Series R04

Miniature Force Sensors

Extremely compact force measurement sensors for tensile and compressive loads in applications with limited space. The Series R04 is available in capacities from 0.25 to 100 lbF (1 to 500 N). Every capacity has the same miniature dimensions. The sensors feature outstanding mechanical overload protection and threaded holes on two sides for the mounting of attachments or implements.

Requires a Mark-10 indicator, available separately.

Features

  • Member of the Plug & Test® family of interchangeable sensors and indicators
  • Ultra-compact size
  • Measures tensile and compressive forces
  • NIST-traceable certificate of calibration with data is included. If the sensor is ordered with an indicator, a certificate for the set (indicator + sensor) can be supplied upon request, at no additional charge.
  • Warranty: 3 years

Specifications

  • Accuracy: 
    ± 0.2% of full scale + indicator
  • Weight:
    0.015 lb [0.007 kg]
  • Shipping weight:
    2 lb [0.9 kg]
  • HS code:
    MR04 (all models): 9024900000
  • ECCN
    EAR99
  • Country of origin:
    USA

Capacity x Resolution

With model 7I and 5I indicators
Capacity x Resolution 
Model lbF ozF gF kgF N mN
MR04-025M 0.25 x 0.0001 4 x 0.002 100 x 0.05 - 1 x 0.0005 1000 x 0.5
MR04-05M 0.5 x 0.0002 8 x 0.005 250 x 0.1 - 2.5 x 0.001 2500 x 1
MR04-2 / MR04-2M 2 x 0.001 32 x 0.02 1000 x 0.5 1 x 0.0005 10 x 0.005 -
MR04-5 / MR04-5M 5 x 0.002 80 x 0.05 2500 x 1 2.5 x 0.001 25 x 0.01 -
MR04-10 / MR04-10M 10 x 0.005 160 x 0.1 5000 x 2 5 x 0.002 50 x 0.02 -
MR04-20 / MR04-20M 20 x 0.01 320 x 0.2 10000 x 5 10 x 0.005 100 x 0.05 -
MR04-50 / MR04-50M 50 x 0.02 800 x 0.5 25000 x 10 25 x 0.01 250 x 0.1 -
MR04-100 / MR04-100M 100 x 0.05 1600 x 1 50000 x 20 50 x 0.02 500 x 0.2 -
With model 3I indicator
Capacity x Resolution 
Model lbF gF kgF N
MR04-025M 0.25 x 0.0002 100 x 0.1 - 1 x 0.001
MR04-05M 0.5 x 0.0005 250 x 0.2 - 2.5 x 0.002
MR04-2 / MR04-2M 2 x 0.002 - 1 x 0.001 10 x 0.01
MR04-5 / MR04-5M 5 x 0.005 - 2.5 x 0.002 25 x 0.02
MR04-10 / MR04-10M 10 x 0.01 - 5 x 0.005 50 x 0.05
MR04-20 / MR04-20M 20 x 0.02 - 10 x 0.01 100 x 0.1
MR04-50 / MR04-50M 50 x 0.05 - 25 x 0.02 250 x 0.2
MR04-100 / MR04-100M 100 x 0.1 - 50 x 0.05 500 x 0.5

Dimensions

IN[MM]
Model Thread
MR04-025MM3 x 0.5
MR04-2#4-40 UNC
MR04-5
MR04-10
MR04-20
MR04-50
MR04-100
Model Thread
MR04-05MM3 x 0.5
MR04-2M
MR04-5M
MR04-10M
MR04-20M
MR04-50M
MR04-100M

Ordering Information


We are transitioning from #4-40 threads at each end of the force sensor to M3. During the transition, our available inventory of older and newer “M” models will be dynamic. Please refer to the Availability column in the table below:
Model Description Availability US Price
MR04-025 Force sensor, 0.25 lbF / 4 ozF / 100 gF / 1 N / 1000 mN, #4-40 No longer available $1,750.00
MR04-025M Force sensor, 0.25 lbF / 4 ozF / 100 gF / 1 N / 1000 mN, M3 Available $1,750.00
MR04-05 Force sensor, 0.5 lbF / 8 ozF / 250 gF / 2.5 N / 2500 mN, #4-40 No longer available $1,750.00
MR04-05M Force sensor, 0.5 lbF / 8 ozF / 250 gF / 2.5 N / 2500 mN, M3 Available $1,750.00
MR04-2 Force sensor, 2 lbF / 32 ozF / 1 kgF / 1000 gF / 10 N, #4-40 No longer available $1,750.00
MR04-2M Force sensor, 2 lbF / 32 ozF / 1 kgF / 1000 gF / 10 N, M3 Available $1,750.00
MR04-5 Force sensor, 5 lbF / 80 ozF / 2.5 kgF / 2500 gF / 25 N, #4-40 Available $1,750.00
MR04-5M Force sensor, 5 lbF / 80 ozF / 2.5 kgF / 2500 gF / 25 N, M3 Not yet available $1,750.00
MR04-10 Force sensor, 10 lbF / 160 ozF / 5 kgF / 5000 gF / 50 N, #4-40 No longer available $1,750.00
MR04-10M Force sensor, 10 lbF / 160 ozF / 5 kgF / 5000 gF / 50 N, M3 Available $1,750.00
MR04-20 Force sensor, 20 lbF / 320 ozF / 10 kgF / 10000 gF / 100 N, #4-40 Available $1,750.00
MR04-20M Force sensor, 20 lbF / 320 ozF / 10 kgF / 10000 gF / 100 N, M3 Not yet available $1,750.00
MR04-50 Force sensor, 50 lbF / 800 ozF / 25 kgF / 25000 gF / 250 N, #4-40 Available $1,750.00
MR04-50M Force sensor, 50 lbF / 800 ozF / 25 kgF / 25000 gF / 250 N, M3 Not yet available $1,750.00
MR04-100 Force sensor, 100 lbF / 1600 ozF / 50 kgF / 50000 gF / 500 N, #4-40 No longer available $1,750.00
MR04-100M Force sensor, 100 lbF / 1600 ozF / 50 kgF / 50000 gF / 500 N, M3 Available $1,750.00