Force gauge

Force gauge

A Force Gauge is measuring instrument used across all industries to measure the force during a push or pull test. Applications exist in research and development, laboratory, quality, production and field environment. There are two kind of force gauges today: mechanical and digital force gauges.

Digital gauge

A digital force gauge is basically a handheld instrument that contains a load cell, electronic part, software and a display. A load cell is an electronic device that is used to convert a force into an electrical signal. Through a mechanical arrangement, the force being sensed deforms a strain gauge. The strain gauge converts the deformation (strain) to electrical signals. The software and electronics of the force gauge converts the voltage of the load cell into a force value that is displayed on the instrument.

Test units in force measurement are most commonly newtons, pound or kilograms. The peak force is the most common result in force testing applications. It is used to determine if a part is good or not. Some examples of force measurement: door latch, quality of spring, wire testing, ... But most complicated tests can be performed like peeling, friction, texture...

Applications

* Spring testing
* Wire testing
* Food quality
* Bottle and packaging

ee also

* Dynamometer
* Load cell
* Weighing scale

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