Honeywell FSG Series Low Profile Strain Gauge, 0 N, Compression, Tension Measure, 15 N, 6kΩ

Use this strain gauge from Honeywell for accurate and reliable force detection in industrial environments. The sensor has a silicon implanted piezoresistor, and its resistance increases when the flex comes under an applied force. It's made of moulded plastics and features elastomeric technology, making it robust enough to withstand as much as 4.5kg of overforce.

• High electrostatic discharge (ESD) resistance of up to 10kV for enhanced electrical safety

• Wire bonder equipment

The gauge is designed for mounting on PCBs (printed circuit boards) or surfaces using mounting brackets or application-specific mounting methods. This makes it a highly versatile choice.

Our Honeywell force sensor facilitates a precise and reliable force sensing performance. Forming part of the FS Series, Honeywell's sensor has proven sensing technology that utilises a specialised piezoresistive micro-machined silicon sensing element.

The device can sense the force within medical infusion pump applications, contact sensing, robotic end-effectors, kidney dialysis machines, variable tension control and many more.

The force sensor component operates through the resistance of silicon implanted piezoresistors increasing when the resistors flex comes under an applied force. The sensor uses force from the application, this is done through the stainless steel plunger directly to the silicon sensing element. The amount of resistance changes in proportion to the amount of force being applied, this change in circuit resistance results in a corresponding mV output level.

• Compact, commercial grade packaging

Brackets available in packs of 5 (RS stock number - 238-5066)