*mydirectindustry

Catalogs
Com-Ten Industries
Force and torque measurement

Force and torque measurement

1 / 32 PagesView full catalog

Force and torque measurement

Product catalog summary

Instruments and Systems

Force Measurement: The document describes a variety of force gauges, including digital and graphic models, and force sensors. The CENTOR series is noted for its versatility, offering both internal and external sensors for diverse measurement needs.
Test Stands: Different types of test stands are detailed, including manual, motorized, and computerized systems, each tailored for specific testing capacities and requirements.

Software

Software tools such as RSIC, statistical printers, and SD card readers enhance measurement processes by providing data management and analysis capabilities.

Holders, Fixtures, and Clamps

Includes wedge clamps, air-operated clamps, and specialized clamps for applications like wire and cable testing.

Torque Measurement

Digital torque gauges and sensors are available for precise torque measurement, with capacities from 0.5 Nm to 1200 Nm.

Dedicated Systems

Systems for specific tests such as spring, cable, and packaging tests are outlined, each designed for particular scenarios.

Metrology

Calibrators for torque wrenches and screwdrivers, as well as equipment for checking weld electrodes, ensure measurement accuracy.

Ergonomics and Construction

Tools for ergonomic testing and construction applications, such as force measurement of closing doors and membrane adhesion, are included.

Company Overview

Com-Ten Industries boasts over 45 years of experience in force and torque measurement, emphasizing innovation and customer-oriented solutions. They offer comprehensive after-sales service, including a 12-point test and express repair services.

ASTM Tests

A full range of ASTM tests is available, covering various materials and properties, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Technical Specifications:
The document outlines the features and specifications of the CENTOR Star force measurement devices, including a sampling rate of 1,000 Hertz, compatibility with a pedal, tare function, and an adjustable auto-off feature. The device supports programmable set point functions and two-way RS232 output for data transmission. It can transmit 50 values per second and has a Digimatic output. The device can memorize two configurations and has a protection function for the current configuration. It automatically recognizes additional sensors and features a reversible, backlit display. The sensor is protected from overloads up to 200% of its capacity and operates on rechargeable batteries with 8 hours of operation without recharging. The device is housed in a metal casing with protective elastomer overmould and includes threaded fixing holes for use on a test stand. A calibration certificate is included, and it is supplied in a carrying case with a mains adaptor and accessories.

Force Measurement Models:
The document lists various models of force sensors with their respective accuracies, capacities, and dimensions. Models include SPIP L163, SPIP L161, SPIP S2, SPIP S9, and SPIP L290, each designed for different force measurement needs ranging from miniature to high-capacity sensors.

Software and Accessories:
The RSIC data acquisition software allows for direct recording of measurements using MS Excel, enhancing traceability and processing. The software supports various modules for port and instrument programming. Accessories include a small thermal printer, SD memory card reader, and combined RS232 cable and pedal for simultaneous use.

Test Stands:
The document describes various test stands such as the BAT 750, E-Z Basic Test Stand, and STENTOR series, each designed for specific testing applications. The STENTOR series is highlighted for its ability to carry out tests with specified displacement speeds and includes features like adjustable mechanical or digital limit switches and a control console for test parameter settings.

ANTOR Series:
The ANTOR series is designed for high-capacity testing to tensile and compression ASTM standards. It features a digital force readout, automatic recognition of load cells, and a fast and easy fastener system. The series supports a wide range of load cells and provides digital control for deflection, speed, and setup.

Specifications and Features:
The document outlines the technical specifications and features of various test systems and components used for tensile and compression testing. Key features include RS232 standard serial force output, adjustable travel limits, and power requirements of 110 V, 50-60 Hz (with an optional 220 V, 50-60 Hz). Options available include a mini thermal report printer and a safety guard.

Stentmax Series:
The Stentmax series offers test stands with varying capacities and speeds, categorized into small, medium, and large sizes. Capacities range from 1000 to 5000 pounds, with speed ranges from 20.0-0.4 inches per minute. The working width is consistent at 10 inches, with travel without fixtures ranging from 20 to 40 inches.

Load Cells for 95D Series:
Available load cells include models with capacities from 10 lb to 5000 lb, with varying resolutions and system accuracies.

