What is a Force Gauge?
The difference between weight (mass*) and force is often
misunderstood. Scales measure weight in pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg), while
force gauges measure force in Newtons. One Newton is defined as the force
needed to accelerate 1 kilogram of mass at a rate of 1 meter per second every
second. A small apple (100 g) on your palm can feel one Newton force.
The apple's weight is constant anywhere in the universe, and
when dropped, it falls freely to Earth. In outer space, it floats instead of
falling. The force caused by the object's weight and gravity acceleration, or
Newton's Second Law of Motion, causes the apple to fall or float. Gravity
acceleration on Earth is continually increasing at a rate of speed, which
varies depending on latitude, elevation, and other factors. Scales need to be
calibrated at their location to account for the variance in gravity acceleration
at different latitudes and elevations.
Force gauges, once calibrated for local gravity
acceleration, will measure the correct force values anywhere in the universe. A
100-lb weight may produce more or less force than 100 lbf due to the variance
in local gravity acceleration. The formula for local force (lbf) produced by a
100-lb weight is calculated using the formula for local gravity acceleration.
Performance testing is essential for verifying product
specifications and customer expectations. Imada's Product Performance Program
offers two ways to test products: we test for you and provide a detailed report
of test conditions, parameters, methodology, and results traceable to NIST. We
have experienced test engineers and custom temporary and permanent testing
fixtures available.
Product performance testing is a before-sales service to
ensure confidence in the equipment purchased. If you're unsure of the equipment
needed or how to test, send your sample to us. We will determine the best
equipment and methods and test the sample. The detailed report includes test
setup, conditions, methodology, and data traceable to NIST. A
our measurement laboratory is ISO 9001 Registered , Our
experienced engineers will offer the best solution for your application using
our products.
Force measurement tools include force gauges, mechanical
force gauges, digital force gauges, test stands, test stand accessories, force
gauge attachments, force tests, compression tests, tension tests, push pull
tests, peel tests, COF tests, wire crimp tests, spring tests, punch tests,
packaging tests, food tests, force displacement tests, manual material tests,
torque tests, cap torque tests, digital torque wrenches, torque calibrators,
manual torque wrench calibrators, electric power driver calibrators, air tools
& impact wrench calibrators, rotational friction torque, and breakaway
torque testers. Additionally, data acquisition software is available for force
data acquisition. Durometers, such as handheld and automatic, are also
available for purchase. Tools and tachometers, such as digital tachometers and
LED strobescopes, are also available. These tools are essential for various
applications, including force measurement, strength testing, rotational
friction torque, and torque data acquisition software