The DLM series offers the right solution for any type of force measurement. The standard portfolio consists of three designs: button, inline, and screw-on. The button variation is suitable for measuring compressive forces, while the inline and screw-on versions are designed for static force measurement as well as dynamic compressive and tensile forces. Thus, inline and screw-on sensors are optimized for alternating force directions. The force sensors cover measurement ranges from 0 to 50N and 0 to 20,000N. Thanks to their small dimensions the force sensors can be used even when space is limited.
Measuring amplifiers are used for signal transmission between force sensors and the control system. They convert the electrical signal into analog values. In addition to our sensors, we offer measuring amplifiers and cables, thus enabling the simple implementation of the complete measuring chain. Depending on the input card the measuring amplifier is available with current or voltage output. In addition, we offer the corresponding accessories such as connection cables for simple and fast connection to the process.
DMS-based force sensors, also known as force transducers or load cells, are the ideal solution for force measurement in most applications. In principle, they are especially useful when it comes to measuring small forces. With its optimally coordinated product portfolio of force sensors for 0 – 20,000 N, Baumer covers a multitude of applications. Thanks to their robust sensor bodies they can also be used in areas with high demands. In addition to force sensors, Baumer produces strain sensors for measuring higher forces, which are simple to install in the respective structure.
Les capteurs de forces à corps élastique se composent généralement d’un corps élastique et de jauges de contraintes (DMS). Le corps élastique du capteur se déforme sous l’application des forces : des contraintes apparaissent alors sur la surface du matériau. Les DMS montées sur la surface du corps élastique permettent de capter cette contrainte. Les jauges de contraintes convertissent ainsi la contrainte mécanique en une modification de la résistance électrique et agissent comme des convertisseurs mécano-électriques. Le câblage intelligent des différentes DMS qui forme un pont de mesure de type Wheatstone permet de détecter les contraintes minimales et d’atteindre une précision élevée. Par conséquent, la contrainte mesurée génère une modification de la tension proportionnelle à la force. Contrairement aux capteurs de contraintes qui réalisent une mesure indirecte de la force en raison de la déformation élastique de la structure de la machine, les capteurs de forces sont montés directement dans le flux de force, d’où une « mesure directe des forces ».
Flyer – Mesure de force simplement réalisée