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, short and reliable delivery times for virtually all our standard types and a direct and easy ordering from in our online shop.
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!
Are you using strain gauges from other manufacturers? Contact us, we will provide you with the corresponding part numbers of HBM types.
Strain gauges for structural tests/durability testing:
Strain gauges for transducer construction:
Strain Gauge Types Vishay vs. HBM
| 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 and M 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 |
| N2A/J2A | A series | Strain gauge for building transducers with constantan foil |
| N2K | U series | Strain gauge for building transducers with Modco (CrNi) foil |
| N5K | M series | Strain gauge for building transducers with high temperature demand. Modco (Karma) foil |
Geometries Vishays vs. HBM
| 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 |