FemtoTools Microforce Sensing ProbeMicroforce Sensor - Vacuum Compatible VersionSilicon flat punch tipNanoindenter Tip BerkovichMicroforce Sensing Probe
FemtoTools Microforce Sensing ProbeMicroforce Sensor - Vacuum Compatible VersionSilicon flat punch tipNanoindenter Tip BerkovichMicroforce Sensing Probe

FT-S Microforce Sensing Probe

The  FT-S Microforce Sensing Probes are microforce sensors capable of measuring forces from 200 millinewtons (0.2 N) down to sub-nanonewtons (10-9 N) along the sensor’s probe axis. Both compression and tension forces can be measured. The outstanding long-term stability and low signal drift guarantees significantly higher measurement accuracy than any other force sensing system in this force range. The accuracy of the FemtoTools SI-traceable calibration process is ensured by comparative measurements with the Swiss National Institute of Metrology (METAS).

Specifications & Features

Sensor Force Range Resolution
@10Hz
FT-S200 ±200µN 0.0005 µN
FT-S2'000 ±2'000µN 0.005 µN
FT-S20'000 ±20'000µN 0.05 µN
FT-S200'000 ±200'000µN 0.5 µN

Typical tip options

Application Geometry Material
Micro-pillar compression Flat-punch Diamond
Cantilever fracture testing Wedge / conical Diamond
Nanoindentation Berkovich / cube corner Diamond
Micro-Tensile Testing Flat-punch (50x50µm) / hook Silicon

Compatible Measurement Systems

  • FT-MTA03 Micromechanical Testing And Assembly System
  • FT-NMT04 Nanomechanical Testing System