The FGS-VC Series Motorized Force Test Stands are designed to provide accurate and repeatable results for tension, compression, break and cycle performance tests in various applications.

A key feature is a SHIMPO exclusive: a precision made servo gear head and ball screw for precise movement control. The large measurement area plus tall 15.75” (400 mm) travel distance allow large, unique parts to be tested. A precise and consistent 0.40-15.75”/min (10-400mm/min) adjustable speed provides for slow tests or quick cycle load testing.

The simple keypad combined with the intuitive on screen operation guides the user through setting up each test. Users can perform standard tests in several automatic or manually selected modes as well as choose higher-end capabilities with the additional dwell time, adjustable acceleration, plus user-defined tests with up to 5 programmed set points.

The FGS-VC’s are flexible as they can be operated by the keypad or through a PC via the FGT-VC software which includes data collection, graphing and statistical analysis. The FGT-VC software program allows graphing of force versus distance and the ability to compare several tests on a single graph. Another great feature of the FGT-VC is the comparator mode which enables quick decision pass/fail determination, ideal for production line testing.

The FGS-VC’s can be equipped with various gripping and compression fixtures and are compatible with all Shimpo Force Gauges as well as most gauges on the market. These features make the new FGS-VC the ideal push/pull tester for the production line or QC lab.

Digital Force Gauges with 180° reversibledisplay & dual labeled keypad for both push,pull applications. The Series FGV-XY Force Gaugescombine a rugged, ergonomic and compact design to providea complete force testing instrument. These instruments areutilized in a variety of applications such as, incoming qualityinspection, finished goods testing, R&D or almost any portableor force stand testing requirement.

Onboard statistical calculations provide fast access to maximum,minimum, average and standard deviation data. The ToriemonUSB software and USB cable allow further data analysis on aPC. The 1,000 point memory allows for data exporting in realtime or after testing is complete. In addition, the RS-232C andanalog outputs provide the FGV-XY maximum communicationflexibility. Models are available from 0.5 lbs to 200 lb rangesproviding a large offering for various testing requirements. The180° reversible display combined with the adjustable forcedirection and dual labeled keypad enable the FGV-XY to excelin both compression and tension applications in any direction.

Typical applications include wallboard, wire pull, wire crimps,trigger pull, brake pedal, aerospace ceramic, springs, foodripeness, corrugated paper strength, blister pack, medicalcomponent, muscle strength, ergonomic testing, adhesives,syringe plunger, needle sharpness and many more.

Digital Force Testers – FMM Digital Force Testers

FMM Digital Force Testers may be used with L1 software or with a DFC or DFG Digital Force Gage. FMM Digital Force Testers are compact and ideal for high-volume, lean manufacturing production.

FMM testers are available in three capacities: 110lbf (500N), 330lbf (1500N) and 550lbf (2500N). Two travel lengths are available for all capacities: standard travel at 20” (508mm) and extended travel at 30” (762mm). Crosshead speeds are controlled locally and can be set from 0.002 to 40 inch/min (0.05 to 1016mm/min). A high-resolution OLED display shows distance measurements with accuracy better than 20µm (0.0008 inch). Travel limits help prevent load sensor overloading.

The FMM force tester can be controlled using L1 software for limit, cycling, hold and coefficient of friction testing.

The FMM force tester can also be controlled using a DFC digital force gage. The DFC force gage serves as a universal controller where it is used to setup the force tester’s distance limits, crosshead direction and crosshead velocity for a test.

Features

• Ideal for tension, compression, flexural, cyclic, shear, and friction applications

• Use with L1 software and 2-in-1 tablet PC or with DFC and DFG force gages

• Multiple, Easy-to-Use Operating Modes:

  • Manual

  • Automatic

  • Continuous

  • Gage Control (DFC force gage controls FMM tester)

  • Software Control (L1 system control)

Grips / Fixtures

At Beamar, we offer a wide selection of grips and fixtures designed for various testing applications such as tensile, compression, and flexural testing.

