MMF000131

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Strain Gauges

Strain gauges are devices designed to measure the strain on an object. These gauges are usually applied to the surface of an object in order to measure the strain caused by a load, including thermal, dynamic, electrical, and mechanical forces. The gauges are also capable of measuring pressure, displacement, torque, temperature, or other physical phenomenon.

The most common type of strain gauge is the foil gauge, which consists of a resistive foil pattern mounted on a backing material. The foil patterns can be etched into metal, such as aluminum or copper, or a glass/epoxy composite material. The strain gauge is attached to the object to be measured by either direct bonding with adhesive or indirect bonding through a clamp mechanism. As the object is strained, the foil patterns will expand or contract, causing a change in resistance.

The MMF000131 strain gauge is a highly specialized foil gauge designed for application in very narrow spaces. This foil gauge has a patterned area of 0.51×1.58mm, and a total gauge length of 2.76mm. The strain gauge is attached to the object of measurement through direct bonding with an adhesive. The resistance of the strain gauge is deposited by a thin-film technology, which enables a higher resistance and greater accuracy.

The strain gauge responds to the strain on the object by changing its resistance. The resistance change in the strain gauge is proportional to the strain, in the form of a linear relationship. This linear relationship is defined as the "gauge factor," which is the ratio of the change in resistance to the strain. In the case of the MMF000131 strain gauge, the gauge factor is 2.2.

When the strain gauge is connected to a Wheatstone bridge circuit, which is an electrical circuit used to measure the resistance of an electrical component, the resistance change can be detected and measured. In a Wheatstone bridge, the strain gauge is one of the four resistors that make up the bridge. When strain is applied to the object, the resistance across the strain gauge changes, which then causes an imbalance in the bridge, and this imbalance can be detected and measured.

In addition to its use in the detection of strain, the MMF000131 strain gauge can be used for measuring acceleration, pressure, displacement, temperature, humidity, and other physical phenomena. This small, yet highly sensitive strain gauge is ideal for applications that require very precise measurement in small spaces.

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