Mark-10 ES002 User manual

Force Test Stands Series ES

User’s Guide

ES05 | ES10 | ES20 | ES30

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Thank you!

Thank you for purchasing a Mark-10 Series ES Force Measurement Test Stand. We are confident that you
will get many years of great service from this product.

Mark-10 test stands are ruggedly built for many years of service in laboratory and industrial environments.
This User’s Guide provides unpacking, setup, and operator instructions, along with dimensions and

specifications. For additional information or answers to your questions, our technical support and
engineering teams are eager to help you.

Thank you again for your purchase and happy testing!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ES05 ........................................................................ 2

1 LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS .......................... 2

2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ............................... 2

3 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP ................... 3

4 OPERATION .................................................. 3

5 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 4

6 DIMENSIONS ................................................. 4

ES10 & ES20 .......................................................... 5

1 LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS .......................... 5

2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ............................... 6

3 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP ................... 6

4 OPERATION .................................................. 7

5 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 7

6 DIMENSIONS ................................................. 8

ES30 ........................................................................ 9

1 LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS .......................... 9

2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ............................. 10

3 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP ................. 10

4 OPERATION ................................................ 10

5 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 10

6 DIMENSIONS ............................................... 11

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Quantity

Item

4

Thumb screws for gauge mounting

1

Allen wrench set

ES05

1 LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS

2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

2.1 AC1060 – Base Plate

Steel base plate has 25 #10-32 threaded holes for fixture mounting.

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Fig. 2

Fig. 1

3 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP

1. Carefully unpack the stan d and inspect for any damage. Insp ect the contents to ensure that you
have received a test stand complete with all accessories – see List of Included Items.

2. Place the stand on a firm, flat and level working surface free from vibration to ensure accurate
readings.

3. Save original packaging materials in case future transportation is required.

4 OPERATION

Mark-10 force gauges with capacities up to 500 l bF [2,500 N] can be
mounted directly to the st a nd witho ut adapt ers. Mou nt the gauge using
the thumb screws provided.

The loading mechanism can be repositioned along the column by
loosening the wing n ut on t he left s i de of th e hous i ng, r eposit ion in g t he
mechanism as desired, and tightening the wing nut, as illustrated in Fig.

1.
To initiate a compr ession test, push down on the lever. Note that the

lever is spring loaded. To prevent damage to the ES05, keep your hand
on the lever until it returns to its original position.

Install the necessary attachments and make sure they are secure, safe
to operate, and set up properly for your sample. Then zero out the force
gauge and begin operation.

To maintain smooth functioning of the stand, avoid overloads.

If the optional base pla te has been ordered, install it by tightenin g the
four screws provided, as illustrated in Fig. 2.

Lever mechanism can be repositioned
along the column.

Optional base plate can be installed
with four screws.

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5 SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum force 30 lbF [150 N], compression only
Maximum travel 1.5" [38 mm]
Weight 6 lb [2.7 kg]

6 DIMENSIONS in [mm]

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ES10

ES20

ES10 & ES20

1 LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS

Quantity Item

1 Lever (ES10) or handwheel (ES20)
4 Thumb screws for gauge mounting
1 Allen wrench set

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2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

2.1 ES001 – dial indicator kit

Measures up to 1" of travel, with 0.001" resolution.

2.2 ES002 – digital indicator kit

Measures up to 1" / 25 mm of travel, with 0.0005" / 0.01 mm resolution. Includes
zero and in/mm selector buttons.

2.3 AC1060 – Base plate with threaded holes

Optional mounting pl ate co ntains a m atrix of threa ded holes for gri p and f ixture
mounting.

3 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP

1. Carefully unpack the stan d and inspect for any damage. Insp ect the contents to ensure that you
have received a test stand complete with all accessories – see List of Included Items.

2. ES10: Install the loading lev er into the hub.
ES20: Install the handwheel at the end of the lead screw, then tighten the set screw.

3. Place the stand on a firm, flat and level working surface free from vibration to ensure accurate
readings. If preferr ed, the test stand can be sec ured to a work bench with t wo screws or bolts
through the two clearance holes in the base – see Operation section for further details.

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Lever

for ease of operation)

Place the stand on a clean, flat, and level surface. It is
recommended that the stand be mounted to the surface with
two 5/16 screws thr

Install a force gauge onto the gauge plat e with four thumb
screws. Mark-10 force gauges with capacities up to 500 lbF
/ 2,500 N mount directly to the stand without adapters.

The loading lever on the E S10 can be adj usted to a llow for
ease of operation. Reposition the lever using one of the
three tapped holes located in the hub

If the optional dial indicator kit (ES001) or digital indicator kit
(ES002) is purchas ed separately, it can be installed using
the hardwar

Install the necessary at tachments and make sure they are
secure, safe to operate, and set up properly for your sample.
Then zero out the force gauge and begin operat ion.

To maintain smooth functioning of the stand, avoid
overloads.

ES10

ES20

4 OPERATION

ough the clearance hole in the base.

.

e provided.

5 SPECIFICATIONS

ES10 ES20

Maximum force 100 lbF [500 N]
Maximum travel 9" [229 mm]

Loading method

Travel rate 1.050" [26.7 mm] / lever rev. 0.083" [2.1 mm] / wheel rev.
Weight (test stand, only) 10 lb [4.5 kg]

(can be placed in 3 positions

Top-mounted handwheel

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6 DIMENSIONS in [mm]

ES10

ES20

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Quantity

Item

1

G1009 – 2" diameter compression plate

1

G1028 – small hook

1

G1030 – thread adapter, 5/ 16-18M to #10-32F

1

G1038 – medium hook

1

G1039 – coupling, #10-32F/F

1

Handwheel

4

Thumb screws for gauge mounting

1

Allen wrench set

ES30

1 LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS

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Travel rate

2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

2.1 ESM001 – Digital Travel Display Kit

6" [150 mm] travel, 0.0005" [0.01 mm] resolution, SPC output for automated data
collection. Requires travel stops kit. To output data to a PC via USB, use
communication adapter part no. MU100 and AC1105 cable.

3 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP

1. Carefully unpack the stan d and inspect for any damage. Insp ect the contents to ensure that yo u
have received a test stand complete with all accessories – see List of Included Items.

2. Place the stand on a firm, flat and level working surface free from vibration to ensure accurate
readings.

3. Save original packaging materials in case future transportation is required.

4 OPERATION

Place the stand on a clean , flat, and level surface. It i s recommended that the st and be mounted to the
surface with two 5/16 screws through the clearanc e h ole in the base.

Install a force gaug e onto t he gauge plate with four thumb scr ews. Mark-10 force gauges with capac ities
up to 500 lbF / 2,500 N mount directly to the stand without adapters.

Install the necessary attac hments an d mak e s ure t hey ar e s ecur e, s afe to op er ate, and s et up properly for
your sample. Then zero out the force gauge and begin operatio n.

The base is removable so t hat the stand m ay be use d as a component of a larger testing sys tem. Proper
care should be taken during installation to avoid injury.

To maintain smooth functioning of the stand, avoid overloads.

5 SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum force 200 lbF [1 kN]
Maximum travel 13" [330 mm]

0.05" [1.27 mm] / handwheel rev.

Weight (test stand, only) 17 lb [7.7 kg]

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6 DIMENSIONS in [mm]

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