Strain Gages
measure of displaced surface elements.
See Also: Strain Gauges, Strain Gage Amplifiers, Strain Gage Signal Conditioners, Strain
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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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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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4 Channels, Strain Gauge Measurement
SG1
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Module SG1 is NAI’s latest generation Strain Gage Measurement Module. This intelligent, four-channel module is used on our Multifunction Embedded I/O Boards and Single Board Computers (SBCs).
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Signature Compression Only Load Button Load Cells
SLB SERIES
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The SLB Series Subminiature load cells (Load Buttons) are offered for compression only applications where space is limited. The matching surface must be flat for ultimate accuracy. The loading diameter is slightly convex for accurate load distribution. These sensors are manufactured from heat treated 17-4ph stainless steel, and the sensing element incorporates bonded foil strain gages of the highest quality. They are sealed for protection against most industrial environments.
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Mini Load Column Load Cell Compression Only with Mounting
MLC SERIES
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The MLC Series is our miniature high capacity compression only load cell/force sensor, featuring low profile compact size for a wide range of portable and dedicated applications up to 30,000 lb The load diameter is slightly convex for accurate load distribution. Low deflection through design results in ultra fast frequency response. The MLCs are designed to be mounted in a shallow machined flat pocket or smooth flat surface, either free or fastened via a bottom 6-32 tapped hole. 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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USB Sensor Link
90386
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The 90386 is a portable sensor interface that powers and processes strain gaged based sensor into USB compatible signals. No need for additional signal processing or special PC cards.
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Force Sensor Elements
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The STL Force Sensing Tension Links are a series of unique force sensors. The Tension Links utilize the internal strain gage process sucessfully and are used in bolts, load pins and flat load cells. The sensing element consists of a strain gage bridge circuit internally installed in a small hole along the longitudinal axis. This unique arrangement provides a most effective means for the protective sealing of the internal electronics while minimizing the adverse effects of extraneous torsion and bending loads.
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In Line Load Cell (10KN-50KN)
106, 107, 108 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 50kN and 10klb with better than ±0.5% non-linearity. This type is also available with fully welded cover.
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Miniature S-Beam Load Cell
500 Series
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The Miniature S-Beam Load Cell is a bi-directional Aluminium strain gage based transducer with high performance and builtin temperature compensation. This design provides better than ±0.1% (full scale) non-linearity and includes overload protection in both tension and compression directions. Options include IEEE1451.4 TEDS capability.
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Torque Transducers
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The technology behind our torque sensors are strain gages. These gages are arranged into a Wheatstone Bridge circuit, which converts the physical, mechanical force into an electrical signal that can be filtered, displayed, and recorded for further processing. This very accurate radiometric electrical signal is proportional to the applied mechanical force.
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Portable Strain Gage Welding and Soldering Unit
700
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A battery-operated capacitive discharge spot welder for attaching and wiring weldable strain gages and temperature sensors.
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Press Force Load Cell
6000 Series
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Press Force Load Cells are strain gage based transducers for press-force monitoring. This type offers capacities up to 100 kN with compensated temperature performances. Cable is contained within a stainless steel spring for strain relief purposes for additional protection.
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NI-9219, 100 S/s/channel, 4-Channel C Series Universal Analog Input Module
779781-02
Analog Input Module
100 S/s/channel, 4-Channel C Series Universal Analog Input Module - The NI‑9219 is designed for multipurpose testing. With the NI‑9219, you can measure signals from sensors such as strain gages, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), thermocouples, load cells, and other powered sensors, as well as make quarter-bridge, half-bridge, and full-bridge current measurements, with built-in voltage and current excitation. Each channel is individually selectable, so you can perform a different measurement type on each channel.
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Through Hole/ Donut Load Cell Compression only (1.50 O.D.)
