F Series Foil strain gauge
These gauges employ Cu-Ni alloy foil for the grid and special plastics for the backing.
Key features
- RoHS compliant with Option-F (lead-free solder)
- Available with integrated lead wires
- Self-temperature compensation for various materials
- Designed for shear, torque, and residual stress measurements
- Operating temperature range: -196°C to +150°C
About the F Series Foil strain gauge
Specialized gauges for shear, torque, and residual stress measurements
The F-Series strain gauges are specifically designed for advanced applications such as shear strain measurement, torque sensing, residual stress analysis, and the detection of stress concentrations. The series also includes 2-axis strain gauges for planar surfaces.
Constructed with a Cu-Ni alloy foil as the sensing grid and temperature-resistant plastic backings, these strain gauges support a wide operating temperature range from -196°C to +150°C. The backing materials are color-coded to indicate the target material for self-temperature compensation, simplifying selection for engineers.
When supplied with Option-F, the F-Series gauges are RoHS compliant and use lead-free solder. GOBLET models are lead-free as standard. Versions with integrated lead wires are also available in various configurations to match your installation requirements.
Key Features
- Designed for shear, torque, and residual stress measurements
- Operating temperature range: -196°C to +150°C
- Color-coded backing for easy material identification
- RoHS compliant with Option-F (lead-free solder)
- Available with integrated lead wires
- Self-temperature compensation for various materials
Typical Applications
- Stress analysis in R&D and test environments
- Fatigue testing and material characterization
- Residual stress measurement on metals and plastics
- Torque sensing on rotating components
- Shear strain evaluation in bonded joints
Benefits of the F-Series
The F-Series combines precision, versatility, and compliance with environmental standards, making it ideal for engineers working in testing, development, and quality assurance. Its rugged design and wide range of variants ensure suitability for both standard and custom measurement tasks.
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Talk to an expertTechnical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Applicable specimen | Metal, Glass, Ceramics |
| Operational temperature | -196 to +150℃ |
| Temperature compensation range | +10 to +100℃ |
| Applicable adhesive | CN, P-2, EB-2 |
| Backing | Special plastics |
| Element | Cu-Ni |
| Strain limit | 5% (50000 x 10‾6 strain) |
| Fatigue life at room temperature | 1 x 10‾6 (±1500 x 10‾6 strain) |
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FLAB Series Standard Strain Gauges
- Strain limit: 5% (50000×10⁻⁶ strain)
- RoHS2 Directive Compliant
- Operating temperatures: -196 to + 150°C
FCAB Series Standard Strain Gauges
- Backing: Special plastics
- Bonding adhesive: CN, NP-50B, EB-2
- Element: Cu-Ni alloy foil
FLAB Series Glass/Ceramic Strain Gauges
- Strain limit: 5% (50000×10⁻⁶ strain)
- RoHS2 Directive compliant
- Operating temperature: -196~+150°C