Vishay vs. HBM - Strain Gauge Comparison

Strain gauges from HBM: The Practical Alternative.

HBM is among the leading strain gauge manufacturers worldwide. Benefit from our comprehensive range of strain gauges available in various geometries, perfectly suited to your application.

Do you currently use strain gauges from another manufacturer and are you looking for the corresponding HBM type? The following survey provides you with the information you need:

Strain Gauges from Vishay Precision Group, Inc. / Micro-Measurements:

Enter the part number of your Vishay Precision Group, Inc / Micro-Measurements strain gauge in the form below - and get immediately the equivalent HBM strain gauge type!

Vishay part number:

Strain gauge types:

Vishay	HBM	Description
CEA / EA	Y Series	Standard strain gauge with constantan and polyimide and solder tabs (temperature range: -70°C ... +200°C [-94°F ... 392°F]
C2A	K-SG	Standard strain gauge with pre-attached cables
WK	C Series	K-Alloy (Modco CrNi grid)
L2A	Y Series with lead wire (e.g. LY1, LY2, XY1, RY1)	Standard strain gauge with lead wire ribbons

Geometries:

Vishay Micromeasurements	HBM Test and Measurement
AC, AD, AE, AF, AH, AK, AL, AP, AQ, AR, BB, BE, BF, BG, BH, BK, BL, BM, BP, BS, BT, BW, BY, BZ, CD, CE, CF, CK, CL, CN, CP, DD, GB, GC, LA, LB, LC, SB, SE, SG, UN, UW	LY4
DD, DE, DF, DG, DH, DJ, DN, UE	LY8
DS	LY5
EC, ED, EF, EG, EH, EN, EP, EQ	LY7
LR, UR	RY8
MF	KY8
MG, MQ, PB, PC, PD	DY4
RA, RB, RD, RF, RJ	RY8
TA, TB, TG, TJ, TP, TY, TZ	XY7
TM, TT, TU, UT	XY3
TW	XY2
US	VY4
UV	XY4
WR, WW	RY9
WT	XY9
YB	RY7