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HBM strain gage catalog

HBM strain gage catalog

HBM's new catalog "Strain Gages and Accessories" is now available in English and German versions. Strain gages are mainly used in the manufacture of transducers and, also, for experimental stress analysis. In particular, when applications in...

2010-12-20
digiCLIP from HBM – the universal industrial amplifier for strain gage sensors with an integrated DeviceNet interface

digiCLIP from HBM – the universal industrial amplifier ...

HBM: Add this to the already possible CAN and Profibus interfaces and you have digital amplifiers that can be integrated into any automation environment with leading fieldbus systems. Typically, digiCLIP amplifiers from HBM are used for process...

2010-12-20
Tension and Compression Load Cell is Ideal when Space is Restricted

Tension and Compression Load Cell is Ideal when Space ...

LCM Systems: Flexibility is the key to the TCA series of tension/compression load cells from LCM Systems. Designed in-house by LCM’s talented design team, engineers can specify custom sizes and specifications to meet specific application...

2010-11-30
Temperature compensation for optical strain gages

Temperature compensation for optical strain gages

HBM: For its type K-OL and K-OR optical strain gages, HBM now provides the K-OTC sensor, which can be used to compensate the temperature response of optical SGs. Experimental stress analysis is a typical application for optical strain gages (SG)...

2010-11-21
ZA30X: weighing capabilities from 500 kg to 7500 kg for severe applications

ZA30X: weighing capabilities from 500 kg to 7500 kg for ...

Scaime announces the introduction of the ZA30X S-type load cell series. With its full stainless steel construction and complete hermetic sealing, the new ZA30X models are rated to IP68 and provide high resistance to ingress. Certified to OIML...

2010-11-14
Force sensor : MS02

Force sensor : MS02

Scaime: The new force sensor type MS02 made in stainless steel allows to measure the effort in compression or/and tension with a very high accuracy. Measurement error is less than or equal to 0.02% of its full scale, Various measurement scales are...

2010-11-14
CB50X-DL: Enter the digital weighing era

CB50X-DL: Enter the digital weighing era

Scaime has combined its know-how in strain gauge load cells to the latest digital technology innovations in order to provide a new high performance digital compression load cell. The integration of analog-to-digital conversion into the CB50X-DL...

2010-11-14
Manner Flex Technology opens up New Dimensions in Transmission Metrology

Manner Flex Technology opens up New Dimensions in ...

Manner sensor telemetry: Due to the growing demand for weight reduction, transmission units have become increasingly compact. That also means that available space for the installation of measuring devices inside the transmission, for example...

2010-11-12

Compression load cell BM14G4 is awarded OIML C4 approval

Zemic: The compression load cell BM14G4 from Zemic has been awarded the OIML R60 C4 approval for ”legal-for-trade” applications. The NMI in the Netherlands have examined and tested the BM14G4 and concluded that an approval with a Y-value of...

2010-11-04
Fiber Bragg grating-based strain gage rosette

Fiber Bragg grating-based strain gage rosette

HBM is now launching a new optical strain gage (SG) in rosette form the K-OR type. The rosette comprises three measuring grids at angles of 0°, 60° and 120°, to sense the strain as it occurs. As with electrical strain gages, this then allows...

2010-10-20
Strain Transmitter Offers Effective Mold Protection for High-Speed Injection Molding Machines

Strain Transmitter Offers Effective Mold Protection for ...

Kistler presents a new strain transmitter for measuring forces during mold movement and clamping forces of high-speed injection molding machines. This transmitter helps protect valuable injection molds and sensitive automation equipment from...

2010-10-19
S-Type Load Cells from LCM Systems Available Ex-Stock, Fast Delivery

S-Type Load Cells from LCM Systems Available Ex-Stock ...

LCM Systems: The STA series of S-Type tension/compression load cells from LCM Systems provide the perfect solution for measuring both tensile and compressive forces. With a wide range of ex-stock products, available for same day despatch with easy...

2010-09-30
Smallest Strain Sensor with Highest Resolution

Smallest Strain Sensor with Highest Resolution

Baumer: With the strain sensor DSRT, Baumer offers a sensor for indirect force measurement which can be used in the packaging industry, engineering, wind energy plants and many other industrial applications. The DSRT is the smallest strain sensor...

2010-09-26
Simple, precise and economical measurement of compressive and tensile forces

Simple, precise and economical measurement of ...

HBM: High-precision measurement of compressive and tensile forces is possible with the new S9M force transducer from HBM. The transducer works with strain gages (SG) and is extremely accurate, thanks to its so-called S-type geometry. This gives...

2010-09-21
Patented SG hole drilling rosette for accurately determining residual stresses

Patented SG hole drilling rosette for accurately ...

HBM: The new RY61M SG hole drilling rosette that HBM is now marketing for this hole drilling method has a patented structure, which appreciably increases the accuracy of residual stress measurement. The so-called hole drilling method is the one...