Types of available connections:

• Threaded or female eye connections of 5/8″ or 1.25″ (15.9 mm or 31.8 mm diameter), compliant with the standards of brands such as Lloyd Instruments, Chatillon, and Mark-10.

Multi-brand compatibility:
We also sell equipment —such as test stands, load cells, and force gauges— from these same brands to ensure compatibility with our grips and fixtures.

We also offer adapters that allow mounting our grips and fixtures on universal testing machines.

Not sure which accessory you need?
Our technical team is ready to assist you. We can help you identify the ideal grip, fixture, or adapter for your test stand or specific application.

Contact us for expert assistance in grips, fixtures, and adapters.

Quality and Integrity are Part of Our DNA.

Over half a century, Lloyd Instruments has designed and built high quality materials testing instruments for companies all over the world. We strive to provide our customers the very best user experience, and take| pride in working with each one to help tailor testing solutions to meet their specific needs.

To ensure you receive an accurate, reliable instrument of the highest quality, Lloyd Instruments test machines are designed and handcrafted at our factories in the United States in accordance with ISO 9001. The test machines are CE certified and supported by our global service centres in accordance to ISO 17025.

Quality and integrity are part of our DNA, and we would like to help make it a part of yours as well.

A Complete Testing Solution

The LD Series offers a complete testing solution. Extensive support after the purchase guarantees that you will have a working partner for as long as you own the instrument. With a testing solution from Lloyd Instruments you will get:

• Quality products

• Accuracy and consistency in your test results

• Flexibility to amend your machine to match new needs

• Adherent to international test methods such as ASTM and ISO

• Full range of grips, fixtures, safety shields and thermal chambers for all types of applications|

At Beamar, we offer a variety of high-quality load cells for measuring tension and compression forces. Available in different designs, these load cells are ideal for applications that require precision.

Not sure which load cell you need?
Our technical team is ready to assist you. We can help you identify the ideal load cell for your test stand or specific application.

Contact us for expert assistance in Load Cells

Precision in Performance:
In the world of material science and engineering, accurate and reliable testing is paramount to ensuring product safety, quality, and performance. The LSPlus Series universal testing machines from Lloyd Instruments are designed to excel in this crucial domain, offering a range of benefits that empower customers to conduct comprehensive material testing with ease.

Series 2 digital force gauges are designed for basic tension and compression forcetesting applications up to 500 lbF (2,500 N). Peak tension and compression readingsare reliably captured via the gauges’ ±0.5% accuracy and 500 Hz sampling rate. Abacklit graphic LCD displays the current, peak tension, or peak compression reading.

The gauges are overload protected to 200% of capacity. An ergonomic, reversiblealuminum housing allows for hand held use or fixture mounting, rugged enough forapplications in both production and laboratory environments. Series 2 gauges are directlycompatible with Mark-10 test stands and grips.

Series 3 digital force gauges are designed for tension and compression force testing in numerousapplications from 0.12 lbF to 500 lbF (0.5 N to 2500 N). The gauges feature a sampling rate of2,000 Hz, producing accurate results under a wide range of testconditions. A backlit graphic LCD displays large characters, and amenu is available to access the gauges’ features and configurableparameters. USB output is provided for data collection purposes.

Set point indicators are provided for pass-fail testing. The gaugesare overload protected to 200% of capacity, and an analog loadbar is shown on the display for graphical representation ofapplied force.

An ergonomic, reversible aluminum housing allows for handheld use or test stand mounting for moresophisticated testing requirements. Series 3digital force gauges are directly compatiblewith Mark-10 test stands, grips, and software.

Series 3 gauges include MESUR® Lite dataacquisition software, for tabulation of continuousor individual data points. One-click exportto Excel button easily allows for further datamanipulation.

