Strain Gages
measure of displaced surface elements.
See Also: Strain Gauges, Strain Gage Amplifiers, Strain Gage Signal Conditioners, Strain
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USB Sensor Link
90386
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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Bolt Extensometers for Proof Load Testing
Model 3565
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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Bi-Axial or Axial Averaging Extensometers
Model 3560
Jinan Testing Equipment IE Corporation
This extensometer is ideally suited for testing anisotropic materials such as advanced composites as well as for general purpose tests like determining Poisson’s ratio. The Model 3560BIA uses a design unique to Epsilon, where the knife edges remain parallel during the displacement. This approach greatly reduces crosstalk between axes and allows use on round or flat specimens with equal ease. These extensometers are very easy to mount. Integral springs hold the unit on the test sample. The parallel multiple flexure design makes these units very durable.The Model 3560AVG reads axial strain only as a single averaged output. It may also be supplied with two independent outputs, one measurement from each side of the specimen. This set-up is most commonly required when an indication of specimen bending is desired. The second version, the Model 3560BIA, includes both the averaged axial strain and the transverse strain. Again, this may also be configured as dual independent axial readings, which results in a three channel extensometer.The Model 3560 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 Load Cells
TE Connectivity (TE) offers load cell assemblies for test and measurement applications that require high performance or unique packaging. Our broad range of packaged load cells feature foil strain gages enabling OEM's to measure force with low cost and high reliability. The gages produce a high level of output signal for a low operating stain using inorganic materials to offer long term stability. Load cells are gaged in a variety of materials from high strength stainless steel to special alloys.
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Junction Boxes
VPG Transducers created one of the largest load cell and transducer manufacturers in the world when we brought decades of weighing and force measurement experience under one roof. By harnessing the power of our collective expertise and experience in advanced strain gage technology, we are able to continuously challenge the status quo. As trusted partners, we are committed to providing world-class solutions that meet your needs.
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General Data Acquisition Device With Strain Gage Measurement
Spider-80SG
The Spider-80SG is a high precision, general purpose data acquisition device featuring strain gage measurement. This device can be used in a variety of physical and measurement tests. The Spider-80SG can acquire data from a strain gage or a wide range of measurement quantities. A variety of general purpose and strain gage based sensors are supported.
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Data Acquisition Systems
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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Through Hole Load Washer Load Cell Compression Only
LWO SERIES
The LW0 Series are washer shaped, strain gage based load cells that have been most commonly used in fastener testing and thru hole load applications. Our stocked ranges from 2,400 through 300,000 lb compression are made from 17-4ph heat treated stainless steel and are matched to bolt diameters and their specific load characteristics. Modifications of diameters, thicknesses, or load range to a specific diameter for OEM applications are welcomed. 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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Rugged, Long Gauge Length Extensometers
Model 3543
Jinan Testing Equipment IE Corporation
With over 15 years of proven reliability in the world’s most demanding testing environments, the Model 3543 extensometer is designed to survive in those applications where standard axial extensometers would not. Designed by Epsilon, the Model 3543 was created to survive specimen failure by separating into two halves, thus preventing permanent damage to the module body. During operation, the upper half of the extensometer pulls out of the main body. Tapered measuring beams activate strain gaged flexures within the unit. This unique design allows long measuring ranges, yet retains compatibility with electronics for strain gaged transducers. These models offer high accuracy and are light weight but rugged, with low operating force. They are tension only units.The units have hardened tool steel knife edges. Standard quick attach wires provided with the extensometer work on flat specimens up to 12 x 31 mm (0.5 x 1.25 inch) and on rounds up to 25 mm (1 inch) diameter. Optional quick attach kit wire forms are available for use on larger samples. See Model 3542L for long gauge lengths with smaller measuring ranges.The Model 3543 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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NI-9236, 10 kS/s/channel, 350 Ω Quarter-Bridge Strain Gage, 8-Channel C Series Strain/Bridge Input Module
785996-01
10 kS/s/channel, 350 Ω Quarter-Bridge Strain Gage, 8-Channel C Series Strain/Bridge Input Module - The NI‑9236 measures dynamic strain on all channels simultaneously, allowing for synchronized, high-speed measurements. This capability is important for applications, such as impact tests, that require comparison across many channels at a particular instant in time. The NI‑9236 includes built-in voltage excitation for quarter-bridge sensors. It also has 60 VDC isolation and 1,000 V rms transient isolation, providing high‑common‑mode noise rejection and increased safety.
