Selecting strain gauges for small strain gauge applications in automotive, aircraft, and industrial machinery fields
Our strain gauges are used as a direct measure of the strength of an object being measured. In the midst of increasingly sophisticated technology, we also have introduced smarter sensors to our product lineup in response to these applications. This section introduces a variety of applications where we have garnered achievements in the field of automotive, aircraft, and industrial machinery areas, with specified measurement subjects and goals. Please contact us when making a specific measurement plan. We will explain details such as how to select and install strain gauges, adhesives, etc.
Ultracompact strain gauge Selecting strain gauges for strain measurement of minute area
Miniaturization of printed circuit boards and mounted components is required for parts in automobiles, computers, industrial machinery, and other areas. We have developed a lineup of ultracompact strain gauges that can be installed in a smaller area as strain gauges for directly measuring the mechanical properties of such components.
Ultracompact strain gauge
Selecting strain gauges for shear strain and torque measurement
Measure the strain in the 45-degree direction caused by shear stress. Since the gauge size is small, it can be used on thin springs. The polyimide backing allows it to be used to measure temperatures up to +200℃. The standard specification is a coefficient of thermal expansion of 11 × 10-6/℃. We also manufacture self temperature compensated gauges to match the coefficient of thermal expansion of other materials.
Strain gauges for shear strain and torque measurement
Selection of strain gauges for stress concentration measurement
Five short-length elements are placed in a row on the gauge backing so as to measure stress concentration. There are two types (X and Y types) based on the axial direction of the gauge and the five-element array, and two types of stacked two-element gauges. Measurements can be made up to +80℃ with the F series and +200℃ in the QF series.
Strain gauge for stress concentration measurement
Selecting strain gauges for axial force measurement
FLK type, designed with a narrow gauge width, is suitable for being adhered to bolt shafts, thin pipes, round bars, etc. F, QF, and ZF series can be selected to match the operating environment. QF- and ZF-series standard specifications provide a coefficient of thermal expansion of 11 × 10-6/℃. We also manufacture self temperature compensated gauges to match the coefficient of thermal expansion of other materials.
Strain gauges for measuring axial force
Ultracompact strain gauge Selecting strain gauges for strain measurement of minute areas
Miniaturization of printed circuit boards and mounted components is required for parts in automobiles, computers, industrial machinery, and other areas. We have developed a lineup of ultracompact strain gauges that can be installed in a smaller area as strain gauges for directly measuring the mechanical properties of such components.
Ultracompact strain gauge
Selecting strain gauges for residual stress measurement
Strain gauges are available for measuring the residual stress of parts by the fully open and partially open methods.
