Short Span Compression Tester LSCT-A10 - Span compression Labtron Short Span Compression Tester measures forces from 1 to 500 N, equivalent to 0.06 to 33.3 kN per m. It supports 15 mm sample width with ±0.1 mm tolerance. An open design enables easy sample placement, while a pneumatic clamping system holds the sample firmly during testing.