Strain Gauges

What is a Strain Gauge?

A strain gauge is a type of sensor which measures the strain and force on an item in which the resistance varies depending on the applied force. The gauge is applied to an item and deforms as the electrical resistance changes, this particular change is also known as the 'gauge factor'. You can learn more in our complete guide to strain gauges.

How do Strain Gauges work?

Strain Gauges measure the strain or force of an item by uniquely converting either force, pressure, tension and weight into a change in electrical resistance which then can be measured. This is made possible by the Strain Gauge changing shape with the material it is measuring, as the material will change shape when a force or load is imposed upon it.

There are many different varieties of strain gauges, the most popular are listed below:

General Purpose Precision Strain Gauges
Transducer Quality Strain Gauges
Karma Strain Gauges
Bonded Foil Strain Gauges

What are Load Cells?

Load cells, also called load cell transducers, are vital components in most industrial weighing systems on processes. Load Cells essentially measure weight in the form of directional force, typically via a combination of spring elements and strain gauges which converts the weight measurement into an electrical output.

More can be found in our guide to Load Cells here

Features and Benefits

Can be used on various products, such as keypads, medical devices and automotive products,
Affixed to an object with epoxy or glue,
Suitable for long-term installation
Easy to install and often waterproof too

Applications of Strain Gauges and Load Cells

Automotive, marine and aerospace design
Building and architecture, including bridge, weighbridges and tunnel construction
Industrial engineering and weighing
Torque measurement in motors, turbines, engines, fans, generators, wheels, and propellers
Experimental stress analysis

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Siemens SIWAREX WL Series Load Cell, 5 t Range, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 187-3255 Mfr. Part No.: 7MH5113-4PD00 Datasheets: TWD60,992.00 Each	Siemens	Compression	5 t	-	SIWAREX WL	-	-	IP66, IP68	-	-	Stainless Steel	-	-	-	24mm	-35°C	-	+70°C	-
Tedea Huntleigh Single Point Load Cell, 5kg Range, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 443-8134 Mfr. Part No.: 1042-0005-F000-RS Datasheets: TWD3,609.00 Each	Tedea Huntleigh	Compression	5kg	-	-	Single Point	Wire Lead	IP66	-	-	Aluminium	40mm	-	-	20mm	-10°C	-	+40°C	-
Siemens SIWAREX WL Series Load Cell, 1000kg Range, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 187-3253 Mfr. Part No.: 7MH5113-4AD00 Datasheets: TWD59,136.00 Each	Siemens	Compression	1000kg	-	SIWAREX WL	-	-	IP66, IP68	-	-	Stainless Steel	-	-	-	24mm	-35°C	-	+70°C	-
WIKA SPP-F1821 Series Button Strain Gauge, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 268-9132 Mfr. Part No.: 83805450 Datasheets: TWD20,786.00 Each	WIKA	Compression	-	-	SPP-F1821	Button	Cable	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
WIKA SPP-F4801 Series Strain Gauge, 20kg Range, Compression, Tension Measure RS Stock No.: 268-9143 Mfr. Part No.: 83809292 Datasheets: TWD3,477.00 Each	WIKA	Compression, Tension	20kg	-	SPP-F4801	-	Cable	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Siemens SIWAREX WL Series Load Cell, 500 t Range, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 233-9066 Mfr. Part No.: 7MH5114-6PL60 Datasheets: TWD764,436.00 Each	Siemens	Compression	500 t	-	SIWAREX WL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Siemens SIWAREX WL Series Load Cell RS Stock No.: 233-9015 Mfr. Part No.: 7MH5105-4AD00 Datasheets: TWD21,960.00 Each	Siemens	-	-	-	SIWAREX WL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Honeywell FSS Series Load Cell, 1.02kg Range, Compression, Tension Measure RS Stock No.: 203-6964 Mfr. Part No.: FSS010WNSB Datasheets: TWD3,238.00 Each	Honeywell	Compression, Tension	1.02kg	-	FSS	-	-	-	-	-	Plastic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tedea Huntleigh Low Profile Load Cell, 1000kg Range, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 206-8632 Mfr. Part No.: MODEL3510-1000-C2 Datasheets: TWD12,016.00 Each	Tedea Huntleigh	Compression	1000kg	-	-	Low Profile	Wire Lead	IP68	-	-	Stainless Steel	32mm	-	-	32mm	-10°C	-	+40°C	-
Tedea Huntleigh 1042 Series Low Profile Load Cell, 20kg Range RS Stock No.: 271-0195 Mfr. Part No.: 1042-20kg-C6-60 Datasheets: TWD4,003.00 Each	Tedea Huntleigh	-	20kg	-	1042	Low Profile	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Arcol Ohmite Load Cell, 5kg Range, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 204-7503 Mfr. Part No.: FSR01CE Datasheets: TWD217.40 Each (In a Box of 10)	Arcol Ohmite	Compression	5kg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
TE Connectivity Load Cell, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 221-7337 Mfr. Part No.: FC2311-0000-0250-L Datasheets: TWD4,873.00 Each	TE Connectivity	Compression	-	-	-	-	Cable	-	-	-	-	-	31.75mm	10.2mm	-	-	-	+85°C	-
Arcol Ohmite Load Cell, 5kg Range, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 204-7509 Mfr. Part No.: FSR03BE Datasheets: TWD186.20 Each (In a Box of 10)	Arcol Ohmite	Compression	5kg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tedea Huntleigh Low Profile Load Cell, 50kg Range, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 185-6008 Mfr. Part No.: 01242-050K-C3-09X Datasheets: TWD3,511.00 Each	Tedea Huntleigh	Compression	50kg	-	-	Low Profile	Cable	IP66	-	-	Aluminium	38mm	-	-	38mm	-10 (Compensated) °C, -20 (Safe) °C	-	+40 (Compensated) °C, +70 (Safe) °C	-
Siemens SIWAREX WL Series Load Cell, 100kg Range, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 233-9102 Mfr. Part No.: 7MH5121-3AF00 Datasheets: TWD21,650.00 Each	Siemens	Compression	100kg	-	SIWAREX WL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Arcol Ohmite Load Cell, 5kg Range, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 204-7508 Mfr. Part No.: FSR03CE Datasheets: TWD352.00 Each	Arcol Ohmite	Compression	5kg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tedea Huntleigh Load Cell, 50kg Range, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 185-5958 Mfr. Part No.: 00614-050K-G0-03X Datasheets: TWD4,040.00 Each	Tedea Huntleigh	Compression	50kg	-	-	-	Cable	IP67	-	-	Aluminium	80mm	-	-	18mm	-10 (Compensated) °C, -30 (Safe) °C	-	+40 (Compensated) °C, +70 (Safe) °C	-
WIKA SPP-F3203 Series Strain Gauge, 500kg Range, Compression, Tension Measure RS Stock No.: 268-9031 Mfr. Part No.: 79102845 Datasheets: TWD22,604.00 Each	WIKA	Compression, Tension	500kg	-	SPP-F3203	-	Cable	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
I.E.E. Low Profile Strain Gauge, Compression, Tension Measure, >1MΩ RS Stock No.: 189-5590 Mfr. Part No.: SS-U-N-S-00039 Datasheets: TWD921.00 Each	I.E.E.	Compression, Tension	-	>1MΩ	-	Low Profile	-	-	-	-	-	63.7mm	-	27.8mm	-	-30°C	1 mA	+170°C	-
Tedea Huntleigh Load Cell, Compression Measure RS Stock No.: 185-5942 Mfr. Part No.: 203519 Datasheets: TWD17,514.00 Each	Tedea Huntleigh	Compression	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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