Product Description

Measure strain in one principal direction; along the long axis of the shim. Used to evaluate and monitor live-load stresses on railroads, bridges, and other civil structures. Axial configured strain gauges measure strain in one principal direction: along the long axis of the shim. They can be oriented in either the longitudinal or circumferential direction on the component being tested, and the shims can be pre-curved to fit surfaces with small radius curvatures. Our waterproof gages are specifically designed to evaluate and monitor live-load stresses for  railroad, bridge, and other structural applications and are 100% full water immersion tested. The precision foil gauge is bonded to a stainless steel shim, pre-wired and protected with a molded water-proofing material. The stainless steel shim permits easy field installation with any conventional capacitive discharge spot welder. Instrumentation cable and wiring options can be customized to your specifications. Custom gauge sizes and resistance are also available. Please see the data sheet for options. Temperature Range: -50°F - 180°F (-45.5°C - 82°C)