Impedance Heads, Dynamic Force, and Strain Sensors Rental

Measure Transient Forces

Measuring dynamic forces with piezoelectric quartz sensors permits accurate capture of fast, transient forces associated with manufacturing processes and product testing. Unlike strain gage sensors that are suitable for slow changing or static loads, quartz dynamic force sensors possess the endurance to survive, and the response necessary to quickly and accurately follow fast-rising, short-duration crimping, stamping, punching, and impact events.



Series 208 Force Sensors

General purpose quartz force sensors measure dynamic tension and compression used in impact, drop, and material testing.  They are also frequently used in dynamic shaker testing.  Setup is easy - the force sensor must be mounted to the object under test and connected to the shaker via a stinger.

Series 208 units are stainless steel, 22.7 gram mass and have a side 10-32 coaxial cable jack.  All units have a temperature range of -65 to +250°F (-54 to +121°C) and include an impact cap (084A03) and a 10-32 mounting stud (081B05).  A 003C style cable should be used to connect to the BNC.  Metric mounting studs (M081A62) are available upon request.

ModelMeas. Range
(Compress)
lb (N)
Meas. Range
(Tension)
lb (N)
Sensitivity
mV/g (mV/N)
Broadband
Resolution
lb-RMS
(N-RMS)
Lower Freq.
Resp.
(-5%)
Max Static
Force
(Compress)
lb (kN)
Max Static
Force
(Tension)
lb (kN)
208C0110105000.00010.016060
208C02100100500.0010.001600500
208C03500500100.0050.00033000500
208C04100050050.010.00036000500
208C05500050010.050.00038000500

208C01

  • 0.625" hex x 0.625" height stainless steel sensor
  • ±10 lb range (compression and tension)
  • 22.7 gram mass
  • 10-32 female mounting
  • 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables
  • Full specs from manufacturer

Rental Includes:

  • 081B05 - Mounting stud
  • 084A03 - Impact cap 

208C02

  • 0.625" hex x 0.625" height stainless steel sensor
  • ±100 lb range (compression and tension)
  • 22.7 gram mass
  • 10-32 female mounting
  • 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables
  • Full specs from manufacturer

Rental Includes:

  • 081B05 - Mounting stud
  • 084A03 - Impact cap 

208C03

  • 0.625" hex x 0.625" height stainless steel sensor
  • ±500 lb range (compression and tension)
  • 22.7 gram mass
  • 10-32 female mounting
  • 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables
  • Full specs from manufacturer

Rental Includes:

  • 081B05 - Mounting stud
  • 084A03 - Impact cap 

208C04

  • 0.625" hex x 0.625" height stainless steel sensor
  • 1000 lb compression, 500 lb tension
  • 22.7 gram mass
  • 10-32 female mounting
  • 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables
  • Full specs from manufacturer

Rental Includes:

  • 081B05 - Mounting stud
  • 084A03 - Impact cap 

208C05

  • 0.625" hex x 0.625" height stainless steel sensor
  • 5000 lb compression, 500 lb tension
  • 22.7 gram mass
  • 10-32 female mounting
  • 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables
  • Full specs from manufacturer

Rental Includes:

  • 081B05 - Mounting stud
  • 084A03 - Impact cap 

Impedance Heads

A mechanical impedance head includes both a quartz force sensor to measure dynamic tension and compression as well as an accelerometer. They are often used to obtain driving point measurements in modal and structural analysis. Mount the unit to the object under test and connect to the shaker via a stinger.

Series 288 units are stainless steel, 19.2 gram mass and have two side 10-32 coaxial cable jacks. Units have a temperature range of 0 to +200°F (-18 to +95°C) and include an adhesive mounting base (080A) and two 10-32 mounting studs (081B05). 003C style cables are also available, and connect to analysis equipment via BNC. Metric mounting studs (M081B05, 10-32 to M6 X 0.75) are available upon request.


288D01

TEDS version available

  • 0.6875" hex x 0.820" height stainless steel sensor
  • Force: ±50 lb range (compression and tension)
  • Acceleration: ±50 g range
  • 19.2 gram mass
  • 10-32 female mounting
  • 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables
  • Full specs from manufacturer

Rental Includes:

  • 080A - Adhesive mount base
  • 081B05 - Mounting stud

Force Limited Vibration

Full  Force Limited Vibration Test systems are available for rental as well as the the individual transducers.


212B

  • 0.870" diam. x 0.390 height stainless steel sensor
  • ±10000 lb range
  • 19 gram mass
  • Through-hole mounting
  • 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables
  • Full specs from manufacturer

Rental Includes:

  • 080A82 - Assembly lubricant
  • 081A12 - Mounting Stud, 5/16-24 x 0.910
  • 082B02 - Anti-Friction washer
  • 083B02 - Pilot bushing

260A03

  • 2.25" x 2.25" x 0.79" stainless steel sensor
  • 10000 lb (z axis), 4000 lbs (x or y axis)
  • 271 gram mass
  • Through-hole mounting
  • 1/4-28 4-pin jack used with 010G, 034G, or 078G cable style
  • Full specs from manufacturer

Rental Includes:

  • 081A71 - Mounting Stud, 5/16-24 x 0.910
  • 082B06 - Anti-Friction washer
  • 083A11 - Pilot bushing

260A11

  • 0.95" x 0.95" x 0.39" stainless steel sensor
  • 1000 lb (z axis), 500 lbs (x or y axis)
  • 25 gram mass
  • Through-hole mounting
  • Three (3) 10-32 coaxial jack electrical connector used with 002 or 003 style cables
  • Full specs from manufacturer

Rental Includes:

  • 081A71 - Mounting Stud, 5/16-24 x 0.910
  • 082B06 - Anti-Friction Washer
  • 083A11 - Pilot bushing

Dynamic ICP® Piezoelectric Strain Sensor

High resolution, high sensitivity and fast response make the Model 740B02 ideal for the measurement of dynamic strain. The sensor integrates a proprietary quartz sensing element and built-in microelectronic circuitry within a low-profile titanium housing. The strain sensor provides a resolution of 0.0006µe over a 0.5 to 100,000 Hz bandwidth. It is compatible with PCB's ICP® sensor signal conditioners and is capable of driving long cables. Typical applications include: active vibration control, noise-path analysis, and modal testing, as well as use on aircraft and marine hulls, composite materials, "smart structures," and vibrating machinery.


740B02

  • 0.2" x 0.6" x 0.02" Titanium sensor
  • 0.5 to 100000 Hz frequency range
  • 0.5 gram mass
  • Adhesive mounting
  • 10-ft integral cable terminating in 10-32 plug used with 070A02 scope adaptor or 070A05 cable connector with 002C/003C style cables
  • Full specs from manufacturer

Rental Includes:

  • 039A07 - Removal tool