NEW PRODUCT: STRAIN GAGE INSTALLATION KIT SKG-01 

Description

 

The Strain Gage Installation Kit allows a fast, easy and reproducible way of installing the fiber optic Strain Gages SG-01 to various surfaces. Installation of the optical gages happens using a patented methodology which makes use of a specially designed, reusable mounting tool called a sensor pad.

 

The optical gages can be installed with two different adhesives: a UV-curable adhesive and a cyano-acrylate based rapid curable adhesive.

 

 

 

Measurement of the FO strain gages can be performed using an additionally low-cost interrogation unit, FBG-Scan 700, included with a user friendly software interface. Measurements are directly converted and visualized into real strain values.

 

 

 

 

Applications

The Strain Gage Installation Kit can be used to install the optical Strain Gages SG-01 on various surfaces for structural strain(/stress) analysis.

 

Included sensors

Additional to all necessary materials and tools for proper installation of the gages and a detailed instruction manual with all Kit items listed, the Installation Kit contains 20 fiber optic Strain Gages SG-01 with mixed wavelengths (2 boxes SG-01-MA and 2 boxes SG-01-MB) and 2 temperature compensating probes. This allows the user to make easy series configurations with the gages for multiplexing purposes and to apply temperature compensation methods.

 

Features and Benefits

  • Based on optical fiber measurement principle
  • Kit contains all necessary materials to get started
  • User friendly manual describing installation steps
  • DTG (fiber optic sensor) directly glued to the surface of the structure
  • Use of highly adhesive DTG coating with high Young's Modulus (Ormocer®)
  • UV-curable or cyano-acrylate glue
  • Patented sensor installation pad
  • Full performance validation on various substrates
  • Method fatigue tested: negligible fatigue influence up to 2 million cycles
  • Optical fibre tensile strain remains very high
  • 900µm buffered fibre with 28mm free fibre length
  • Splicing or connecting into a chain is possible
  • Completely packaged
  • Ruggedized and waterproof ABS casing
  • All Kit items are refillable and delivered from stock
  • Possibility to be trained by FOS&S experts 

Benefits

  • Fiber optic sensing advantages apply
  • Both experienced as non experienced operators can perform the installation
  • No interference from sensor pads during measurements
  • No coating removal needed
  • Excellent strain transfer
  • UV-curable or cyano-acrylate glue
  • Short curing times (within a few minutes)
  • Fast, easy and reproducible installation Installed and ready to measure in less than 20'
  • Multi-material and application use
  • Excellent fatigue resistance: durable, reliable and highly reproducible
  • High lifetime under severe strain conditions
  • Easy to handle
  • Possible to use sensors in series configuration
  • Suitable for field use
  • Resistant in harsh environment conditions
  • Easy to access, quick delivery
  • Assurance of quality installation    

Optional accessories

  • UV-lamp
  • FBG-Scan 700 interrogation unit

Questions?