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    Strain Gauges

    Measure strain across one or multiple directions by gluing or welding these strain gauges onto a structure. They’re often used in structural testing and monitoring applications to measure the deformation or displacement of material caused by force.
    Solder Tab—Adhesive Ready
    Image of Product. Linear Grid Pattern. Top orientation. Load Cells. Strain Gauges, Solder Tab—Adhesive Ready, Linear Grid Pattern.
    Image of Product. Multi-Direction Grid Pattern. Top orientation. Load Cells. Strain Gauges, Solder Tab—Adhesive Ready, Rectangular Rosette Grid Pattern.
    Image of Product. Tee Grid Pattern. Top orientation. Load Cells. Strain Gauges, Solder Tab—Adhesive Ready, Tee Rosette Grid Pattern.

    Linear

    Grid

    Pattern

    Multi-Direction

    Grid Pattern

    Tee Grid Pattern

    Solder wire leads onto strain gauges with solder terminals after the strain gauge has bonded to your surface. After soldering, apply a protective coating.
    Linear Grid Pattern—Linear pattern strain gauges measure strain in one direction. They’re often used for fatigue testing.
    Rectangular Rosette Grid Pattern—Rectangular Rosette pattern strain gauges measure strain in multiple directions, making them great for stress tests.
    Tee Rosette Grid Pattern—Tee Rosette pattern strain gauges measure tension or compression, like in bolts or suspension rods. They’re useful for measuring bending in large structures, such as wind turbine towers.
    Resistance,
    ohm
    Accuracy
    Grid
    Lg.
    Grid
    Wd.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Overall
    Wd.
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Linear Grid Pattern
     
    For Use With Cast Iron, Composites, Printed Circuit Boards, and Steel
    350±0.2%0.125"0.1"0.275"0.12"Copper Nickel-100 to 35057245N52000000
    350±0.2%0.25"0.12"0.415"0.12"Copper Nickel-100 to 35057245N10500000
    350±0.3%0.062"0.12"0.22"0.12"Copper Nickel-100 to 35057245N104000000
     
    Rectangular Rosette Grid Pattern
     
    For Use With Cast Iron, Composites, Printed Circuit Boards, and Steel
    350±0.2%0.25"0.12"0.5"0.76"Copper Nickel-100 to 35057245N108000000
    350±0.4%0.062"0.062"0.222"0.42"Copper Nickel-100 to 35057245N107000000
    350±0.4%0.125"0.06"0.3"0.56"Copper Nickel-100 to 35057245N106000000
     
    Tee Rosette Grid Pattern
     
    For Use With Cast Iron, Composites, Printed Circuit Boards, and Steel
    350±0.4%0.062"0.08"0.205"0.225"Copper Nickel-100 to 35057245N111000000
    350±0.4%0.125"0.165"0.325"0.365"Copper Nickel-100 to 35057245N109000000
    350±0.4%0.25"0.29"0.45"0.65"Copper Nickel-100 to 35057245N112000000
     
    Accessories for Load Cells
    Solder Tab—Weld On
    Image of Product. Top orientation. Load Cells. Strain Gauges, Solder Tab—Weld On, Linear Grid Pattern.

    Linear

    Grid

    Pattern

    Solder wire leads onto strain gauges with solder terminals after the strain gauge has bonded to your surface. After soldering, apply a protective coating.
    Weld-on strain gauges are best for places where glue might not set or where high temperatures prevent the use of adhesives.
    Linear Grid Pattern—Linear pattern strain gauges measure strain in one direction. They’re often used for fatigue testing.
    Resistance,
    ohm
    Accuracy
    Grid
    Lg.
    Grid
    Wd.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Overall
    Wd.
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Linear Grid Pattern
     
    For Use With Cast Iron, Composites, Printed Circuit Boards, and Steel
    350±0.4%0.23"0.125"0.63"0.34"Copper Nickel-60 to 18057245N1130000000
     
    Indicators with Lever-Clamp Terminals
    2 Wire Leads—Adhesive Ready
    Image of Product. Top orientation. Load Cells. Strain Gauges, 2 Wire Leads—Adhesive Ready, Linear Grid Pattern.