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Precision Gram Load Cell Universal/ Tension or Compression
GSO SERIES
The GS0 Series Load Cells can be utilized in tension or compression or both with excellent compliance. The force sensing end of the anodized aluminum GS0 Series is tapped 6-32 thru for attachment possibilities for almost any application. Bonded foil strain gages at the sensing element provide for excellent stability over the suggested temperature range and ensure long term reliability. Call for application assistance.
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T-Rosette Strain Gauges
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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Strain sensors
SG-01
The Strain Gage SG-01 is the fibre optic equivalent of an electrical strain gage. The Strain Gage SG-01 can be mounted directly on the surface of a structure by means of an adhesive. In this way, the fibre sensor makes direct contact with the surface and therefore measures directly the strain at the surface.
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Half Shaft Torque Measurement Systems
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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C Series Universal 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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Button Load Cell
3000 Series
Button Load Cells are strain gage based transducers with temperature compensation and excellent overall performance. This type provides a range of capacities up to 150 kN or 30 klb with better than ±0.5% (full scale) non-linearity. Three tapped holes are provided on the underside for ease of mounting. Fully welded cover, amplified and digitised versions are available on request.
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Mini Load Column Load Cell Compression Only with Mounting
MLC SERIES
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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Rotating Dual Shaft Torque Sensors
RST SERIES
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 Cells
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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Life Cyclic Durability Testing
Environment Associates can provide everything you need for cyclic durability testing and performance fixturing. Services include mechanical cycling to a position or load, fatigue cycling to a fixed load, rotational torque cycling, and simple push/pull cycling. EA can design your fixture with electro-dynamic, air, or hydraulic assistance to mechanically move your part. All of our fixtures can be manufactured to withstand a wide range of temperature, humidity and vibration inputs. If required, forces can be monitored electronically, using a wide variety of inputs (i.e. strain gages, load cells, rotational transducers, thermocouples, shunts, and more). EA can create holding and check fixtures to perform “pre” and “post” evaluation for dimensional issues that may occur during testing. EA can provide fixtures for single tests run internally for EA test labs and can manufacture fixtures to be purchased directly by the customer for their internal use.
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Force Sensors
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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Rosette Strain Gauges
Rosette Strain Gages have three measuring grids arranged at an angle of 0°/45°/90° or 0°/60°/120°
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Multi-Channel Telemetry
The AT7000 multi-channel systems can combine any customized mix of ordinary sensors: strain gages, thermocouples, RTDs, accelerometers, as well as motor/generator field voltages, currents and ground fault currents. The received data is continuously streamed to the user as analog (+/- 10V or 4/20mA) or digital data.
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Extensometers for Indirect Tensile Testing of Asphalt
Model 3911
Jinan Testing Equipment IE Corporation
For indirect tensile testing, such as for resilient modulus, these extensometers measure the lateral deformation of specimens. They are self-supporting on the sample and clip on in seconds. The traditional way this deformation has been measured was prone to errors caused by slight rocking of the sample as it is loaded. The self-supporting design of the Model 3911 eliminates this problem. This unit will handle the dynamic pulse requirements of resilient modulus testing.The speed of mounting makes test set-up much faster than with the older method. The pivot mounting used ensures that the specimen contact pads meet the often uneven asphalt surface as well as possible. The measuring range options available allow a wide range of testing, yet can easily measure the sometimes very small displacements required.The Model 3911 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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Electronics For Signal Processing
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.
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High Temperature Furnace COD Gages (1200 C or 1600 C)
Model 3548COD
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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Torque Verification
90229
SDI’s 90229 is designed for calibrating tools used to apply torque including electric and pneumatic power tools, torque sensors, hand and click wrenches. The strain gage based reaction torque sensors in the bench-mount housing remain stationary while torque is applied. The housing dis-assembles by removing two snap pins, allowing the user to easily change socket sizes and capacities.
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Through Hole/ Donut Load Cell Compression Only
THA SERIES
Our THA Series through hole donut load cells offer an outside diameter of 1.00 inches and up to two 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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Bridge Amplifier
90376
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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Torsion And Shear Strain Gauges
Shear/Torque Strain Gages are for measuring shear strain and torque, typical applications are for measurements on torsion bars and determining shear stresses in shear beam load cells.
