Strain Gauge Application at Althen

With a customized strain gauge (SG) application by Althen, you can precisely capture the strain occurring on your components. This provides valuable insights into the forces and stresses acting on them. By detecting mechanical loads at an early stage, components and processes can be optimized — helping to prevent costly damage and downtime.

We support you not only in selecting the right strain gauge type, but also in determining the optimal measurement locations. In our in-house laboratory, your components can be subjected to a variety of realistic load conditions.

Our service offering includes strain gauge bonding and wiring in quarter, half, or full bridge configurations for measuring torsion, bending, tensile and compressive forces — on materials such as metals, plastics, ceramics, and glass. Additional custom services are also available.

After the application is completed, you will receive a comprehensive report containing details about the installed strain gauges, the adhesive bonding process, and the results of the calibration.

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Strain gauge application

in our in-house laboratory.
Professional execution of strain gauge applications

on your components or test specimens.
Comprehensive documentation of the application process

including relevant data sheets and photos.

Process of Strain Gauge Application at Althen

Initial phone consultation to discuss function, requirements, and measurement objectives for your application
Shipping of your component or test object (e.g., machine part, vehicle component, shaft, etc.)
Clarification of measurement points: where forces need to be determined and which output signals can be processed on your end
Preparation of a cost estimate
Definition of application points on the component
Selection of suitable strain gauges (SGs) based on the component material and environmental conditions
Execution of the strain gauge bonding and wiring
Connection to signal amplifiers according to customer requirements

Services

Measurable conditions: tension/compression, bending and torsion
Applicable materials: metals, plastics, ceramics, glass
Determination of measuring points
Bonding (cold and hot applications)
Connection (quarter, half and full bridge)
Connection technology in 2, 3, 4 and 6 wires
Preparation of an application report
Coating of the strain gauges for corresponding environmental influences

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Optional services

Temperature compensation
Implementation of a strain gauge measuring amplifier
Component optimisation
Calibration of the strain gauge with special device

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DMS Know-how

Fundamentals of strain and strain gauge

Important technical terms for strain gauges

Gluing strain gauges correctly

Coating of strain gauges

Options for installing strain gauges

Examples of Strain Gauge Applications

Strain gauge application at Althen

With a customised strain gauge application at Althen, you have the possibility to record the strain occurring on your components. This enables you to draw conclusions about the existing forces and stresses. If stresses on an object are detected in time, components and processes can be optimised and high follow-up costs will be avoided.

We not only support you in the selection of suitable strain gauges, but also advise you in the determination of the appropriate measuring points. In our in-house laboratory, your components can be subjected to different load cases. The range of services includes bonding and interconnection as quarter, half or full bridges for torsion, bending, tensile and compressive force measurements on metals, plastics, ceramics and glass, as well as other individual services. After completion of the application, you will receive a comprehensive report with information about the strain gauges used, as well as about the bonding process and the results of the calibration.

Strain gage applications

in our in-house laboratory.
Professional execution of strain gage applications

on your components/test specimens.
Detailed documentation of the application

with corresponding data sheets and photos.

DMS application process

Preliminary discussion by telephone of function, requirements and measurement targets for your application
Submission of your component/test object (e.g. machine part, vehicle part, shaft, etc.)
Clarification at which points forces have to be determined and which output signals can be processed by you
Preparation of a cost estimate
Determination of the application points
Selection of strain gauges taking into account the component material and the environmental conditions
Execution of the strain gauge application and wiring
Wiring with measuring amplifiers according to customer requirements

Your advantages

Competent advice from our specialists
Execution of strain gage installations
Professional execution of strain gage installations on your components/test specimens
Use of cold-hardening / hot-hardening adhesives or welding according to the conditions of use
Mounting and connection of amplifier or pre-amplifier assemblies if required
Detailed documentation of the application with corresponding data sheets and photos
Use of high-quality strain gauges from TML
Complete execution, including measurement protocol