FGA-500 Force Gage Attachment System

Plug and Play Force Gage Attachment System

The FGA-500 adapter system is designed to easily and quickly connect dozens of common force gages to Norton Global force calibration and verification systems. See the list of pre-verified force gages.

Key Features:

Mates with many standard force gages
500-lbf (2.2KN) in tension and compression
Plug and play with the PMLD-5000XLT
No tools required for installation or adjustment
Adjust the frame to eliminate any preload
Self-aligning slider mechanism corrects offsets
Height adjustable for a variety of force gage heights
Aircraft grade aluminum construction

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Verified Force Gages

The following force gages are pre-verified to fit with the FGA-500. Many more models are possible. Dimensions are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Mfg.	Models	Thread Type	Actuator Thread	Rear Offset	Mount Thread	Hole Pattern
Mfg.	Models	Thread Type	Actuator Thread	Rear Offset	Mount Thread	W	H4	H2
Chatillon	DFE, DFE II	M	#10-32	0.69	10-32	1.8	5.53	2.25
Chatillon	DFE II	M	5/16-18	0.69	10-32	1.8	5.53	2.25
Chatillon	LG, DPP	M	#10-32	0.67	#10-32	NA	NA	2.25
Dillon	GL	M	M6x1	0.52	M4x0.7	1.57	3.15	NA
Dillon	GS, GTX ≤ 1000N	M	M6x1	0.6	10-32	NA	NA	2.25
Dillon	GS, GTX > 1000N	F	5/16-18	0.6	M5	NA	NA	2.25
Imada	Z2, ZP	M	M6x1	0.47	M4x0.7	1.57	3.94	NA
Imada	Z2, ZP	M	#10-32	0.47	M4x0.7	1.57	3.94	NA
Imada	DS2	M	#10-32	0.47	M4x0.7	1.57	3.94	NA
Imada	FB, MF, PS	M	#10-32	0.68	M4x0.7	1.57	3.93	NA
Imada	FB, MF, PS	M	M6x1	0.68	M4x0.7	1.57	3.93	NA
MARK-10	CG	F	1/2-20	0.65	10-32	2.35	5.3	NA
MARK-10	MG-200	M	#10-32	0.42	#6-32	2.13	2.8	NA
MARK-10	M4-20	M	#10-32	0.42	#6-32	2.13	4.50	NA
Omega	DFG ≤ 110 lb	M	#10-32	0.47	M4x0.7	1.57	3.94	NA
Omega	DFG >220 lb	M	M6	0.47	M4x0.7	1.57	3.94	NA
Shimpo	FGE	M	M4X0.7	0.51	M4x0.7	1.57	2.95	NA
Shimpo	FGE	M	M6x1	0.51	M4x0.7	1.57	2.95	NA
Shimpo	MF	M	M6x1	0.71	M3	1.18	5.71	NA
Wagner	FDIX - All	M	#10-32		#6-32	2.13	3.65	NA

Universal Receiver

Universal Load Cell Receiver The universal receiver is the standardized connection that enables quick installation and changeover for all adapters.

Stainless steel construction
Plug and play with the PMLD-5000XLT
Rated for ±10,000-lbs or 50KN
No tools required for installation or adjustment
Mates with a 5/8-18 or M16x2 interface

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Universal Adapter - Male

The universal adapters are made to mate with load cells intended to be calibrated with Norton Global Calibration Systems.

Stainless steel construction
Plug and play with the UR-625-18 and UR-M16-2
No tools required
Many standard thread sizes available

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Universal Adapter - Female

Universal Load Cell and Force Gage Adapter - Female

The universal adapters are made to mate with load cells and force gages intended to be calibrated with Norton Global Calibration Systems.

Stainless steel construction
Plug and play with the UR-625-18 and UR-M16-2
No tools required
Many standard thread sizes available

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