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May 28, 2015
For high-temperature applications, use a strain gage constructed with a back rated for temperatures greater than +200°C, such as Micro-Measurements' WA-, WK-, SA-, or SK-Series models.
May 28, 2015
Darryl Peterson highlights a new generation of foil strain gages and the technical advantages of selecting Micro-Measurements Advanced Sensors devices for your application.
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May 28, 2015
Donielle Dockery discusses the role of the Wheatstone bridge in foil strain gage technology, and the importance of proper wiring to ensure accurate test results and measurements. ...
May 28, 2015
When determining if a strain gage offers the stability your application requires, remember that it is influenced by a number of factors, including gage resistance, the area of the sensing grid, and...
May 28, 2015
Always remove the flux from your strain gage installation. This is required for a clean solder junction, so skipping this step can lead to inaccurate and unstable readings down the line.
May 28, 2015
When bonding strain gages, don't compromise on your installation tools. When using our M-Bond 200 Adhesive system, do it right the first time with Micro-Measurements' MCA Conditioner, MN5A...
May 28, 2015
With foil strain gages available with starting resistances from 60 Ω to 5000 Ω, does it really matter which value you choose? Well, like many choices in life, your resistance selection will involve...
May 28, 2015
Tom Rummage describes Micro-Measurements training programs on foil strain gage technology, which are an essential part of our technical support offerings. This extensive series of regularly scheduled...
May 28, 2015
Twisting wires together doesn't constitute a sound strain gage connection. Soldered connections, spring-loaded push posts, binding posts, and screw terminals are all preferable.
May 28, 2015
When testing with stacked rectangular rosettes, we recommend reducing the excitation voltage by 2.5x when compared to a uniaxial gage of the same size. For more information on excitation levels,...
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