Series 4 digital force gauges are designed for tension and compression force testing in numerous applications across virtually every industry, with capacities from 0.12 lb to 500 lb (0.5 N to 2500 N). The gauges feature a sampling rate of 3,000 Hz, producing accurate results under a wide range of test conditions. Accuracy is ±0.2% of full scale, and resolution is 1/2000. A large, backlit graphics LCD displays large, legible characters, while the simple menu navigation allows for quick access to the gauges’ many features and configurable parameters. Data can be transferred to a PC or data collectors via USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo (Digimatic), or analog outputs.

On-board data memory for up to 50 readings is included, as are statistical calculations with output to a PC. Integrated set points with indicators and outputs are ideal for pass-fail testing and for triggering external devices such as an alarm, relay, or test stand. The gauges are overload protected to 200% of capacity, and an analog load bar is shown on the display for graphical representation of applied force.

An ergonomic, reversible aluminum design allows for hand held use or test stand mounting for more sophisticated testing requirements. Series 4 digital force gauges are directly compatible with Mark-10 test stands, grips, and software.

Series 4 gauges include MESUR® Lite data acquisition software. MESUR® Lite tabulates continuous or single point data from Series 5 and 4 gauges. Data saved in the gauge’s memory can also be downloaded in bulk. One-click export to Excel button easily allows for further data manipulation.

Series 5 advanced digital force gauges are designed for tension andcompression force testing in numerous applications across virtuallyevery industry, with capacities from 0.12 lb to 500 lb (0.5 N to 2500N). The gauges feature an industry-leading sampling rate of 7,000 Hz,producing accurate results even for quick-action tests. A large, backlitgraphics LCD displays large, legible characters, while the simplemenu navigation allows for quick access to the gauges’ many featuresand configurable parameters. Data can be transferred to a PC or datacollectors via USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo (Digimatic), or analog outputs.

On-board data memory for up to 1,000 readings is included, as arestatistical calculations with output to a PC. Integrated set points withindicators and outputs are ideal for pass-fail testing and for triggeringexternal devices such as an alarm, relay, or test stand. The gauges areoverload protected to 200% of capacity, and an analog load bar is shownon the display for graphical representation of applied force.

The Series 5’s averaging mode addresses the need to record theaverage force over time, useful in applications such as peel testing,while external trigger mode makes switch activation testing simple andaccurate. An ergonomic, reversible aluminum design allows for hand held use or teststand mounting for more sophisticated testing requirements. Series 5 force gaugesare directly compatible with Mark-10 test stands, grips, and software.

Series 5 gauges include MESUR® Lite data acquisition software. MESUR® Lite tabulatescontinuous or single point data from Series 5 gauges. Data saved in the gauge’s memorycan also be downloaded in bulk. One-click export to Excel easily allows for further data manipulation.

The M7I professional digital force / torque indicator is designed to work with a wide range of Mark-10 remoteforce and torque sensors (see page 4). With exclusive Plug & Test® technology, all calibration and configurationdata is saved within the sensor’s smart connector, not the indicator, allowing for true interchangeability. Inaddition, all sensors are fully compatible with other Mark-10 indicators.

The M7I features an industry-leading sampling rate of 14,000 Hz, producing reliable results for extremelyquick-action tests. In addition to the M5I indicator’s functions, the M7I features high speed continuous datacapture and storage, with memory for up to 5,000 readings, at an acquisition rate of up to 14,000 Hz. The M7Ialso features programmable footswitch sequencing, break detection, and 1st / 2nd peak detection. Coefficient offriction unit of measurement and a user-defined unit of measurement add flexibility for specialized applications.For productivity enhancement, the indicator also features automatic dataoutput, data storage, and zeroing functionsupon the completion of break detection,averaging, external trigger, and 1st / 2ndpeak detection.

The M7I interfaces with Mark-10 teststands to permit functions such as breaktesting, dynamic load holding, PC controlcapability, and more. The included MESUR®Lite data acquisition software tabulatescontinuous or single point data. Datasaved in the indicator’s memory can alsobe downloaded in bulk. One-click exportto Excel easily allows for further datamanipulation.