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Experience Benefits The stick-on system is an innovation which has been extensively tested. It has been used in HBM transducer production for many years. It has been applied successfully in high-accuracy transducers and mass-produced, low- cost sensors. Strain gages with the stick-on option have a thin, consistent adhesive layer. This facilitates high-quality bonding which is one of the reasons for the excellent measurement properties of the gage.Advantages:One working step is saved during application of the gage. Any risk of contamination, as well as uncertainty regarding the pot life and shelf life of liquid adhesives is eliminated. Procedure, in brief The procedure of surface preparation, clamping and curing is similar to working with classic hot-curing adhesives. Gage positioning is simple as the strain gage is dry and not sticky. Gage fixing is accomplished using a small piece of heat-resistant tape. Availability The stick-on option is available for all strain gages with the following specifications:Backing of glass-fiber-reinforced phenolic resin or Peek Strain gages with solder tabs only (i.e. without lead wires).

Strain Gages for Transducer Manufacturers - 6017 Stick-on process - the procedure in detail

Surface preparation Preparation of stick-on strain gages Preparation of strain gages is not required. They can be used straight out of the package. Clean and degrease the application surface Sandblast or grind the surface Clean with high-purity solvent (like RMS1 from HBM) Positioning and fixing of stick-on strain gages Fixing the strain gage is performed using polyimide, heat-resistant tape, available from HBM.
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