| Type |
Description |
KFGS Series
General-purpose Foil Strain Gages |
New strain gages with the world highest level performance. |
KFGS
for Residual Stress Measurement |
KFGS T-F7
KFGS gages equipped with a gage terminal enable one touch connection/disconnection of the lead-wire cable. They are suitable for residual stress measurement with the cutting method. A clip equipped dedicated cable T-C26 (Vinyl-coated, 2 m long) is optionally available.
KFGS-D28
Designed to measure residual stress released by the boring method. |
KFB
Strain Gages for Measuring Axial Tension of Bolt |
If it is difficult to bond a strain gage to the surface of a bolt for measuring the tightening stress, these gages enable the measurement by embedding into a hole, 2 mm in diameter, bored from the top head of the bolt. |
KFGT Series
Foil Strain Gages with Temperature Sensor |
The KFGT gages are foil strain gages incorporating a T-type thermocouple for simultaneous measurement of strain and temperature. They ensure not only efficient strain measurement under environments where temperature change or temperature gradient requires simultaneous measurement of strain and temperature but also highly precise compensation of thermally-induced apparent strain. It is recommended to use KYOWA data logger UCAM-60B as a mating instrument. |
KFRB Series
Foil Strain Gages |
The KFRB series foil strain gages are durable and easy-to-use high-grade strain gages. The gage element is sandwiched between heat-resistant polyimide base and cover, thereby letting it exhibit high performance in a wide temperature range. |
KFWB Series
Waterproof Foil Strain Gages |
The KFWB seres foil strain gages have the surface covered with a special resin for waterproofing. The waterproof structure enables these gages to serve for outdoor or underwater measurement merely by being bonded to measuring objects. The insulation resistance shows virtually no deterioration even after 100 hours of use under underwater pressure of approximately 10 MPa. In addition, the covering resin is flexible enough to enable easy bonding to curved surfaces. |
KFWS Series
Small-sized Waterproof Foil Strain Gages |
The KFWS series foil strain gages are small-sized waterproof gages suitable for outdoor or underwater strain measurement where gage bonding space is limited. The waterproofing resin is as thin as 1.3 mm, making them flexible enough to be bonded to a curved surface of 10 mm diameter. |
KFV
Foil Strain Gage for Hydrogen Gas Environment |
KFV is a foil strain gage that enables stable strain measurement under high-pressure hydrogen gas environment. The metal foil of conventional foil strain gages has the electric resistance changed by receiving hydrogen effect, thereby disabling stable strain measurement. KFV strain gage receives less electric resistance change due to hydrogen, thereby enabling stable strain measurement. |
KCW Series
Weldable Waterproof Foil Strain Gages |
The KCW foil strain gage are weldable gage, which does not require any coating treatment for use under high pressure or under water. They are available in 2 types: G10 with 1 gage and G14S with 4 gages. The G10 type endures a water pressure of approximately 10 MPa. |
KFGS
for Concretes |
Listed here are the KFGS series gages with a suitable lead-wire cable for strain measurement of concrete. |
KC Series
Wire Strain Gages |
Featuring a longer gage length, the KC series gages are wire strain gages suitable for mean strain measurement of concrete under test. Usually, a model with the gage length over 3 times longer than the maximum diameter of the aggregate is selected for the purpose |
KM Series
Embedded Strain Gages |
The KM series gages are designed to be embedded in mortar or concrete for the purpose of measuring the internal stress. To ensure better adhesion to mortar or the like, the KM series gages feature a specially treated surface. They also provide suitable waterproofness and elastic modulus for the intended purpose. |
KMC Series
Concrete-embedded Strain Gages |
The KMC series gages are designed to measure self-shrinkage and self-stress of cemented materials. They enable measurement of the self-shrinkage and high-fluidity concrete immediately after placing. They are also used effectively to check for cracks of cemented materials. Usually, a T-type thermocouple is installed near the gage, while the KMC series gages of H4 type do not require such the installation since they are equipped with a built-in thermocouple. |
KFRPB Series
Foil Strain Gages for Composite Materials |
The KFRPB series foil strain gages are self-temperature-compensation gages (SELCOM gages) suitable for strain measurement of composite materials such as CFRP and GFRP. The special gage pattern minimizes the effect of self-heating due to gage current and the effect of reinforcement of low-elasticity materials. To ensure accurate measurement by avoiding the self-heating effect of gage current, consider the following: 1. Select a lower bridge excitation if the amplifier allows selection. 2. Active-dummy method. 3. 350Ω strain gages |
KFRS Series
Foil Strain Gages for Printed Boards |
PCB are used for varieties of products including mobile phones, car navigation systems and digital cameras. To evaluate the mechanical and thermal characteristics of these PCB, the KFRS gages were developed by integrating the advantageous features of KFG and KFR gages |
KFP Series
Foil Strain Gages for Plastics |
The KFP series foil strain gages provide an applicable linear expansion coefficient of 65 x 10 –6 /ºC, which makes them suitable for strain measurement of plastics such as acrylic resin. |
KSPB Series
Semiconductor Strain Gages |
The KSPB series gages are stable-performance semiconductor strain gages usable for general stress measurement and transducers. The F2 type has a half-bridge formed with 2 elements of positive one and negative one, for self-temperature compensation and is suitable for strain measurement of steel products. |
KSNB Series
Self-temperature-compensation Semiconductor Gages |
The KSNB series gages use an N-type silicon as the resistive element to control the resistance temperature coefficient of the material according to the linear expansion coefficient of the measuring object.
