Switchable ranges

The piezoelectric sensor element provides a compact design with a low sensor weight, offering smaller dimensions and mass than many equivalent strain gauge devices. However, the wide-range measuring chain also offers critical advantages in laboratory applications, where frequent changes of sensor are common practice and the high degree of overload protection eliminates the need for involved protective measures when using the lowest measuring ranges.

The seven force sensors have been developed for use in production environments, especially for quality assurance monitoring in assembly applications. The sensors are supplied as standard with 1, 10 and 100% measuring range calibrations.  In most applications, the sensors may be fitted directly into presses, punches and rams. Where this is not possible, a variety of flanges and adapters are available.