XM (Torsion/Shear)

XM Torsion/Shear strain gauges with 2 measuring grids featuring solder tabs with strain relief

XM (Torsion/Shear)

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M Series Strain Gauges: For Stress Analysis of Materials with High Fatigue Strength
M series strain gauges are foil strain gauges for stress analysis of materials with high fatigue strength such as fiber composites. They can also be used in product development, for example in the aerospace or sporting goods industries.

In addition, M series strain gauges offer a very large temperature range. Due to their excellent fatigue life, M series strain gauges enable measurements to be repeated extremely frequently, also in case of high strain. Properties such as different geometries, resistance values, and measuring grid lengths can be combined to configure the ideal strain gauge—over 36 preferential strain gauges are available for immediate delivery.

Temperature range: -200 to +300 °C
Load cycles: Up to 10 million at +/- 2000 µm/m fatigue loading
Measuring grid lengths: 1.5 to 6 millimeters
We offer you foil strain gauges 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 codes: 1
Aluminum (23 ppm/K; 12.8 ppm/°F); temperature matching codes: 3
Austenitic steel (16 ppm/K, 8.9 ppm/°F); temperature matching codes: 5
Silica/composite (0,5 ppm/K; 0.3 ppm/°F); temperature matching codes: 6
Titanium and gray cast iron (9 ppm/K; 5.0 ppm/°F); temperature matching codes: 7
Insert the temperature matching code in place of the placeholder “x” to get the ordering number of the strain gage you need.

Strain gauges available in 350 and 1,000 Ohms
Measuring grid consists of special nickel-chromium alloy, measuring grid carrier is made of glass-fiber reinforced phenolic resin
Fast delivery for preferred strain gauge types - available from stock!

