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INTRODUCTION
This catalog presents the full range of TML standard strain gauges and associated products
including bonding adhesives and coating materials
manufacutred by Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd.
TML is a registered trade mark of the company.
It also describes how to find specific strain gauges, introduces typical applications,
and defines the most commonly used technical terms.
Prior to using the catalog, please check the information listed below.
CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications in
this catalog are subject to change without prior notice.
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are mainly given in milimeter. Strain gauge
patterns are shown in actual size, with enlargements of some
miniature patterns.
PRICES
Prices are not listed in this catalog. For price information or
orders, please contact TML or your local representatives.
HANDLING STRAIN GAUGES

1. The technical data supplied herein do not reflect the
influence of the leadwire. The data must be corrected in
accordance with the effect caused by the leadwire.
2. The service temperature of a strain gauge depends on the
operating temperature of the adhesive, etc.
3. Insulation resistance should be checked at a voltage of less

than 50V.
4. Do not apply an excessive force to the gauge leads.
5. Apply adhesive to the back of the strain gauge and attach
the gauge to the specimen.
6. The back of each strain gauge has been washed and
degreased. Do not contaminate it by touching it directly.
7. For maintaining quality, store products in a dry place.
HANDLING BONDING ADHESIVES AND COATING

MATERIALS
1. Read the operation manual carefully before using bonding
adhesives and coating materials.
2. After using an adhesive, wipe all remaining adhesive off the
container and nozzle with a cloth, and replace the cap.
3. After using an adhesive, put the container back in the
package and store it in a cool, dark place away from fire.
4. If an adhesive contacts skin or clothing, wash well with soap
and water.
If you have any questions about this catalog, please contact TML or your local representatives.
Approval Certificate ISO9001

Design and manufacture of
strain gauges, strain measuring
equipment and transducers
TML STRAIN GAUGES

Stress measurement technologies are indispensable
for ensuring the safety and efficiency of all kinds
of structures. Since its foundation in 1954, Tokyo
Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd. has been a specialized
ma n u f a c t u re r o f s t r e s s m e a s u r i n g i n s t ru me n t s
including strain gauges and related products.
Throughout the history of more than 60 years, the
company has striven to take the needs of the times
and to provide trustworthy products that can be used
with full reliability.
TML Strain Gauges are our main products,and we
unveiled the world's first polyester strain gauge
in 1956. This new gauge brought about a great
improvement in the humidity resistance of gauge
backings compared to the strain gauges with paper
backings which were popular at that time. Since
then, our various technologies represented by
the development of foil strain gauges and high
temperature strain gauges have enabled reliable
measurements under diverse conditions.
About this TML STRAIN GAUGES

This catalog presents the full range of TML standard strain gauges and
associated products including bonding adhesives and coating materials
manufactured by Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd.
It also describes how to find specific strain gauges, introduces typical
applications, and defines the most commonly used technical terms.
Each strain gauge series includes its operating temperature and
temperature compensation range along with the bar images as shown
right.
Each strain gauge series is available with different bonding adhesives.
Operating temperature is given along with combination of applicable
adhesive, while it may differ from potential temperature of the adhesive
itself.
Each strain gauge series is designed for

object materials. 14 different materials are
shown with pictograms.
Operating temperature range

-20C
+80C
Temperature compensation range

+10C
+80C
Compatible adhesive & Operating temperature

CN : 0 ~ +80C
P-2 : -20 ~ +80C
general
auto
Developing Strain Gauges and Instruments
TML STRAIN GAUGES TESTING AND INSPECTION STANDARDS

TML strain gauges are manufactured under a fully integrated system that covers all stages from
development to tests and inspections, and the utmost attention is paid to quality management in all
processes. Our strain gauges, which we manufacture in the cleanest environment using the best
materials available, are tested and inspected according to international standards, most notably
NAS 942, the National Aerospace Standard.
TML Strain gauges Testing and Inspection Standards
Testing and Inspection Standards

Visual and Microscopic Inspections
TML Inspection Procedures and Standards
Gauge Resistance
TML Procedures and Inspection Standards
Gauge Factor
ASTM E251, NAS 942 and BS6888
Transverse Sensitivity
ASTM E251 and NAS 942
Temperature Coefficient of Gauge Factor
Thermal Output
Strain Limits
NAS 942
Fatigue Life
NAS 942
Creep
NAS 942
Drift
NAS 942
Principal standards used for strain gauge calibration and standard test methods
ASTM E251-74
"Standard Test Methods for Performance Characteristics of Metallic Bonded Resistance Strain Gauges"
Designation: E251-92, ASTM
BSI BS6888
"Methods for Calibration of Bonded Electric Resistance Strain Gauges"
Draft for development 6:1972. BSI
NAS942
"Strain Gauges, Bonded Resistance"
Classification Specification NAS 942, 1963
VDE/VDI Richtlinen NR 2635

