Force Gauges

FGE Digital Force Gauge (FGJN) Display "real-time" or "peak" force Accuracy ± 0.2% 200% overload protection User-selected units of Pounds, Kilograms or Newtons Display can be reversed for inverted use	FGE-XY Hand-held Digital Force Gauge Simple one button adjustment changes units of measure, while pressing the peak button quickly produces the highest recorded value during the test. The 180° reversible display combined with the adjustable force direction and dual labeled keypad enable the FGE-XY to excel in both compression and tension applications in any direction. Models are available from 0.5 lbs to 100 lb ranges providing a large offering for various testing requirements.	FGV-XY Digital Force Gauge with USB Output (FGP) 1000 Hz Sample Rate captures true peak values even those occurring over very short time intervals Selectable Auto-Shut Off prolongs battery life, while allowing constant use when powered via supplied AC-adapter Accuracy of ±0.2% providing superb repeatability Small Size Ergonomic design provides comfort for hand held testing
FGE-500HXY 500 lb /250 Kg Capacity Digital Force Gauge 1000 Hz Sample Rate provides faster sampling producing better resolution and more accurate results Ideal for strict tolerances with its high accuracy +/-0.2% F.S. Measure and record compression and tension tests. Permits true “push-pull” testing 180° Reversible display and dual printed keypad allows usage as a portable gauge or mounted upside down on a test stand 1 million operation load cell with superior overload protection provides a long-life, damage free product	FGE-HX - FGV-HX High Capacity Digital Force Gauge Accuracy ±0.2% Measures both compression and tension forces 200% overload protection Heavy-duty load sensor Removable hanger User-selected units of Pounds, Kilograms or Newtons Display can be reversed for inverted use Display "real-time" or "peak" force	FGV-HXY High Capacity Digital Force Gauges with Reversible display 1000 Hz Sample Rate provides faster sampling producing better resolution and more accurate results On board statistics provides immediate results and analysis of test data Quick retrieval of peak measurement with a single push button in test stand Operates using rechargeable battery or AC line voltage User selection of engineering units (Lbs, Kf or Newtons) and User-set display update rate allows optimal setting for each type of test
FG-3000 Digital Force Gauge Shimpo 1000 Hz Sample Rate combined with +/-0.3% F.S. accuracy provides fast sampling producing great resolution and more accurate results Three mode operation: Track, Peak & Preset Limits 180° reversible display, tension/compression icons, and vertical printed keypad allows usage as a portable gauge or mounted upside down on a test stand Programmable High & Low Limits allow for instant visual and audible indication of pass or fail testing in Preset mode	FG-3000R Digital Force Gauge Built-in Memory for 500 data points with USB Output. Includes Free Data Transfer Software Compact load-cell sensor combined with 8.7” (220 mm) length flexible, metal-braided cable enables readings to be taken in difficult locations 1000 Hz Sample Rate combined with +/-0.3% F.S. accuracy provides fast sampling producing great resolution and more accurate results Three mode operation: Track, Peak & Preset Limits	FG-7000 Digital Force Gauge 1000 Hz Sample Rate combined with &0.2% F.S. accuracy provides fast sampling producing great resolution and more accurate results Three mode operation: Track, Peak & Auto-Peak 180° Auto-reversible display, tension/compression icons, and dual printed keypad allows usage as a portable gauge or mounted upside down on a test stand Programmable High & Low Limits allow for instant visual and audible indication of pass or fail testing
