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Force/Strain/Load/Torque

In-depth technical articles on the various types of sensors used to measure force, strain, load, and torque sensors; how they work; and how they are used in real-world applications.


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Digital Torquemeters from S. Himmelstein   May 6, 2012

MCRT 88700V Series dual-range torquemeters from S. Himmelstein and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL, measure torque even if the ratio of peak to average torque is high; when starting, stopping, or reversing high-inertia loads; during torsional oscillations; and in diesel and single-cylinder...More>>

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Miniature Force Sensor from Kistler   April 8, 2012

The Type 9211BE from Kistler North America, Novi, MI, is a miniature quartz force sensor with single-wire technology, designed for high-reliability dynamic and quasi-static mold cavity measurements up to 3000 bar over a range of 0–2500 N, in support of demanding plastics injection molding...More>>

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Custom Shackle Load Cell from LCM Systems   February 12, 2012

The custom-designed LCM3064 from LCM Systems Ltd., Newport, U.K., is a 150 te subsea submersible D-type shackle load cell that was designed to fit into an existing link plate and to withstand full submersion to 500 psi. More>>

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Wall Shear Stress Sensors from Lenterra   January 22, 2012

RealShear sensors from Lenterra Inc, Newark, NJ, are inline sensors that provide continuous, real-time measurement of wall shear stress in mixers, extruders, and pipelines at rates up to 1000 readings/s with no disruption of process flow. More>>

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Torque Flange Measurement System from Kistler   January 22, 2012

The Type 4550A KiTorq system from Kistler North America, Novi, MI, is a rotor torque flange measuring unit with an accuracy class of 0.05.More>>

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Torque/Thrust Load Cell from Cooper   December 18, 2011

The LXT 920 from Cooper Instruments & Systems, Warrenton, VA, is designed to measure reaction torque moments and tension/compression loads in a single transducer. More>>

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Torque Measurement System from Honeywell   September 18, 2011

The TMS 9250 noncontact digital telemetry system from Honeywell Test & Measurement, Minneapolis, MN, is designed to measure torque for design/testing of axles, drive trains, gear drives, gas and electric motors, transmissions, pumps, propulsion systems, and gas and steam turbines. More>>

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Submersible Load Cell from Cooper Instruments   September 18, 2011

The LFS 270-UW from Cooper Instruments & Systems, Warrenton, VA, is a submersible version of the company's LFS 270 miniature tension/compression load cell. More>>

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Compression Load Cells from LCM Systems   August 21, 2011

The CDIT-3 Series low-profile, high-accuracy button compression load cells from LCM Systems Ltd., Newport, U.K., are suitable for a range of general engineering and weighing applications. More>>

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Load Force Sensors from Cooper Instruments   July 24, 2011

HPB and HSPB load force sensors from Cooper Instruments & Systems, Warrenton, VA, are accurate, low-profile devices for use where a single load sensor is appropriate, regardless of platform size. More>>