701 Universal Test System:
This system is designed for precision tensile and compression testing up to 500 pounds. It features variable speeds up to 40 in/min, a large testing area, and a touchscreen ComTouch Total Control system. It supports both tensile and compression testing without needing a compression cage.

700 Series Universal Test Systems:
These systems are suitable for a wide range of materials and standards, featuring variable speeds, dual testing areas, and a touchscreen control system. They support the C-TAP testing software for advanced control and reporting.

Load Cells for 700 Series:
Load cells are available with capacities ranging from 1 lb to 5000 lb, with specific resolutions and system accuracies.

CTAP 3.0 Software:
The C-TAP 3.0 software provides comprehensive test control, data acquisition, and analysis capabilities. It supports various ASTM, ISO, and DIN standards and offers features like custom report generation, graphing, and security settings.

Holders, Fixtures, and Clamps:
The document details various clamps and fixtures, including wedge clamps, air-operated clamps, and platens, with capacities ranging from 50 lb to 20000 lb. These are designed for different materials and testing requirements.

Conclusion:
The document provides a detailed overview of the technical specifications, features, and options available for test systems and components, emphasizing their versatility and precision in material testing.

Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and descriptions of various testing fixtures, torque gauges, and testing systems used for measuring force, torque, and other parameters in different materials and components. It includes information on models, capacities, resolutions, and applications.

1. Testing Fixtures:

Peeling Fixtures: Includes models like Roller peel fixture, Coefficient of friction table, and Climbing drum peel test, each with specific capacities and sample dimensions.
Wire Fixtures: Models such as Single wire terminal clamp and Self-aligning terminal carousel are detailed with their capacities and diameters.
Special Fixtures: Includes various models for specific tests like puncture resistance and peel strength, with capacities ranging from 50 lb to 20000 lb.

2. Torque Gauges:

CENTOR Technology: Features digital torque gauges with large graphic displays, peak function, and programmable outputs. Available in Easy and Star versions with clockwise and counterclockwise measurement capabilities.
Technical Characteristics: High accuracy (0.5% FS), resolution (1/10,000 FS), and sampling rate (1,000 Hertz) are highlighted, along with features like reversible display and rechargeable batteries.

3. Spring and Cable Tests:

Spring Tests: Systems like Springtest 1, 2, and 3 are designed for high precision measurements of compression and tension springs, with various capacities and resolutions.
Cable Tests: Wire Test 1 and 2 are used for measuring pull-out forces and ensuring connection quality, with capacities up to 1000 lb.

4. Packaging Tests:

Anditork: Designed for measuring opening torques of bottles and jars, with models like Anditork FT 10 and Anditork EA 3, featuring adjustable grip plates and RS232 output for data transfer.

Conclusion: The document provides comprehensive information on various testing equipment, emphasizing their technical specifications, applications, and functionalities, catering to industries requiring precise measurement and testing solutions.

Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and functionalities of various torque and force measurement instruments designed for different applications, including packaging tests, ergonomic assessments, and metrology.

1. Torque Measurement Instruments:

Anditork Series: Includes models like EA and ST with torque capacities ranging from 0-100 lbin, accuracy of 0.5% FS, and resolutions from 0.001 to 0.01 lbin. Suitable for measuring break and opening torque.
Drivetork Series: Motorized instruments for consistent torque testing with adjustable speeds (2-20 rpm) and features for measuring screwing angles and rupture tests.

2. Compression and Force Testing:

TOPLOAD Tester: Designed for compression tests on various packaging types, with capacities up to 500 lbs and accuracy of 0.5% FS. Features include variable speeds and a touch screen controller.
CentorMeter Line: Used for calibrating torque wrenches and screw guns, with capacities up to 12000 lbin and resolutions from 0.002 to 1.2 lbin.

3. Ergonomic and Safety Testing:

Ergokit Series: Instruments for ergonomic studies, capable of measuring forces in various scenarios with memory for 100 values and statistical functions.
Andidoor: Measures dynamic and static forces for automatic door compliance with EN12453 standards, with a capacity of 0-400 lb and accuracy of 0.5% FS.

4. Additional Features and Options:

Many instruments offer data output via RS232 for computer connectivity and advanced analysis.
Options for additional sensors, safety guards, and software for enhanced testing capabilities.

Contact Information: For further inquiries, contact Com-Ten at their Pinellas Park, FL location via phone or email.

