Standard Studs Strainsert ST Series employ an exclusive
internal gauging technique to detect the loads induced
in them. The technique consists of the installation of
foil type strain gauges inside a small hole drilled along
the longitudinal neutral axis of the Stud. This is far
superior to the usual external gauge installations both
in mechanical and environmental ruggedness. Furthermore,
a neatly miniaturized packaging is achieved by using the
Stud itself to protect and seal the strain gauge circuit.
Still, this arrangement compares very favorably with the
best external gauge installations in accuracy and stability.
Standard Studs Strainsert ST Series, along with other
internally gauged fasteners, were the first to provide
the means for direct, accurate and independent inspection
of assembled structures under simulated or actual service
conditions. Vibration and Shock loads, as well as static
loads, on such assemblies can be easily measured to determine
their structural reliability and integrity.
Standard Studs Strainsert ST Series can also be used as
inexpensive force transducers in many instances.
Features:
• Accurately senses loads induced in studs
• Senses overloads in assembled equipment
• Available in quarter bridge and full bridge gauge configurations
• Can be used as an inexpensive force link transducer
Standard Studs Strainsert ST Series employ an exclusive
internal gauging technique to detect the loads induced
in them. The technique consists of the installation of
foil type strain gauges inside a small hole drilled along
the longitudinal neutral axis of the Stud. This is far
superior to the usual external gauge installations both
in mechanical and environmental ruggedness. Furthermore,
a neatly miniaturized packaging is achieved by using the
Stud itself to protect and seal the strain gauge circuit.
Still, this arrangement compares very favorably with the
best external gauge installations in accuracy and stability.
