Digital Force Gauge: FGC Series

The Starr FGC-Series Digital Force Gauge is designed specifically for testing tension and compression forces in a wide range of industrial applications throughout industry.

It is an basic version of our popular FGD-series, aimed at users wanting a simple and cost effective, tension-compression testing solution. Built using the same quality materials and components, it features 3 different test modes for Peak, Tracking and Preset (which activates through a user-set value).

The FGC uses a precision, integrated load cell (S-beam type), to measure the applied force in both push and pull directions.

The user interface has tactile keypad buttons for easy operation and is fitted with a dual overload protection system including an audible warning and visual bar graph alarm, designed to reduce the chance of mis-use and damage. 

Use for manual handling testing and OH&S; to determine safe work load limits when pushing and or pulling materials handling equipment such as pallet trucks, lift trucks, trolleys, bins, fire doors etc. Other uses include regulatory testing of window and door fixtures, latches, levers etc.

FEATURES:

• Ergonomic metal body with push-button keypad 
• Low + High alarm limit setting
• 500 reading data logger memory
• Software for data output (free, downloadable after purchase)
• Auto-orientation display screen (switches when gauge is inverted)
• Visual and audible overload protection alarm 

Standard Delivery Kit Includes:

• Force Gauge
• 6 standard attachments (hook, flat, chisel, cone, v-notch anvil and extension rod)
• USB charging + data cable
• Factory calibration certificate
• User manual 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Capacity (Range)  Resolution: (Accuracy: +/- 0.3% Full Scale)