Originally designed to measure the tension on telephone wires, the AP Dynamometer has proven to have limitless versatility as a tension and weight measuring instrument. It is used for such diverse jobs as suspended weighing, mounting cables for bridges, adjusting tension on guy wires, field testing chain and rope as well as wire. Basically anything requiring precision force or tension measurement.
Standard Model AP Dynamometer includes: Dynamometer, shackles and pins, maximum pointer, zero adjust for tare, molded plastic carrying case on 5" models and calibration certificate.
Zero dial position is aligned with shackles (9 o'clock position). Alternate zero dial position is available if specified at the time of order.
Dial Size | ø 5" (125 mm) |
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Capacity x Dial Divisions | 15,000 lb x 100 lb |
Accuracy | ± 0.5% of capacity |
Temperature Range | -50°F to 140°F (-45°C to 60°C) |
Ultimate Safety Factor | 5:1 |
Construction |
Pressure Bar: high-grade E4340 alloy steel or 7075-T651 aluminum Shackles: A4140 forged steel (machined from E4340 steel) Shackle Pins: machined from E4340 steel or 300 m steel |
Case Housing | Equipped with high strength composite plastic case |
Corrosion Protection | Pressure bar protected with durable powder coat paint. Shackles and pins are electroless nickel plated. All integral machining and fasteners are produced from noncorrosive materials or have suitable plating |
Zero Control | Zero up to 20% of capacity. Zeroed load must be considered as part of ultimate load. |
Calibration | Traceable to NIST |
Documentation | Includes user's guide and signed calibration certificate |
Carry Case | Molded plastic |
Periodic Proof Loads | Controlled 150% proof loads permitted annually |
Approval |
CE on all capacities excluding 50,000 lb ASME b30.26 compliant on 20,000 lb (10,000 kg) and below |
Net Weight | Approximately 9 lb |