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VU (Full bridge)

Full bridge strain gauges of A series coming with four measurement grids already completing the wheatstone bridge. This could be used for a variaty of different applications where only side of a specimen allows an strain gauge installation.

  • Different sizes including miniature designs.
  • Aluminum or steel adapted temperature response.
  • Up to 5000 Ohm resistance.
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VU (Full bridge)

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U Series Transducer Strain Gauges: Enhanced sensitivity and modulus compensated

Combining MODCO (modulus compensated) measuring grid foils with high-performance modified PEEK carrier material provides strain gauges that unite easy handling with high accuracy and outstanding humidity behavior. U series strain gauges also offer a compensated modulus of elasticity, increased sensitivity, and enhanced fatigue strength at high strains.

U series comes in different geometries, resistance values, and grid lengths as standard. Custom designs can be developed in just a few weeks.

Robust

  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Very low water absorption and resistance to humidity
  • Small radii of curvature are possible, allowing for installation in small drill holes

Easy handling during installation and long service life.

Precise

  • Very high stiffness (modulus of elasticity) and, thus, capable of transferring the measuring body’s deformation directly to the measuring grid
  • Higher thermal conductivity than polyimide

Suitable for transducers with high accuracy requirements.

Flexible

  • Over 30 different standard versions for steel or aluminum with 10 different creep adjustments
  • Various options available such as encapsulation, pre-coating with adhesive, or pre-tinned solder tabs
  • Custom designs possible

Perfect for your solution, regardless of whether it is standard or custom.

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Certificates and Approvals

Strain Gauges and Accessories - Statement of Compliance Declaration of Conformity English
VU (Full bridge)
Type/technology Foil strain gauge
Application Manufacturing transducers
Geometry Full bridge circuit
Measuring grid length 3 mm, 2.5 mm
Measuring grid length 0.118 in, 0.098 in
Measuring grid width 2.1 mm, 2.6 mm
Measuring grid width 0.083 in, 0.102 in
Carrier length 17.8 mm, 10.4 mm
Carrier length 0.701 in, 0.409 in
Carrier width 7 mm, 9.1 mm
Carrier width 0.276 in, 0.358 in
Temperature range Standard (up to 200°C)
Nominal resistance 1000 Ohms
Gauge factor (measuring grid material) Cr-Ni alloy (ca. 2.2)
Temperature response Aluminium (23 ppm/K; 12.8 ppm/°F), Ferritic steel (10.8 ppm/K; 6.0 ppm/°F)
Maximum elongation Standard
Fatigue life Standard
Connection configuration Integrated solder tabs
Mounting Bondable, Bondable (adhesive pre-applied)
Grid protection Covered