The Dillon X-PP Tension and compression Force Gauge is push-pull are available in four capacities in pounds ranging from 50 lb up to and including 2,500-0-2,500 lb and three metric capacities from 50 to 1,000 kg. Accuracy is 2% of maximum dial reading (based upon total capacity of both compression and tension scales).
Model Dillon X-PP Tension and compression Force Gauge isin capacities up to and including 500 lb or 250 kg are supplied with a set of self-aligning spherical rod-end connectors for tension loading. Force is applied to connectors through a hardened steel pin which must be slip fit in connector holes.
2,500 lb and 1,000 kg capacity gauges are equipped with two shackle adapters, shackles and pins. Shackles must be removed when compression load is involved. Force is then applied against shackle pins in a suitable test setup.
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Accuracy | 2% |
| Operating Temperature | up to 120F (48C) |
| Overload rating | Accidental overloads up to 30% of capacity can be safely sustained without injury to the dial indicator or deflection beam. All capacities feature a 5:1 design safety factor. |
| Model | Capacity | Resolution |
| 30795-0014 | 50 - 0 - 50 lb | 1 lb |
| 30796-0013 | 125 - 0 - 125 lb | 2.5 lb |
| 30798-0011 | 500 - 0 - 500 lb | 10 lb |
| 30800-0017 | 2,500 - 0 - 2,500 lb | 50 lb |
| 30796-0021 | 50 - 0 - 50 kg | 1 kg |
| 30798-0029 | 250 - 0 - 250 kg | 5 kg |
| 30800-0025 | 1,000 - 0 - 1,000 kg | 20 kg |
| Capacity | Deflection |
| 50 - 250 lb (25 - 100 kg) | 0.019" |
| 500 lb (200 kg) | 0.016" |
| 1,000 lb (500 kg) | 0.018" |
| 2,000 lb (1,000 kg) | 0.011" |
| 5 and 10,000 lb (2 and 5,000 kg) | 0.010" |
| 25,000 b (10,000 kg) | 0.022" |
When measured across the center of top- and bottom-loading holes
A D-shaped deflection beam is the heart of the Dillon Force Gauge. Machined to close tolerances, beams are heat treated to develop optimum strength and spring characteristics. High-strength aluminum is used in Model X instruments through 500 lb (200 kg). Ranges above this are fabricated from aircraft-quality alloy steel.
A precision dial indicator is mounted at the null point of the deflection beam. The indicator plunger rests against a slanted anvil at the open end of the beam, as shown in the photo. Under compression loads, the two halves of the beam tend to close. Tension force causes them to move apart. This action pushes the plunger inward, as determined by the slant of the anvil. Readings produced on the dial are in direct relation to applied load. The pointer revolves 360 clockwise under compression or tension forces. Push-pull gauges read half scale (180) clockwise in compression, and counterclockwise, 180 from center zero under tension loads.
| Dillon X-PP Tension and compression Force Gauge - Data Sheet |
| Dillon X-PP Tension and compression Force Gauge - Instruction Manual |