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Force Sensors

Our strain gauges offer key advantages over adhesively bonded strain gauges including superior performance, reliability, and durability

Micro to 5,000 Kg CapacityAutoclavable TechnologyCustom EngineeringOverload Protection
Force Sensors Technical Diagram

Our Capabilities

TechnologyFeatureBenefit
Thin-Film Deposition
  • •Automated Batch Process
  • •Molecular Bonded Strain Gage
  • •Ability to miniaturize gaging area (4mm² for full bridge)
  • •Excellent part-to-part repeatability
  • •Avoids pitfalls of adhesively bonded gages
  • •Provides wide range of design options
Custom Electronics
  • •mV/V, I2C, or Analog outputs
  • •Custom integrated PCB designs
  • •Ease of integration into your control system
  • •Reduced footprint for OEM designs
High Temperature
  • •Up to 300C
  • •Direct Solder
  • •Temperature compensated
  • •Harsh environment capable
  • •No adhesive wire bonding pads
  • •Excellent thermal stability
Autoclavable
  • •Specialty coatings for autoclave
  • •Survives 100's of cycles
  • •No need for expensive hermetic sealing
Vacuum-capable
  • •No Organics
  • •Very low outgassing
Weld-on Gages
  • •Thin-film gaging of larger parts
  • •Autoclavable
  • •Avoid issues of bonded gages, such as delaminating and poor thermal stability
  • •Great option for surgical tools

Small Force Sensors In A Variety of Sizes & Capacities

Standard SMD force sensor designs are available in a wide range of capacities, from milligrams to 5,000 Kg — with many models offering built-in overload protection via deflection stops. Custom, low-profile sensors can be miniature to fit small space application parameters.

Custom Engineered To Fit Your Application

Armed with 30 years of technical experience and our leading-edge thin-film sensors manufacturing process, SMD engineers can produce application-specific miniature force sensor and micro force sensor designs within tight time frames. These miniature sensors can withstand the high temperature, pressure, and humidity of repeated autoclave cycles. SMD also offers custom electronic integration support for our OEM customers.

Autoclavable Force and Pressure Sensors

SMD now offers autoclavable strain gauge technology on all standard and custom sensors. These harsh environment sensors are completely hermetic, survive 100% humidity, pH of 11, and temperatures up to 200°C. Ask about our current availability.

Load Cell Applications

SMD Sensors specializes in advanced load-cell solutions that deliver reliable, accurate and durable force and weight measurement across medical, aerospace, biopharmaceutical and semiconductor markets.

Medical Device Sensors
Medical Device Sensors
Custom sensors for medical robotics and haptic feedback systems with ultra-low profile designs and reliable performance.
Semiconductor
Semiconductor
Photolithography weight scales, custom force sensors, low outgassing.
Surgical Tools
Surgical Tools
Autoclavable force sensors, custom designs for OEM applications.

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Maximum Capacity

Pounds (lb)

500 lb
0500

Length

Inches (in)

2.60 in
0.392.60

Width

Inches (in)

0.87 in
0.160.87

Height

Inches (in)

1.79 in
0.021.79

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Product Specifications

Image
Model
Capacity
Accuracy
Material
Environment
Features
Price
LC-MICRO-1 sensorLC-MICRO-11g - 100g±0.01%Stainless SteelStandardMiniature Design$185
LC-MICRO-5 sensorLC-MICRO-5500g - 5kg±0.005%Tool SteelIP65High Precision$245
LC-AUTO-10 sensorLC-AUTO-1010kg - 100kg±0.02%Stainless SteelAutoclavable200°C, pH 11$485
LC-5000-A sensorLC-5000-A100kg±0.02%AluminumIP65Overload Protection$285
LC-5000-B sensorLC-5000-B500kg±0.01%Stainless SteelIP67Deflection Stops$425
LC-5000-C sensorLC-5000-C2000kg±0.005%Tool SteelIP68High Capacity$685
LC-HEAVY-5K sensorLC-HEAVY-5K5000kg±0.01%Stainless SteelIP68Heavy Duty$1485
LC-CUSTOM sensorLC-CUSTOMCustom Range±0.001%Application SpecificCustom30yr ExperienceQuote

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