistent testing. Unlike digital gauges, they don’t require charging or a power source. Activate the peak-hold setting to keep the highest reading on the display.

These gauges include various attachments for you to use depending on what you’re testing for and the part you’re testing—whether it’s a button, spring, or the nozzle on an aerosol can. For compression testing, attach one of the tips and push the gauge against the surface of your part. Cone tips are best for small surfaces while flat tips are best for large surfaces. For tension testing, choose a hook attachment size based on what can securely pull your part without slipping. All measuring attachments thread onto the shaft. To make it easier to measure the force of heavy loads, these gauges also have holes either on the back or the side for mounting handles (not included with all gauges).

Note: These gauges are not recommended for testing that pushes a part past its breaking point.

All have a threaded male shaft for connecting additional attachments. Activate the peak-hold setting to retain the highest reading on the display.

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. Activate the peak-hold setting to retain the highest reading on the display.

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.

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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.

Measure the force needed to carry out tasks in your facility, such as pushing carts, pulling pallet trucks, or lifting containers. These testers come with nonslip rubber handles for testing a variety of movements—attach one to the top of the tester or attach both to the sides. For strength analysis, mount padded attachments to the base of the tester to press against a surface. Use the snap hook to suspend loads from the bottom of the tester. It has a snapping clasp to hold loads steady, and it swivels to make sure they’re lined up properly.

With included software, these testers can gather continuous data or select a single data point. They also record the peak force used during a task. Export your measurements to Excel via the USB cable. All come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they've passed a test for accuracy.

Note: For the most accurate performance, the maximum force you apply should fall near the middle of the tester’s range.

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.

Testers cannot be sold to the listed areas due to energy efficiency requirements.

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.