Overview: The document provides detailed information on various testing instruments designed for pull-out and non-destructive tests applicable to different types of fastenings such as welding, sticking, interlocking, and screwing. These instruments are suitable for production tests, quality control, and designing new fastening systems.

Specifications: The instruments feature a wide opening of 8.25 inches, capable of testing fastenings up to 3.5 inches in diameter. A special adaptor with a 6-inch diameter is available for confined spaces. The instruments are supplied with a carrying and storage case, with an optional backpack available.

Models and Capacities: The document lists various models with specific diameters and descriptions, including disposable and reusable options. The membrane adhesion models have a capacity of 2000 lb with varying shank and head diameters. Standard grips are categorized into disposable and reusable series, with narrow and wide frame versions.

Product Descriptions:

Extractor 2000: Ideal for field testing of fixtures, it supports fasteners from 1/4” to 7/8” diameter. It features a digital display for accurate peak force readings and comes with a calibration certificate and accessories.
Uplift: Designed for field testing, it supports fasteners from 1/4” to 7/8” diameter, with analog and digital models available. It has a capacity of up to 2000 lb with a 2 x 2 foot square base.
FixuRoof: Specially designed to meet Dade County Protocol PA105-A, it features a reinforced, flexible fabric membrane for testing roof membranes. It has a capacity of 300 lb with a 6” or 8.25” diameter frame.
Adhor: Designed to check membrane adhesion to substrates, meeting ASTM D4541 and Dade County PA-124 standards. It has a capacity of 2000 lb with a 6” or 8.25” diameter frame.

Key Features: All models are ready to use, supplied with calibration certificates, carrying cases, and necessary accessories. The digital models provide easy and accurate readings of peak forces.

Catalog excerpts

Force and Torque testing equipments EDITION NO. Measuring force from Apple to Zipper since 1960 4

Open the catalog to page 2

Measuring force from Apple to Zipper since 1960 COM-TEN INDUSTRIES PROVIDES: Over 45 years of experience in systems and instruments to measure force and torque in industrial surroundings. A new test? Don’t hesitate to contact us, we can help you to define your test method. Constant innovation: The first graphic force gauge, and software tools for faster, easier measurement work. Run through the catalog to find out more about our new products. A customer-oriented approach:We use our flexibility as a manufacturer to adapt our products to our clients’ requirements. A laboratory containing all our...

Open the catalog to page 3

WWW.COM-TEN.COM 1 6405 49ST ST NORTH, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33781 [email protected] Phone: 727-520-1200 • Fax: 727-520-0299 Our range of force gauges Our CENTOR series is today the most complete and versatile range of gauges in force and torque instruments. Depending on the desired use, the CENTOR series can be supplied with internal or external sensors, hand held casing, table casing or read two sensors in the same time. T version Tabletop version with external force or torque sensor Compatible with all the force sensors p5 and torque sensors p19 SPIP Interchangeable sensor plug and play All above...

Open the catalog to page 4

WWW.COM-TEN.COM 2 6405 49ST ST NORTH, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33781 [email protected] Phone: 727-520-1200 • Fax: 727-520-0299 Force measurement Simple and yet complete, the CENTOR First uses efficient technology to simplify force measurements, in tension and compression. A big display shows the force measured in tension or compression in the unit selected by the operator: newtons, kilograms or pounds. The bar graph completes the measurement. The 3 keys make it very easy to use this force gauge and access the essential functions: measurement of the peak tension or compression value, resetting to zero,...

Open the catalog to page 5

WWW.COM-TEN.COM 3 6405 49ST ST NORTH, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33781 [email protected] Phone: 727-520-1200 • Fax: 727-520-0299 Force gauges MODELS CAPACITIES RESOLUTIONS CNR EA 10 2 lb 0.0002 lb CNR EA 25 5 lb 0.0005 lb CNR EA 50 10 lb 0.001 lb CNR EA 100 20 lb 0.002 lb CNR EA 250 50 lb 0.005 lb CNR EA 500 100 lb 0.01 lb CNR EA 1000 200 lb 0.01 lb The CENTOR Easy force gauges are designed to meet the production needs of its users. This group offers several features which are indispensable today for Quality Control, for example: ease of reading with its large backlit graphical display, RS232 output,...

