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Dillon was founded in 1937 by William C. Dillon in the USA as a supplier of cable
tensioning products to the armed forces. The company grew rapidly, expanded its
offering and today has a comprehensive range of force measurement devices.
These products are sold into a wide variety of markets worldwide including lifting
applications, telecommunications, aviation, military, public utilities, offshore oil/gas,
shipping and lift maintenance.
In 1986, Dillon was acquired by Avery Weigh-Tronix, a world leading manufacturer of
industrial scales, weighing equipment and measurement devices. Avery Weigh-Tronix
is part of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), a Fortune 200 diversified manufacturer of
advanced industrial technologies with operations in 57 countries.
With a reputation for superior strength, reliability, accuracy and quality, Dillon goes
from strength to strength.
Contents
3-15 Dynamometers/Load Links/Crane Scales
16-18 Tension Meters/Tension Monitors
19 Indicator
20-26 Mechanical Force Gauges
27-31 Force Control Switches
