Torque is an important factor in much of the equipment on a factory floor. Measuring torque is often something that's misunderstood, which can lead to over- under-designing of measurement systems.

In September, Sensor Developments Inc. (SDI) released the 01251 series of infrared dynamometer torque sensors. While inquiring about this new series, I quizzed Rick West, electronics design engineer ...

Several schemes are available to calculate torque in motion control, quality control, and test applications. Most are based on indirect measurements and are of limited value. Torque sensors, by ...

Applied Measurements provided Mocean Energy with a YDNS miniature reaction torque sensor and a SGA strain gauge amplifier to be used in their 1/50th scale wave energy converter. Mocean Energy is 1 of ...

Series 2300 and 2500 reaction torque sensors feature high torsional stiffness, flange mounting, and come in full-scale capacities from 5 to 500k lb-in. (0.56 to 56.5k N-m). These sensors measure ...

Honeywell has introduced the new TMS 9250 Torque Measurement System. Utilizing non-contact digital telemetry technology, the system is built to deliver unprecedented precision and performance. The TMS ...

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (April 20, 2021) – Enerpac introduces the Safe T™ Torque Checker, the company’s first mobile torque wrench testing unit. The new portable tool offers a simple and accurate ...

The widely known principle of rotational viscometers is utilized for calculating the viscosity in most laboratory viscometers, by sensing the torque required for rotating a spindle at a constant speed ...

Swatch Group has patented a method for measuring the torque of a balance spring in a timepiece oscillator. The method involves using a main tool with a mock arbor and a holding tool to grip the outer ...