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Six-axis <B>Force</B> and Torque <B>Sensors</B>
Six-axis Force and Torque Sensors - (12 companies)

Six-axis force and torque sensors measure the full six components of force and torque: vertical, lateral, and longitudinal forces as well as camber, steer, and torque movements. Search by Specification | Learn More

Strain Gauges
Strain Gauges - (79 companies)

Strain gauges are measuring elements that convert force, pressure, tension, etc., into an electrical signal. Search by Specification | Learn More

<B>Sensor</B> Chips
Sensor Chips - (190 companies)

Sensor chips are dies incorporating semiconductor circuit elements that are used to convert changes to some physical parameter to an electrical signal. Search by Specification | Learn More

<B>Force</B> and Torque Instruments
Force and Torque Instruments - (257 companies)

Force and torque instruments are used to measure force, weight or torque. Some can measure force and torque by changing the sensor / transducer. Search by Specification | Learn More

Tactile Pressure <B>Sensors</B>
Tactile Pressure Sensors - (14 companies)

Tactile pressure sensors are used to detect the pressure distribution between a sensor and a target. Search by Specification | Learn More

Vibration <B>Sensors</B>
Vibration Sensors - (149 companies)

Vibration sensors cover sensors and other instruments used for measuring vibration and acceleration. Search by Specification | Learn More

Collision <B>Sensors</B>
Collision Sensors - (11 companies)

Collision sensors are used to protect robots from colliding with other objects. Noncontact sensors are used to help robots avoid these collisions. Search by Specification | Learn More

Load Cells
Load Cells - (264 companies)

Load cells are transducers for force and load measurement, often with mounting packaging. They are widely used in testing, instrumentation, and as components in larger devices such as scales. Search by Specification | Learn More

Web Tension <B>Sensors</B>
Web Tension Sensors - (43 companies)

Web tension sensors are used to measure static or running tension in webs or sheets during the manufacture of textiles, paper, and other sheet materials. Search by Specification | Learn More

Level <B>Sensors</B>
Level Sensors - (832 companies)

Level sensors are used to detect liquid or powder levels, or interfaces between liquids. There are two basic level-measurement types: continuous and point or multi-point. Search by Specification | Learn More

Time of Flight <B>Optical</B> <B>Sensors</B>
Time of Flight Optical Sensors - (36 companies)

Time of flight optical sensors determine displacement and distance by measuring the time it takes light to travel from the instrument to a target and back. Search by Specification | Learn More

<B>Optical</B> Triangulation Position <B>Sensors</B>
Optical Triangulation Position Sensors - (51 companies)

Optical triangulation position sensors use reflected waves to pinpoint position and displacement. The source of these waves may be a light emitting diode (LED), infrared (IR) light, or laser. Search by Specification | Learn More

Linear Position <B>Sensors</B>
Linear Position Sensors - (610 companies)

Linear position sensors is a general search form for all linear position / displacement detection product areas. Search by Specification | Learn More

Linear Velocity <B>Sensors</B>
Linear Velocity Sensors - (63 companies)

Linear velocity sensors measure the linear velocity of an object using either contact or non-contact techniques. Search by Specification | Learn More

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Product News for optical force sensor

Kistler Instrument Corporation
Press Force Sensor

Press Force Sensor Type 9313 - 9363 are ready-to-use piezoelectric force sensors that are particularly suitable for measuring rapidly changing compression forces in presses. The press force sensors are supplied calibrated and can be mounted in various ways. (read more)

Browse Force and Load Sensors Datasheets for Kistler Instrument Corporation
Honeywell Sensing and Control
FSS-SMT Series Force Sensor

FSS-SMT Series is Honeywell's smallest force sensor, a low profile SMT device that allows for automated assembly on the PCB, often eliminating hand soldering and helping to reduce assembly costs. (read more)

Browse Force and Load Sensors Datasheets for Honeywell Sensing and Control
Dytran Instruments, Inc.
Ring Style IEPE Force Sensor, Model 1203V

The Dytran model 1203V series is a ring style IEPE force sensor ideal for dynamic force applications such as press monitoring, automated machinery, and a myriad of other applications involving dynamic force measurements. The 1203V series is available in sensitivities from .5mV/Lb to 500mV/Lb with ranges from 100Lbs to 5,000Lbs. (read more)

Browse Load Cells Datasheets for Dytran Instruments, Inc.
PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
Series 208C ICP® Piezoelectric Force Sensors

For general purpose force measurements; modal analysis force inputs; drop & impact testing; material fracture; mechanical impedance; tensile testing; biomechanics; materials testing; fatigue testing

  • Measure dynamic and quasi-static forces
  • Full-scale compression ranges from 10 to 5000 lb (45 to 22k N)
  • Single axis-low cost
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Browse Force and Load Sensors Datasheets for PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
Tekscan, Inc.
FlexiForce® Single-Element Force Sensors

FlexiForce® is the best ultra-thin, flexible, reusable force sensor on the market with the highest repeatability among its competitors. FlexiForce® load sensors are used for testing/R&D and OEM applications. Applications include: Occupancy Detection, Medical Instrument Design, Grip, Automotive, Fitness & Martial Arts Equipment, Garment Fitting, and Footwear Design. (read more)

Browse Force and Load Sensors Datasheets for Tekscan, Inc.
Kistler Instrument Corporation
Multi-Component Force Link Series

Three component load washers preloaded into a force link configuration are pre-calibrated as a finished assembly requiring no post calibration after installation. (read more)

Browse Force and Load Sensors Datasheets for Kistler Instrument Corporation
Honeywell Sensing and Control
Force Sensors for Infusion Pump Applications

FS Series of force sensors from Honeywell Sensing and Control provide precise, reliable force sensing in a compact package at a cost-effective price. These sensors – where force is sensed through a hose clamp or disposable monitoring device in the tubing, without any direct contact with the medium being infused – are perfectly suited for medical infusion pump applications. (read more)

Browse Force and Load Sensors Datasheets for Honeywell Sensing and Control
PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
Dynamic Quartz Force Sensors

New piezoelectric force sensors from PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) are well suited for multi-cycle, high repetition automotive and component test applications. Dynamic quartz force sensors are extremely rigid, allowing high repeatability and over range protection required for automotive and component testing. (read more)

Browse Force and Load Sensors Datasheets for PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
Dytran Instruments, Inc.
Ring Style Charge Mode Force Sensors, 1210C Series

Dytran has just released a new series of ring style charge output force sensors. The 1210C series can be preloaded and used as force links for both tension and compression measurements. (read more)

Browse Force and Load Sensors Datasheets for Dytran Instruments, Inc.
Pressure Profile Systems, Inc.
Tactile Sensors for Grasp & Body Force Assessment

Multi-element tactile sensors measure grasp pressures and body forces in almost any activity. Sensitive to the lightest touch and conformable to hands and body. (read more)

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As small as 2.5 x 3.9 mm with 0.5 ? m resolution, this unique magnetic position sensor is a cost-effective alternative to miniature optical encoders.
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