Multiple Capabilities

 

We understand that many of our standard products won’t satisfy your application requirements. We also understand that many companies have different industrial standards. Therefore, FUTEK has worked diligently toward adapting our products to fit the capabilities your applications may require. Here is a list of the modifications we can adapt to your sensor solution:

  • High Temperature
  • Dual Bridge
  • Non-Magnetic
  • High Volume
  • Core Material Options
  • Cryogenics
  • Built-in Amplifiers
  • High/Low Capacity
  • High Endurance
  • Multiple System Solutions
  • Submersible
  • Fatigue Rated
  • High Accuracy
  • Finite Element Analysis [FEA]
  • Miniature

 
load-capabilities

Load Cells [Force Sensors]

Load Cells and Force Sensors are used in variety of products to monitor changes or provide feedback. FUTEK’s force sensor series is designed to fit customer assembly utilizing mounting components. This series is widely used in OEM applications, in which an economical target price in high quantity is required. Here is a complete list of the features our load cells and force sensors can include:

  • Fold back bending beam
  • Fixed and guided beam
  • Parallelogram
  • Single point
  • Archimedean balance design
  • Thin diaphragm
  • Very thin beam for low profile and compact       assemblies
  • Low force measurement
  • Various mounting options
  • Canister load cells/load link
  • Tension & Compression S-beam type with         overload protection
  • Universal Pancake load cell
  • Threaded rod
  • Donut/thru hole in variety of Outside &                 Inside diameter and capacities
  • Load Washer to fit standard bolts
  • Rod end load cell
  • Miniature/subminiature
  • Multi-component/multi-axis
  • Probe
  • In-line load cell
  • Fatigue rated load cell for endurance                 testing
  • USB Output options
 
torque-capabilities

Torque Sensors

The wide selection of standard reaction torque sensors include flange to flange, shaft to shaft, female drive to male drive, flange to male drive. FUTEK also offers a full line of rotary torque sensors available in slip ring type, as well as non-contact. The Rotary Line comes with or without angle or speed encoders, and is available in 3 different styles: Shaft-to-Shaft, Square Drive and Hex Drive. Other choices include special reaction torque sensors such as the screwdriver, torque wrench, and torque extension. Typical characteristics of FUTEK’s strain gage based torque sensors include:

  • Highest accuracy
  • Robust construction
  • Low profile compact
  • Submersible
  • Various mounting options
  • Rotary Reaction sensors
  • High frequency response w/ mechanically stiff design
  • Analog output 5, 10VDC or 4-20mA
  • Digital Output options
  • USB Output options
 
pressure-capabilities

Pressure Sensors

Similar to our custom Load Cells and Force Sensors, FUTEK can make many modifications to our Pressure Sensor Line. Unique to this line is our wide selection of miniature pressure sensors ranging from 1 Bar to 900 Bar with female/male thread and flush mount/semi flush mount. Typical characteristics of FUTEK’s strain gage or thin film based pressure sensors include:

  • Stainless steel construction or Titanium for durability
  • Titanium construction for ultra lightweight
  • Lightweight to ultra-lightweight designs
  • Miniature flush mount option
  • Optimal long term stability
  • Great handling capabilities
  • Flame resistant designs
  • Quick disconnect
  • Pig tail cable
  • Strain gage
  • Thin film
  • Built-in analog output 0.5-4.5VDC & 4-20mA
  • Digital or Canbus Output options
  • USB Output options