Shimpo FG-M10ADHE3 Adhesive Test Plate Set, M10 Thread, 500lbs Capacity, For Test Stands

The Shimpo FG-M10ADHE3 adhesive test plate set is an accessory for Shimpo force gauge test stands and compatible force gauges that includes one upper and one lower adhesive test plate for adhesion testing of materials such as double-sided tape or Velcro. Ball socket mounting screws ensure the plates are parallel and perpendicular to the applied force. The plates can be used with samples up to 3” (76.20 mm) in diameter and have a maximum capacity of 500 lb. (250 kg). The plates have an M10 thread for mounting on a test stand. They are detachable and are made from hardened tool steel, which provides resistance to corrosion and wear.

Force gauges, also called push-pull gauges or tension gauges, measure the tensile (pull) or compression (push) force applied to an object. They are used to test the strength and functionality of a variety of machines, electronic components, cables, wires, and consumer products in scientific, medical, automotive, quality assurance, and manufacturing applications. A digital force gauge shows the amount of force in digits on the gauge's display. Response time varies among digital force gauges depending on the speed of the processor. An analog (or mechanical) force gauge shows measurements on a calibrated dial. Analog force gauges are not as precise as digital force gauges, but they provide instantaneous measurements and can be used in a wider range of environmental conditions than digital force gauges. Hooks, compression plates, levers, handles, test stands, and other accessories can be used with the gauge for taking measurements on objects with a range of shapes and sizes.

Shimpo Instruments manufactures force, torque, and speed evaluation instruments. The company, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Itasca, IL, meets International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 9001.