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.

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. 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.

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.

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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Read tension and compression measurements with a glance—these gauges have three color-coded indicator lights to show you if a part is at your desired force. Red means the force is too high, orange means too low, and green is just right. These gauges come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they’ve passed a test for accuracy. They have a backlit LED display to easily read force measurements, even in low light. The display is reversible, so it will be readable whether you have the gauge positioned with the shaft on top or bottom. All have a threaded male shaft to connect tips, hooks, and other attachments. Use the included software to upload measurement data—it downloads peak data from the gauge’s memory or captures continuous data. These gauges cannot be sold to California or Oregon due to energy efficiency regulations.

Test stands help keep your measurements uniform. Attach the gauge, and the stand will push or pull it. Test stands with a lever quickly engage and release, so you can test high volumes. However, they are less precise than stands with a wheel. Test stands with a wheel are best for testing low volumes. They are more precise than stands with a lever. Motorized test stands operate with the push of a button.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Testers with 17 oz. force capacity are suitable for measuring materials that you’d expect to slide, including plastic and cardboard. Testers with 4 lbs. force capacity are for rougher surfaces with a higher COF, such as textured rubber.