At present, a transformation is taking place, with linear drives taking the place of pneumatic and hydraulic drives. Here, there is no longer any scope for measuring pressure. However, WIKA has another solution: Force measurement. Hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders …
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Bending beams and shear beams: indispensable in weighing technology
| Markus Heidl | Force“Phew, I've not gained anything!”: Aren't you relieved when your bathroom scales show that? Probably – but actually your bathroom scales don't measure your weight directly. Instead, the load cell built into it converts the weight force into a path. In many …
The strain sensor in practical application
| Markus Heidl | ForceDrill two holes and cut the threads, prepare the surface, place the strain sensor and tighten both screws to the specified torque, then set the zero point and now the strain measurement can start. If only it were that easy! Of course, the procedure described for …
Force & power – what actually are they?
| Markus Heidl | Know-howPower of attraction, armed force, gravitational force and lifting power. Powerhouse, force field, fuel and powerful action. Atomic power, power of healing, muscular power and mental power. Power lifter, expression of power, power food and power plant. Half-time …
Load pins: Redundancy and safety
| Markus Heidl | Know-howA load pin connects the force-transmitting machinery elements and at the same time enables the measurement of the force. In addition to the general detection of static or dynamic forces by the load pins, the safety that can be ensured by various systems also plays an …