Push Pull Testers

Understanding the force required to activate a switch or disconnect wiring harnesses can be critical for precision applications across a wide range of industries. This is where push/pull testing can be vital for manufacturers, letting them know how comfortable a device is to use or how easily components can be removed. A push/pull test machine is an instrument specifically designed to test the amount of compression or tension required to achieve the desired effect as well as other qualities including the tensile strength of certain materials. A push/pull gauge therefore becomes one of the most important types of testing machine used in many industries.

Imada offers manual or motorized push/pull testers in vertical or horizontal configurations. Lever-operated manual systems enable rapid push/pull testing up to 220 lbf. Wheel-operated manual systems enable slower, more precise movement with the hand wheel up to 750 lbf. Motorized push/pull testers offer the most control and highest degree of repeatability with the ability to set a constant test speed and range of movement up to 1100 lbf. All push/pull testers can be configured with a digital force gauge with data output for analysis by data acquisition software. An optional digital distance meter to measure displacement is available.

Applications for Push/Pull Testers

There are a number of specific uses for these instruments across a wide range of industries. For example, they may be used in the automotive industry to test car seat assemblies to make sure they can handle a rated force in the event of an accident. In the electronics sector, these are used primarily to test wiring connections to verify they can withstand the wear and tear caused by everyday usage without breaking or disconnecting. The packaged goods and food and beverage industries typically use them to test the integrity of package seals.

Finding the right push/pull tester for your specific application requires an understanding of what you’re testing and the desired qualities. The experts here at Imada can discuss your requirements with you and help you find the gauge that is ideal for the job.

Why Choose Imada?

Our expertise with high-quality instrumentation is virtually unmatched in the industry. We hold ISO/IEC 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratory accreditation and have a ISO 9000 quality assurance program to ensure we provide you with the most accurate and precise equipment possible.

We also work hard to deliver exceptional customer service in every regard. This includes fast shipping on orders, with same-day air shipping possible on all orders received before 2 p.m. Central time. We also customize instruments to meet your exact specifications and offer fast and responsive calibration and repair services when you need them. If you’re ready to learn more about these and any other instruments we can provide for you, reach out and speak with a member of our team today.