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Description
The Strain Gage Installation Kit allows a fast, easy and reproducible way of installing the fibre 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 mounting tool called a sensor pad. After installation, the pad is removed from the sensor so that it does not interfere with the strain measurements during operation. This also makes that the pas can be reused for the installation of other sensors afterwards.
Features
- Fast, easy and reproducible installation of the SG-01 optical Strain Gages thanks to the sensor pad and a UV-curable adhesive. For an experienced worker, installation takes roughly 20 minutes.
- Applicable on various metallic and composite surfaces. Performances were validated on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, inconel, titanium, glass composite and carbon composite.
- Excellent fatique resistance (tested up to 2 million cycles) and almost negligible transverse sensitivity.
Applications
The Strain Gage Installation Kit can be used to install the optical strain gages SG-01 on various surfaces so that stress and strain analysis of the structures to which they are attached can be performed.