Strain Gauge Knowledge
From the fundamentals and selection to installation, measurement, and analysis: our strain gauge knowledge center offers technical articles, practical guides, and application examples for reliable strain measurements.
Understand strain gauges
Learn how strain gauges work, along with key terminology and the underlying physical principles.
- Fundamentals of strain and strain gauges
- Fundamentals of strain gauge terminology
- Types of strain gauges
Select strain gauges
Product categories for your strain measurement applications
Install strain gauges
Practical information on preparation, bonding, wiring, and protection.
- How to bond strain gauges correctly
- Influence of CN adhesive aging on large strain measurements
- Strain gauge installations
- Coating strain gauges
Connect and measure strain gauges
Electrical bridge circuits, measuring amplifiers, and measurement chains
- Connecting strain gauges using two-, three-, and four-wire configurations
- Temperature compensation
- Measuring amplifiers for strain gauge sensors (Products)
Discover applications
Find solutions for a specific load case or industry.
Which strain gauge is right for my application?
- General stress analysis: Strain gauges for standard applications
- Outdoor use or moisture: Waterproof strain gauges
- High temperatures: High-temperature strain gauges
- Cryogenic measurements: Strain gauges for low temperatures
- Fast installation on metal: Weldable strain gauges
- Concrete, mortar, or rock: Strain gauges for concrete
- CFRP, GFRP, or ceramics: Strain gauges for composite materials
- Very large deformation: Strain gauges for large strains
- Cracks, bolts, or magnetic fields: Strain gauges for special applications
Products
Strain gauge application at Althen
Althen supports you throughout the entire process, from selecting the right strain gauge and defining the measurement points to professional installation and wiring. In our in-house laboratory, strain gauges are installed on components made of metal, plastic, ceramic, or glass and configured as quarter-, half-, or full-bridge circuits depending on the measurement task.
Optionally, Althen can also provide temperature compensation, measuring amplifier integration, and calibration. Upon completion, you receive comprehensive documentation including datasheets, photographs, and measurement results.
Do you have questions about our strain gauges?
We’ll be happy to help you select the right products for your measurement project!
For many years, we have successfully used TML strain gauges from Althen in our ISO 17025-accredited testing laboratory.
