TheDillon U-Force Slim-line Mechanical Force Gauge is an accurate (1% of full range) mechanical compression measurement instrument. Its slim-line design has repeatedly proven valuable in installations where space is at a premium.
The versatility of the Dillon U-Force is demonstrated by the fact that it can be used as a hand-held device, permanently mounted on a flat surface plate, or used in test fixtures.
The Dillon U-Force employs a deflection beam machined from aircraft quality alloy steel and heat treated to develop optimum strength and spring characteristics. A precision dial indicator is mounted at the null point of this beam.
Compression force is normally applied against a single pressure fitting mounted on the upper half of the beam. When load is exerted, the beam moves downward causing a slanted anvil on the free end to push against the indicator plunger. The indicator reading is a direct representation of the applied load.
Dillon U-Force are available for measurement in pounds or kilograms. There are 6-pound capacities ranging from 25 x .25 to 5,000 x 50 lb. The 4 kilogram capacities range from 10 x .1 to 500 x 5 kg.
We also offers high-capacity gauges with pounds capacities from 500 to 5,000 lb and a metric model with a capacity of 500 kg. High-capacity gauges all have flat-bottom design.
| Model | Capacity | Resolution |
| 30354-0017 | 25 lbf | 0.25 lb |
| 30354-0033 | 100 lbf | 1 lb |
| 30354-0058 | 250 lbf | 2.5 lb |
| 30482-0020 | 500 lbf | 5 lb |
| 30482-0053 | 1,000 lbf | 10 lb |
| 30478-0034 | 5,000 lbf | 50 lb |
| 30354-0066 | 10 kgf | 0.1 kg |
| 30354-0082 | 50 kgf | 0.5 kg |
| 30354-0090 | 100 kgf | 1 kg |
| 30482-0079 | 500 kgf | 5 kg |
| 1. | Deflection beam |
| 2. | Dial indicator with zero at standard 6:00 position |
| 3. | Pressure fitting |
| 4. | Maximum load pointer (optional) |
| 5. | Indicator plunger |
| 6. | Slanted Anvil |
Compression force is normally applied against a single pressure fitting mounted on the upper half of the beam. (For accurate calibration, designate the type of pressure fitting you wish to use with the U Force Gauge. They are of four types: domed, cupped, flat, or a flat nylon insert. (Flat bottom gauges require only one fitting).
When load is exerted, the beam moves downward causing a slanted anvil on the free end to push against the indicator plunger. The indicator reading is a direct representation of the applied load.
Load is applied tot he U-Force through harded pressure fittings.
Replacement fittings for:
Recessed-bottom -two fittings
Float-bottom -- one fitting
Fittings are not included. Choose fittings from the below list.
For 25 to 250 lb (10 to 100 kg) capacity gauges:
30160-0011 Flat Surface Pressure Fitting | ![]() 30156-0017 Cupped Surface Pressure Fitting | ![]() 30159-0014 Domed Surface Pressure Fitting | ![]() 30158-0015 Nylon Insert Pressure Fitting |
30483-0011 Domed Surface Pressure Fitting | ![]() 30378-0019 Cupped Surface Pressure Fitting | 30484-0010 Flat Surface Pressure Fitting |
For 5,000 lb capacity gauges:
30125-0015 Cupped Surface Pressure Fitting | 30475-0011 Flat Surface Pressure Fitting | 30434-0011 Domed Surface Pressure Fitting |
Low-Range Flat-Bottom Model U Force Gauge
| Part No. | A | B | C | D |
| 30354-0017 30354-0066 30354-0033 30354-0082 30354-0058 30354-0090 | 3.28" 83.3 mm | 5.50" 139.6 mm | 0.73" 18.5 mm | 0.36" 9.1 mm |
| Part No. | E | F | G | H |
| 30354-0017 30354-0066 30354-0033 30354-0082 30354-0058 30354-0090 | 0.97" 24.6 mm | 0.56" 14.2 mm | 0.73" 18.5 mm | 0.36" 9.1 mm |
| Part No. | J | K | L | M |
| 30354-0017 30354-0066 30354-0033 30354-0082 30354-0058 30354-0090 | 1.87" 47.5 mm | 0.46" 11.7 mm | 0.094" 2.4 mm | 1.67" 42.4 mm |
| Part No. | A | B | C | D | E |
| 30482-0020 30482-0053 30482-0079 | 3.87" 98.0 mm | 6.75" 171.3 mm | 0.98" 24.9 mm | 0.49" 12.4 mm | 1.25" 31.5 mm |
| 30478-0034 | 4.74" 120.1 mm | 7.94" 201.5 mm | 0.98" 24.9 mm | 0.49" 12.4 mm | 1.72" 43.7 mm |
| Part No. | F | G | H | J | N |
| 30482-0020 30482-0053 30482-0079 | 0.92" 23.6 mm | 1.52" 38.6 mm | 1.67" 42.4 mm | 2.44" 63.5 mm | 2.25" 57.2 mm |
| 30478-0034 | 1.41" 35.5 mm | 2.06" 52.3 mm | 2.06" 52.3 mm | 2.88" 72.8 mm | 2.75" 69.9 mm |
| Dillon U-Force Slim-line Mechanical Force Gauge - Instruction Manual |
| Dillon U-Force Slim-line Mechanical Force Gauge - Data Sheet |