"Bonded Electric Resistance Strain Gauges with Metallic Measurement Grids - Characteristics and Testing Conditions"
VDE/VDI-Richtlinen NR 2635 August, 1974
Other standards
JIS Z2300-91 - "Glossary of Terms Used in Nondestructive Testing", Japan Industrial Standard
NDIS 4001:2008 - "Glossary of Terms Relating to Electric Resistance Strain Gauges", NDI, Japan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents
Strain Gauge Applications 5
General Description 7
Technical Terms 9
Strain Gauge Measurement (Correction method)
11
Strain Gauges Bridge Circuit 15
Strain Gauges Coding System/ Package Designation 19
Strain Gauges Selection 23
Primary Installation Bonding/Overcoating 29
Strain Gauge Extension Leadwires 31
How are integral leadwires jointed 33
Strain Gauge Installation 37
Strain Gauges Tool Kit 38
Strain Gauge Users' Guide / Strain Gauge Performance Characteristics 38
General use strain gauges F series 39
Waterproof strain gauges WF series 43
Temperature-integral strain gauges 44
General use strain gauges UF series
45
High temperature strain gauges QF series 47
High temperature strain gauges ZF series 49
High temperature strain gauges EF series 50
High and Low temperature strain gauges CEF series 50
Cryogenic temperature strain gauges CF series 51
Weldable strain gauges AW series 53
Spot Welder W-50RB 58
Concrete material use
Bondable type P series, PF series 59
Embedment type FLM / WFLM series, PM series 60
Asphalt use, Embedment type PMF series, PMFLS series 62
Concrete material use/Civil Engineering
Strain Transducer KM series 63
Asphalt pavement use/Civil Engineering
Strain Transducer KM-HAS series 64
Composite materials use UBF series, BF series 65
Low elastic materials use GF series 66
Wood materials LF series, PFLW / PLW series 67
Magnetic field strain gauges MF series 68
Post-Yield Strain gauges YEF series, YF series, YHF series 69
High endurance Strain Gauges DSF series, One-side Strain Gauges DD series 71
Crack Detection Gauges FAC series, Stress Gauges SF series 72
Transducer-specific Strain Gauges 73
Bolt Strain Gauges BTM series, BTMC series 75
Temperature Gauges TF series, Platinum RTD/ Thermocouples 77
Connecting Terminals 78
Strain Gauges Clamp Gauge Mate / Pressee 78
Strain Gauge Adhesives 79
Coating Materials 81
Gauge Protector, Coating Tape 83
Friction type Axial Strain Transducer FGAH-1A series 84
Friction type Torque Transducer FGDH series 85
Friction type Strain Checker FGMH series 87
Strain Measuring Instruments 89
TML STRAIN GAUGE APPLICATIONS

Miniature strain gauges
Printed circuit boards and surface mounting parts of automobile,
computers and industrial machinery are getting smaller.
Miniature strain gauges can be installed in a very limited gauge
installatioin space.
Magnetic eld use

Strain Gauge single element and twisted leadwire
Strain Gauge 0/45/90 3-element and FEP twisted leadwire
Strain gauges in the valley

of gear
Strain measurement less

influenced by EM noise
between pantograph and
trolley wire of electrified
railway system
Strain gauges on printed

circuit board
Railway axle load

measurement
Concrete/Mortar measurements
Surface strain measurement of concrete and mortar
Strain Gauge with longer gauge length for concrete surface
10-element chain type strain
gauges on bolt head
Shearing strain and torque measurements

Shearing strains in 45-degree direction generated by shearing
stress.
Strain Gauges with longer gauge length and metal backing

for concrete surface
Internal strain measurement of concrete and mortar

Mold strain gauges
PM series
PMF series available

with temperature
sensor integrated
Internal strain measurement of concrete for long term
Full bridge
Strain Transducer
KM series
Residual stress measurement

3-element residual
stress measurement
by center-hole
drilling method
Before placement of
concrete, 3 KM transducers are installed to
reinforcing bars.
TML STRAIN GAUGES APPLICATIONS

Bolt tensile force by emebedment type gauges
Weldable strain gauges
For measurement of tensile strain of bolt.

