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For measurement of rotary or static torque in applications where mounting space for transducers and sensors is at a premium, the miniature torque sensor range from Applied Measurements is ideal.

For static and quasi-static (less than 1 revolution) torque measurement applications, the YDNS miniature torque sensor is ideal with its compact body and parallel shaft mechanical connections.  It is available in capacities from 0 – 0.2Nm up to 0 – 1000Nm making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

For rotating applications, the YDSA miniature torque sensor utilises a slip-ring to transfer excitation and signal to and from the strain gauge bridge which is bonded to the parallel shaft.  It is rated for operation at speeds up to 8000rpm depending on the selected capacity.  Capacities available range from 0 – 0.2Nm up to 0 – 50Nm.

Both torque transducers provide an electrical output of 1.3mV/V at full scale and are available on a lead-time of 3-4 weeks.

Further Information

• YDNS Static Miniature Torque Transducer
• YDSA Rotary Miniature Torque Transducer
• Full Range of Miniature Torque Sensors

Low profile load cells, also known as pancake load cells, are suited to a wide range of applications where a low-height force sensor is required.  They offer superb accuracy of better than ±0.05% of their rated capacity which leads to their use in materials testing application and as reference standards in calibration laboratories.

Capacities range from 0-200N right up 0-1000kN  as standard with higher or lower capacities available as a custom design.  Fatigure rated versions are available for use in applications where a very high cycle count is expected and offer a lifespan of more than 1 billion fully-reversed full range cycles.

A range of load cell mounting accessories including tension mounting bases, compression loading buttons and spherical rod-end bearings are available along with associated instrumentation including digital indicators, signal conditioners and USB digitisers (complete with display and data logging software) to provide a complete measurement system.

Further Information

• Pancake Load Cell (0-5kN to 0-1000kN)
• Compact Low Profile Load Cell (0-200N to 0-2000N)
• Full range of Low Profile Load Cells