THB SERIES
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Our THB Series through hole donut load cells offer anoutside diameter of 1.50 inches and up to four different thru-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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sbRIO-9219, Non-Enclosed, 100 S/s/channel, 4-Channel C Series Universal Analog Input Module
781027-01
Analog Input Module
Non-Enclosed, 100 S/s/channel, 4-Channel C Series Universal Analog Input Module - The sbRIO‑9219 is designed for multipurpose testing. With the sbRIO‑9219, you can measure signals from sensors such as strain gages, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), thermocouples, load cells, and other powered sensors, as well as make quarter-bridge, half-bridge, and full-bridge current measurements, with built-in voltage and current excitation. Each channel is individually selectable, so you can perform a different measurement type on each channel. Non-enclosed modules are designed for OEM applications.
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Rotating Dual Shaft Torque Sensors
RST SERIES
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The RST- Series is our low range rotating torque sensors that are available in eleven full scale ranges of 10 through 30K inch pounds. The sensing element incorporates bonded foil strain gages of the highest quality along with coined silver slip ring and silver brushes for data transmission. The WR2, Flexural Natural Frequency, and Torsional Stiffness values as stated in the Dynamic Characteristics box below, are approximate and the tabulated data pertains to the torque pickup only, and does not include the effects of couplings or other rotating masses that would be part of a dynamic system.
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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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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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Half Shaft Torque Measurement Systems
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Advanced Telemetrics International
ATi’s Half Shaft Telemetry System transmits torque signals from rotating shafts to a stationary telemetry receiver. It connects directly to strain gages adhered to the shaft converting it into a torque sensor allowing it to transmit shaft torque while the vehicle is operating. This system is a testing tool used by automotive and racing engineers to obtain real-time torque measurements from vehicle drivelines.
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Bridge Amplifier
90376
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This miniature, on-board, transducer amplifier is capable of supplying excitation voltage and amplifying millivolt signals from strain gage based transducers.
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PC/104 8-Channel Smart Sensor Interface
518
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Measures thermocouples, RTDs, strain gages, thermistors, 4-20 mA, voltage and resistance 8 high-accuracy differential input channels Integral sensor excitation Exclusive pulsed excitation minimizes sensor self-heating Configurable sensor type per channel Fully electronic calibration Low power
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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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Prop Shaft Torque Measurement Systems
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Advanced Telemetrics International
ATi Telemetry Systems are typically used to transmit data from rotating shafts or machinery to a stationary receiver. The Miniature Strain Gage Transmitter can be attached to strain gages adhered to your shaft in order to transmit shaft torque and thrust while the system is running.
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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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DIN Rail Mount
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Encore Electronics offers a complete line of compact, economically priced instrumentation packaged in standard DIN rail mounted enclosures. Our products include frequency to voltage converters, strain gage amplifiers, notch filters, accelerometer conditioners, and line drivers. Overall package sizes are 3.1″ x 3.3″ x 0.9″ tall (single wide) or 1.6″ tall (double wide).
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Low Profile Compression Only Load Button Load Cell with Mounting
LBM SERIES
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The LBM Series (Load Button) load cells are offered for compression only applications where space is limited. This load button is a direct replacement for many of the same type and bolt patterns currently used in the industry. The matching surface must be flat and at least 2 inches in diameter. The loading diameter is slightly convex for accurate load distribution. Eight threaded mounting holes are provided on the bottom surface for fastening down from beneath. These sensors are manufactured from heat treated 17-4ph stainless steel, and the sensing element incorporates bonded foil strain gages of the highest quality. They are sealed for protection against most industrial environments.
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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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T-Rosette Strain Gauges
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Tee Rosette Strain Gages are for measuring orthogonal strains when the principle directions of stress are known. All patterns have two grids oriented at 0° and 90° angles.
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Rosette Strain Gauges
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Rosette Strain Gages have three measuring grids arranged at an angle of 0°/45°/90° or 0°/60°/120°
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Low Capacity (inch-ounce) Reaction Torque Sensor
RTS SERIES
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The RTS Series torque sensors were designed to fill the need for accurate torque measurements below 62.5 in.lbs. without giving up stiffness or sensitivity to forces from other directions. They are manufactured from sensor quality aluminum and anodized for long term durability. Bonded foil strain gages and materials of the highest quality are installed assuring high reliability. The four bolt hole pattern with the use of our O.D. or I.D. pilots on either end allows simple adaptation to any application.