Simply inserted into a pre-drilled hole in the
bolt head together with A-2 bonding adhesive.
BTM gauge series is recommendable if an
ordinary strain gauge cannot be mounted
on the bolt surface. Accurate tensile force
measurement is possible by calibrating the
bolt after installing the bolt gauges.
Friction type Strain Checker, Axial Strain Transducer, Torque Transducer

Strain Checker FGMH series for single and
3-directional measurement. Re-usable with
installation by magnet.
Torque transducer FGDH series applicable to driving shaft with

split and cover-up system. With built-in telemetry transmitter, no
wiring is required.
Split and cover-up system
High Endurance Strain Gauge bonded on

composite materials
Axial Strain Transducer

FGAH series applicable
to sterling shaft with
cover-up system
Different from the above
FGDH, wire connection
is required.
Composite materials on which High Endurance Strain

Gauge DSF is bonded are demonstrated for fatigue test
over 107 cycles at strain level of 3,000 microstrain.
Long term measurement

For construction measurement and maintenance.
Optic ber sensor OLM-60A

Fiber Bragg Grating based strain gauges with optic fiber
Easy installation by adhesive bonding or electrial welding
No effect by EM noise
Long distance measurement
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Strain gauges are generally used for one of three reasons:
To ascertain the amount of deformation caused by strain
To ascertain the stress caused by strain and the degree of safety
of a material or of a structural element that uses that material.
To indirectly ascer tain various physical quantities by
converting them to strain.
There are a number of ways of measuring strain mechanically
and electrically, but the vast majority of stress measurement is
carried out using strain gauges due to their superior measurement
characteristics.
Cover film
Gauge base/backing
Specimen
Etched metallic
resistance foil
Gauge Lead
Adhesive
Strain Gauge Principles
External force applied to an elastic material generates stress,

which subsequently generates deformation in the material. At
this time, the length of the material L extends to L+L if the
applied force is a tensile force. The ratio of L to L, that is L/
L, is called strain. On the other hand, if a compressive force is
applied, the length L is reduced to LL. Strain at this time is (
L/L).
P
L
2
where : Strain

L : Original length of material
L : Change in lenth due to force P
Example) when a material of 100mm long deforms by

0.1mm in its length, the resulting strain is as

follows.

L 0.1
= = = 0.001 = 1000 10-6

100
What is Strain Gauge?
L R / R
=
Strain Gauge Configuration

A strain gauge is constructed by forming a grid made of fine
electric resistance wire on photographically etched metallic
resistance foil on an electrical insulation base (backing),
and attaching gauge leads.
End loops
Gauge Length
Normally, this resistance

change is very small and
requires a Wheatstone bridge
circuit to convert to voltage
output.
R1
R2
R4
The voltage output of the

circuit is given as follows.
End loops
R3
Exciting
Voltage
,where
e : Voltage output
E : Exciting voltage
R1 : Gauge resistance
R2~R4 : Fixed resistance
R1 R3 R2 R4
The electric resistance of a metal changes proportionally to the

mechanical deformation caused by an external force applied
to the metal. By bonding a thin metal to a measurement
object through a thin electrical insulator, the metal deforms
depending on deformation of the measurement object and
its electric resistance changes. The strain gauge (electric
resistance strain gauge) is a sensor to measure the strain by
means of measuring the resistance change.
E
e = R
( 1 + R2 )( R3 +R4 )
Here, if R=R 1 =R 2 =R 3 =R 4 the resistance of the strain gauge

changes to R+R due to strain. Thus, the output voltage e
(variation) due to the strain is given as follows.
e=
4R + 2R
When R R,
e =
4R
E=
When measuring a strain gauge, it is connected to an

instrument called strainmeter. The strainmeter configures
a Wheatstone bridge circuit and supplies exciting voltage.
Measured strain is indicated on a digital display and/or
output as analog signals.
Gauge
Width
Grid
where
: Strain measured
L : Original length of material
L : Change in length due to force P
R : Gauge resistance
R : Resistance change due to strain
K : Gauge Factor as shown on
package
P
L
2
When strain is generated in a measurement object, the strain is

transferred to the resistance wire or foil of the strain gauge via
the gauge base (backing). As a result, the wire or foil causes a
resistance change. This change is exactly proportional to the
strain as in the equation below.
Voltage
output
What is Strain?
Gauge Lead
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Plane Stress and Strain
The stress in a material balanced with an applied external force
can be considered a combination of more than one simple stress.
In other words, these stresses can be divided into simple stress
in the respective axial directions; however, measurement with
ordinary strain gauges is restricted to the plane strain. In case
that the stress exists in uniaxial direction like tension of a bar
illustrated below, the following equation are applicable.
x =
Measurement of principal strain and stress