    Linear

    Grid

    Pattern

    Strain gauges with wire leads save you the effort of soldering wire to the strain gauge and checking to see that it’s bonded securely.
    Linear Grid Pattern—Linear pattern strain gauges measure strain in one direction. They’re often used for fatigue testing.
    Resistance,
    ohm
    Accuracy
    Grid
    Lg.
    Grid
    Wd.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Overall
    Wd.
    Wire Lead
    Lg., ft.
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Linear Grid Pattern
     
    For Use With Cast Iron, Composites, Printed Circuit Boards, and Steel
    120±0.3%0.06"0.1"0.166"0.13"3Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N110000000
    120±0.3%0.125"0.1"0.205"0.1"3Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N19000000
    120±0.3%0.235"0.1"0.301"0.1"3Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N29000000
    350±0.3%0.06"0.1"0.166"0.13"3Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N13000000
    350±0.3%0.125"0.1"0.205"0.1"3Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N24000000
     
    For Use With Aluminum, Brass, and Tin
    120±0.3%0.235"0.1"0.301"0.1"3Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N32000000
    350±0.3%0.06"0.1"0.166"0.13"3Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N17000000
    350±0.3%0.235"0.1"0.301"0.1"3Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N38000000
     
    For Use With Composites, Nickel Iron, and Titanium Silicate
    350±0.3%0.235"0.1"0.301"0.1"3Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N34000000
     
    Accessories for Load Cells
    3 Wire Leads—Adhesive Ready
    Image of Product. Top orientation. Load Cells. Strain Gauges, 3 Wire Leads—Adhesive Ready, Linear Grid Pattern.

    Linear

    Grid

    Pattern

    Strain gauges with wire leads save you the effort of soldering wire to the strain gauge and checking to see that it’s bonded securely.
    Linear Grid Pattern—Linear pattern strain gauges measure strain in one direction. They’re often used for fatigue testing.
    Resistance,
    ohm
    Accuracy
    Grid
    Lg.
    Grid
    Wd.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Overall
    Wd.
    Wire Lead
    Lg., ft.
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Linear Grid Pattern
     
    For Use With Cast Iron, Composites, Printed Circuit Boards, and Steel
    120±0.3%0.015"0.02"0.052"0.042"9Nickel Chromium-60 to 18017245N1020000000
    350±0.2%0.03"0.063"0.095"0.063"9Nickel Chromium-100 to 40017245N4200000
    350±0.3%0.06"0.1"0.166"0.13"9Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N16000000
    350±0.3%0.125"0.1"0.233"0.13"9Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N26000000
    350±0.3%0.235"0.1"0.343"0.13"9Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N37000000
     
    For Use With Aluminum, Brass, and Tin
    350±0.2%0.03"0.063"0.095"0.063"3Nickel Chromium-100 to 40017245N4500000
     
    For Use With Composites, Nickel Iron, and Titanium Silicate
    350±0.3%0.235"0.1"0.301"0.1"9Copper Nickel-60 to 180107245N35000000
     
    Accessories for Load Cells
    9 Wire Leads—Adhesive Ready
    Image of Product. Top orientation. Load Cells. Strain Gauges, 9 Wire Leads—Adhesive Ready, Rectangular Rosette Grid Pattern.

    Rectangular

    Rosette Grid

    Pattern

    Strain gauges with wire leads save you the effort of soldering wire to the strain gauge and checking to see that it’s bonded securely.
    Rectangular Rosette Grid Pattern—Rectangular Rosette pattern strain gauges measure strain in multiple directions, making them great for stress tests.
    Resistance,
    ohm
    Accuracy
    Grid
    Lg.
    Grid
    Wd.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Overall
    Wd.
    Wire Lead
    Lg., ft.
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Rectangular Rosette Grid Pattern
     
    For Use With Cast Iron, Composites, Printed Circuit Boards, and Steel
    350±0.3%0.125"0.079"0.231"0.429"9Copper Nickel-60 to 18057245N1030000000
    350±0.5%0.014"0.012"0.071"0.143"9Nickel Chromium-100 to 40017245N10100000
     
    Accessories for Load Cells
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