Chatillon DPPH-50 Dial Push-Pull Force Gauge 50 lb Capacity w/ Case &

Chatillon DPPH-50 Dial Push-Pull Force Gauge 50 lb Capacity w/ Case & Accessories

The Chatillon DPPH-50 is a mechanical dial-type push-pull force gauge with a 50 lb (±0.5 lb) capacity, designed to measure both tension (pull) and compression (push) forces. It features a bidirectional green-scale analog dial that reads from 0 to 50 lb in both directions, a compact rectangular body with threaded accessory ports on each end, and a drag pointer that retains peak readings. This unit comes complete in its original foam-lined carry case with a full set of interchangeable accessories.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: DPPH-50 (also marked DPPH50)
• Manufacturer: Chatillon Force Measurement, Greensboro, NC — Since 1835
• Patent No.: 3165925
• Capacity: 50 lb
• Accuracy: ±0.5 lb
• Measurement type: Bidirectional — tension (pull) and compression (push)
• Display: Analog dial, green and white scale face, dual red/black pointer with drag indicator
• Body: Rectangular, textured brown finish, threaded accessory ports on both ends
• Carry case: Black hard-shell case with foam insert molded to hold gauge and accessories
• Included accessories: Long extension rod (knurled), two short knurled barrel adapters, hook attachment, flat disc anvil, pointed tip, and original Chatillon documentation/manual

Applications

The Chatillon DPPH series dial push-pull gauges are classic instruments used for measuring tension and compression forces in quality control, production testing, and laboratory settings. Common applications include spring rate testing, button and switch actuation force measurement, latch and detent force testing, connector insertion/extraction force measurement, and general tension or compression checks on components and assemblies. Chatillon (founded in 1835) has long been one of the leading names in mechanical force measurement, and the DPPH dial series has been widely used in manufacturing QC environments, metrology labs, and engineering test benches. The interchangeable accessory tips — hooks, flat anvils, pointed tips, and extension rods — allow the gauge to be adapted to a wide variety of test fixtures and sample geometries. The drag pointer feature allows the peak force reading to be held after a test, making it easy to read without holding the gauge at full deflection. These gauges remain in active use wherever a portable, simple, non-electronic force measurement solution is needed.