Compression Force Sensors for Tight Spaces
Thinner than a credit card, these force sensors fit into narrow spaces to measure the applied load between two surfaces. While they’re less accurate than larger alternatives such as load cells and handheld force gauges, these will fit almost anywhere. Place them within an industrial press to make sure it’s operating in a safe range, or form them to the contour of a forklift seat to test the concept of adding a smart switch that detects when an operator is sitting and ready to operate the forklift. Sensors should be calibrated before first use. Also known as force sensing resistors.
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Expand your connection kit with additional sensors. Using more than one sensor allows you to monitor pressure at multiple points across a machine. Each sensor requires its own hub. Track changes in resistance by adding a multimeter, or use the data recording software included in our kits (sold separately).
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Capacity | Measuring Increments | Extension Cables | |||||||||||||
| English | Newtons | Accuracy | English | Newtons | Wd., mm | Thick., mm | Sensing Area Lg., mm | Max. Current, mA | Input Voltage Range  | Temp. Range, °F | Lg., mm | Each | Each | ||
Square—2-Pin Connection | |||||||||||||||
| 50 lbs. | 222 N | ±3% | 0.1 lbs. | 0.01 N | 55.9 | 0.203 | 50.8 | 2.5 | 0.25-1.25V DC | -40° to 140° | 81 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Use hubs to expand your connection kit. Each sensor requires its own hub. Track changes in resistance by adding a multimeter, or use the data recording software included in our kits (sold separately).
Battery | ||||||
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| PC Connection Type | Sensor Connection Type | Sensing Distance, ft. | Life, hrs. | No. Included | Each | |
| Wi-Fi | 3 Pin, 2 Pin | 0-210 | 5 | 3 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Adapters are required to connect 3-pin and 2-pin sensors into hubs with a USB connection.
Sensor Connection Type | |||
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| Input | Output | Each | |
| 3-Pin and 2-Pin Female | Tab Male | 0000000 | 000000 |
Use male pin connectors to create a new male end on a trimmed sensor. Install a female end onto a sensor or another component with female pin connectors.