Measurement of tensile and compressive force

Here is an overview of our strain gauge sensors for bi-directional measurement of tensile and compressive forces.

Typical applications: Testing tasks in quality assurance and material testing.

S-type force transducer

  • Large measuring range of ± 0.25N ... 750kN;
  • Accuracy: 0.1%;
  • Aluminum and stainless steel versions;
  • Lengths from 24mm to 150mm;

Membrane / rod load cell

  • Measuring range: 20N ... 200kN;
  • Accuracy: 0.5 / 1%;
  • Force introduction via external thread;
  • Ultraminiature version of only Ø 9,8mm available

Bending beam load cell

  • Measuring range: 0.5N ... 10kN;
  • Accuracy: 0.1% / 0.04%;
  • Miniature bar sensor with only 6mm height for special flat measuring platforms

Double shearbar force sensor

  • Measuring forces between two bearing surfaces;
  • also usable as tension and pressure sensor;
  • Measuring range: 10kN ... 100kN
  • Accuracy: 0.1%