Strain Gauge Installation – Tips & Tricks (60 Minutes)

In this iLearn Jon from Intertechnology Inc. In Canada describes the process for preparing a test article for Advanced Sensors Technology strain gage installation, including surface preparation, gage bonding, and the application of a protective coating. It does require meticulous attention to detail and strictly following the procedures.

A typical procedure includes surface degreasing, abrasion, cleaning, etching, and neutralizing, then adhesive application and curing, and finally, applying environmental protection.

Micro-Measurements Advanced Sensors Technology C4A-Series strain gage sensors are the most widely accepted for use in general-purpose experimental stress analysis applications in the world today. Micro-Measurements Certified M-Bond 200 is an excellent general-purpose laboratory adhesive because of its fast room-temperature cure and ease of application. For proper results, the procedures and techniques presented here should be used with qualified Micro-Measurements installation accessory products.

[dernitz]

This is a very nice tutorial. How about a real world application? like on a rusty I beam attached to a bridge deck.

[zahramohammadi]

My research has just begun and our goal is to build a Piezoresistive pressure sensor .We're going to start with a simple structure. If it is possible please guide me for insalation Strain Gauge on a diaphragm?