SCIENCEGATE

Application:

Aircraft Control Column Torque Measurement

Description:

Flight controls require extreme auditing prior to in-flight use. 

FUTEK's MBA500 Torque and Thrust Biaxial Sensor provides quality assurance engineers with the appropriate tools to monitor the torque applied to an aircraft's control column (yoke).

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Wind Tunnel Testing

Description:

Wind tunnels are used in aerodynamic research to study the effects of air moving past solid objects referred to as models. A model is mounted onto a stationary tri-axial sensor which provides measurement of the pressure placed on the object at test.

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Robot gripper arm load / torque feedback

Description:

Industrial robots make assembly lines more efficient and reliable. 

Paired with any full-bridge strain-gauge-based sensor, operators can use new IAA amplifiers to send clear, clean signals to logic controllers that govern the assembly line.

Application:

Quadcopter Propeller Torque and Thrust Testing

Description:

Professional and hobbyist level quadcopters and drones are becoming more popular in the marketplace. A quadcopter by definition uses its four propellers to generate air lift and change directions. The propellers are designed to work in conjunction with each other to ensure that there are no torque imbalances to send the vehicle spinning out of control.

Application:

Reindeer Autopilot System

Description:

It’s December 24 and Santa Claus has a busy night delivering gifts to the 1.3 billion children in the world. To meet his delivery schedule, Santa relies on high precision GPS navigation and autopilot systems to minimize travel time. Load feedback is necessary to confirm rein inputs and monitor reindeer health (even magical flying reindeer can grow exhausted). To monitor the reindeer, their harnesses are tied to a pair of FUTEK tri-axial load cells.

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Silo Measurement

Description:

Measuring the contents of any industrial tank, silo, or hopper requires a robust and precise system. Utilizing multiple high-capacity sensors in conjunction with powerful instrumentation can make for an effective platform.

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Dual Tank Level Controller

Description:

Implementing load cells and instrumentation can automate multiple systems within tank dispensing applications. This process ensures operators precision measurements in liquid ratios and triggers for valve opening and closing.

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Material Force Testing

Description:

Utilizing a robust, high capacity pancake load cell (LCF Series), industrial operators can measure the force applied to test materials via a hydraulic press.

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Portable Crane Weighing

Description:

Portable cranes often endure the weight of a variety of payloads. Utilizing a robust, high capacity load cell helps operators monitor the weight variations between each load.

Application:

Medical Patient Lift

Description:

Most medical facilities are equipped with various patient lifting apparatuses. Being that these lifts endure a variety of payloads, load cells are used to monitor the maximum weight capacities.