Optical strain gage with robust plastic encapsulation simplifies sensor handling

Darmstadt, June 02, 2009 – HBM has developed optical strain gages with a plastic encapsulation that significantly simplifies handling and makes the sensors highly resistant to mechanical damage. The encapsulation almost completely eliminates the possibility of a fiber break.

The new optical K-OP strain gages are mainly intended for experimental stress analysis work that demands very precise measurements, even with difficult conditions and materials, and that cannot be resolved with standard strain gages.
Such conditions occur, for example, in continuous vibration tests with high strain loads. The K-OP strain gages reach 10 million stress cycles in continuous vibration behavior with alternating strain of ±3.000 µm/m. The optical SG's are also suitable for measurements in hazardous areas and in high current and voltage engineering components.

Several optical strain gages can be arranged within a glass fiber to significantly reduce installation costs. In addition, the K-OP strain gages are provided with a data sheet containing all data necessary, such as the gage factor, for successful strain measurements.

Recording of measurement data and its subsequent evaluation can be simplified with a range of additional components from HBM. These range from optical strain gages with the appropriate accessories via interrogators to HBM’s data acquisition software catman®AP, which includes a special EasyOptics module for optical strain gages.

Further information at www.hbm.com/stressanalysis.

About HBM

Since 1950, the HBM Group has built a globally-respected reputation in the Test and Measurement industry, based on the supply of reliable, precision transducers and measurement solutions across a broad range of industries. As a technology and market leader worldwide, the company today offers products and services across the entire measurement spectrum, from virtual to physical testing. Products comprise sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition systems as well as durability, test and analysis software. HBM’s global network of sales companies and representatives comprises 27 subsidiaries and sales offices in Europe, the Americas and Asia, with approximately 1,500 employees. The company is also represented in a further 40 countries.

Contact:
HBM GmbH
Im Tiefen See 45
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
Phone: +49 6151 803-0
www.hbm.com

Press contact:
Gabi Strasser
Phone: +49 (0) 6151 803-8069
Fax: +49 (0) 6151 803-396
E-Mail: gabi.strasser@hbm.com

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