2010-08-21
B6N load cell with OIML approval

B6N load cell with OIML approval

Zemic: We have the pleasure to provide our customers with a new approval for our load cell model B6N for OIML C3 (3000d) low profile applications. The B6N gives multiple- and multi range possibilities. (Z=6000). The stainless steel single point is...

2010-07-04
Subminiature Compression Load Cells

Subminiature Compression Load Cells

Stellar Technology introduces the new subminiature series VLC856 compression load cells. Small in size - with diameters from 0.38” and heights of only 0.13” - these load cells deliver exceptional 0.50% accuracy for ranges from 10 to 1,000 lbf....

2010-07-04
Subminiature Tension-Compression Load Cells

Subminiature Tension-Compression Load Cells

Stellar Technology introduces the subminiature series VLU850 tension/compression load cells. In spite of their small size - with diameters from 0.50” and heights from 0.31” - these load cells deliver exceptional 0.50% accuracy for ranges from...

2010-06-04
DIN-Rail Amplifier for use with DC Strain Gage Transducers

DIN-Rail Amplifier for use with DC Strain Gage Transducers

Stellar Technology: The Model AP5101 is a DIN-rail mounted single channel Amplifier which provides variable excitation and signal conditioning for standard DC-excited strain gage transducers, including those for pressure, force, torque, and load....

2010-06-04
Stainless Steel Compression Load Cells Perfect for Centre of Gravity Weighing Systems

Stainless Steel Compression Load Cells Perfect for ...

LCM Systems: Constructed entirely of stainless steel, the CPA Series of Compression load cells are not only suitable for general applications but have been designed for use in both laboratories and in permanent outdoor installations; particularly...

2010-05-30
Kistler Provides Mechanical Parts with Custom Strain Gage Instrumentation for Material, Load and Crash Tests

Kistler Provides Mechanical Parts with Custom Strain ...

Kistler: The Kistler Group's acquisition of MSC Automotive GmbH has substantially enhanced its expertise in the area of sensors and applications based on strain gages. The amalgamation of MSC Automotive with Kistler-IGeL GmbH on the Schönaich...

2010-05-19
SENSeOR launches two new tranceivers

SENSeOR launches two new tranceivers

SENSeOR’s transceivers WRD001 and WRD004 remotely interrogate several SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) sensors either inside ISM Band with multiplexing option (CE-compatible WRD001), or using wide frequency band for measurements in confined spaces...

2010-05-14
Low Profile Universal Load Cell - Ideal for Structural and Fatigue Testing Applications

Low Profile Universal Load Cell - Ideal for Structural ...

LCM Systems is pleased to announce the PTC-1 range of low profile, universal load cells. Ideal for many testing applications including structural and airframe testing, Jack Load monitoring and material and fatigue test machine feedback, this new...

2010-04-30
Optical strain gages for extreme requirements in experimental strain analysis

Optical strain gages for extreme requirements in ...

HBM has now developed its K-OP type optical strain gages (SGs) even further so that they offer several decisive advantages compared to electrical SGs. They are for example ideally suited to material tests of new fiber composites. Tests with up to...

2010-04-21
CE-marked tranceiver for SAW sensors

CE-marked tranceiver for SAW sensors

SENSeOR’s new transceiver WRC001 is CE-marked and complies with Radio-Frequency, Electro-Magnetic Compatibility and Security requirements of European norms. It is thus available for measurements in open spaces as it remotely interrogates...

2010-04-14
OIML stainless steel IP69K single point load cell

OIML stainless steel IP69K single point load cell

Zemic: The single point load cell BM6G from Zemic has been awarded the OIML R60 approval for ”legal-for-trade” applications. The PTB in Germany has examined and tested the BM6G and concluded that an approval with a Y-value of 10000 for...

2010-04-04
Standard and Customised Load Measuring Pins from LCM Systems

Standard and Customised Load Measuring Pins from LCM Systems

LCM Systems designs, manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of Load Measuring Pins (LMP) for a wide range of applications. Alongside standard ranges constructed in high tensile stainless steel, in-house design engineers can also provide...

2010-03-30
High Performance/High Value Pancake Load Cell

High Performance/High Value Pancake Load Cell

Stellar Technology’s Model PNC700 is a high performance, feature rich, general purpose tension/compression load cell which combines high accuracy (0.05% BFSL), high off axis performance, high fatigue life, and large industry standard loading...

2010-03-04
In-Line Amplifier for DC Strain Gage Transducers

In-Line Amplifier for DC Strain Gage Transducers

Stellar Technology: The new Series AP5201 In-Line Amplifier from Stellar Technology is a low cost, easy-to-use, general purpose signal conditioner. This singlechannel unit is ideal for DC-excited strain gage pressure transducers, load cells, and...

2010-02-04
New DIN-Rail Amplifier for DC Strain Gage Transducers

New DIN-Rail Amplifier for DC Strain Gage Transducers

Stellar Technology: The new Series AP5103 DIN-rail Amplifier is a low cost, general-purpose, single channel signal conditioner which is compatible with standard DIN-Rail mounting systems. The AP5103 is designed for input of pressure, force,...

2010-02-04
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