Custom Sensors and Strain Gages for Precision Measurement Solutions | Micro-Measurements

At Micro-Measurements, we specialize in providing custom strain gages (gauges) and hybrid sensors designed to meet the unique needs of engineers and professionals across multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, civil engineering, and industrial sectors. Whether you need custom-designed strain gages (gauges) or pre-bonded solutions, our experts are ready to deliver precision measurement products tailored to your exact specifications.


With years of experience and a commitment to quality, we help solve key industry challenges, such as sensor accuracy, integration issues, and manufacturing constraints. Our customized strain gages (gauges) ensure you get the right solution for your application, every time.

 

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Key Features of Custom Strain Gages and Hybrid Sensors:

  • Customizable Designs: We can tailor strain gages (gauges) with unusual pattern geometries, non-standard lead wire materials or lengths, and special trim dimensions to meet your specific needs.
  • Expert Engineering Support: Our experienced team collaborates with you from start to finish, helping select the ideal backing, foil, gage length, operating temperature range, and more.
  • High-Performance Hybrid Sensors: Lightweight and versatile, our hybrid flex sensors provide accurate measurement of force, pressure, displacement, and acceleration, ideal for high-volume applications.
  • No Adhesive Bonding: Eliminate the need for adhesive bonding with strain gages (gauges) by choosing our hybrid sensors, increasing productivity in assembly processes.

Industry Applications for Strain Measurement Instruments

Our custom strain gages (gauges) and hybrid sensors are engineered to excel in some of the world’s most demanding industries, meeting rigorous performance and reliability standards. In the automotive sector, our solutions enhance critical systems like passenger weighing, foot-pedal pressure sensors, seatbelt tension monitoring, emergency brakes, suspension control, and engine monitoring. Each application is designed to support driver and passenger safety and improve vehicle functionality.

In aerospace, our sensors are integral to monitoring stress, load, and displacement in aircraft systems, offering high precision for high-stakes applications where reliability is paramount. These sensors help ensure the safety and functionality of aircraft, supporting mission-critical performance in a variety of demanding scenarios.

For medical devices, our sensors deliver the precision essential for applications in pumps, personal medical devices, and respirators, helping to monitor and control vital functions with accuracy. In industrial settings, our solutions cater to applications like tank monitoring, elevator safety, load monitoring, and bearing insertion, designed to withstand the heavy-duty requirements of rugged industrial environments.

 

 


 

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