Force Gauges

Every company should have these two important tools:

  1. The first required tool is a Tuffaloy force gauge (see below).
  2. The second required tool is a ENTRON weld checker (visit our Weld Checker link).

A force gauge is the only way to accurately measure actual weld force at the weld. Our Tuffaloy gauges are available in different force ranges. They are available with digitial or analog readout in pounds or kilograms. Give us a call to discuss the best gauge for your application.

Our Standard Hydraulic gauges are the low cost method for obtaining general force measurements. These gauges are available in a standard block style, with extensions. Sizes range from 600 lb up to 10 tons with accuracy of 2% at the mean & 3% outside of mean for 70% of the gauge’s range.

Our Digital-Hydraulic (DR Series) delivers accuracy than standard hydraulic gauges but at a lower price than all-digital models. The unit of measure is field selectable between pounds, kilograms and newtons. The peak-hold feature allows for reading variable forces, which are common in resistance welding machinery. Gauges maintain an accuracy of 2% for 30% to 90% of the gauge’s range.

Our Digital-Electronic (DLC Series) gauge supplies the highest accuracy (0.5% for 95% of the gauges range). The gauge has large LCD readouts with peak-hold capabilities. All functions are electronic which prevents variations caused by flexing.

DescriptionFeatures Max ReadingIncrementOpeningExt. LengthItem # 
DLC Series Gauge
dlc forcegauge1
  • 0.50% Accuracy

  • Less than 500ms response time

  • Peak hold feature

  • Selectable units: Lbs, Kg, N, KN

  • NIST Traceable certification
3,000 lbs
1,363Kg
13,344 N
13.34 KN
1lb
1Kg
1 N
1 KN
9/16"
(1.43 cm)
- 601-3000DLC
5,000 lbs
2,272 Kg
22,241 N
22.24 KN
1lb
1Kg
1 N
1 KN
9/16"
(1.43 cm)
- 601-5000DLC
Digital- Electronic Weld Probe
dig elec force gauge small
  • Analog output

  • Auto shut-off

  • No-weld setting not required

  • Accuracy 0.5% over full rating

  • Traceable certification
0-1,000 lbs
0-454 Kg
1lb
1Kg
1/4" 10" 601-8010MD
601-8045MD-KG
0-3,000 lbs
0-1,133 Kg
1lb
1Kg
1/2" 10" 601-8300MD 
601-8136MD-KG
0-5,000 lbs
0-2,270 Kg
1lb
1Kg
1.1" 10" 601-8010MD
601-8045MD-KG
0-10,000 lbs
0-4535 Kg
1lb
1Kg
1.1" 10" 601-8010MD
601-8045MD-KG
Digital-Hydraulic
dig hyd force g small
  • Accuracy 2%

  • NIST traceable certification

  • Field selectable units between:
    -Pounds
    -Kilograms
    -Newtons
0-3,000 lbs
0-1,360 Kg
0-13,300 N
1lb
1Kg
1 N
3/4" - 601-3000DR
0-5,000 lbs
0-2,270 Kg
0-22,200 N
1lb
1Kg
1 N
3/4" - 601-5000DR
0-10,000 lbs
0-4,540 Kg
0-44,500 N
1lb
1Kg
1 N
3/4" - 601-9999DR 
0-3,000 lbs
0-1,360 Kg
0-13,300 N
1lb
1Kg
1 N
3/4" 12" 601-3000DR-12S
Standard- Hydraulic
st hydro long small
  • Accuracy 3%
0-600 lbs
0-1,000 lbs
0-2,000 lbs
0-2,000 lbs
0-3,000 lbs
0-3,000 lbs
0-5,000 lbs
0-6,000 lbs
0-6,000 lbs
0-10,000 lbs
0-5,000 Kg
10 lb
20 lb
50 lb
50 lb
20 lb
20lb
100 lb
50lb
50lb
100 lb
50 Kg
3/4"
3/4"
3/4"
3/4"
3/4"
3/4"
3/4"
3/4"
3/4"
3/4"
3/4"
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12"
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12"
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18"
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601-8006
601-8010
601-8020
601-8020-12
601-8030
601-8030-12
601-5000
601-6000
601-6000-18
601-8100 
601-8101
high cap hydro small * Metric equivalent available 0-20,000 lbs 50 lb 1-3/4" - 601-20000

NOTE: Discontinued or obsolete force gauges., we do not offer calibration or fix the gauges below.

  • 601-3000DR
  • 601-5000DR
  • 601-9999DR
  • 601-4000D
  • 601-3000D
  • 601-8300SD
  • 601-8010SD
  • 601-3000DR-12S
  • 601-25T
  • 601-12.5T
  • 601-50T