Productivity and precision are key in every industry. Before the breakthrough of the Internet, FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc made efficiency possible by designing a calculating interface/program that converted standard English units to metric units for international use. Because of the convenience and practicality of this first calculator, FUTEK's engineers decided to build several more, these included: a calculator to calculate the torque required for various bolts, another for span adjustment when instruments were being hooked up to a sensor, one for figuring out a zero balance, plus a few more.

With interactive media becoming more popular, FUTEK decided to upload these calculators to its website, and ever since has seen an increase in visitor participation.

FUTEK's featured calculators include:

The Unit Conversion Calculator: Insert any conversion (area, angle, flow, time, torque, power, etc.) and watch the calculator provide as many conversions FUTEK could think of. http://www.futek.com/conversion.aspx

The Bolt Torque Calculator: Calculate recommended torque of bolts depending on their type, size, and material. This is, by far, FUTEK's most popular web tool as engineers globally visit this quick reference tool to find their precise torque needs. http://www.futek.com/boltcalc.aspx

The Zero Balance Calculator: Balance your unit's zero with a shunt resistor. The zero balance calculator can be effective if you have offset the zero on your sensor and need to reset it within its original tolerance. If the zero has been offset by more than ten percent, FUTEK recommends that you contact the manufacturer as you may have damaged the sensor. http://www.futek.com/zerocalc.aspx

The Span Adjustment Calculator: This effective tool assists you to match or normalize the sensor output in situations in which tight output tolerance is required. In the circumstance that you want to switch out several sensors that are tied to a common instrument, you can use this tool to adjust your sensor output without having to change the gain/scale factor. http://www.futek.com/spancalc.aspx

The Shunt Calibration Calculator: Calculate resistance or output of a shunt calibration resistor for the sensor. Essentially, this tool is used to set up instruments with sensors when calibration specifications aren't available and verification of a system calibration to make sure it is within tolerance. http://www.futek.com/shuntcalc.aspx

FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc is a manufacturer of Load Cells, Torque Sensors, Force Sensors, and Pressure Sensors, located in Irvine, California. With 20 years experience, FUTEK is recognized as a leader in the Sensor Industry as a Solution Source.