SERIES 460 BOLT-ON STRAIN GAUGE SENSORS
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DATUM ELECTRONICS SERIES 460 BOLT-ON STRAIN GAUGE SENSORS datum electronics

THE DATUM BOLT-ON STRAIN GAUGE Datum Electronics offer many types of bolt-on strain sensor, which have been developed to provide rugged and robust production sensors. They have been designed to measure tensile, compressive and bending stresses, ranging from 50 to 1,100 micro-strain. The gauges have been designed for use in applications including on: vehicles, civil engineering structures, silos, hoppers and specialist engineering projects. They can also be used for other applications including bridges, oil rigs, ship hulls and building roofs to evaluate tensile and compressive strain....

3 SERIES 460 BOLT-ON STRAIN GAUGE DATASHEET DATUM ELECTRONICS SURFACE PREPARATION The sensor mounting surface must be flat and clean. The sensor has two pads or three pads, which are bolted to the structure; if the bolting procedure twists or sretches the sensor elements due to the machined unevenness of the surface, it will apply an offset to the sensor. The system has been designed to accept a small amount of zero offset, however, this should be kept to a minimum. FLATNESS The sensor can be fixed to the structure using an adhesive; the adhesive greatly reduces long term movement of the...

TYPICAL APPLICATION Present the sensor to the structure and check alignment of the fixing holes, loosely bolt the sensor to the axle to check that the sensor is not pre-stressed by the bolts. Remove the bolts Apply adhesive to either (a) Both surfaces or (b) One surface and catalyst to the other as directed. Present the sensor to the structure and loosely bolt it. Tighten alternatively, to achieve an even torque for each of the bolts. The bolt tightening should be carried out in a minimum of three even steps. The glue line should be thin and even, but will vary according to the instructions...

SERIES 460 BOLT-ON STRAIN GAUGE DATASHEET DATUM ELECTRONICS

SERIES 460 BOLT-ON STRAIN GAUGE DATASHEET DATUM ELECTRONICS

DATUM ELECTRONICS STRAIN GAUGE BOLT-ON SENSORS Our Bolt-on strain sensors are quick and easy to install, without any fine wiring or soldering. Its practical robust design allows the sensor to work in almost any environment, in any weather and even under water, if required. Rated to IP68 this is a truly universal product that will give you a reliable accurate strain indication, whatever the application or environmental condition. All sensors are pre-tested and checked during final assembly to ensure long-term reliability. For more information please contact our sales team on...