Basic Force Gauge (BFG)

The Basic Force Gauge (BFG) is the core digital instrument for tension and compression measurement from Mecmesin, covering load ranges from 10 to 2500 N. It is particularly suited to force testing applications where quick, clear and accurate load readings are required.

The BFG range is manufactured in a rugged aluminium housing and comprises 6 models with load capacities from 10 to 2500 N. Accurate to ± 0.25% of full-scale, load readings in both tension and compression can be displayed in a variety of measurement units such as; N, kN, mN, gf, kgf, lbf and ozf.

The BFG can be used as a portable, hand-held device, ideal for measuring load on either the factory floor or outdoors. However, for more complex applications where greater precision and repeatability are required, it can be mounted to any of our manual or motorised test stands. Compatible with Mecmesin’s VectorPro-Lite data-acquisition software, data from the BFG can be presented graphically, results easily calculated and test reports generated as PDF™© or in Excel™©.Supplied in a robust carry case with a mains adapter, a set of rechargeable batteries, and a set of attachments. The BFG comes fully calibrated with a certificate traceable to national standards, ensuring full compliance during external audits.

Measurement range

All force gauges measure from zero to the value indicated in the table below.

Model	BFG 10	BFG 50	BFG 200	BFG 500	BFG 1000	BFG 2500
N	10	50	200	500	1000	2500
lbf	2.2	11	44	110	220	550
kgf	1	5	20	50	100	250

Resolution

Model	BFG 10	BFG 50	BFG 200	BFG 500	BFG 1000	BFG 2500
N	0.002	0.01	0.05	0.1	0.2	0.5
lbf	0.0005	0.002	0.01	0.02	0.05	0.1
kgf	0.0002	0.001	0.005	0.01	0.02	0.05

Accuracy

BFG:   ±0.25 % of full scale

e.g. BFG 500 has a full-scale capacity of 500 N so is accurate to ± 1.25 N at any point between 0 – 500 N

Units of measurement

mN, N, kN, gf, kgf, ozf, lbf

Sampling Rate

1,000 Hz

Overload Rating

150% of full scale.

For more information:

https://www.mecmesin.com/digital-force-gauges/digital-force-gauge?model=Basic