FUTEK Product Guide

FUTEK Product Guide
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FUTEK Product Guide

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Overview
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality sensors, including load cells, torque sensors, pressure sensors, and multi-axis sensors, along with related instruments and software. Based in Southern California, FUTEK serves industries such as medical, automation, and aerospace with its test and measurement products.
Product Offerings
  • Load Cells: Available in a wide range of capacities, featuring miniaturization and digital output options.
  • Torque Sensors: Suitable for both reaction-torque and rotary-torque measurements.
  • Pressure Sensors: Offer various capacities with options for different mounting configurations.
  • Instruments: Include devices with USB digital connections and signal conditioning options.
  • Software: Capable of multi-channel measurement with live graphing and data logging.
OEM Solutions
FUTEK emphasizes collaboration in OEM partnerships, providing high-quality, cost-effective sensor solutions manufactured in the U.S.A.
Certifications
FUTEK holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 17025 certifications, along with ANSI Z540 and CE/RoHS compliance, ensuring quality and reliability.
Industry Applications
FUTEK sensors are used in automation, medical device testing, and system integration, designed for easy integration and compliance with industry standards.
Innovation and Reliability
FUTEK demonstrates innovation through rigorous quality assurance tests, such as the LSB302 S-Beam Load Cell, which has surpassed one billion cycle counts without degradation.
Customer Support
FUTEK offers comprehensive support, including pre-application consultations and post-sales technical assistance.
Specifications
Key specifications include rated output, nonlinearity, hysteresis, operating temperature, excitation voltage, bridge resistance, and deflection. Most models operate within a temperature range of -60 to 200°F.
Model USB220 Specifications
  • Sampling Rate: Up to 4,800 samples per second.
  • Resolution: Up to 19 noise-free bits.
  • USB 2.0 Communications Link.
  • CE Approval and RoHS Compliant.
Application Summary
FUTEK’s sensors are used in interventional device test systems to measure the performance of medical devices, such as catheters.
Load Sensors for All Industries
FUTEK offers a variety of load cells for industries like aerospace, medical, automotive, and manufacturing, measuring both tension and compression.
Popular Designs
  • S-Beam
  • Rod End
  • Load Button
  • In-Line
  • Load Column/Canister
  • Thru-Hole
  • Pancake
  • Side Mount
Customized Solutions
  • Cryogenic
  • Submersible
  • Fatigue rated
  • Non-Magnetic
  • Miniature design
  • Dual Bridge
  • Space/Flight Qualified
  • High Temperature
Miniature Load Sensors
FUTEK provides miniature load cells for high precision applications, with capacities from 10 grams to 20,000 pounds.
Calibration Services
FUTEK offers calibration services compliant with ISO 17025 standards, including NIST traceable calibrations for various sensors.
Torque Sensors
FUTEK provides a range of Reaction and Rotary Torque Sensors for static and dynamic measurements, suitable for aerospace and automotive industries.
Product Models and Specifications
  • TAT200: Mini Screw Driver Reaction Torque Sensor.
  • TDD400: Reaction Torque Sensor with built-in overload protection.
  • TDF600: Reaction Torque Sensor for auditing mechanical torque wrenches.
  • TRD605: Non-Contact Square Drive Rotary Torque Sensor with encoder.
Pressure Sensors
  • PFP350 Series: OEM pressure sensors with stainless steel construction.
  • PFT510: Miniature flush mount pressure sensors.
Multi-Axis Sensors
  • MAU300, MBA400, MBA500: Sensors for measuring multiple force and moment components.
  • MTA400, MTA500, MTA505, MTA600: Tri-axial and low-profile thrust and moment load cells.
Instrumentation
FUTEK offers instruments including digital displays, amplifiers, and USB solutions, designed to integrate with their SENSIT Test and Measurement Software.
Introduction
The document outlines FUTEK's new instrumentation suite, focusing on USB solutions and signal conditioners to enhance digital interfaces and measurement tools.
Highlighted Display & Amplifier Capabilities
  • USB Link, Analog Voltage/Current Output
  • High Accuracy/Resolution, Universal Unit Conversion
Highlighted USB Solution Capabilities
  • High Resolution and Accuracy
  • USB 2.0 Communication
USB520 - The New USB Solution
  • Sampling Rate: Up to 4800 samples per second
  • Internal Resolution: 24 bits
Model Specifications
  • IAA100: Voltage Signal Conditioner.
  • IHH500 & IPM650: Intelligent Handheld and Panel Mount Displays.
FUTEK USB Series
FUTEK's USB Solutions serve as digital interfaces between sensors and computers, eliminating the need for additional instrumentation.
SENSIT Test & Measurement Software
SENSIT Software integrates with FUTEK's USB Solutions, providing data logging, graphing, and remote control capabilities.
Conclusion
FUTEK's new instruments and software offer robust solutions for various applications, providing high precision and ease of use.
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FUTEK Product Guide-1

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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FUTEK Product Guide-2

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 industry...

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FUTEK Product Guide-3

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 • USB...

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FUTEK Product Guide-4

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 FUTEK,...

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FUTEK Product Guide-5

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 you...

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FUTEK Product Guide-6

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. Scan...

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FUTEK Product Guide-7

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 Irvine,...

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FUTEK Product Guide-8

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 solution....

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FUTEK Product Guide-9

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 Instrumentation...

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FUTEK Product Guide-10

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 experience...

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FUTEK Product Guide-11

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 SENSIT...

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All FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. catalogs and technical brochures

  1. IHH500

    4  Pages

  2. IPM650

    3  Pages

  3. TDF675

    2  Pages

  4. TDF650

    2  Pages

  5. TDF600

    2  Pages

  6. TDF400

    2  Pages

  7. PFT510

    2  Pages

  8. LTH Series

    12  Pages

  9. TFF Series

    13  Pages

  10. LLB Series

    13  Pages

  11. LCB Series

    13  Pages

  12. PMP410

    1  Page

  13. PMP927

    1  Page

  14. MBA400 series

    2  Pages

  15. MBA500 series

    2  Pages

  16. MTA400 series

    2  Pages

  17. MTA500 series

    2  Pages

  18. MTA505

    2  Pages

  19. MTA600

    2  Pages

  20. MAU300

    1  Page

  21. IAC200

    2  Pages

  22. IAA200

    2  Pages

  23. IAA300

    2  Pages

  24. FSH03912

    2  Pages

  25. IHH500 Pro

    4  Pages

  26. FSH03460

    4  Pages

  27. FSH03633

    3  Pages

  28. FSH03395

    2  Pages

  29. FSH03927

    2  Pages

  30. FSH03631

    2  Pages

  31. USB520 series

    3  Pages

  32. MODEL IAC200

    2  Pages

Archived catalogs

  1. Automotive

    1  Page

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