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FUTEK Product Guide
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Product Guide Seventh Edition FUTURE. Load Cells Torque Sensors Pressure Sensors Force Sensors Multi-Axis Sensors Instruments Software Calibration Services Sensor Solutions Source www.futek.com

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Highlighted markets we serve: System Integrators ▶ page 6 Medical & Pharmaceutical ▶ page 10 Additional markets we serve: Aerospace & Defense Material & Endurance Testing FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is a manufacturer of load cells, torque sensors, pressure sensors, multi-axis sensors, and related instruments and software. Located in Southern California, U.S.A., FUTEK has built a reputation as a quality provider of test and measurement and control feedback products. Specializing in the research and development of these advanced sensing devices; FUTEK’s products are used in many...

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Design Highlights LOAD CELLS ▶ page 12 • Capacity range from grams to thousands of pounds • Miniaturization capability • Amplified and digital output TORQUE SENSORS ▶ page 22 • From 0.04 Nm to 2712 Nm • Reaction-torque measurement • Rotary-torque, speed (RPM), angle and power measurement PRESSURE SENSORS ▶ page 26 • Female port and flush mount • 225 to 10K PSI capacity range OEM SENSORS ▶ page 4 • High quality, excellent delivery and cost effective • Cryogenics or non-magnetic type • Submersible, dual bridge or fatigue rated INSTRUMENTS ▶ page 30 • Panel mount and hand held instruments •...

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Most manufacturers may not share our stance on transparency, but we want you to get to know FUTEK before signing on the dotted line. After all, OEM means YOU + US. Our philosophy in developing an OEM partnership is communication and trust. We want you to understand our core competencies, our standards in quality, and our commitment to delivery. An OEM partnership is only successful when you, our valued customers, are successful. For many industries, OEM sensor solutions are an integral part of productive business. You rely on your OEM manufacturer to maintain your business routine. At...

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OEM Sensor Solution Presentation As stated, your OEM sensor solution manufacturer plays an integral role in the success of your business. That’s why we place such heavy importance on that qualification period. In fact, John Schnell, our Senior Applications Engineer, created a 45-minute presentation outlining guidelines and questions needed to approve an OEM manufacturer, the expectations in developing OEM solutions, and programs that will help create a seamless business plan between you and your sensor solution source. We encourage you to watch this presentation On-Demand and contact us if...

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System Integrators FUTEK understands that versatility and variety are core characteristics when selecting a sensor manufacturer to fit your bill of material requirements. Input, output, size, capacity, and material composition all need to be accounted for to find that “it” unit. The bottom line: options are key, and we have options. Sign up! We’d love to keep you in the loop. From monthly newsletters to industry-specific conceptual applications, there’s always something mulling around the FUTEK Headquarters. So, while staying in touch, receive a few new tips, tricks, and company updates....

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Trackpad / Touchpad Test Stand A touchpad or trackpad is a specialized pointing device that can translate the motion and position of a user’s fingers to a relative position on the operating system that is outputted on the screen. FUTEK’s LSB200 is fixed onto a testing actuator to quantify the force required to stimulate touchpad/trackpad response. PRODUCTS IN USE Miniature S-Beam Jr. (LSB200) paired with Instrumentation (USB220). ▲ Read more about this and other system applications Made in the U.S.A. FUTEK designs and manufacturers its sensors at our 25,000 sq. ft. headquarters located in...

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Integrated manufacturing is only as efficient as its weakest link. At FUTEK, we appreciate the delicacy that goes into the design of innovate production systems. We understand that our role in improving your automated processes is to offer reliable sensor solutions characterized with high accuracy, unmatched speed and control feedback systems that allow you to have better control of your manufacturing process. FUTEK’s IHH500 and IPM650 digital displays are available with TEDS capabilities. Incorporating TEDS with either of these displays provides our customers with a unique Plug & Play...

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Reliability Test Stand Pneumatic Air Regulator with Gauge Reliability, defined. FUTEK constructed a pneumatic test stand to extensively test the fatigue rate of our LSB302 S- Beam Load Cell. Successfully, 15 years later, the application is still running. Our Quality Assurance team continues to monitor this application every three months to gage the ongoing reactions the load cell may be experiencing. Performing calibration checks, our QA team has concluded that the LSB302, after one billion cycles, still meets its initial specifications. One S-Beam Load Cell (LSB302) paired with...

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Medical & Pharmaceutical FUTEK has successfully integrated test and measurement sensors in the most critical surgical robotic equipment. Our ability to provide custom engineering solutions enables us to tailor unique products per our customers exact requirements. The above image features the da Vinci System by Intuitive Surgical ® As an ISO 13485 certified company, FUTEK’s sensors are fit to operate in a vast number of medical related applications, such as surgical instrument calibration, intravascular robotic verification, medical device control feedback, and behavioral phenotyping. Our...

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Medical Device Performance Testing ◀ Read more about this and other medical applications APPLICATION SUMMARY Interventional device test systems are designed to accurately record the performance features of medical devices. Both FUTEK’s Submersible S-Beam Jr. Load Cell (LSB210) and Hex-Drive Rotary Torque Sensor (TRH605) are fixed to the test stand to measure the track and torque force of a catheter penetrating a tortuous anatomy. PRODUCTS IN USE FUTEK’s Submersible Jr. S-Beam Load Cell (LSB210) and Rotary Torque Sensor – Hex Drive (TRH605) paired with instrumentation USB Solutions and...

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