HBM has extended its existing range of Y series strain gauges with four new geometries. Y series strain gauges are made from flexible polyimide carrier material with constantan measuring grids, and are robust and easy-to-handle in experimental stress analysis applications. The LY7x linear strain gauge has been developed especially for use in material testing applications, the integrated, laterally arranged connection points facilitating easier installation and wiring compared with previous strain gauges.
The XY7x T-rosette is frequently connected in a half or full bridge configuration and integrated into the Wheatstone bridge circuit. It is delivered with both measuring grids electrically connected at one point , saving the user connection work and installation time.
The Y series also includes two new strain gauge chains with integrated solder terminals for determining a strain gradient. The KY8x strain gauge chain features ten measuring grids and one compensating strain gauge in parallel with the chain axis, while the KY9x strain gauge chain has ten measuring grids and one compensating strain gauge vertical to the chain axis.