Mecmesin Accessories

Standard Accessories

Each Mecmesin force gauge comes with standard accessories to help perform basic tension and compression tests. In addition, an extensive range of optional accessories is available to meet the requirements of many common testing applications. The following table shows the standard accessories included with each gauge.

  1. Test hook - large 2500N, 6mm Ø - 5-16 UNC Thread (432-122)
  2. Test hook - medium 500N, 6mm Ø - M6 (432-169)
  3. Test hook - small 50N, 3.2mm Ø - M6 (432-171)
  4. Compression plate, 19mm Ø M6 (F) (432-005)
  5. Compression plate, 19mm Ø - 5-16 UNC (F) (432-125)
  6. Extension rod, 30mm long - 5-16 UNC (F-M) (432-008)
  7. Extension rod, 30mm long - 10-32 UNF to M6 (F-M) (432-007)
  8. Mains adaptor/charger:
    (304-004) - AFG/AFTI/BFG Europe charger (2-pin round 230V)
    (304-005) - AFG/AFTI/BFG UK charger (3-pin square 230V)
    (304-006) - AFG/AFTI/BFG USA charger (2-pin flat 110V)
Model A B C D E F G H
AFG 2.5, 5, 10, 25, & 50n     x x     x x
AFG 100, 250, 500 & 1000N   x   x     x x
AFG 2500N x       x x   x
BFG 10 & 50N     x x     x x
BFG 200, 500   x   x     x x
BFG 1000N & 2500N x       x x   x
CFG 50N     x x     x  
CFG 200N   x   x     x  
CFG 500N   x   x     x  

Optional Accessories

Swivel Hooks

Swivel hooks specifically designed to facilitate easier operator setup when testing tension springs. Usually used in conjuction with fixed test hooks.

ØA Radius B Rated Up To Fixing Thread Part No.
5mm (0.02in) 9mm (0.35in) 500N 10/32 UNF ACC008-15
6mm (0.24in) 7mm (0.28in) 1000N 10/32 UNF ACC008-14

Test Hooks



ØA Radius B Rated Up To Fixing Thread Part No.
3.2mm (0.13in) 4mm (0.16in) 50N 10/32 UNF 432-118
6mm (0.24in) 7mm (0.28in) 1000N 10/32 UNF 432-120
6mm (0.24in) 7mm (0.28in) 2500N 5/16 UNC 432-122

Wedge Grips

These self tightening tensile grips feature lever operated quick release serrated jaws, so providing excellent sample grip, on a variety of material.

Max Sample Size Jaw Depth Rated Up To Fixing Thread Part No.
15 X 5mm (0.59 X 0.12in) 17mm (0.67in) 1000N 10/32 UNF ACC008-100
25 x 10mm (0.98 X 0.39in) 28mm (1.10in) 10000N 5/16 UNC ACC008-41

Pin Vice

General purpose pin vice, serrated grip with 1.5mm V groove to grip wire or connector pins.

Max A Jaw Depth B C Rated Up To Fixing Thread Part No.
7mm (0.28in) 20mm (0.8in) 78mm (3.07in) 100N 10/32 UNF ACC008-04

Multi Jaw Grip Fixture

A unique fixture, designed for gripping round and irregular shaped objects. Often used in the toy testing and clothing industries.

Sample Size Diameter Rated Up To Fixing Thread Part No.
10mm - 45mm (0.39 - 1.77in) 500N M6 432-215
10mm - 45mm (0.39 - 1.77in) 500N 10/32 UNF ACC008-70

Padded Adaptor Set

For use in ergonomic, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and physical fitness assessment. Rubber faced.

A B C Part No.
100mm (3.94in) 85mm (3.35in) 60mm (2.36in) PV4122-05

Manual Handling Chain

Designed to assist with manual handling accessories which involve pulling loads such as rollcontainers and trolleys. Recommended maximum load 1000N.

Approx Length Fixing Part No.
800mm (315in) 2 x screw shackles 432-210

Force Gauge Cradle

Allows force gauges to be used as a rigid hand held instrument enabling forces to be applied with both hands. Generally used for the higher capacity gauges. Fixing Screws included 10/32 by 5/8. (For single handed use, see pistol grip below.)

A B C Part No.
28.9mm (1.74in) 80.3mm (3.16in) 106.0mm (4.17in) ACC008-104

Inverted Chisels



ØA B C Rated Up To Fixing Thread Part No.
8mm (0.32in) 90° 14 mm (0.55in) 1000N 10/32 UNF ACC008-48
12mm (0.47in) 90° 21mm (0.83in) 1000N 5/16 UNC ACC008055

Cone Points



ØA B C D Rated Up To Fixing Thread Part No.
8mm (0.35n) 60° 14mm (0.55in) 0.5mm (0.02in) 1000N 10/32 UNF ACC008-46
12mm (0.47in) 60° 21mm (0.83in) 2mm (0.08in) 1000N 5/16 UNC ACC008-53

Chisel Points



A B C D Rated Up To Fixing Thread Part No.
8mm (0.02in) 14 mm (0.55in) 0.5mm (0.02in) 60° 1000N 10/32 UNF ACC008-47
12mm (0.08in) 21mm (0.83in) 2mm (0.08in) 60° 2500N 5/16 UNC ACC008-54

Extension Rods



ØA B Rated Up To Fixing Thread Part No.
6mm (0.24in) 130mm (5.12in) 1000N 10/32 UNF 432-117
6mm (0.24in) 130mm (5.12in) 2500N 5/16 UNC 432-123
12mm (0.47in) 30mm (1.18in) 1000N 10/32 UNF 432-116
12mm (0.47in) 30mm (1.18in) 2500N 5/16 UNC 432-008

Pistol Grip

Allows force gauges to be used as a rigid hand held instrument. For single handed application of force. Generally used for the higher capacity gauges. Fixing screws included 10/32 by 5/8".

A B Part No.
28.9mm (1.14in) 80.3mm (3.16in) ACC008-105