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Force Measurement Equipment Buyers Guide for Pre-Stressed Concrete Applications
Force Measurement Equipment Buyers Guide for Pre-Stressed Concrete Applications Prestressed concrete is a type of concrete that is pre-compressed by applying internal forces before it faces external loads. These internal forces are introduced using high-strength steel tendons or cables, which are tensioned prior to pouring the concrete. This pre-compression enhances the concrete’s strength and resistance […]
5 Things to Consider When Buying a Dynamometer
5 Things to Consider When Buying a Dynamometer Purchasing the correct force measurement equipment for your project can significantly impact the efficiency and accuracy of your operations. To ensure you make the best decision, here are 5 things to consider: Safety Features and Load Capacity Ensure the dynamometer can handle the maximum load required for […]
Transforming Your Speed and Precision on the Job
Transforming Your Speed and Precision on the Job In the construction industry, precision and reliability are critical to the success of projects requiring force measurement. Dynamometers are essential for measuring tension force during design and construction phases, bridge and dam construction, parking garage barriers, post-tensioning, etc. Dillon’s Dynamometers provide the data to ensure structures can […]
The Role of Force Measurement Equipment in Pre-Stressed Concrete Applications
The Role of Force Measurement Equipment in Pre-Stressed Concrete Applications Pre-stressed concrete is an important technology in construction, allowing for more stable and durable structures. It significantly improves a structure’s load-bearing capacity by introducing tension to steel reinforcement before pouring concrete. This technique relies on precise measurements using force measurement equipment to ensure the correct […]
Minnesota Elevator Reduces Hours-Long Service Visit to Just Minutes with Dillon Quick Balance Tension Meter
Minnesota Elevator Reduces Hours-Long Service Visit to Just Minutes with Dillon Quick Balance Tension Meter Minnesota Elevator, Inc. (MEI), based in Mankato, Minnesota, has nearly four decades of experience in designing, manufacturing and servicing elevators for both commercial and industrial installations. The company specializes in custom elevator designs/manufacturing, as well as maintenance and modernizations for […]
Dillon Quick-Check Provides Accuracy and Speed when Installing Cable Barrier Systems
Dillon Quick-Check Provides Accuracy and Speed when Installing Cable Barrier Systems As a leading provider of high-tension cable barrier systems, Gibraltar Cable Barrier Systems, L.P requires a quick, reliable and above all accurate method of checking the tension on the cables they supply. The aptly named Quick-Check tension meter from Dillon does just that, providing […]
Dillon Quick-Check Used for 50th Africa Games
Dillon Quick-Check Used for 50th Africa Games Dillon Quick-Check was recently used in the preparations for the 50th Africa Games. Held in Brazzaville, Congo in September 2016, the Games included spectacular visual displays involving a giant cube in the center of the stadium. The giant cube was held in place with dozens of wires that […]
