Two new flexure gauges have been introduced by Solartron Metrology. The digital and analogue sensors can maintain their high repeatability and resolution of less than 0.1µm over millions of measurement cycles.
The compact gauges suit post process or in process applications requiring high precision and high volume measurements, where high throughput would shorten the life of conventional pencil probes. There are no sliding parts within the sensor or its frame, ensuring the gauges are frictionless and virtually free from hysteresis.
The analogue gauge with half bridge or LVDT output can be used with most standard amplifiers. The digital gauge interfaces with Solartron’s Orbit network, which enables even higher linearity over its full 1mm or 2mm measuring range. Orbit also allows the gauges to be mixed with other digital transducers in a single measurement system. The IP65 rated gauges can be mounted with little or no stress through the gauge centre line, which allows precision profiling of moving material such as sheet products or rotating shafts and brake discs. The flexure gauges have forward and reverse spring action, while a pneumatically actuated version is available for automated measurements.
