Detailed Product Description

The Strain Gage Installation Kit allows a fast, easy and reproducible way of installing the fibre optic Strain Gages SG-01 to various surfaces. Installation of the optical gages happens using a patented methodology which makes use of a specially designed mounting tool called a sensor pad. After installation, the pad is removed from the sensor so that it does not interfere with the strain measurement during operation. This also makes that the pad can be reused for the installation of other sensors afterwards.

The used adhesive is UV-curable, which makes that installation is fast and easily controllable. Curing of the adhesive happens in two steps:  (1) a fast pre-cure (typically 30 seconds with a 100 W mercury lamp) through the sensor pad and (2) a longer final cure after removal of the sensor pad to fully cure the adhesive (typically 5 to 10 minutes with a 100 W mercury lamp).  

• Fast, easy and reproducible installation of the SG-01 optical Strain Gages thanks to the sensor pad and a UV-curable adhesive. For an experienced worker, installation takes roughly 10 to 20 minutes.
• Applicable on various metallic and composite surfaces. Performances were validated on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, inconel, titanium, glass composite and carbon composite.
• Excellent fatigue resistance (tested up to 2 million cycles) and negligible transverse sensitivity.