Equipment actuated by mechanical force "to exert traction") or compression is commonly called tensiometer. Depending on the direction exerted, it has load cells[1]​ that send an electrical signal and data acquisition software that converts this signal into numerical values, which can be commonly read in units of force[2]​ such as Newton (N) "Newton (unit)") or Pound-force (Lbf) "Pound (unit of force)").