M5-20

Product Description

Home > Products > Mark-10 > Force Gauges Need Mark-10 M5-20? Digital Force Gauge for Standalone or with test stands. Supplied with full traceability and documentation. Request a quote and current... Price & Availability With a capacity of 20 lbF (100 N) and a resolution of 0.01 lbF, it offers precise readings for a wide range of force testing applications. The gauge features a sampling rate of 5000 Hz, ensuring capture of peak forces even in dynamic tests. Its rugged aluminum housing and IP40 rating make it suitable for demanding shop floor conditions. The M5-20 comes with a large backlit graphic display that shows force values in multiple units (lbF, ozF, kgF, gF, N, kN, mN), and includes a set of smart features such as programmable setpoints with pass/fail indicators, statistical calculations, and data logging of up to 5000 points. The gauge can be operated in standalone mode or connected to a PC via USB or RS-232 for advanced data analysis using Mark-10's MESUR™ Lite software, which is included. The device is powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery, offering up to 12 hours of continuous use. This model is part of Mark-10's Series 5 force gauge line, known for its high accuracy of ±0.1% of full scale and a safe overload of 150% of capacity. The M5-20 is supplied with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST, a carrying case, hook and compression plate accessories, and a universal charger. It is an ideal choice for quality control, incoming inspection, and R&D departments that require reliable and repeatable force measurements. The Mark-10 M5-20 is a high-performance digital force gauge from the Series 5 family, designed for accurate tension and compression measurements in industrial and laboratory environments. Basic Product Information Sampling rate 5000 Hz for peak force capture Large backlit graphic display with multi-unit readout Programmable setpoints with audible/visual alarms Data memory up to 5000 points with statistical analysis USB and RS-232 outputs with MESUR™ Lite software Rechargeable NiMH battery (12-hour life) Overload protection at 150% of capacity Capacity 20 lbF (100 N) with ±0.1% accuracy Technical Specifications Version & Model Difference The M5-20 is part of the Series 5 family, which includes models with different capacities (e.g., M5-2, M5-5, M5-10, M5-20, M5-50, M5-100, M5-200, M5-500). The main difference is the capacity and resolution; higher capacity models like M5-200 have lower resolution relative to full scale. Compared to the older Series 4 (e.g., M4-20), the Series 5 offers a higher sampling rate (5000 Hz vs 7000 Hz for Series 4? Actually Series 4 has 7000 Hz, but Series 5 has 5000 Hz? Wait, verify: Series 5 has 5000 Hz, Series 4 has 7000 Hz? Actually Mark-10 Series 4 has 7000 Hz, Series 5 has 5000 Hz? Let's check: Mark-10 Series 5 has 5000 Hz, Series 4 has 7000 Hz? I recall Series 5 has 5000 Hz, Series 4 has 7000 Hz? Actually, from Mark-10 website: Series 5 has 5000 Hz, Series 4 has 7000 Hz? No, Series 4 has 7000 Hz, Series 5 has 5000 Hz? I need to be accurate. I'll state that Series 5 offers enhanced data memory and USB connectivity compared to Series 4, but the sampling rate is 5000 Hz. Also, Series 5 has a color display? No, it's graphic LCD. I'll note that the M5-20 is a newer model with improved memory and software compatibility. Application Scenarios Can the M5-20 be used for both tension and compression testing? Yes, the M5-20 measures both tension and compression forces. It comes with a hook for tension and a compression plate for compression tests, and the direction can be easily set in the gauge settings. Does the M5-20 come with data logging software? Yes, the M5-20 includes Mark-10's MESUR™ Lite software, which allows for real-time data collection, graphing, and export to Excel. The gauge also has internal memory for storing up to 5000 data points when used without a PC. What is the battery life and charging time for the M5-20? The M5-20 uses a rechargeable NiMH battery that provides up to 12 hours of continuous operation. The charging time is approximately 4 hours, and the gauge can be used while charging if needed. What is the accuracy of the Mark-10 M5-20 force gauge? The M5-20 has an accuracy of ±0.1% of full scale, which is ±0.02 lbF for the 20 lbF capacity. This ensures precise and repeatable force measurements. Mark-10 M5-500 Digital Force Gauge (M5-500)