OptiTex International
Petach-Tikva 49221  Israel
Sep 21, 2009 Designed to augment OptiTex system's ability to recreate dynamics of fabric movement on fully adjustable, lifelike virtual mannequins, Fabric Testing Utility accurately measures 4 principal types of fabric strain: bend, stretch, shear, and friction. Briefcase-sized device includes automated repeat function to validate measurements and has user-friendly interface.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.
Depew, NY 14043 2495
Aug 26, 2009 Available with capacities ranging from 500-50,000 lb, PCB® Series 1200 includes dual output feature that offers sensor redundancy and ability to provide control feedback from one sensor while other is used for data acquisition. Dual-bridge, strain gage load cells have A2LA accredited calibration to ISO 17025 in both tension and compression directions, and include both thermal and barometric compensation.

Sherborne Sensors Limited
Hampshire RG21 6YH  United Kingdom
Aug 04, 2009 Designed to measure both tension and compression loads, Series SS5000 offers 4 measurement ranges from ±250 to ±2,000 N. Units feature integral amplification and internal stainless steel load cell element, which offers resistance to overload, shock, and corrosion. Wheatstone bridge design is fully compensated for temperature effects on zero output and sensitivity. Measuring 17.52 in. dia x 12.21 in. long, miniature strain gauge load cells weigh just 8 oz.

HBM, Inc.
Marlborough, MA 01752 3014
Jun 15, 2009 With measuring range of 500 µm/m, SLB-700A is designed for measuring strains on solid components, such as cranes and bridges, where high loads need to be measured. It provides safety reserve with breaking strain of 300%. Measuring 6 mm, unit can be mounted on any component with standard M6 hexagon socket. Housing is made of stainless steel and meets IP65 to protect it against environmental influences.

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc
Irvine, CA 92618
Jun 12, 2009 Made of 17-4PH stainless steel, Model LCA600 features raised spherical surface to minimize possibility of off center loading, and removable ergonomic handle for carrying. High-capacity, canister type load cell measures 5 in. in diameter and 5/8 in. in height. Operating from 0-160°F, unit utilizes metal foil strain gauge technology and withstands chemically active and corrosive environments. It includes removable connector guard, mounting holes, and optional USB output.

HBM, Inc.
Marlborough, MA 01752 3014
Jun 09, 2009 With ability to make sensors highly resistant to mechanical damage, optical K-OP strain gages reach 10 mil stress cycles in continuous vibration behavior with alternating strain of ±3.000 µm/m. Unit is available with data sheet containing necessary data, such as gage factor for strain measurements. It is suited for measurements in hazardous areas and in high current and voltage engineering components.

Paine Electronics, LLC
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
May 22, 2009 With standard pressure range up to 15,000 psis, 220-38 Digital Series transducers suit high cycle and high pressure applications in sub-sea, industrial, automation, military and automotive environments. Integrating CANBus serial communications interface, all-welded, hermetically sealed unit uses standard CANopen protocol. Other features included are internal linearity and temperature correction, self test, state of health status, outputs in psi, Bar and Pascal.

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc
Irvine, CA 92618
Apr 15, 2009 Utilizing metal foil strain gauge technology, Model LCB500 with USB output eliminates need for analog amplifier, power supply, and display equipment. Device features 100-5,000 lb range with ±0.25% nonlinearity and deflection of 0.002-0.005 in. nominal. Machined from single block of stainless steel for use in aggressive environments, standard load cell features male/female threads and Bendix receptacle. USB software allows user to monitor output in real-time.

HBM, Inc.
Marlborough, MA 01752 3014
Mar 11, 2009 At 1.2 x 2 mm, Y series micro-strain gauges detect mechanical stresses that occur during production of complex PCBs. They attach directly to board to monitor levels, which are 850 µm/m for unpopulated PCBs and around 450 µm/m for populated boards. Measurements can be obtained during production processes including depanelization, plug assembly, in-circuit testing, and installation as well as in solder bath. Units are available in linear and rosette form.

Applied Measurements Limited
Aldermaston, Berkshire RG7 8PN  United Kingdom
Feb 03, 2009 Useful for measuring displacement of soft, pliable materials, AML/SGD Series strain gauge displacement transducers offer stroke lengths from 0-5 to 0-100 mm. Internal construction ensures smooth, frictionless movement of inner core, resulting in minimal resistance and providing accuracy of ±0.1%. Design is based on 4-arm active Wheatstone Bridge, with nominal impedance of 350 ohms, which ensures low current consumption and temperature stability.

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc
Irvine, CA 92618
Jan 27, 2009 Utilizing metal foil strain gage technology, Model LCA700 features 17-4PH stainless steel construction and offers 1 million lb capacity. Canister/column type unit has raised spherical surface to minimize possibility of off-center loading, and comes equipped with removable handle for carrying. Load cell is suited for truck scale weighing, setting up rolling loads at steel mills, and monitoring bridge static, dynamic, and earthquake induced loads.

