Extension Rod w/ Thumbwheel, 130mm, 500 N, M6
Extension rods are used to add length to a fixture often to prevent the specimen from making contact with the gauge/loadcell e.g. when compressing a plunger into a cylinder. They are also used to connect a force gauge or load cell to a grip or fixture e.g. a wedge grip or test hook. The thumbwheel or locking nut is used to secure the grip in the correct orientation - care should be taken not to overtighten when using with low capacity gauges and loadcells.
130mm long Extension Rod M6 female to M6 male. Fitted with knurled thumbwheel for locking accessory in the correct orientation.
Extension Rods Comparison Table
| Model | Load Capacity | Securing | Thread 1 | Thread 2 | Length |
| 432-006 | 500 N | Thumbwheel | 10-32 UNF F | 10-32 UNF M | 30 mm |
| 432-116 | 500 N | Nut | 10-32 UNF F | 10-32 UNF M | 30 mm |
| 432-007 | 500 N | Thumbwheel | 10-32 UNF F | M6 M | 30 mm |
| 432-186 | 500 N | Thumbwheel | M6 F | M6 M | 25 mm |
| 432-008 | 2.5 kN | Thumbwheel | 5/16 UNC F | 5/16 UNC M | 30 mm |
| 432-117 | 500 N | Nut | 10-32 UNF F | 10-32 UNF M | 130 mm |
| 432-187 | 500 N | Thumbwheel | M6 F | M6 M | 130 mm |
| 432-123 | 2.5 kN | Thumbwheel | 5/16 UNC F | 5/16 UNC M | 130 mm |