The PCE-DFG N 10K force gauge measures both tensile and compressive forces with very high resolution. Tensile and compressive forces are often determined in the test laboratory, for example, to determine the yield strength, the pull-off force, and the force required to actuate a push-button or switch.

PCE-DFG N 10K is supplied with an external measuring cell. Depending on the model, the force gauge can measure up to 10,000 N / 2,248 lbs. Models for 1,000 N / 225 lbs, 2,500 N / 562 lbs and 5,000 N / 1,124 lbs are available. Various eyelets or hooks with M10 or M12 thread can be adapted to the measuring cells, but users' own devices with this thread can be mounted on the measuring cell.

The gauge is equipped with a USB interface that makes it possible to read the measurement data into the PC software. This makes it possible to create measurement logs and save and export them. A graphic LCD displays the measured values both numerically and graphically.

Furthermore, the device is protected to IP54 and can therefore also be used in harsh industrial environments, as well as train and pressure tests can be carried out outdoors in bad weather conditions easily.

Various force test stands are available for adaptation to the force gauge. The internal memory and the included hooks, extensions and tips complete the performance of this force gauge.

A special feature of the PCE-DFG N force gauge is that the measuring cells are interchangeable amongst the models. By entering the sensitivity in mV / V, all measuring cells can be used with just one handheld device.

Key features

  • USB interface

  • Graphic display

  • Fast response time

  • PC software

  • Store 100 readings internally or unlimited to PC

  • Measuring cells easily changeable

Technical specification

  • Measuring range: 0 ... 10,000 N / 0 ... 2,248 lbs

  • Resolution: 5 N / 1.12 lbs

  • Accuracy: - ± 0.1% of the measuring range

  • Measurement units: N, kg, lb, KPa

  • Display: 2.8" TFT graphic display

  • Alarm modes: Inside, Outside, Crack, Shutdown

  • Sampling rate: 6 ... 1600 Hz

  • Storage: 100 measurements

  • Power supply: NiMH battery, 6V / 1600-mAh

  • Battery life: approx 10 hours

  • Power adapter / charging adapter: 12V / 1A

  • Outputs: interface - USB; switching output - 12V / 50-mA

  • Protection class: IP 54

  • Operating and storage conditions: -10 ... 50°C / 14 ... 122°F / 5 ... 95% rh non-condensing

Mounting thread measuring cell

  • Up to 1,000 N / 225 lbs - M10

  • 2,500 ... 10,000 N / 562 ... 2,248 lbs - M12

  • Dimensions: 200 x 97 x 42mm / 7.9 x 3.8 x 1.7"

  • Weight: 540g / 1.2 lbs