Glossary

A Dillon AP mechanical dynamometer with a 10-inch diameter dial face, designed for higher-capacity applications requiring precise scale divisions at extended viewing distances.

A Dillon AP mechanical dynamometer with a 5-inch diameter dial face — the highest-volume configuration in the AP line, available in capacities from 500 kg to 10,000 kg.

A standardized rating that defines the allowable measurement error of a force instrument as a percentage of its full-scale capacity.

Dillon's flagship line of mechanical spring-dial dynamometers for power line tensioning, crane load testing, and heavy industrial force measurement, available in 5-inch and 10-inch dial configurations.

A formal document issued after calibration that records the as-found and as-left measurement values, reference standards used, calibration date, and certifying technician identity.

The maximum force a dynamometer or force gauge is rated to measure accurately without damage or permanent deflection.

A qualified technician who has demonstrated competency to perform calibrations using approved procedures and traceable reference standards, with work documented in calibration records.

Dillon's wireless remote display and data management system that pairs with EDxtreme electronic dynamometers to deliver real-time force readings at a safe distance from the measurement point.

A suspended weighing device that measures the load of an object while it is being lifted by a crane, hoist, or rigging system.

The automatic recording of force measurement values with timestamps over the course of an operation, enabling post-event analysis, compliance documentation, and operational trending.

Any dynamometer that provides a digital numeric readout of applied force; the common search term buyers use when evaluating electronic force measurement instruments.

The manufacturer brand behind the AP, EDJR, EDxtreme, and other force measurement product lines sold and serviced by Dynamic Measurement Systems.

A calibrated instrument used to measure mechanical force — typically tension, compression, or load — in industrial, utility, and testing applications.

The process of comparing a dynamometer's measurements against certified reference standards, documenting any deviation, and adjusting the instrument to bring it within its specified accuracy tolerance.

A short-term equipment access model in which a calibrated dynamometer is provided to a customer for a specific project or time period, avoiding the capital cost of purchase for infrequent or high-capacity applications.

The diagnosis, component replacement, and restoration of a force measurement instrument to return it to accurate, serviceable condition after damage, wear, or calibration-defeating failure.

Dillon's compact electronic dynamometer series offering professional-grade digital force measurement in a portable package — the second highest-selling Dillon product family worldwide.

Dillon's advanced electronic dynamometer featuring wireless data transmission, data logging, high-capacity options up to 550,000 lb, and integration with the Communicator II remote display system.

A force measurement instrument that uses a strain gauge to convert applied force into an electrical signal, displayed digitally with optional data output and wireless capabilities.

A priority calibration service tier returning a completed NIST-traceable calibration certificate within 24 to 48 hours of instrument receipt — available for an additional $100 over standard pricing.

A compact, handheld instrument for measuring push or pull forces in quality control, field testing, and assembly verification applications.

A standalone digital display unit that receives a signal from a connected force measurement sensor and converts it into a readable numeric force value.

The process of quantifying the amount of push, pull, tension, compression, or torque applied to an object, using calibrated instruments that convert mechanical force into a readable value.

The maximum measurable value of an instrument; used as the reference point for expressing accuracy, resolution, and error as a percentage.

The recommended or required period between successive calibrations of a force measurement instrument while it remains in active service.

A standardized IEC rating describing an electronic instrument's resistance to dust and water ingress — the first digit rates solid particle protection (0–6), the second rates liquid protection (0–9).

A transducer that converts a mechanical force into an electrical signal, typically used as a fixed component in industrial weighing and process control systems — distinct from a dynamometer.

A force measurement instrument that uses a calibrated internal spring to translate applied load into a readable dial indicator, requiring no batteries or electronics.

Dillon's rugged handheld force gauge designed for field service, maintenance verification, and multi-direction testing in variable operating environments.

Dillon's precision handheld force gauge line for push/pull testing, quality control, and assembly verification in manufacturing, aerospace, and industrial QC environments.

A procurement and operations category covering the tools, equipment, and services needed to maintain, repair, and overhaul machinery, aircraft, and industrial infrastructure.

The U.S. federal agency responsible for developing and maintaining the national measurement standards that underpin all NIST-traceable calibration in the United States.

A calibration process in which measurement results are linked to national standards maintained by NIST through an unbroken, documented chain of comparisons with known uncertainty at each link.

Construction, maintenance, and repair activities performed on elevated electrical conductors, including transmission lines, distribution circuits, and telecommunications cables.

A built-in design feature that prevents permanent damage to a dynamometer when an applied force temporarily exceeds the instrument's rated capacity.

Industry slang for a calibration certificate issued without a genuine NIST-traceable process — produced using uncertified references, without actual adjustments, or in some cases without testing the instrument at all.

The controlled application of a specified tensile force to an overhead electrical conductor during installation, ensuring the wire achieves the design sag and mechanical specification for safe long-term operation.

A verification procedure in which a component or structure is subjected to a specified test load — typically 1.25x to 2x its rated working load — to confirm structural integrity before service.

A controlled procedure in which a specified tensile force is applied to a component, connection, or structure to verify it meets a minimum holding or breaking strength requirement.

A Dillon instrument for rapid, non-intrusive verification of tension in installed cables, wires, or ropes by measuring lateral deflection resistance — without disconnecting the cable from service.

The operational practice of observing real-time force measurement data from a position physically separated from the dynamometer — essential when proximity to the measurement point is unsafe, impractical, or operationally inefficient.

The smallest increment of force that an instrument can detect and display, expressed in the same unit as the instrument's capacity.

The system of hardware, ropes, chains, slings, and shackles used to connect a load to a lifting device — with force measurement instruments integrated to verify load weights and tensions within the rigging assembly.

A fulfillment commitment in which an order placed for an in-stock instrument is picked, packaged, and dispatched to the carrier on the same business day it is received.

A calibration model in which the customer ships the instrument to the calibration lab, work is performed in a controlled in-house environment, and the calibrated instrument with certificate is returned by carrier.

Tools and instruments staged or rapidly deployed by utility contractors during emergency restoration operations following storm damage to electrical infrastructure.

The collective term for the tools and machinery used to install overhead electrical conductors between structures, including tensioners, pullers, travelers, and the dynamometers used to control and document line tension.

The operational function within a utility contractor, manufacturer, or industrial organization responsible for procuring, inventorying, calibrating, maintaining, and issuing measurement and specialty tools to field crews.

The measurement of rotational force applied to a fastener, shaft, or assembly, expressed in foot-pounds (ft-lb) or Newton-meters (N-m) — achievable indirectly using a dynamometer in oil field pipe makeup configurations.

The documented sequence of calibration comparisons linking a measurement result back to national standards through a series of reference standards, each with known uncertainty.

The real-time, cable-free transfer of force measurement data from an electronic dynamometer to a remote display or data logging system using a radio frequency link.