Open the catalog to page 6

WWW.COM-TEN.COM 4 6405 49ST ST NORTH, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33781 [email protected] Phone: 727-520-1200 • Fax: 727-520-0299 CENTOR Star is the most advanced force gauge currently available, it has become the benchmark tool for force measurement. Besides having all the functionalities of the CENTOR Easy, it also provides additional handy possibilities: with its graphic capabilities, it can calculate and display in real time, not only the maximum, but also the values of the particular points of the curve, such as the rupture force, force on a trigger, force at a given time, first peak, etc. The new...

Open the catalog to page 7

MODELS ACCURACY CAPACITIES DIAMETER HEIGHT SPIP L163-50 0.5% FS 0–10 lb 0.75 in 0.25 in SPIP L163-100 0.5% FS 0–20 lb 0.75 in 0.25 in SPIP L163-250 0.5% FS 0–50 lb 0.75 in 0.25 in SPIP L163-500 0.5% FS 0–100 lb 0.75 in 0.25 in SPIP L163-1K 0.5% FS 0–200 lb 0.75 in 0.25 in SPIP L163-2,5K 0.5% FS 0–500 lb 0.75 in 0.25 in SPIP L163-5K 0.5% FS 0–1000 lb 0.75 in 0.25 in MODELS ACCURACY CAPACITIES DIAMETER HEIGHT SPIP L161-50 0.5% FS 0–10 lb 0.38 in 0.18 in SPIP L161-100 0.5% FS 0–20 lb 0.38 in 0.18 in SPIP L161-250 0.5% FS 0–50 lb 0.38 in 0.18 in SUB MINIATURE sensors, compression only SPIP L161 MODELS...

Open the catalog to page 8

Software WWW.COM-TEN.COM 6 6405 49ST ST NORTH, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33781 [email protected] Phone: 727-520-1200 • Fax: 727-520-0299 With the RSIC data acquisition software, you can record your measurements directly using MS Excel. It makes it easier to record results and ensure traceability and processing; these are the main advantages for using this simple yet powerful software. Based on the modularity principle, RSIC is a gateway between any type of instrument equipped with an RS232 output and an MS Excel file. The values measured by the instrument are inserted into the spreadsheet cells. The...

Open the catalog to page 9

Test stands WWW.COM-TEN.COM 7 6405 49ST ST NORTH, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33781 [email protected] Phone: 727-520-1200 • Fax: 727-520-0299 STENTOR + CENTOR GAUGE ANTOR 701 SERIES 702 & 705 SERIES Tensile Compression Limit switch Maximum capacity 1000 lbs 5000 lbs 500 lbs 5000 lbs Displacement resolution (in) 0.01 in 0.01 in 0.01 in 0.01 in Speed resolution (in/min) 1 1 0.01 0.01 Auto return on limit switch Auto return on displacement value Auto return on force value Option Option Cycles high speed return Peak force RS232 output Additionnal load cell Star/Dual Automatic calculation (Break force…) Star/Dual...

Open the catalog to page 10

Test stands WWW.COM-TEN.COM 8 6405 49ST ST NORTH, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33781 [email protected] Phone: 727-520-1200 • Fax: 727-520-0299 To ensure correct positioning of the force gauge as compared with the sample tested, the BAT 750 basic manual test stand provides a solution that is easy to apply. It can be used in tension or compression, for tests requiring forces of up to 150 lb. The base is made up of a flat plate on which the sample to be tested is placed, and it holds two columns on which the sliding crosshead moves: – The force gauge is fitted on the crosshead, which is free of play and has...

Open the catalog to page 11

Test stands WWW.COM-TEN.COM 9 6405 49ST ST NORTH, PINELLAS PARK, FL, 33781 [email protected] Phone: 727-520-1200 • Fax: 727-520-0299 The STENTOR 1000, 2500 and 5000 are designed to carry out tests for all applications in which the displacement speed is specified by a standard, together with all applications in which the speed can have an influence on the measurement itself. The base supports a large worktable, 12 x 18 in, with easy access. Furthermore, fixing holes are provided to enable easy assembly of fixing tools. The force gauge is fitted on the mobile crosshead, actuated by a ball screw...

Open the catalog to page 12

Force and torque measurement

Force and torque measurement

Catalog excerpts

All Com-Ten Industries catalogs and technical brochures