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
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
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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PTI/PMAC/USB Sensor System Examples
*System for any strain gage based sensor*Compatible with every sensor is this catalog*Process monitoring*Process control*Portable datalogging*Portable, compact, and lightweight
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Through Hole/ Donut Load Cell (3.00 O.D.) Compression Only
THD SERIES
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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Prop Shaft Torque Measurement Systems
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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Static Soil Tester
GEO-probe
The complex is implemented on the basis of a portable computer and the CompactRIO control and measuring system. The software for recording and displaying measured signals and control of measuring equipment is developed on LabVIEW. The second modification of the measuring system includes, developed by our company, a miniature digital measuring module of a strain gage with a built-in ADC and inclinometer and a USB interface for connecting the digital measuring module of the probe to the computer.
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Strain Gage Testing
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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Low Capacity (in-lb) General Purpose Reaction Torque Sensor
TRT SERIES
The TRT Series reaction torque sensors offer long term reliability due to non moving parts and state of the art bonded foil strain gages. Whenever possible, the best approach for precision torque measurements is via reaction torque sensing, eliminating high maintenanceand high cost of slip rings, bearings and brushes.
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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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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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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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sbRIO-9218, Non-Enclosed, 24-Bit, 51.2 kS/s/channel, 2-Channel C Series Universal Analog Input Module
783362-02
Non-Enclosed, 24-Bit, 51.2 kS/s/channel, 2-Channel C Series Universal Analog Input Module - The sbRIO‑9218 helps you perform multipurpose testing. With the sbRIO‑9218, you can measure signals from sensors such as strain gages, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), thermocouples, load cells, and other powered sensors. You also can use the sbRIO‑9218 to perform quarter-bridge, half-bridge, and full-bridge current measurements, with built-in voltage and current excitation. You can individually select and perform a different measurement type on each channel. Additionally, the sbRIO‑9218 features 60 VDC analog input isolation. Non-enclosed modules are designed for OEM applications.
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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 Washer
5000 Series
The Load cell is a stainless steel sub-miniature strain gage based transducer with compensated temperature performance. This type provides measurements up to 20000 lbf with better than ±0.5% (full scale) non-linearity
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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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Signature Compression Only Load Button Load Cells
SLB SERIES
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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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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Miniature Axial Extensometers
Model 3442
Jinan Testing Equipment IE Corporation
Weighing as little as 8 grams, these miniature extensometers are designed to have very low operating force with minimal specimen influence. All use an improved version of Epsilon’s dual flexure design which makes them very rugged for their size. With a module height of 15.2 mm (0.6 inches), they will fit in the limited space between grips that is typical with small test samples. Gauge lengths can be as short as 3 mm or as long as 50 mm. A newly designed gage setting pin and assembly allows the gauge length to be set accurately and repeatably to ASTM and ISO requirements for all gauge lengths. Reengineered quick attach wire forms provide simple and secure specimen attachment. Wire forms for round and flat specimens are included, as well as flat, 3-point, and vee knife edges. The wire forms may be removed to enable mounting using elastic bands or springs. A tethering attachment point provides fall protection and enables counterbalancing of the extensometer’s weight when testing delicate specimens.Model 3442 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 and Epsilon will equip the extensometer with a compatible connector wired to plug directly into the controller. For systems lacking the required electronics, Epsilon can provide a variety of solutions for signal conditioning and connection to data acquisition systems, chart recorders, or other equipment.
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Averaging Extensometers for ASTM D5656 Shear Tests
Model 4013
Jinan Testing Equipment IE Corporation
The Model 4013 extensometer meets the requirements of ASTM D5656 for measuring the strain properties of an adhesive in shear. It uses different contact point spacing compared to the extensometer shown in D5656. This makes it much easier to mount and eliminates the slippage problems associated with the design shown in the ASTM standard. The Model 4013 is available with all of Epsilon’s temperature configurations. It has a 3.0 mm (0.12 inches) full scale measuring range. The conical point contacts included with the extensometer are made from tungsten carbide.The Model 4013 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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Band-On Telemetry System
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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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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Low Capacity (inch-ounce) Reaction Torque Sensor
RTS SERIES
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.
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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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DMS Transmitter
Knick Elektronische Messgeräte GmbH & Co. KG.
Transmitter for load cells and the evaluation of strain gages in 6 mm housing with calibrated range selection.Detection signals from sensors for physical variables such as displacement, angle, pressure or force. Functional safety up to SIL 2, SIL 3 redundant to parameterization via interface or intuitively, directly on the device. Universal use with 24 V DC or AC power supply.
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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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In Line Load Cell (10KN-50KN)
106, 107, 108 Series
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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Linear Strain Gauges
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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4 Channels, Strain Gauge Measurement
SG1
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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Fracture Mechanics Clip-On Gages
Model 3541
Jinan Testing Equipment IE Corporation
The Model 3541 is designed for determination of fracture mechanics parameters such as JIC, KIC, R-curve, fatigue crack growth rate (da/dN), and testing to standards such as E1820, E399, E647, etc. These COD gages conform to the requirements of E1820 (the replacement for E813 and E1737) for JIC and R-curve determination. Special configurations are available to meet the requirements of ASTM E399 for fracture toughness (please consult the factory for these configurations). In addition, the modified groove design complies with E1820 tests where greater stability and accuracy results from the sharper groove root. Clip-on gages are used for a variety of fracture mechanics tests, including compact tension, arc shaped, disk shaped, bend specimens or other specimen geometries in compliance with ASTM and other standards organization’s test methods. Clip-on gages can be used directly on test specimens where the knife edges are integral with the test specimen or, alternately, with optional bolt-on knife edges mounted on the test specimen.The Model 3541 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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sbRIO-9235, Non-Enclosed, 10 kS/s/channel, 120 Ω Quarter-Bridge Strain Gage, 8-Channel C Series Strain/Bridge Input Module
781579-01
Non-Enclosed, 10 kS/s/channel, 120 Ω Quarter-Bridge Strain Gage, 8-Channel C Series Strain/Bridge Input Module - The sbRIO‑9235 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 sbRIO‑9235 includes built-in voltage excitation for quarter-bridge sensors. It also has 60 VDC isolation and 1,000 Vrms transient isolation, providing high‑common‑mode noise rejection and increased safety. Non-enclosed modules are designed for OEM applications.
