Mecmesin CFG+ digital force gauge

The Mecmesin CFG+ from SI Instruments is a low-cost, digital force gauge designed for simple tension and compression tests and includes RS232 output for easy data transmission to peripheral devices.

Powered by AA batteries, the gauge is lightweight and pocket-sized and can be used handheld or fixed to a manual or motorised test stand for basic tension and compression tests.

Based on the company’s compact force gauge (CFG) model, the CFG+ retains the lightweight housing, accuracy of 0.5% of full scale, display of peak hold in tension and compression, and tests in a range of measurement units, including N, mN, lbf, ozf, kgf and gf.

The addition of an RS232 port enables easy transmission of data from the gauge to a PC for storage and evaluation. The gauge is compatible with EasyPlot graphing software.

The CFG+ ensures quick, easy force application tests in the field and can also be mounted to a test stand for in-house testing of non-critical applications. Seen as an alternative to traditional spring balances, it is available in three capacities (50 N, 200 N and 500 N) and comes complete with a set of accessories to facilitate immediate testing.