thin force sensors

[Bill]

Hi all,

I am looking for force sensors that can detect a load between 2
non-deformable plates. It seems that all the thin-film force sensors
(like Flexiforce) and FSR (Interlink Electronics) available do not
meet my applications - I am looking to sense forces in the range of 0
to 10 pounds with fairly high accuracy and resolution. For custom
jobs, these companies require you to order some ridiculous
quantity...which is not for me! Any suggestions would be much
appreciated.

Thanks,
-Bill

 

[Fred Bloggs]

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Hi all,

I am looking for force sensors that can detect a load between 2
non-deformable plates. It seems that all the thin-film force sensors
(like Flexiforce) and FSR (Interlink Electronics) available do not
meet my applications - I am looking to sense forces in the range of 0
to 10 pounds with fairly high accuracy and resolution. For custom
jobs, these companies require you to order some ridiculous
quantity...which is not for me! Any suggestions would be much
appreciated.

Thanks,
-Bill

These are available in sample kit small quantity:
http://www.tekscan.com/flexiforce/flexiforce.html

 

[gagir]

I don't know what precision you need or if you can linearize the response
but sensors from www.cui.com are way cool. Available from DigiKey.

For a few cents anf if you can do without DC response, piezo electric film
sensors are also possible and normally used for vibration sensing. DigiKey
also.

Eric Girard