5 Force Gauge Manufacturers in 2022
This section provides overview, applications, and principles of force gauges. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 force gauge manufacturers and their company rankings.
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What Is a Force Gauge?
A force gauge is a device to measure the load or tension acting on an object to be measured.
There are two types of a force gauge, analog force gauge that do not require a power supply, and digital force gauge that can accurately read the scale. Digital type force gauge can be connected to a PC to measure while storing data.
A digital force gauge can be held in a hand and pulled or pushed against an object to be measured, or it can be mounted on a stand for a force gauge to take a measurement.
Usage of Force Gauges
Force gauges are used in a wide range of applications including industrial machinery, mixed phase containers, food, clothing, pharmaceuticals, and sporting goods.
They are used to assure the quality of products and to investigate the physical properties of objects to be measured.
Depending on the intended use, the rated capacity, the corresponding physical quantity, and the durability period should be considered when selecting force gauges.
Here are some examples of force gauges applications:
- Measurement of tensile strength in clothing buttons
- Measurement of elasticity of bread and sponge cake
- Measurement of the pinching force of medical tweezers
Principles of Force Gauges
The principles of operation of force gauges are explained below.
The explanation is divided into three types: analog type, digital type, and when a stand is used.
1. Analog Type Force Gauges
Analog type force gauges consists of a spring for measurement, and a rack for hooking to an object to be measured or a tool for pushing against it. The force acting on the measuring object is measured by the displacement of the spring and output by the meter. It is characterized by the fact that it does not require a power supply.
2. Digital Force Gauges
Digital force gauges consists of a load cell for measurement and a tool to attach to the measuring object. Force is detected by measuring the change in electrical resistance of the load cell displaced by the force of the measurement target. Some models are characterized by the ability to save data to a PC.
3. Force Gauges When Using a Stand
By using a stand to which force gauges can be attached, accurate elasticity and stress at break can be measured. Some models of stands are capable of a reciprocating test, and fatigue strength can also be measured.
List of 5 Force Gauge Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Force Gauge Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of January 2023 in United States
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHMIDT control instruments | 50% |
| 2 | Omega Engineering, Inc. | 25% |
| 3 | C.S.C. Force Measurement, Inc. | 25% |
Ranking as of January 2023 Globally
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHMIDT control instruments | 50% |
| 2 | Omega Engineering, Inc. | 25% |
| 3 | C.S.C. Force Measurement, Inc. | 25% |
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the force gauge page as of January 2023. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- SCHMIDT control instruments: 20
Newly Established Company
- Omega Engineering, Inc.: 1962 (61 years ago)
- SCHMIDT control instruments: 1948 (75 years ago)
Company with a History
- SCHMIDT control instruments: 1948 (75 years ago)
- Omega Engineering, Inc.: 1962 (61 years ago)
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