DISCFLEX force sensing disc

Piezoelectric sensors have proven their effectiveness for many years when it comes to measuring stress or forces in connection with machine monitoring devices. The robust design, the solid-state, non wearing measuring principle, the high degree of sensitivity and the ease in handling have made piezo force sensors the standard in metalworking applications.

The DISCFLEX measuring discs are simply glued or epoxied into pockets that are machined in the area where the force is to be measured. The signal output is directly proportional to the load, and the sensor reacts to forces in both directions (compression of the disc and radial forces).

Piezoelectric sensors have proven their effectiveness for many years when it comes to measuring pressures or forces in connection with machine monitoring devices. The robust design, the solid-state non wearing measuring principle, the high degree of sensitivity and the ease in handling have made piezo force sensors the standard in metal working applications.

The SK-SUPERFLEX sensing probes are very easy to install into the industry standard sensing bores of 8 mm diameter. At the same time, they can be removed without damaging and re-inserted.

Piezo-electric sensing probe to measure strain and forces inside machine parts. The sensor is installed into a 8-mm bore which runs perpendicular to the direction of the force to be measured. The SUPERFLEX-S short sensor is especially designed for applications where forces must be measured close to the surface of the machine part. A protection cap is available to guard the sensor head and the cable exit from external damage.

Axflex and Mini-Axflex sensors are piezo-electric sensing probes which measure force in axial direction. They typically are installed into bores that run in the direction of the forces to be measured.

Piezo-electric or strain-gauge sensing elements can also be fitted directly into modified machine parts or tool components which take loads, forces or strains during the manufacturing process.

Piezo-electric sensor for measuring force and/or acoustic emission signals on the surface of machine parts or tool components. This sensor is simply bolted on to the part by means of a M8 fastener. The BRIDGEFLEX sensor can be easily removed and re-used elsewhere.

Bolt-on surface strain sensor based on strain-gauge sensing elements and an integrated, high resolution amplifier. The X-Flex sensor e. g. can be simply fastened to the frame of a machine such as a press to measure actual press loads (tonnage sensor).

The sensor can be calibrated to give true tonnage readings.

Sensor to measure the power consumption of an electrical motor.

This sensor is used to detect overload situations, or to register the breakage of tools such as drills or taps.

The sensor is simply wired into the power feed lines to the motor.

Load sensors used to measure absolute forces in applications such as press-fit assembling, riveting, clinching, testing, etc.. The load cells typically are supplied with a calibration certificate.

These sensors are available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes to suit the different needs in respect to mounting space restrictions and load ranges.

Sensors for accurate measurement of rotary angles (e.g. on machine crank shafts) or linear travel of machine parts such as rams or slides.

These sensors are used when precise monitoring of force vs. travel or force vs. crank angle is required. A wide range of sensor types is available to meet the different applications.