Series 3 digital force gauges are designed for tension and compression force testing in numerous applications from 0.12 lbF to 500 lbF (0.5 N to 2500 N).
Features & Specifications
- Accuracy: +/-0.3% of full scale
- Sampling Rate: 2,000 Hz
- Outputs: USB
- Safe Overload: 200% of full scale
- Threaded Connection
- M3-012 - M3-100: #10-32 UNF
- M3-200 - M3-500: 5/16-18 UNC
- Measurement Units: lbF, gF, kgF, N (depending on model)
- Power: AC or rechargeable battery
- Peak readings always displayed
- 3 Year Warranty
Includes
- Carrying case
- Attachments: Chisel, cone, v-groove, hook, flat, extension rod
- AC adapter
- Battery
- USB cable
- NIST-traceable certificate of calibration (data is available for an additional charge).
Models and Capacities Available
Capacity x Resolution
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Model | lbF | kgF | gF | N |
M3-012 | 0.12 x 0.0001 | - | 50 x 0.05 | 0.5 x 0.0005 |
M3-025 | 0.25 x 0.0002 | - | 100 x 0.1 | 1 x 0.001 |
M3-05 | 0.5 x 0.0005 | - | 250 x 0.2 | 2.5 x 0.002 |
M3-2 | 2 x 0.002 | 1 x 0.001 | - | 10 x 0.01 |
M3-5 | 5 x 0.005 | 2.5 x 0.002 | - | 25 x 0.02 |
M3-10 | 10 x 0.01 | 5 x 0.005 | - | 50 x 0.05 |
M3-20 | 20 x 0.02 | 10 x 0.01 | - | 100 x 0.1 |
M3-50 | 50 x 0.05 | 25 x 0.02 | - | 250 x 0.2 |
M3-100 | 100 x 0.1 | 50 x 0.05 | - | 500 x 0.5 |
M3-200 | 200 x 0.2 | 100 x 0.1 | - | 1000 x 1 |
M3-500 | 500 x 0.5 | 250 x 0.2 | - | 2500 x 2 |
Dimensions in[mm]

Models | Thread |
M3-012 - M3-100 | #10-32 UNF |
M3-200 - M3-500 | 5/16-18 UNC |
Documents
Force Gauge Comparison
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Series | Series 2 | Series 3 | Series 4 | Series 5 | Series 7 |
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Capacities | 2 to 500 lbf 10 to 2,500 N |
0.12 to 500 lbf .5 to 2,500 N |
0.12 to 500 lbf .5 to 2,500 N |
0.12 to 2,000 lbf 0.5 to 10,000 N |
0.12 to 500 lbf 0.5 to 2,500 N |
Accuracy | 0.5% FS | 0.3% FS | 0.2% FS | 0.1% FS | 0.1% FS |
Data Outputs | - | USB | USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo, Analog | ||
Calibration | Cert. of Conformance included. NIST & ISO Optional | NIST (No Data) Included. NIST with Data & ISO Optional | NIST Included. ISO Optional |
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Series | DFX2 (DFX-II) | DFE2 (DFE-II) | DFS2 (DFS-II) |
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Capacities | 10 to 200 lbf 50 to 1,000 N |
2 to 500 lbf 10 to 2,500 N |
0.5 to 500 lbf 2.5 to 2,500 N |
Accuracy | 0.3% FS | 0.25% FS | 0.2% FS |
Data Outputs | - | USB, RS-232, Mitutoyo, Analog | |
Calibration | Cert. of Conformance included. NIST & ISO Optional | NIST Included. ISO Optional |
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