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KY Strain Gauge Chains for Determining Strain Gradients

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KY strain gauges (SGs) consist of 10 or 15 very small measuring grids that are placed on a common carrier at a constant spacing (equidistant apart) plus one compensation SG. SG chains are especially suitable for determining strain gradients.

With types KY1, KY2, KY3, KY4, KY5, KY6, KY7, KY8 and KY9 we offer you strain gauges (SG) in various geometries and sizes, each available with temperature responses adapted to the following materials:

  • Ferritic steel (10.8 ppm/K; 6.0 ppm/°F); temperature matching code: 1
  • Aluminum (23 ppm/K; 12.8 ppm/°F); temperature matching code: 3
  • Austenitic steel (16 ppm/K, 8.9 ppm/°F); temperature matching code: 5
  • Silica/composite (0,5 ppm/K; 0.3 ppm/°F); temperature matching code: 6
  • Titanium and gray cast iron (9 ppm/K; 5.0 ppm/°F); temperature matching code: 7
  • Plastic (65 ppm/K; 36.1 ppm/°F); temperature matching code: 8

Insert the temperature matching code in place of the placeholder “x” to get the ordering number of the strain gauge you need. Strain gauges marked with a # symbol are only available matched to aluminum, ferritic and austenitic steel.

Strain gauges available in 120, 350, 700 and 1,000 Ohms Measuring grid consists of constantan, measuring grid carrier is polymide Fast delivery for preferred strain gauge types -  available from stock! 

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Strain Gauges and Accessories - Statement of Compliance Declaration of Conformity English
KY (Chain)
Type/technology Foil strain gauge
Application Stress Analysis / structural testing
Geometry Chain
Measuring grid length 0.6 mm, 1.5 mm, 3 mm, 1.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.3 mm, 1 mm
Measuring grid length 0.024 in, 0.059 in, 0.118 in, 0.067 in, 0.031 in, 0.047 in, 0.051 in, 0.039 in
Measuring grid width 1 mm, 1.3 mm, 2.1 mm, 1.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 3 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.4 mm, 0.7 mm, 1.6 mm, 1.5 mm
Measuring grid width 0.039 in, 0.051 in, 0.083 in, 0.067 in, 0.031 in, 0.118 in, 0.047 in, 0.055 in, 0.028 in, 0.063 in, 0.059 in
Carrier length 7.2 mm, 6.7 mm, 9.7 mm, 9.5 mm, 6.9 mm, 8.3 mm, 9.2 mm, 11.5 mm, 5.6 mm, 6 mm, 5 mm
Carrier length 0.283 in, 0.264 in, 0.382 in, 0.374 in, 0.271 in, 0.327 in, 0.362 in, 0.453 in, 0.22 in, 0.236 in, 0.197 in
Carrier width 14.5 mm, 24.5 mm, 44.5 mm, 27 mm, 15 mm, 24 mm, 12.8 mm, 22.8 mm, 21.7 mm
Carrier width 0.571 in, 0.965 in, 1.752 in, 1.063 in, 0.591 in, 0.59 in, 0.945 in, 0.504 in, 0.898 in, 0.854 in
Temperature range Standard (up to 200°C)
Nominal resistance 120 Ohms
Gauge factor (measuring grid material) Constantan (ca 2.0)
Temperature response Ferritic steel (10.8 ppm/K; 6.0 ppm/°F), Aluminium (23 ppm/K; 12.8 ppm/°F), Austenitic steel (16 ppm/K; 8.9 ppm/°F), Silica / composite (0,5 ppm/K; 0.3 ppm/°F), Titanium / gray cast iron (9 ppm/K; 5.0 ppm/°F), Plastic (65 ppm/K; 36.1 ppm/°F)
Maximum elongation Standard
Fatigue life Standard
Connection configuration Leads, Integrated solder tabs
Mounting Bondable
Grid protection Covered