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FORCE MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT

Mechanical X Force Gauges

Principle of operation Overload rating
A D-shaped deflection beam is the heart of the Dillon Force Gauge. Accidental overloads up to 30% of capacity can be safely sustained
Machined to close tolerances, beams are heat treated to develop without injury to the dial indicator or deflection beam. All capacities
optimum strength and spring characteristics. High-strength feature a 5:1 design safety factor.
aluminum is used in Model X instruments through 500 lb (200 kg).
Ranges above this are fabricated from aircraft-quality alloy steel. General information
A precision dial indicator is mounted at the null point of the • To reset zero, loosen knurled bezel-locking screw and rotate dial.
deflection beam. The indicator plunger rests against a slanted
anvil at the open end of the beam, as shown in the photo. Under • Dillon Model X Force Gauges may be mounted horizontally,
compression loads, the two halves of the beam tend to close. vertically, or flat.
Tension force causes them to move apart. This action pushes the • The baked-enamel finish resists corrosion and rust.
plunger inward, as determined by the slant of the anvil. Readings • Operating temperature up to 120° F (48° C).
produced on the dial are in direct relation to applied load. The
pointer revolves 360° clockwise under compression or tension
forces. Push-pull gauges read half scale (180°) clockwise in
compression, and counterclockwise, 180° from center zero under
tension loads.

Low beam deflection
When measured across the center of top- and bottom-loading holes,
the approximate beam deflection is as follows:
50 to 250-lb capacity 0.019”
(25 to 100 kg)
500-lb capacity 0.016”
(200 kg)
1,000-lb capacity 0.018”
(500 kg)
2,000-lb capacity 0.011”
(1000 kg)
5- and 10,000-lb capacity 0.010”
(2 and 5000 kg)
25,000-lb capacity 0.022”
(10,000 kg)
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Model X force gauge parts identification
1. Deflection beam
2. Dial indicator with zero at standard 12:00 position 1
3. Bezel
4. Maximum load pointer (optional)
5. Pressure button 8
6. Slanted anvil
7. Dial indicator plunger
8. Anvil set screw
9. Mounting bracket for dial indicator 6
10. Screws for mounting bracket
11. Bezel-locking screw
12. Loading ball
13. Spring retainer clip 7
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