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc
Irvine, CA 92618
Jan 16, 2009 Offered in 500-5,000 lb, various outputs (3 mV/V, ±5 Vdc, ±10 Vdc, 4-20 mA), LCF400 pancake load cell uses heat-treated 17-4 SS construction for optimal performance. Featuring female/female threads, unit has USB output and metric threads capabilities. Utilizing metal foil strain gauge technology for accuracy, it has capacity ranging from 250-5,000 lb. Other features included are nonlinearity of ±0.10%, bridge resistance of 700 W, and deflection of 0.002-0.005 in. nominal.

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc
Irvine, CA 92618
Dec 31, 2008 Available in both anodized aluminum or 17-4 stainless steel, Standard S-Beam load cells suit medical bag weighing applications as well as automated feed back control and inline processing applications. Aluminum version weighs 7.5 oz, where as steel version of product weighs 18 oz. Customizable units have nonlinearity of ±0.05%, deflection of 0.003" nominal, and operating temperature of -60 to 200°F.

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc
Irvine, CA 92618
Dec 01, 2008 Featuring one-piece, heat-treated 17-4 stainless steel construction, Model LCF400 is available in 500-5,000 lb with various outputs of 3 mV/V, ±5 Vdc, ±10 Vdc, and 4-20 mA. Utilizing metal foil strain gauge technology, completely welded tension and compression load cell offers linearity of ±0.10%, bridge resistance of 700 W, and deflection of 0.002-0.005 in. nominal. Standard unit can be modified or customized to meet requirements.

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc
Irvine, CA 92618
Oct 30, 2008 Offering plug-and-play operation with basic software, LSB200 S-Beam Jr Strain Gage Based Load Cell features 16-bit USB digital interface. Miniature solution measures 0.75 in. high and utilizes metal foil strain gauge technology. Along with overload protection, load cell comes with female threads, 2024 Aluminum or 17-4 Stainless Steel construction, and 5 ft 29 AWG 4 conductor shielded silicone cable. It exhibits accuracy with nonlinearity of ±0.1% and deflection of 0.005 in.

OZ Optics, Ltd.
Carp, ON K0A1L0
Jul 10, 2008 Foresight(TM) Fiber Optic Distributed Strain and Temperature Sensor (DSTS) uses Brillouin scattering in optical fibers to measure changes simultaneously in both temperature and strain along length of standard optical fiber, with spatial resolution as short as 5 cm. By wrapping or embedding a fiber inside any structure such as oil pipeline or dam, users can detect when that structure is being strained or heated/cooled and allow the problem to be corrected before failure occurs.

Electro Standards Laboratories
Cranston, RI 02921 3403
Jun 18, 2008 Single channel Smart Indicator Series 4215A-104 and dual channel 4215A-204 feature bipolar range, ±999,999 display with 24-bit resolution; nonlinearity of 0.005%; TEDS-Tag® Auto Load Cell ID; and setup for 25 load cells. They combine force channels, encoder position channels, print capabilities, and RS-232/485 serial communications into single platform. Microprocessor-based units are designed for measurement/control of strain gauge transducer based systems.

Omegadyne, Inc.
Sunbury, OH 43074
Jun 17, 2008 Compatible with most process-control equipment, PX309 Series pressure transducers offer choice of absolute pressures from 5-300 psi, gage pressures from 1-10,000 psi, and 3 output ranges including 0-100 mV, 0-5 Vdc, and 4-20 mA. They come with 3 connection styles such as 5 ft cable, mini DIN (mating connector included), and military-style twist-lock. Featuring SS construction, RoHS and CE compliant units use semiconductor sensor technology.

Kistler Instrument Corp.
Amherst, NY 14228 2119
May 14, 2008 Featuring digital charge amplifier in compact sensor housing, Type 9238 enables adjustment to processing operations. Sensor sensitivities can be programmed by ManuWare(TM) software, which matches sensor to signal conditioners or process monitors. Since transmitter measures force indirectly through proportional material strain, it can be located in accessible locations within manufacturing machinery. Single, IP67-rated cable offers resistance to production environments.

RDP Electrosense, Inc.
Pottstown, PA 19465
Apr 30, 2008 Offering linearity of 0.03% with overall accuracies of 0.1%, RL Series includes pancake-style cell for compression, tension, and universal operation in addition to models specifically designed for industrial and commercial weighing applications. Products, sealed to IP65 or IP67, have operating temperature of -20 to +60ºC and compensated temperature of -10 to +40ºC. They provide 2.0 mV/V output and overload capacity of 50%.