Measures up for UK market
September 1st 2006

The Dillon dynamometer range for measuring tensile forces is being introduced to the UK market by Salter Brecknell.

Three ranges are being launched, the AP mechanical range and two digital ranges ED Junior and EDxtreme. All have a working overload capacity of 150% minimum and an ultimate safety factor ratio of up to five times capacity, i.e. forces of up to five times capacity can be applied before it breaks.

AP mechanical dynamometers are available in ten capacities ranging from 200 kg to 50,000 kg. Each has a measurement accuracy of 0.5% and a choice of a compact 125mm dial (up to 10,000kg) or a highly visible 250mm dial.

ED Junior and Edxtreme digital dynamometers are portable units offering accuracy and repeatability to 0.2% of capacity or better.

Capacities range from 1000kg to 50,000 kg. The 26mm high dot graphic display features a choice of measurement units including kg, lb and Newtons. Both ED Junior and EDxtreme display live weight or peak hold for tension testing applications.

To complement this Salter Brecknell is introducing a repair and calibration service for dynamometers. This covers proof loading and certification. The company recommends that equipment is calibrated and tested annually.

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