Mechanical & Force Sensors

GAO’s Mechanical & Force Sensors are composed of following components: 

• Sensing Element 

• Transducer 

• Signal Conditioning Circuit 

• Output Interface 

• Housing/Enclosure 

• Sensing Element 

• Strain Gauges 

• Load Cell Body 

• Signal Conditioning Circuit 

• Calibration System 

• Output Interface 

• Protective Casing 

GAO Tek’s Mechanical & Force Sensors have the following functions: 

• Displacement Measurement: Mechanical sensors measure the distance an object moves from its original position. This is critical in applications like automation, where precise positioning is required for machinery or robotics. 

• Pressure Measurement: These sensors monitor the force exerted by a fluid (liquid or gas) on a surface. This function is vital for systems in automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing to ensure safe and efficient operation. 

• Acceleration Measurement: Mechanical sensors measure changes in velocity to detect vibrations, shocks, or changes in motion. This data is essential in dynamic systems such as vehicle stability control and structural health monitoring. 

• Vibration Monitoring: By assessing oscillations or vibrations in machinery or structures, these sensors help predict maintenance needs and prevent failures in industrial equipment. 

• Force Detection: Mechanical sensors can also measure applied forces, which is useful in applications like load monitoring in structural components or testing materials for strength. 

• Force Measurement: The primary function is to quantify the magnitude of a force applied to an object. This is critical in manufacturing for quality control, in aerospace for load testing, and in automotive systems for safety testing. 

• Load Monitoring: Force sensors measure the load on structures or components to ensure they operate within safe limits. This function helps in load balancing, weight measurement, and structural integrity assessments. 

• Stress and Strain Analysis: By measuring the deformation caused by applied forces, these sensors help in analyzing the stress and strain in materials and structures, which is essential for engineering design and failure analysis. 

• Dynamic Force Measurement: These sensors capture changes in force over time, providing real-time data for applications requiring immediate feedback, such as in dynamic testing of mechanical systems or safety monitoring in industrial processes. 

• Calibration and Testing: Force sensors are used in calibration systems to ensure that other measurement devices are accurate and reliable. They are also employed in testing scenarios to evaluate the performance and durability of materials and components under various loads. 

GAO Tek’s Mechanical & Force Sensors comply with applicable industry standards such as:  

• ISO 376 

• ISO 17025 

• IEC 60751 

• ISO 9001 

• ASTM E2877 

• ISO 9001 

• ISO 376 

• ASTM E74 

• IEC 61010 

• OIML R60 

• NIST Handbook 105-1 

Our Mechanical & Force Sensors help our customers comply with relevant U.S. government regulations such as:  

• FDA Regulations (21 CFR Part 820) 

• NIST Standards 

• OSHA Regulations (29 CFR Part 1910) 

• FCC Regulations (47 CFR Part 15) 

• ANSI Standards 

• ASTM Standards 

• DOE Regulations 

Our Mechanical & Force Sensors help our clients in comply with relevant Canadian government regulations such as: 

• Health Canada Regulations 

• Standards Council of Canada (SCC) 

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) 

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) 

• Measurement Canada Regulations 

• Electrical Code (CEC) 

Our Mechanical & Force Sensors have the following applications:  

• Automotive Industry: 

• Vehicle Dynamics: Monitoring acceleration and deceleration for stability control and safety systems. 

• Engine Management: Measuring displacement and pressure within engines for performance optimization and diagnostics. 

• Aerospace: 

• Structural Health Monitoring: Assessing vibrations and displacements in aircraft structures to ensure integrity and safety. 

• Navigation Systems: Using accelerometers for precise navigation and control in spacecraft and satellites. 

• Industrial Automation: 

• Robotics: Displacement sensors and accelerometers are used for precise positioning and control in robotic arms and machinery. 

• Predictive Maintenance: Vibration sensors monitor machinery conditions to predict and prevent failures. 

• Consumer Electronics: 

• Smartphones and Wearables: Accelerometers and gyroscopes for motion detection and user interface interactions. 

• Home Automation: Pressure and displacement sensors in smart home devices for automation and control. 

• Manufacturing: 

• Quality Control: Measuring mechanical properties and displacements of manufactured parts to ensure compliance with specifications. 

• Material Testing: Assessing the strength and durability of materials through stress and strain measurement. 

Below are our resource pages containing useful information on Mechanical & Force Sensors: 

 
FAQs on Mechanical & Force Sensor on GAOTek.com   

How to Choose a Mechanical & Force Sensor 

Components of Mechanical & Force Sensors 

Operation, Maintenance & Calibration of Mechanical & Force Sensors 

Customers in the U.S and Canada of Mechanical & Force Sensors 

Applications of Mechanical & Force Sensors in Asset Tracking 

Our Mechanical & Force Sensors are in stock and can be shipped overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from a nearby warehouse in the U.S. or Canada, and can also be shipped globally.  

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