FG-7000L Series Digital Force Gauge 1000 Hz Sample Rate combined with +/-0.2% F.S. accuracy provides fast sampling producing great resolution and more accurate results Four mode operation: Track, Peak, First Peak & Auto-Peak 180° Auto-reversible display, tension/compression icons, and dual printed keypad allows usage as a portable gauge or mounted upside down on a test stand Programmable High & Low Limits allow for instant visual and audible indication of pass or fail testing	MF Mechanical Force Gauge Accuracy ± 0.2% Easy-to-read analog scale Peak mode retains highest reading Overload protection up to 165 pounds 100% mechanical, no batteries required Supplied as a complete kit with several attachments in a foam fitted carrying case	MFD Dual Scale Mechanical Force Gauge Dual kilogram (kg) and pound (lb) units allows flexible usage in testing to multiple standards Precision gauge movement provides a quick response for instantaneous analysis Measures Tension and Compression Forces – Only one gauge required Real Time Mode or Peak Mode enables flexibility to view live readings or maximum values recorded Smooth mechanical operation with precise action produces repetitive, proper readings
Mechanical PT-Kits Mechanical Physical Therapy Kits Outstanding ±0.2% F.S. accuracy makes the MF’s applicable even for the strictest applications Precision gauge movement provides a quick response for instantaneous analysis Real Time Mode or Peak Mode enables flexibility to view live readings or maximum values recorded Peak Mode Reset is ideal for repetitive peak testing applications	Digital PT-Kits Digital Physical Therapy Kits Ranges from 100 to 500 lbs (50 to 250 kg) Large easy to read LCD display with units selection Peak hold tension and compression or real time force mode 180° Reversible display aids user operation in various test configurations Compact, ergonomic design is perfect for handheld use Outstanding ±0.2% F.S. accuracy allows usage in strictest applications	BATT-FGEX Replacement Battery for FGE/V-HX Force Gauges 4.8 Volt NiMH Battery in shrink wrap packaging with integrated 2-Wire Connector.

Force Gauge Attachments and Grips

Heavy-Duty Tensile Grip Capacity: 187 lb / 85 Kg / 850 N Manually tightened jaw faces can accept samples 1.25” (31.75 mm) wide and .25” (6.35 mm) thick. Contact faces are serrated hardened tool steel.	Fine Point Grip Grips fine and medium gauge wire, ribbon, tapes Perfect for testing fine and medium gauge wire, ribbon,tape and paper. Two jaw widths and load capacities are available; both can handle material thickness up to .04" (1 mm).	Small Pin Grips Grips fine wires and filaments Ideal for gripping fine wires and filaments; three ranges 0.02" (0.5mm) 0.04" (1.0mm) 0.08" (2.0mm)
Flat Chuck Tensile Grip Each serrated gripping face is .79" (20 mm) square and can accept samples up to .79" (20 mm) thick.	FG-WTG4B Wire Terminal Pull Grip Simple, yet versatile force test stand attachment utilized in testing the tensile strength of various size wire-terminal assemblies. Each unit possesses 12 openings of various widths enabling usage on a multitude of wire-terminal assemblies. The heavy, robust fixture provides a maximum load capacity up to 112 lb (50 kg).	Thread Adapters To adapt shaft size Connect force gauges and attachments with different thread sizes. Use them with a force gauge and a test stand to create a complete testing system.
Compression Plates FG-M6COMP50U: 50mm dia., 100lb capacity, M6 thread FG-M6COMP100U: 100mm dia., 500lb capacity, M6 thread FG-M10COMP50U: 50mm dia., 100lb capacity, M10 thread FG-M10COMP100U: 100mm dia., 500lb capacity, M10 thread 50 and 100MM steel compression plates for top load testing, large sample compression or crush testing, with polished finish. 50mm & 100mm plates available in M6 or M10 threading.	FG-M6JAC5U Jacob's Chuck Grip Capacity: 100 lb / 50 kg / 500 N Designed for testing low gauge wire and rigid rods; accepts material diameters from .02" (.05 mm) to .20" (5 mm).	FG-CLV Clevis Grip Odd shaped parts, punched samples or tension springs are easily secured and tested. Concave shape to pins assures centering under load. Throat clearance with pin is .5" (12.7 mm) and can easily accept samples up to .375" (9.65 mm) wide.
FG-FLM Film Grip These heavy-duty, spring-loaded grips have serrated jaws for handling film and paper samples of varying widths	FG-SP Spool Grip Ideal for hard-to-hold items like thread, filaments, etc. The sample is wrapped around the spool, anchored by friction	FG-TAP Tape Grip Self tightening lever action makes this fixture perfect for testing rubber, tape and paper.
