Posted to News on 19th Feb 2008, 11:15
Tensile/compressive force transducer for torque measurements
HBM's U10M tensile/compressive force transducer benefits torque measurement applications where rotating torque transducers are considered unsuitable - for example, in vehicle test stands. In such applications, the transducer supports the floating base machine through a defined lever arm and transforms the rotating movement into a tensile/compressive force.
The U10M provides significant benefits because of its excellent linearity and reversibility error. The symmetrical measurement body geometry gives it low sensitivity to lateral forces. In addition, any remaining lateral force sensitivity is eliminated through the electrical bending moment compensation. The U10M is not easily damaged by any peak loads that happen during testing because it has suitable overload capacity.
HBM offers the robust, low-profile U10M nominal (rated) forces from 1.25kN to 500kN. One force transducer type relevant to vehicle test stands is available as it covers all the measuring ranges up to 25kN. In combination with the Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) and the digiCLIP amplifier, U10M makes a user-friendly measurement chain. More information is available at www.hbm.com.
Millbrook Proving Ground
Station Lane
MK45 2RA
UNITED KINGDOM
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