Code	Measuring grid length	Measuring grid length	Measuring grid width	Measuring grid width	Carrier length	Carrier length	Carrier width	Carrier width	Nominal resistance	Temperature response
1-XM41-1.5/1K0GE	1.5 mm	0.059 in	1.5 mm	0.059 in	10.6 mm	0.417 in	6 mm	0.236 in	1000 Ohms	Ferritic steel (10.8 ppm/K; 6.0 ppm/°F)
1-XM41-1.5/350GE	1.5 mm	0.059 in	1.5 mm	0.059 in	10.6 mm	0.417 in	6 mm	0.236 in	350 Ohms	Ferritic steel (10.8 ppm/K; 6.0 ppm/°F)
1-XM41-3/1K0GE	3 mm	0.118 in	2.9 mm	0.114 in	15 mm	0.591 in	8.2 mm	0.323 in	1000 Ohms	Ferritic steel (10.8 ppm/K; 6.0 ppm/°F)
1-XM41-3/350GE	3 mm	0.118 in	3 mm	0.118 in	15 mm	0.591 in	8.2 mm	0.323 in	350 Ohms	Ferritic steel (10.8 ppm/K; 6.0 ppm/°F)
1-XM41-6/1K0GE	6 mm	0.236 in	4 mm	0.157 in	18.6 mm	0.732 in	12.2 mm	0.48 in	1000 Ohms	Ferritic steel (10.8 ppm/K; 6.0 ppm/°F)
1-XM41-6/350GE	6 mm	0.236 in	4 mm	0.157 in	18.6 mm	0.732 in	12.2 mm	0.48 in	350 Ohms	Ferritic steel (10.8 ppm/K; 6.0 ppm/°F)
1-XM43-1.5/1K0GE	1.5 mm	0.059 in	1.5 mm	0.059 in	10.6 mm	0.417 in	6 mm	0.236 in	1000 Ohms	Aluminium (23 ppm/K; 12.8 ppm/°F)
1-XM43-1.5/350GE	1.5 mm	0.059 in	1.5 mm	0.059 in	10.6 mm	0.417 in	6 mm	0.236 in	350 Ohms	Aluminium (23 ppm/K; 12.8 ppm/°F)
1-XM43-3/1K0GE	3 mm	0.118 in	2.9 mm	0.114 in	15 mm	0.591 in	8.2 mm	0.323 in	1000 Ohms	Aluminium (23 ppm/K; 12.8 ppm/°F)
1-XM43-3/350GE	3 mm	0.118 in	3 mm	0.118 in	15 mm	0.591 in	8.2 mm	0.323 in	350 Ohms	Aluminium (23 ppm/K; 12.8 ppm/°F)
1-XM43-6/1K0GE	6 mm	0.236 in	4 mm	0.157 in	18.6 mm	0.732 in	12.2 mm	0.48 in	1000 Ohms	Aluminium (23 ppm/K; 12.8 ppm/°F)
1-XM43-6/350GE	6 mm	0.236 in	4 mm	0.157 in	18.6 mm	0.732 in	12.2 mm	0.48 in	350 Ohms	Aluminium (23 ppm/K; 12.8 ppm/°F)
1-XM45-1.5/1K0GE	1.5 mm	0.059 in	1.5 mm	0.059 in	10.6 mm	0.417 in	6 mm	0.236 in	1000 Ohms	Austenitic steel (16 ppm/K; 8.9 ppm/°F)
1-XM45-1.5/350GE	1.5 mm	0.059 in	1.5 mm	0.059 in	10.6 mm	0.417 in	6 mm	0.236 in	350 Ohms	Austenitic steel (16 ppm/K; 8.9 ppm/°F)
1-XM45-3/1K0GE	3 mm	0.118 in	2.9 mm	0.114 in	15 mm	0.591 in	8.2 mm	0.323 in	1000 Ohms	Austenitic steel (16 ppm/K; 8.9 ppm/°F)
1-XM45-3/350GE	3 mm	0.118 in	3 mm	0.118 in	15 mm	0.591 in	8.2 mm	0.323 in	350 Ohms	Austenitic steel (16 ppm/K; 8.9 ppm/°F)
1-XM45-6/1K0GE	6 mm	0.236 in	4 mm	0.157 in	18.6 mm	0.732 in	12.2 mm	0.48 in	1000 Ohms	Austenitic steel (16 ppm/K; 8.9 ppm/°F)
1-XM45-6/350GE	6 mm	0.236 in	4 mm	0.157 in	18.6 mm	0.732 in	12.2 mm	0.48 in	350 Ohms	Austenitic steel (16 ppm/K; 8.9 ppm/°F)
1-XM46-1.5/1K0GE	1.5 mm	0.059 in	1.5 mm	0.059 in	10.6 mm	0.417 in	6 mm	0.236 in	1000 Ohms	Silica / composite (0,5 ppm/K; 0.3 ppm/°F)
1-XM46-1.5/350GE	1.5 mm	0.059 in	1.5 mm	0.059 in	10.6 mm	0.417 in	6 mm	0.236 in	350 Ohms	Silica / composite (0,5 ppm/K; 0.3 ppm/°F)
1-XM46-3/1K0GE	3 mm	0.118 in	2.9 mm	0.114 in	15 mm	0.591 in	8.2 mm	0.323 in	1000 Ohms	Silica / composite (0,5 ppm/K; 0.3 ppm/°F)
1-XM46-3/350GE	3 mm	0.118 in	3 mm	0.118 in	15 mm	0.591 in	8.2 mm	0.323 in	350 Ohms	Silica / composite (0,5 ppm/K; 0.3 ppm/°F)
1-XM46-6/1K0GE	6 mm	0.236 in	4 mm	0.157 in	18.6 mm	0.732 in	12.2 mm	0.48 in	1000 Ohms	Silica / composite (0,5 ppm/K; 0.3 ppm/°F)
1-XM46-6/350GE	6 mm	0.236 in	4 mm	0.157 in	18.6 mm	0.732 in	12.2 mm	0.48 in	350 Ohms	Silica / composite (0,5 ppm/K; 0.3 ppm/°F)
1-XM47-1.5/1K0GE	1.5 mm	0.059 in	1.5 mm	0.059 in	10.6 mm	0.417 in	6 mm	0.236 in	1000 Ohms	Titanium / gray cast iron (9 ppm/K; 5.0 ppm/°F)
1-XM47-1.5/350GE	1.5 mm	0.059 in	1.5 mm	0.059 in	10.6 mm	0.417 in	6 mm	0.236 in	350 Ohms	Titanium / gray cast iron (9 ppm/K; 5.0 ppm/°F)
1-XM47-3/1K0GE	3 mm	0.118 in	2.9 mm	0.114 in	15 mm	0.591 in	8.2 mm	0.323 in	1000 Ohms	Titanium / gray cast iron (9 ppm/K; 5.0 ppm/°F)
1-XM47-3/350GE	3 mm	0.118 in	3 mm	0.118 in	15 mm	0.591 in	8.2 mm	0.323 in	350 Ohms	Titanium / gray cast iron (9 ppm/K; 5.0 ppm/°F)
1-XM47-6/1K0GE	6 mm	0.236 in	4 mm	0.157 in	18.6 mm	0.732 in	12.2 mm	0.48 in	1000 Ohms	Titanium / gray cast iron (9 ppm/K; 5.0 ppm/°F)
1-XM47-6/350GE	6 mm	0.236 in	4 mm	0.157 in	18.6 mm	0.732 in	12.2 mm	0.48 in	350 Ohms	Titanium / gray cast iron (9 ppm/K; 5.0 ppm/°F)

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English

XM (Torsion/Shear)
Type/technology	Foil strain gauge
Application	Stress Analysis / structural testing
Geometry	Shear/torsion
Measuring grid length	1.5 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm
Measuring grid length	0.059 in, 0.118 in, 0.236 in
Measuring grid width	1.5 mm, 3 mm, 2.9 mm, 4 mm
Measuring grid width	0.059 in, 0.118 in, 0.114 in, 0.157 in
Carrier length	10.6 mm, 15 mm, 18.6 mm
Carrier length	0.417 in, 0.591 in, 0.732 in
Carrier width	6 mm, 8.2 mm, 12.2 mm
Carrier width	0.236 in, 0.323 in, 0.48 in
Temperature range	High (up to 350°C)
Nominal resistance	350 Ohms, 1000 Ohms
Gauge factor (measuring grid material)	Cr-Ni alloy (ca. 2.2)
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)
Maximum elongation	Standard
Fatigue life	Enhanced
Connection configuration	Solder tabs with strain relief
Mounting	Bondable
Grid protection	Covered