Dillon AP Dynamometers
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Originally designed to measure the tension on telephone wires, the dynamometer has proven to have limitless versatility as a tension, traction and weight measuring instrument. It has been used for such diverse jobs as mounting cables for bridges, adjusting tension on guy wires, field testing chain, rope and wire -- anything requiring precision force or tension measurement. For critical overhead lifting applications, we suggest the Dillon APxtreme dynamometer

Utility companies count on the Model AP dynamometer. Communication tower erectors employ several dynamometers during installation to properly tension guy wires. The Dillon dynamometer is also working every day for the aviation industry and is used worldwide in military installations.

Features

• Accuracy: +/-0.5% of full range - if precision data is what you need, there's a Dillon dynamometer for every force measurement task.
• Wide range of capacities: 500 to 100,000 pounds or 200 to 50,000 kilograms
• Choice of 5" (125 mm) or 10" (250 mm) dials
• Anti-parallax dial and pointer offers accurate readings from varying sight lines. Dial is mar and fog resistant
• Zero control (rear of case) can cancel preset loads up to 20% of capacity
• Maximum indicator remains in position to indicate peak load point after load is removed from instrument
• Mechanism case is constructed of high strength composite plastic or rugged cast aluminum -- resists heavy blows
• Generous shackle openings mate with most hooks and hardware
• Heavy duty roller bearings allow free rotation of shackle pins
• Flexing beam fabricated from high specification steel. Heat treated for maximum strength
• Wide operating temperature range: -50 to 140 F (-45 to 60 C)
• Safety factor of 4.5:1 or better up to 30,000 lb (15,000 kg) - beats all competitors
• Ships with dynamometer, shackles and pins, maximum pointer, zero adjust for tare, molded plastic carrying case for 5" models or rugged plywood storage crate for 10" models, plus calibration certificate.
• Compare AP and APxtreme dynamometers
• AP/APxtreme frequently asked questions
• see graphic
• more specs

Storage boxes for Dillon AP series mechanical crane scales	Available with either 5" or 10" dials	Zero Positioning: the standard zero position is 9 o'clock for both the 5" and 10" dial sizes. Capacities up to 20,000 lb can be supplied with the zero at 12, 3 or 6 if specified (photo shows a nonstandard position of 12 o'clock). Call 718-336-5900 for info.

Models and Specs

Additional Specifications

• Accuracy: +/-0.5% of capacity
• Temperature Range: -50 to 140 F (-45 to 60 C)
• Construction:
  • Pressure bar -- aircraft quality E4340 steel or 7075-T651 aluminum
  • Shackles -- A4140 forced steel (machined from E4340 steel)
  • Shackle pins -- Machined from E4340 steel
• Case housing: 5" models are equipped with high strength composite plastic, 10" models use cast aluminum enclosure
• Corrosion protection: Pressure bar protected with durable powder coat paint. Shackles and pins are electroless nickel plated. All integral machining and fasteners are produced from noncorrosive materials or have suitable plating
• Zero control: zero up to 20% of capacity. Zeroed load must be considered as part of ultimate load
• Calibration: traceable to NIST
• Documentation: includes User's Guide and signed calibration card
• Carry case/crate:
  • Low/Med capacity 5" dial - includes plastic carry case
  • Low/Med capacity 10" dial - optional steel carry case
  • All high capacity - includes reinforced plywood crate
• Periodic proof loads - controlled 150% proof loads permitted annually

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