Strain Gages
measure of displaced surface elements.
See Also: Strain Gauges, Strain Gage Amplifiers, Strain Gage Signal Conditioners, Strain
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High-Temperature Strain Gages
ZWH-, ZWN-, & ZWP-Series
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ZWH-, ZWN-, and ZWP-Series strain gages are designed for dynamic and limited static strain measurement at hightemperature.These strain gages are manufactured using a round wire for superior bonding ability and performance. A high-fatigue wire (Option Z) is also available on each of the gages. These gages are supplied with a fiberglassreinforced tape carrier which holds the grid and leads in place during installation and are bonded using ceramic cements or Rokide® flame spray. The shelf-life of thesegages is 9 months.
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Stress Analysis Strain Gages
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Bondable foil strain gages (strain gauges) available in thousands of possible pattern designs and combinations of grid alloys, backing materials, resistances, and options.
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4 2/3 Strain Gage Meter
CS2-SG
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CS2-SG Strain Gauge Indicator has been designed with high accuracy measurement, display and communication of DC signal 0~1.0/~4.0mV or 0~10.0/~40.0mV as like as Load Cell or Strain Gauge.The meter supports Field Calibration function. It can be calibrated with sensor(Load Cell/Strain Gauge) to meet machinery structure.They are also building in 4 Relay outputs, 3 External Control Inputs, 1 Analogue output and 1 RS-485(Modbus RTU Mode) interface with versatile functions such as control, alarm, re-transmission and communication for a wide range of machinery and testing equipments applications.
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Socket Wrench Torque Sensor Reaction Type
SWS SERIES
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Our SWS Series reaction type socket wrench torque sensors are available in ranges from 10 ft-lbs. through 1000 ft-lbs. and provide accurate measurements of bolt or nut wrenching torques. These sensors are bi-directional so both tightening and break-away torques can be measured. These low cost sensors deliver high accuracy and outstanding frequency response. alibration of mechanical torque wrenches may be performed with this sensor. The sensing element incorporates bonded foil strain gages of the highest quality.
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Bolt Extensometers for Proof Load Testing
Model 3565
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Jinan Testing Equipment IE Corporation
The Model 3565 uses hard conical points to contact the bolt at the center of the head and at the bottom. It is fully adjustable for different length bolts ranging from 25 mm (1 inch) in length to 150 mm (6 inches) standard. Extension beams are available for longer bolts. The standard maximum measuring range is 1.25 mm (0.05 inches). Generally, on longer bolts this extensometer will be self-supported without requiring any centering marks or punch marks on the bolt. For shorter bolts these marks may be required. If the conical pins are sharp, marks are often not needed even on the shortest bolts.The extensometer has a zero adjustment screw to adjust the length between the contact pins. This is used to set the output voltage to zero, which corresponds to the correct starting position for the test. It also includes a breakaway lower arm. In the event a bolt should fail, the breakaway arm snaps free, helping to prevent damage to the extensometer. This is easily re-installed. In the event that bolt failures are likely during a test, it is recommended the user attach a cord around the upper part of the beam and tie the other end to the test frame to prevent the extensometer from falling. The conical point contacts included with the extensometer are made from tungsten carbide.The Model 3565 extensometers are strain gaged devices, making them compatible with any electronics designed for strain gaged transducers. Most often they are connected to a test machine controller. The signal conditioning electronics for the extensometer is typically included with the test machine controller or may often be added. In this case the extensometer is shipped with the proper connector and wiring to plug directly into the electronics. For systems lacking the required electronics, Epsilon can provide a variety of solutions, allowing the extensometer output to be connected to data acquisition boards, chart recorders or other equipment.
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Prefabricated Torque & Thrust Sensor
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Teledyne LeCroy Test Services patented Quick Sensor is a pre-fabricated Torque & Thrust Strain Bridge that is applied to a shaft much the same way as a strain gage. This time-saving device was developed for the Nuclear Power Industry to reduce the time and effort required to install strain gages in a radioactive environment. Since it's introduction in Nuclear Plants, the Quick Sensor has become popular in many other industries and applications where gaging time and cost is a concern.
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Band-On Telemetry System
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Advanced Telemetrics International
The ATi Band-On Telemetry System transmits real-time sensor data from a rotating shaft while the system is running. The system consists of one or more rotating signal conditioner/ transmitter modules with battery pack and a stationary receiver. Rotating transmitters are available to interface with most any type of sensor including strain gages, thermocouples, thermistors, RTDs and accelerometers.
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General Purpose Reaction Dual Shaft Torque Sensor
STS SERIES
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The STS Series is our general purpose reaction type shaft torque sensor. They are often installed between devices such as motors, switches, shafts or axles, and their mounting plate to provide bi-directional torque output. They are available in six capacity ranges from 600 in-lb through 12,000 in-lb, and are made from 17-4ph heat treated stainless steel. The sensing element incorporates bonded foil strain gages of the highest quality and are sealed for protection against most industrial environments.
