PCB Load & Torque, Inc. Release Technical Papers:

Torque Sensors and Load Cells
An Overview of their Design and Application

Farmington Hills, MI, USA – March 19, 2010 – Kenneth Watkins, Application Engineer for PCB Load & Torque, Inc., has recently released the following technical papers:

Torque Sensors – An Overview of their Design and Application reviews the basic technology of the strain gage torque sensors including structure designs, typical applications for reaction and rotary sensors and installation discussions. This paper includes an application questionnaire to help the reader determine the advantages of each type.

Load Cells – An Overview of their Design and Application reviews the basic technology of the strain gage load cell including design, model classifications, and performance specifications. This paper includes typical application examples and a questionnaire to help determine specific requirements.

Specific topics discussed in both of Mr. Watkins’ papers include:

• Principle of Operation
• Wiring standards
• Axis definition
• Design

Click here to download Torque Sensors brochure

Click here to download Load Cells brochure

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