FG-TWN Cord and Twine Grip A unique figure 8 wrap of specimen assures a center break and non-locking pins permit quick installation and release. Throat and pin clearance is .375" (9.65 mm) wide with the throat width being .5" (1.7 mm)	FG-WDG Wedge Grip Two capacities for lighter and heavier loads; spring-loaded jaws automatically close on the specimen and tighten as tension is applied. Ideal for testing wires, strip material and plastic tape or films.	FG-M6PUNCTUREST Puncture Attachement especially designed for field puncture testing of many types of construction products like wallboard (gypsum board), blister packs, plastic tubing, as well as food and medical packaging products.
FG-HANDLE Force Gauge Handle The FG-Handle, for use with FGE, FGV, FG-3000 and FG-7000 gauges, is recommended if manually pulling or pushing more than 30 lbs. The handle easily attaches to the back of the gauges.	ERGO-KIT Padded Ergonomic Testing Attachments Padded Ergonomic Testing Attachments for digital force gauges. For muscle strength and ergonomic force testing, isokinetic testing, and job task analysis testing in physical therapy and workplace safety compliance applications. Comes with three padded attachments	FG-M10ADHE3 Adhesive Test Plates NIDEC-SHIMPO’s Adhesive Test Plate attachments with hardened tool steel, detachable face-plates can test samples up to 3” (76.20 mm) in diameter. Ball socket mounting screws in both grips assure parallelism and perpendicularity to force when load is applied.
FG-M6CBH60U Carton Box Pull Hook Simple, yet specialized force gauge attachment for testing the required force to open cardboard boxes and similar packages.	FG-M6COMP5U/FG-M6COMP10U Stainless Steel Push Rod Stainless Steel Push Rods are simple, yet specialized force gauge attachment for testing compression forces on small components or over a specific area of an item under test.	FG-M6COMPBU Compression Ball Adapter Set The Compression Ball Adapter Set is a simple, yet specialized force gauge attachment for testing compression forces over a specific area. These adapters are ideal for use with shape-changing materials such as foam, rubber, sponge, but can also be used in destructive tests on flat surface materials such as glass or stone.
FG-FAB Fabric Grips FG-M10FAB80U: 500 lb / 250 Kg / 2500 N Capacity - M10 Threading FG-FAB80B: Test Stand Mounting - Attaches to base plate of test stand Eccentrically mounted, serrated roller grip allow for self tightening of specimens up to 3" (76.20 mm) wide and .25" (6.4 mm) thick.	FG-PWDG15U Pincer Wedge Grip The Pincer Wedge Grip is a dynamic force gauge attachment that allows the user to easily attach items to its serrated jaw opening via its adjustable, retractable legs.	FG-M6FLMQR20U Quick Release Film Grip The Quick Release Film Grip is perfect for those with repetitive test requirements. With their quick release lever, operators can quickly change out materials under test and be ready for the next test in seconds.
FG-M6WCF5U Wire Clamp Fixture Grip The Wire Clamp Fixture is the ideal force gauge attachment for repetitive, tensile testing of wire and similar materials.	FG-M6ATC25U Adjustable Tension Grip The tension force attachment possesses large, adjustable-width teeth for securely clamping down on test specimens. The serrated grip teeth are altered to the desired opening and tightness with an adjustable handle to a maximum of 1” (25 mm) wide . Units are built to withstand tension forces up to 220 lb (100 kg).	FG-M6PTG2U Peel Test Grip The Peel Test Grip possesses wide, serrated teeth for securely clamping down on test specimens such as films, tapes, labels or similar materials used in adhesive peel tests. Adjustment screw conveniently opens and closes the serrated teeth for quick test change out. Units are built to withstand tension forces up to 112 lb (50 kg).
FG-HTG Heavy Duty Flat Chuck Tensile Grip The Heavy Duty Flat Chuck Tensile Grip provides high-capacity tensile testing of thick materials with its easy open/close chuck adjusters.	FG-HWDG Heavy Duty Wedge Grip The Heavy Duty Wedge Grip provides high-capacity tensile testing for materials with strengths up to 1124 lb (500 kg) capacities.