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In Line Load Cell (200N-5000N)
100 Series
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Miniature Threaded in Line Load Cells are strain gage based transducers with temperature compensation and excellent overall performance. This type measures tensile and compressive loads up to 5000N with better than ±0.25% non-linearity.
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Load Cell Displays
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We carry a wide range of digital displays for strain gage load cells. There are many options available to our load cell displays such as analog outputs to interface with a PLC, digital outputs for computer interfaces, I/O and relay outputs to control batching and checkweighing scales, and wireless load cell indicators.
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Through Hole/ Donut Load Cell (3.00 O.D.) Compression Only
THD SERIES
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Our THD Series through hole donut load cells offer an outside diameter of 3.00 inches and up to nine different through hole diameter options per capacity range. These load cells are manufactured from heat treated 17-4 ph stainless steel. The sensing element incorporates bonded foil strain gages of the highest quality and are sealed for protection against most industrial Environments.
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Wireless
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Equipped with Bluetooth technology, our wide range of wireless force and torque sensors allows you to take measurements remotely, connected to one of our displays or directly to a PC. Our sensors offer a data transfer rate of up to 1,000Hz and an open-field range of 65 ft. We can adapt this technology to any strain gage sensor.
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C Series Universal Analog Input Module
Analog Input Module
The C Series Universal Analog Input Module helps you perform multi-purpose measurements. This module includes built-in support for accelerometer, powered sensor, full-bridge, and voltage measurements as well as quarter-bridge, half-bridge, 60 V, and current measurements using measurement-specific adapters. You also can choose options to measure signals from sensors such as strain gages, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), thermocouples, load cells, and other powered sensors.The C Series Universal Analog Input Module includes the NI-DAQmx driver and configuration utility that simplify configuration and measurements. NI-DAQmx supports NI programming environments as well as Python, ANSI C, C#.NET, and MathWorks MATLAB® software.
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Long Gauge Length Axial Extensometers
Model 3542L
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Jinan Testing Equipment IE Corporation
The dual flexure design makes the 3542L very rugged and insensitive to vibrations. These extensometers are designed for testing a wide range of materials including metals, plastics, composites and ceramics. Epsilon’s Model 3543 is recommended for applications requiring long gauge lengths and larger measuring ranges.The Model 3542L comes standard with Epsilon’s quick attach kit, making it easy to mount the extensometer on the test specimen. The quick attach kit can be removed, allowing mounting of the extensometer with springs or rubber bands.The 3542L extensometers are strain gaged devices, making them compatible with any electronics designed for strain gaged transducers. Most often they are connected to a test machine controller. The signal conditioning electronics for the extensometer is typically included with the test machine controller or may often be added. In this case the extensometer is shipped with the proper connector and wiring to plug directly into the electronics. For systems lacking the required electronics, Epsilon can provide a variety of solutions, allowing the extensometer output to be connected to data acquisition boards, chart recorders or other equipment.
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Strain Gage Testing
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Response Dynamics Vibration Engineering, Inc.
Although strain measurement is often a key part of a root cause diagnosis, our analyses often also involve measurements of other parameters such as acceleration, relative displacement, pressure, temperature, flow, speed, load, dynamic stiffness, etc, to explore multiple parameters that may have a cause/effect relationship with the problem at hand. These measurements form part of a fact based hypothesis for the cause of the problem at hand. We use stain gauge testing and/or stain modeling and analysis, in conjunction with our structural dynamics expertise to characterize all the important pieces of the puzzle that come into play with dynamic strain issues (See Diagnostic Testing).
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Strain Gauge Test
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This test measures the structural stresses induced in equipment when subjected to various environmental and operational loads. Strain gages, which are resistive devices whose outputs are proportional to the amount that they are deformed under strain, are placed at selected locations to yield stress levels which may then be compared to design allowable limits.
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Force Sensors
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TE Connectivity (TE) designs and manufactures force sensors for applications that require high performance or unique packaging, including electro-mechanical flight control, test and measurement and ultra-low cost OEM load cells for medium to high volumes. Based on our proprietary piezoresistive silicon strain gage (Microfused) technology, our sensors combine durability and long-term stability in extremely low cost packages.
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High Temperature Diametral Extensometers (1000 C)
Model 3580
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Jinan Testing Equipment IE Corporation
This model is for diametral strain measurement with furnace and induction heating systems. Quartz rods and water-cooling allow the unit to be used for high temperature testing of metals, ceramics and composites. With induction heating, this model often can be used without water-cooling. When used in furnaces, the extensometer is often mounted directly to the furnace side cut-out. Optional load frame mounting brackets are available for supporting the extensometer in cases where furnace mounting is not possible. These optional mounts are used with induction heating or furnace systems. The Model 3580 extensometers are strain gaged devices, making them compatible with any electronics designed for strain gaged transducers. Most often they are connected to a test machine controller. The signal conditioning electronics for the extensometer is typically included with the test machine controller or may often be added. In this case the extensometer is shipped with the proper connector and wiring to plug directly into the electronics. For systems lacking the required electronics, Epsilon can provide a variety of solutions, allowing the extensometer output to be connected to data acquisition boards, chart recorders or other equipment.
