Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Strain Gauges",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Transducers promise reliable torque testing from
Datum Electronics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Torque measuring systems are available either as a complete torque transducer or as a separate rotor and stator assembly, ideal for high speed test rig and OEM applications".
The same day,
we featured the news release Signal conditioner controls signal to noise ratio from
Pacific Instruments: "The 6037's 'smart' gain ranging can reduce gain or increase it when the signal is below a specified threshold".
In January 2008, we covered the news from AV Technology
concerning its Megashore props
- take a look at Props provide monitoring as well as support
which says: "AVT engineers have strain gauged 48 props which are being used during major refurbishment work being carried out at junction 13 on the M4 in Berkshire".
Take a look also at the news release from AV Technology, Prevention is better than cure offshore,
as well as Pressure transducer sets the standard from RDP Electronics,
and Structural monitoring improves life on the buses from AV Technology.
See also:
Strain gauges offer a range of configurations
(November 2007)
Gauge lengths of 0.2 - 8.0mm are available in configurations including stacked, double and triple rosettes, with either epoxy or polyimide coating
Torque transducer meets test bench standards
(November 2007)
HBM has designed the TB2 for nonrotating use with continuous calibration and for static and dynamic measurement
Universal amplifier suits all transducers
(November 2007)
Transducers fitted with TEDS technology are automatically recognised as soon as they are connected to QuantumX
Module increases connection efficiency
(November 2007)
There is virtually no risk of mixing up of cable cores with RJ connectors and testing of the strain gauges is simplified
Torque sensor provides extruder data
(October 2007)
The TorqSense torque sensor collects data via a radio signal rather than being hardwired to the extruder
Software designed to suit amplifiers
(April 2007)
All relevant amplifier setup variations can be made directly through catmanAP software
IR camera monitors engine turbines
(March 2007)
Cedip Infrared Systems' Silver 450M IR camera is being used by Snecma, for remote noncontact fatigue testing of engine turbine blades
Thin-film pressure sensor technology comes of age
(March 2007)
Morten Moller reviews the development of thin-film pressure sensor technology, and concludes the time is right to offer standard thin film sensors in a simple package at a low price
System connects PC to four strain gauges
(February 2007)
Windmill software runs under Windows and offers data logging, charting, alarm indication and output control
Strain gauges embedded in fibre composites
(February 2007)
HBM's latest integrated strain gauges are installed during manufacture by fixing them to the material using matrix resin
Slimline level sensors slip down boreholes
(January 2007)
The LMP305 slimline submersible level transmitter has a 316 grade stainless steel sensor housing with a 316L stainless steel isolation diaphragm
Transducers handle high pressure testing
(January 2007)
Hydraulic pressure test stands can be extremely unforgiving to some pressure transducers
FEA software extends to life science research
(January 2007)
FEA software helps researcher learn about function of sinuses in vertebrates
Torque sensor measures mixing performance
(January 2007)
A torque sensor is helping analyse recipe mixing properties in a project that could slash development costs in the food and plastics industry
Load cell systems to optimise paper quality
(January 2007)
Vishay Systems has recently sold five reel optimising systems to Kondopoga Pulp and Paper Mill, the largest Russian producer and exporter of newsprint
Pressure transducer handles harsh environments
(January 2007)
The M5100 pressure transducer is designed for use in industrial applications that require high long-term stability despite harsh environmental conditions
Data acquisition instrument for stress analysis
(December 2006)
Able to address a wide range of precision strain measurement needs, System 7000 can be configured with a virtually unlimited number of sensors
Hybrid sensors measure force and displacement
(December 2006)
The Vishay Micro-Measurements hybrid sensors consist of foil strain gauges adhesively bonded to flat substrates made of metal, polymer, or composites
Torque sensor has torsionally rigid couplings
(December 2006)
Mayr Antriebstrechnik has developed in co-operation with a respected manufacturer of torque sensing equipment, a new compact, contact less, torque sensor for both static and dynamic torques
Pressure sensor is building block for OEM design
(December 2006)
OEM manufacturers of measurement instrumentation that require a pressure sensor in their product will often choose to integrate the signal conditioning within their own electronics
Pressure transmitter is robust and reliable
(November 2006)
Budget pressure sensor with a moderate accuracy is designed for pneumatic automation and hydraulic system applications
Pressure transducers avoid overspecification
(November 2006)
Schaevitz brand pressure transducers handle the harshest environmental conditions and provide maximum resolution at the required measured pressure range
Wireless microsensors make knee joints smarter
(November 2006)
Second-generation artificial knee replacement uses wireless microsensors to transmit 3D data on forces and torques transmitted across the joint
Load cells answer low-force shortcomings
(November 2006)
Load cells are designed for low-force applications such as pumps, contact sensing and variable force control
Transducers for dynamic pressure measurement
(November 2006)
For the best frequency response from a pressure sensor use an unamplified piezoresistive transducer that provides a millivolt output directly from a strain gauge bridge
Acquisition system measures up to 164 channels
(November 2006)
The Modular 600 is a fully featured microprocessor instrumentation system, which also incorporates configurable analogue outputs
Budget server acquires up to 32 strain gauges
(August 2006)
A network-ready single-box DAPserver 200 system conditions, acquires and logs signals from up to 32 strain gauges
Monitoring exercise provides valuable stress data
(August 2006)
A six week exercise monitors and records in-service loadings on scraper blades operating in the primary settlement tanks at Davyhulme Sewage Treatment Works
Level sensor plumbs the depths
(August 2006)
The MTM/N10 miniature submersible level sensor is only 10mm in diameter and is specifically designed for geotechnical survey and scientific investigations
Sewage works data acquisition is hazardous task
(August 2006)
AV Technology has completed a six week exercise to monitor and record in-service loadings on scraper blades operating in the primary settlement tanks at Davyhulme Sewage Treatment Works
Accelerometer survives high-frequency shocks
(August 2006)
Subminiature surface mount accelerometer suits extreme aerospace and test and measurement applications
Measure very high pressures from 1000 to 5000 bar
(August 2006)
The TPH High Pressure Transducer and the TPHA High Pressure Transmitter can measure very high pressures from 1000 bar (15000 psi) up to 5000 bar (75000 psi) in a range of applications
Grant launches Datataker DT81 data logger
(July 2006)
Grant Instruments has introduced the Datataker DT81, the world's first data logger with USB Flash drive support
Ideal tool for numerous measurement applications
(July 2006)
The SY034 digital bridge amplifier is the ideal tool for numerous measurement applications where ease of use and accuracy are important