Force Transducer and Force Sensor Overview: Measuring Forces Correctly with HBM
HBM force transducers and force sensors measure static and dynamic tensile and compressive loads - with virtually no displacement. Your force transducer and force sensor can be supplied in the most varied of designs and classes of accuracy.
Typical force measurement application areas include bench testing, e.g. force measurement to check material quality and automation technology, e.g. for monitoring quality during reshaping or bonding operations. HBM's own DKD force transducer calibration laboratory mirrors the company's force transducer and force sensor competence.
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| Direction of force | Nominal (rated force) | Already calibrated | Strain gauge / Piezo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | U1A |  | Force transducer for small forces offering a high output signal. Compact size. Precise. | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 0.01-1 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| U2B |  | Low-profile force transducer offering integrated lateral force compensation. Tried and tested in thousands of applications | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 0.01-1 kN,1-100 kN,100-500 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| U3 |  | Rugged force transducer offering integrated mounting flanges on both sides. Very high lateral force stability and lateral force compensation. Easy mounting. | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 0.01-1 kN,1-100 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| U5 |  | Low-profile force transducer for easy flange mounting. Many options and wide range of cables available. | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 100-500 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| U9B |  | Miniature force transducer for easy flange mounting. Many options and wide range of cables available | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 0.01-1 kN,1-100 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| U93 |  | Miniature force transducer for easy flange mounting. High lateral force stability. Integrated TEDS functionality. | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 1-100 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| U10 (U10M, U10S) |  | Force transducer for dynamic and static measurement tasks. Very rugged and precise mechanical properties. Insensitive to bending moments and lateral force. | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 1-100 kN,100-500 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| U15 |  | Reference force transducer for use as a transfer standard. Electricial bending moment compensation, high output signal (up to 4mV/V). Many options, ISO376-compliant accessories. | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 1-100 kN,100-500 kN,> 500 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| C2 |  | Low-profile force transducer offering integrated lateral force compensation | ⇓ Compressive | 0.01-1 kN,1-100 kN,100-500 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| C4 |  | Reference force transducer offering bending moment compensation, ISO376-compliant accessories | ⇓ Compressive | 1-100 kN,100-500 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| C6A |  | Rugged and efficient force transducer for high compressive force. Extensive range of accessories. Types up to 2 MN with internal bore | ⇓ Compressive | 100-500 kN,> 500 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| C9B |  | Miniature force transducer for compression offering maximum reliability even in harsh ambient conditions | ⇓ Compressive | 0.01-1 kN,1-100 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| C18 |  | Compact reference force transducer for stationary and mobile use. Insensitive to humidity. Rugged cable routing | ⇓ Compressive | 1-100 kN,100-500 kN,> 500 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| BU18 |  | Reference force transducer, classification per ISO376:00 comprising three C18/1MN thatr can also be used individually | ⇓ Compressive | > 500 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| KMR |  | Force transducer for installation as a measuring force washer. Rugged transducer offering high degree of protection for use in harsh ambient conditions | ⇓ Compressive | 1-100 kN,100-500 kN | No | Strain Gauge |
| S2 |  | Precise S-type force transducer offering integrated overlad protection | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 0.01-1 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| S9M |  | High-precision S-type4 force transducer offering high degree of protection (IP68). Also suitable for harsh ambient conditions | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 0.01-1 kN,1-100 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| TOP-Transfer |  | Reference force transducer offering maximum precision. Exceeds ISO376 requirements partly by a factor of 10. Standard for international reference measurements, maximum repeatability | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 0.01-1 kN,1-100 kN,100-500 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| Z30A |  | High-precision reference force transducer for smaller forces. High long-term stability, integrated overload protection, TEDS. Class 00 per ISO376, ISO376-compliant accessories available | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 0.01-1 kN,1-100 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| Z4A |  | High-precision reference force transducer for high forces. High long-term stability. Class 00 per ISO376, ISO376-compliant accessories available | ⇕ Tensile and compressive | 1-100 kN,100-500 kN | Yes | Strain Gauge |
| PACEline CFT |  | Calibrated piezo force transducer for flange mounting. High stiffness and high resonance frequency | ⇓ Compressive | 1-100 kN | No | Piezo |
| PACEline CFW |  | Measuring piezo force washer offering extremely high stiffness and very compact size. Sets of pre-stressing elements available as mounting accessories | ⇓ Compressive | 1-100 kN,100-500 kN,> 500 kN | No | Piezo |
| PACEline CMC |  | Calibrated piezo force transducer for flange mounting. High stiffness and high resonance frequency. Charge amplifier included in delivery, calibration as a complete system | ⇓ Compressive | 1-100 kN | Yes | Piezo |
| KD / STZ / KDB |  | Force transducer for calibration of material testing machines | ⇓ Compressive | > 500 kN | Strain Gauge |
