Force Sensors for Research & Development

PCB's quartz-based, piezoelectric force and strain sensors are durable measurement devices with exceptional characteristics for measuring high frequency dynamic force and strain events. Typical measurements include dynamic and quasi-static forces encountered during actuation, cutting, crimping, compression, impact, impulse, reaction, and tension.

Responsive Force Sensors Table
    
        GENERAL PURPOSE QUARTZ ICP® FORCE SENSORS
        
                Model Number
                Sensitivity (±15 %)
                Measurement Range (Compression / Tension)
                Low Frequency Response (-5 %)
                Upper Frequency Limit
                Discharge Time Constant
            

        
                208C01
                500 mV/lb
                10 lb / 10 lb
                0.01 Hz
                36,000 Hz
                ≥50 sec
            

                (TLD)208C02
                50 mV/lb
                100 lb / 100 lb
                0.001 Hz
                36,000 Hz
                ≥500 sec
            

                (TLD)208C03
                10 mV/lb
                500 lb / 500 lb
                0.001 Hz
                36,000 Hz
                ≥500 sec
            

                208C04
                5 mV/lb
                1,000 lb / 500
                0.0003 Hz
                36,000 Hz
                ≥2,000 sec
            

                208C05
                1 mV/lb
                5,000 lb / 500
                0.0003 Hz
                36,000 Hz
                ≥2,000 sec
            

                Typical Applications
                Validation of dynamic force in repetitive automation and machine tool processes; drop testing; integration into force plates and material sample testing equipment.
            

    

Responsive Quartz Force Sensors Table
    
        GENERAL PURPOSE QUARTZ CHARGE FORCE SENSORS
        
                Model Number
                Sensitivity (±15 %)
                Measurement Range (Compression / Tension)
                Upper Frequency Limit
            

        
                218C
                18 pC/lb
                ≤5,000 lb / ≤500 lb
                36,000 Hz
            

                218A11
                18 pC/lb
                ≤5,000 lb / ≤500 lb
                36,000 Hz
            

                210B20
                18 pC/lb
                ≤20,000 lb
                40,000 Hz
            

                210B50
                18 pC/lb
                ≤50,000 lb
                30,000 Hz
            

                Temperature Range
                -300 to +400 °F (-184 to +204 °C)
            

                Typical Applications
                Multi-purpose force measurements
            

    

Responsive ICP Force Rings Table
    
        ICP® FORCE RINGS
        
                Model Number
                Sensitivity (±15 %)
                Measurement Range (Compression)
                Low Frequency Response (-5 %)
                Upper Frequency Limit
                Discharge Time Constant
            

        
                201B01
                500 mV/lb
                10 lb
                0.01 Hz
                90,000 Hz
                ≥50 sec
            

                201B02
                50 mV/lb
                100 lb
                0.006 Hz
                90,000 Hz
                ≥120 sec
            

                201B03
                10 mV/lb
                500 lb
                0.002 Hz
                90,000 Hz
                ≥400 sec
            

                201B04
                5 mV/lb
                1,000 lb
                0.001 Hz
                90,000 Hz
                ≥700 sec
            

                201B05
                1 mV/lb
                5,000 lb
                0.0003 Hz
                90,000 Hz
                ≥2,000 sec
            

                201B76
                1 mV/lb
                5,000 lb
                0.0003 Hz
                90,000 Hz
                ≥2,000 sec
            

                Typical Applications
                Microsecond duration events common to metal forming equipment (crimp, bend, stake, or stamp), drop testing, and product testing applications
            

    

Responsive Miniature ICP Force Sensors Table
    
        MINIATURE ICP® FORCE SENSORS
        
                Model Number
                Sensitivity (±15 %)
                Measurement Range (Compression / Tension)
                Low Frequency Response (-5 %)
                Upper Frequency Limit
                Discharge Time Constant
            

        
                (M)209C01
                2,200 mV/lb
                2.2 lb / -
                0.5 Hz
                100,000 Hz
                ≥1 sec
            

                (M)209C02
                2,200 mV/lb
                2.2 lb / -
                0.5 Hz
                100,000 Hz
                ≥10 sec
            

                (M)209C11
                2,200 mV/lb
                2.2 lb / 1.0 lb
                0.5 Hz
                30,000 Hz
                ≥1 sec
            

                (M)209C12
                2,200 mV/lb
                2.2 lb / 1.0 lb
                0.5 Hz
                30,000 Hz
                ≥10 sec
            

                Typical Applications
                Dynamic tension and compression, impact and repetitive applications, drop testing, and materials testing
            

    

Responsive Three Component Charge Force Rings Table
    
        MINIATURE CHARGE FORCE SENSOR
        
                Model Number
                Sensitivity (±15 %)
                Measurement Range (Compression)
                Upper Frequency Limit
            
                219A05
                20 pC/lb
                560 lb
                140,000 Hz
            
                Temperature Range
                -300 to +400 °F (-184 to +204 °C)
            
                Typical Applications
                Dynamic tension and compression, impact and repetitive applications,
drop testing, and materials testing

Responsive Three Component ICP Force Rings Table
    
        THREE COMPONENT ICP® FORCE RINGS
        
                Model Number
                Sensitivity (±20 %)
                Measurement Range
                Low Frequency Response (-5 %)
                Upper Frequency Limit
                Discharge Time Constant
            

        
                260A01
                2.5 mV/lb
                1,000 lb
(X or Y Axis) 500 lb
                0.01 Hz
                90,000 Hz
                ≥50 sec
            

                260A02
                2.5 mV/lb
(X or Y Axis) 10 mV/lb
                1,000 lb
(X or Y Axis) 1,000 lb
                0.01 Hz
(X or Y Axis) 0.001 Hz
                90,000 Hz
                ≥50 sec
(X or Y Axis) ≥500 sec
            

                260A03
                0.25 mV/lb
(X or Y Axis) 1.25 mV/lb
                10,000 lb
(X or Y Axis) 4,000 lb
                0.01 Hz
(X or Y Axis) 0.001 Hz
                39,000 Hz
                ≥50 sec
(X or Y Axis) ≥500 sec
            

                Typical Applications
                Force limited vibration testing, cutting tool forces, force dynamometer, engine mount analysis, biomechanics, and modal analysis
            

    

Responsive Three Component Charge Force Rings Table
    
        THREE COMPONENT CHARGE FORCE RINGS
        
                Model Number
                Sensitivity (±20 %)
                Measurement Range
                Upper Frequency Limit
            

        
                260A11
                15 pC/lb
                1,000 lb
(X or Y Axis) 500 lb
                90,000 Hz
            

                260A12
                15 pC/lb
(X or Y Axis) 32 pC/lb
                1,000 lb
(X or Y Axis) 1,000 lb
                90,000 Hz
            

                260A13
                15 pC/lb
(X or Y Axis) 32 pC/lb
                10,000 lb
(X or Y Axis) 4,000 lb
                39,000 Hz
            

                Temperature Range
                -100 to +350 °F (-73 to +177 °C)
            

                Typical Applications
                Chassis and other vehicle dynamic measurements, cutting tool forces and tool wear, force limited vibration testing, modal analysis, biomechanics, engine mount analysis, drop testing, and crash testing
            

    

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