OEM Strain Gage Bonding Services for Weighing Solutions

Challenge: Torque Tool Calibration System

Application: Hand tools designed for torque tensioning applications have extremely limited space for integrated force measurement. The tool must reliably detect when excessive torque is applied to prevent thread damage, while fitting within the existing tool geometry.

Solution: Our team designed a custom strain gage installation on a critical load-bearing component within the hand tool. Using miniature strain gages with precision positioning and specialized bonding techniques, we created a highly sensitive force sensor that fits seamlessly into the constrained space.

Result: The solution provides real-time feedback to prevent over-torquing, resulting in increased productivity, reduced tool damage, and longer equipment life. The installation has proven reliable through thousands of cycles in demanding field conditions.

Challenge: High-Temperature Process Weighing

Application: Steel mill requiring accurate force measurement on equipment operating continuously at temperatures exceeding 800°C. Standard strain gages fail within days under these conditions.

Solution: Utilized our in-house produced high-temperature strain gages capable of reliable operation above 1,000°C, combined with specialized high-temperature adhesives and advanced installation techniques. Custom temperature compensation ensured accuracy across the full operating range.

Result: The installation has maintained measurement accuracy for over three years of continuous operation, eliminating frequent sensor replacements and improving process control in the extreme environment.

Challenge: Submersible Weighing System

Application: Underwater platform requiring precision load cells for marine research applications. Sensors must operate reliably while fully submerged in saltwater at depths up to 100 meters.

Solution: Designed complete environmental protection using specialized coatings and encapsulation techniques proven in our most demanding applications. Strain gage installation included multiple redundancies and custom sealing methods to ensure long-term underwater reliability.

Result: The system has provided accurate measurements through multiple deployment cycles over two years, with zero sensor failures. The solution is now being adapted for additional marine applications.

Challenge: Agricultural Equipment Load Pins

Application: Tractor manufacturers requiring rugged load pins for 3-point hitch towing systems that can withstand shock loads, vibration, dirt, moisture, and temperature extremes from -40°C to +85°C.

Solution: Engineered robust strain gage installations using foil-based sensors bonded onto hardened, zinc-plated alloy steel construction. Applied specialized harsh environment coatings for protection against mechanical damage, moisture ingress, and corrosion.

Result: Load pins demonstrate excellent long-term stability through years of field operation in the harshest agricultural conditions. The solution has become a drop-in replacement for existing designs across multiple equipment manufacturers.

Additional Application Areas:

• Truck Scales & Weighbridges: Custom strain gage installations for compression and shear beam load cells in legal-for-trade applications
• Industrial Process Control: Force sensors for manufacturing automation, material handling, and quality control systems
• Aerospace Testing: Precision strain measurements for structural testing and flight test instrumentation
• Material Testing Equipment: Custom force transducers for universal testing machines and specialized test rigs
• Automotive Testing: Strain gage installations for crash testing, durability evaluation, and component validation
• Medical Devices: Ultra-precise force sensors for patient monitoring, rehabilitation equipment, and surgical tools