Sensors

Overview

TA Instruments ElectroForce test instruments are oftentimes used to measure or control low-force applications. ElectroForce low-force axial transducers provide high accuracy, high resolution measurements for precise testing results.

Low force sensors can be used to more accurately measure those low forces to gain the most insights from your measurements.

Key Features

• The axial force cells are tension/compression transducers that have a welded stainless-steel construction designed to minimize the effects of off-axis forces
• Load cells come pre-wired and gained for integration into an existing PCI control box
• Sensor calibration is included in the purchase of new cells
• Force sensors that are rated for the full capacity of the test system are calibrated according to ASTM E4 calibration procedures. This calibration process can be extended to many of the lower force sensors offered.
• Sensors available from 5 N to 450 N. For higher force cells, refer to the High Force Axial Transducers page

Overview

TA Instruments ElectroForce submersible axial force transducers allow reliable, underwater load measurement. Multiple ranges are available, allowing proper accuracy for any given application.

Fluid baths provide numerous challenges for accurately measuring force, especially small forces. Our submersible force sensors solve those problems with their relocation into the fluid and close to the sample. This is very important for accurately measuring small forces such as those used in many biomaterials experiments.

Key Features

• Can be used for both tension and compression applications
• Safe for use underwater and in heated saline baths
• Load cells come pre-wired and gained for integration into an PCI control box
• Sensor calibration is included in the purchase of new cells
• Force sensors that are rated for the full capacity of the test system are calibrated according to ASTM E4 calibration procedures. This calibration process can be extended to many of the lower force sensors offered.
• Sensors available from 5 N to 450 N

Overview

TA Instruments ElectroForce extensometers offer high precision displacement and strain measurement. These sensors come in a variety of types and sample size ranges.

Accurate measurement of strain for material test samples often requires a measurement directly on the sample with an extensometer. This measurement is necessary because the instrument’s displacement sensor measures all the deformation, not just the deformation of the sample gauge length. Industry standards such as ASTM D638 and ISO527 include extensometers as necessary equipment to perform those experiments.

Key Features

• Mount directly on your sample to measure strain
• High accuracy, and many models offer 0.1% linearity
• Sensors come pre-wired and are ready to use on your ElectroForce test system
• Sensor calibration is included in the purchase of a new sensor

Available extensometers include:

• General purpose
• High strain
• Miniature series
• Fracture mechanics and clip-on gages
• Deflection gage