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Data Acquisition Systems
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Encore Electronics manufactures a wide range of analog signal conditioning equipment, including strain gage and pressure amplifiers, frequency-to-voltage converters, thermocouple isolation amplifiers and anti-aliasing filters.
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Signal Conditioners
General Purpose
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Encore offers a complete line of General Purpose Signal Conditioning instrumentation to meet even the most demanding requirements. Packaged as interchangeable two-channel plug-in modules, Encore’s broad product line includes frequency to voltage converters, strain gage amplifiers, accelerometer conditioners, digital voltmeters and DC power supplies. All of our systems feature a common CAL input on the rear of the rack which allows for calibration of the entire rack. Calibration function varies based on the modules installed. For example, the Model 633 applies a shunt calibration resistor across the bridge, while the Model 149 applies a reference charge source to the input. Contact Encore today and let our team of design engineers help you determine which of our products is best for your application.
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High Temperature Furnace COD Gages (1200 C or 1600 C)
Model 3548COD
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Jinan Testing Equipment IE Corporation
These COD gages mount on a water-cooled bracket, which is mounted on the furnace side cut-out or with optional load frame support brackets. The standard temperature version (to 1200℃) is supplied with high purity alumina rods. The high temperature option is furnished with alpha grade silicon carbide rods. Rods are made to order to the length required for your furnace. Mounting brackets may be integrated with the furnace cut-out. Epsilon can also provide optional load frame mounting brackets to fit your test frame. Contact edges on the test sample should be somewhat rounded (not sharp knife edges) for best performance with this model. The Model 3548COD extensometers are strain gaged devices, making them compatible with any electronics designed for strain gaged transducers. Most often they are connected to a test machine controller. The signal conditioning electronics for the extensometer is typically included with the test machine controller or may often be added. In this case the extensometer is shipped with the proper connector and wiring to plug directly into the electronics. For systems lacking the required electronics, Epsilon can provide a variety of solutions, allowing the extensometer output to be connected to data acquisition boards, chart recorders or other equipment.
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Force Sensor Elements
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TE Connectivity (TE) enables OEMs to measure force using MEMS-based technology load cells. The same proprietary piezoresistive silicon strain gage technology used to measure pressure can also be configured into a reliable, low-cost package to measure force.
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Low Profile Universal Tension or Compression Load Cell
LPU SERIES
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Our LPU Series are low profile, universal tension or compression "pancake" type load cells. They are available in 14 ranges from 100 lb through 50,000 lb Hold down bolt holes are provided through the outer diameter and a threaded hole provided through the center for pushing or pulling from either end. The ALB load buttons located in our accessories section, are ideal for compression applications. The LPU Series are made from 17-4ph heat treated stainless steel. The sensing element incorporates bonded foil strain gages of the highest quality and are sealed for protection against most industrial environments.
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Deflection Gages (Deflectometers)
Model 3540
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Widely used for measuring deformations in three and four point bend tests, compression tests and a variety of general purpose deformations. These strain gaged devices come with a magnetic base for easy mounting.
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Load Cells
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The heart of each weighing system is a load cell. Load cells are mechanical components which act as force sensors by employing strain gages to provide an electrical output proportional to the applied force. Typically the electrical output is either analog (voltage or current) or digital. Load cells have specific mechanical packaging and sensing orientation to fit into electronic scales, and testing and monitoring systems. Load cells can be used for tension, compression, and/or shear measurement.
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Linear Strain Gauges
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Linear Pattern Strain Gages are the most straightforward geometry of strain gauge, designed to indicate strain in only a single direction.
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Sensor Placement & FEA Analysis
GageMap - GM
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APEX Turbine Testing Technologies
Apply strain gages and accelerometers to your finite elementmodel independent of the mesh anywhere you want, or letGagemap do it for you.
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Socket Wrench Torque Sensor Rotating Type
RSS SERIES
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Our RSS Series rotating socket wrench torque sensors are available in ranges from 10 ft-lbs. through 250 ft-lbs. and provide accurate measurements of bolt or nut wrenching torques. These sensors are bi-directional so both tightening and break-away torques can be measured. Unlimited rotation of the ball bearing supported sensor shaft allows monitoring of the total fastening cycle. The sensing element incorporates bonded foil strain gages of the highest quality, along with coined silver slip rings and two silver graphite brushes per ring for data transmission.
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Deflection Gages (Deflectometers)
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Jinan Testing Equipment IE Corporation
Widely used for measuring deformance in three and four point bend tests, compression tests and a variety of general purpose deformations. These strain gaged devices come with a magnetic base for easy mounting.
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Electronics For Signal Processing
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PCB Piezotronics manufactures a wide variety of electronics to power ICP®, PE (Charge Mode), MEMS, strain gage and other types of sensors. All of these products provide conditioning of sensor signals for transmission to data acquisition systems.