Temperature Coefficient of Gage Factor: Approx. -0.3%/℃ (Reference value) |
KSPH Series
High-output Semiconductor Gages |
The KSPH series gages have the high resistance, thereby making high bridge voltage applicable to obtain high output voltage. |
KSPLB
Ultra Linear Semiconductor Strain Gage |
The KSPLB gage features a superior linearity of resistance change against strain in a comparatively wide range, thereby making it suitable as a sensing element of transducers. |
KHCX
Encapsulated Strain Gages |
Encapsulated strain gages are hermetically sealed. They consist of a sensing part and a cable to transmit output signals from the sensing part. The sensing part is composed of a metal tube and a flange. The highly heat-resistant metal tube has strain-gage elements and insulation material sealed in. The flange is spot-welded to the measuring targets. |
KHCV
Encapsulated Strain Gages |
Encapsulated strain gages are hermetically sealed. They consist of a sensing part and a cable to transmit output signals from the sensing part. The sensing part is composed of a metal tube and a flange. The highly heat-resistant metal tube has strain-gage elements and insulation material sealed in. The flange is spot-welded to the measuring targets. |
KHCR
Encapsulated Strain Gages |
Encapsulated strain gages are hermetically sealed. They consist of a sensing part and a cable to transmit output signals from the sensing part. The sensing part is composed of a metal tube and a flange. The highly heat-resistant metal tube has strain-gage elements and insulation material sealed in. The flange is spot-welded to the measuring targets. |
KHCS
Encapsulated Strain Gages |
Encapsulated strain gages are hermetically sealed. They consist of a sensing part and a cable to transmit output signals from the sensing part. The sensing part is composed of a metal tube and a flange. The highly heat-resistant metal tube has strain-gage elements and insulation material sealed in. The flange is spot-welded to the measuring targets. |
KHCM
Encapsulated Strain Gages |
Encapsulated strain gages are hermetically sealed. They consist of a sensing part and a cable to transmit output signals from the sensing part. The sensing part is composed of a metal tube and a flange. The highly heat-resistant metal tube has strain-gage elements and insulation material sealed in. The flange is spot-welded to the measuring targets. |
KHC
Encapsulated Strain Gages |
Encapsulated strain gages are hermetically sealed. They consist of a sensing part and a cable to transmit output signals from the sensing part. The sensing part is composed of a metal tube and a flange. The highly heat-resistant metal tube has strain-gage elements and insulation material sealed in. The flange is spot-welded to the measuring targets. |
KFU Series
High-temperature Foil Strain Gages (350ºC) |
The base is made of highly heat-resistant polyimide and the gage element is made of NiCr alloy foil, thereby letting the KFU series gage exhibit superior characteristics over a wide temperature range.
*Please use KFU for short period testing.
E.g. 72 hours or less at 350 °C, 360 hours or less at 300 °C,
adhesive PI-32 (It changes depending on the condition.) |
KH Series
High-temperature Foil Strain Gages (350ºC) |
The metal base enables easy mounting with a compact spot welder. Installation method and operating temperature range: -50 to 350ºC |
KFHB Series
High-temperature Foil Strain Gages (250ºC) |
The base is made of highly heat-resistant polyimide and the gage element is made of NiCr alloy foil, thereby ensuring less thermal output and excellent temperature characteristics. |
KFLB Series
Low-temperature Foil Strain Gages |
The gage element is made of NiCr alloy, which exhibits excellent characteristics under low-temperature environments and is sandwiched between polyimde films. Thus, the KFLB series gages are suitable for strain measurement of tanks and vessels containing low-temperature liquids such as LNG and LPG. |
FEM Series
Ultra high-elongation Foil Strain Gages |
KFEM series ultrahigh-elongation foil gages can measure strain in elastic to plastic region on structures and are suitable for large strain measurement or rupture tests of metals (Steel, stainless steel, aluminum) and plastics (Polyethylene, polypropylene). |
KFEL Series
High-elongation Foil Strain Gages |
Developed to measure strain in elastic to plastic region on structures, the KFEL series foil gages can measure strain as large as 10% to 15% with simple tension strain. |
KFNB Series
Non-inductive Foil Strain Gages |
The gage element is made of a special alloy which provides less magnetoresistant effect; also, the shape is designed to eliminate induction. Thus, the KFNB series foil strain gages can accurately measure strain under AC magnetic environments. |
KFSB Series
Shielded Foil Strain Gages |
The KFSB series foil strain gages are shielded by the copper foil covering the whole body. Thus, if a large current flows to or around the gage bonding site, noise will be prevented from entering the measuring circuit. |
KFF Series
Foil Strain Gages for Bending Strain Measurement |
The KFF series foil strain gages have one each sensing element on both the upper and lower sides of the thick plastic base. Thus, if a gage cannot be bonded directly to the inside of the measuring object as in the case of measuring stress due to internal pressure in high-pressure vessels or stress measurement in box structures such as bridge girders, the KFF series gages can be bonded to the surface to obtain strain at the rear. |
KCH Series
Foil Strain Gages with Protector |
The unique design simplifies gage bonding, wiring and moisture-proofing work in the field. In addition, the metal case protects the strain gages and significantly improves reliability compared with conventional gages. Using stud bolts and adhesive, the gages can be mounted to the bottom and side plate of tank for strain measurement, to a hopper or tank for weight measurement, to the shaft of a truck for tare weight measurement or in any similar applications where the gages need to be protected against moisture, water or small stones. |
KMP
Embedded Gage |
Embedded in resin, the KMP gage measures cure-shrinkage and internal strain.
The compact design enables embedment in shaped resins and is suitable for internal stress measurement of products made by combining epoxy resin and metal. |
KV series
Crack gages |
Bonded to a cracked or crack-expected part of structures and materials, the KV series gages measure the developing length and velocity of the crack. Different from usual strain gages, the grids of KV series gages is cut along with crack development, resulting in resistance change. (Utility model) |
| Clip equipped dedicated cable |
Clip-equipped dedicated cable for foil strain sages equipped with terminals |
