FUTEK Torque Sensors/Torque Transducer

FUTEK Torque Sensors/Torque Transducer

A&S Automation Co., Ltd., a constituent company of A&S Machinery Co., Ltd., supplies
FUTEK torque sensor, GSE torque transducer, HBM torque sensor, Himmelstein torque sensor, Honeywell torque sensor, Honeywell torque transducer, Lebow torque transducer, Omega torque sensor, Kistler torque sensor.

We also offer these types of torque sensors:
6 axis force torque sensor, tmm4 torque sensor, magnetostrictive torque sensor, electronic torque sensor, dynamic torque sensor, reaction torque sensor, non contact torque sensor, optical torque sensor, static torque transducer, inline torque sensor, crank torque sensor, pedal torque sensor, miniature torque sensor, micro torque sensor, wireless torque sensor, rotary torque sensor, shaft torque sensor, shaft torque transducer, steering torque sensor.

FAQs:

1. What is a torque sensor?

A torque sensor or torque transducer or torquemeter is a device for measuring and recording the torque on a rotating system, such as an engine, crankshaft, gearbox, transmission, rotor, a bicycle crank or cap torque tester. Static torque is relatively easy to measure. Dynamic torque, on the other hand, is not easy to measure, since it generally requires transfer of some effect (electric or magnetic) from the shaft being measured to a static system.

2. How a torque sensor works?

Commonly, torque sensors or torque transducers use strain gauges applied to a rotating shaft or axle. With this method, a means to power the strain gauge bridge is necessary, as well as a means to receive the signal from the rotating shaft. This can be accomplished using slip rings, wireless telemetry, or rotary transformers. Newer types of torque transducers add conditioning electronics and an A/D converter to the rotating shaft. Stator electronics then read the digital signals and convert those signals to a high-level analog output signal, such as +/-10VDC.
A more recent development is the use of SAW devices attached to the shaft and remotely interrogated. The strain on these tiny devices as the shaft flexes can be read remotely and output without the need for attached electronics on the shaft. The probable first use in volume will be in the automotive field as, of May 2009, Schott announced it has a SAW sensor package viable for in vehicle uses.