Starrett DFC and DFG digital force gauges can be hand-held, mounted

The L.S. Starrett Co. has introduced two digital hand-held force gauges. Depending on the series, advanced automatic testing can be attained with the DFC force gauge controlling a Starrett FMM digital force tester, or basic testing can be performed using the DFG gauge.

The gauges are part of the company’s new L1 line of entry-level digital force measurement systems. They feature a high-resolution OLED color backlit display and auto-off function. A primary and secondary window shows test results, and out-of-tolerance results display in red. A multifunction keypad has soft keys that are programmable to the user’s most repetitive functions.

Adjustable sampling rates help capture peak loads, and filters can be applied to peak and display values. The battery provides more than 30 hours of continuous operation, and the USB port allows transmission of data to a computer.