using 3-element rectangular rosette gauge
When strain is generated in the surface of material and the
principal direction of the strain and its extent are unknown, the
principal strain, stress and their directions and shearing strain
and stress can be obtained by measuring the strains in three
directions over the surface. In order to simplify calculation, the
relative angle in the three directions are determined as follows.
y = x = E
, where
: Stress
E : Elastic modulus
x : Strain in x direction
y : Strain in y direction
: Poisson's ratio
x = x ' y'
x
y
=
Maximum principal strain
y )
P'
1
= ( y
x
E
x )
x' : strain in the x direction

due to x
y' : strain in the y direction
due to y
Stress and strain under bi-stress

condition
x =
y =
1 [ 1 + 2 + 2 { (1 3 )2 + (2 3 )2 } ]
max =
2
Minimum principal strain
1 [ + 2 { ( )2 + ( )2 } ]
min =
1
3
2
3
2 1 2
Maximum shearing strain
max = 2 { (1 3 )2 + (2 3 )2 }
Angle from 1 gauge to direction of principal strain
P'
y = y ' x'
y
=
1st axis : 1
2nd axis : 2 at 90 position
3rd axis : 3 at 45 position
3
2
The biaxial stresses generated by pulling the bar in both normal

and transversal directions are:
1
= ( x
Stress and strain under uni-stress

condition
E ( + )
x
y
1 2
E ( + )
y
x
1 2
For the stress in other than the crossed biaxial directions, it is

shown according to its angle as follows.
1 tan 1 {
=
2
23
( 1 + 2 )
}
1 2
If 1>2, the angle to the maximum principal strain is rotated

by clockwise from the 1st axis, and the minimum principal
strain is located at +90. If 1<2, the angle to the maximum
principal strain is rotated by +90 clockwise from the 1st axis,
and the minimum principal strain is located at .
Maximum principal stress
max =
=
E (
max + min)
1 2
E [ 1 + 2 + 1
2 { (1 3 )2 + (2 3 )2 }
1+
1
2
Minimum principal stress

n
xy
yx
n = x cos2 + y sin2 +xy sin2

1
1
= (
x + y )+ (x y )cos2+xy sin2
2
1 x y ) sin2 xy cos
= (
2
min =
=
Maximum shearing stress
max =
=
As noted from the above equations, in a certain direction, the

maximum value of the resultant stress appears in the uniaxial
diretion. The axial direction is called a principal direction of
stress and the stress in that direction a principal stress. In this
direction, the shearing stress is zero. The maximum value of
shearing stress is generated in the direction of 45 against the
principal directioin of stress. It can also be applied to the
strain. The strain in such a direction is called a pricipal strain.
E
(min + max)
1 2
E [ 1 + 2 1
2 { (1 3 )2 + (2 3 )2 }
1+
1
2
E
max
2(1+ )
E
2 { (1 3 )2 + (2 3 )2 }
2(1+)
NOTE:
The above rosette analysis equations are based on the
3-element strain gauge shown in the diagram. When the
order of the axis numbers is different or when the gauge is
not a 90 rosette gauge, different equations must be used.
Check the axis numbers of applicable strain gauge before
performing rosette analysis.
TECHNICAL TERMS
Gauge Factor
The amount shown in the following equation is called
the gauge factor. In this equation, indicates the strain
generated due to uniaxial stress in the direction of the strain
gauge axis. R/R shows the ratio of resistance change due
to strain .
K=
where K : Gauge Factor

: Mechanical strain

R : Gauge Resistance
R : Resistance change
R / R
Longitudinal Sensitivity
Longitudinal sensitivity is very similar to the gauge factor
and refers to the sensitivity of the gauge when no strain is
applied in the direction perpendicular to the gauge axis.
change occurs. This hysteresis must be removed by applying

heat experience to stabilize the characteristic of the strain
gauge and the adhesive.
Gauge Zero Drift with Temperature
At high temperature, effects such as thermal oxidation of the
sensing elements in a strain gauge cause the zero point of the
gauge in a no-load state to gradually drift. This is one of the
characteristics that determine a strain gauge's resistance to
heat. Above 200C, Ni-Cr alloy performs far better than CuNi alloy, and alloys such as Pt-W are used in 500C to 800C
environments.
Self-Temperature-Compensated Gauges
The ambient temperature change may cause a variation
of strain gauge resistance. The variation is ascribable to
the thermal expansion of both strain gauge material and
specimen, together with the thermal coefficient of resistance
of the gauge material. Self-temperature compensated gauges
are commonly used to minimize the gauge thermal output
when bonded to test specimens having a specific liner
thermal expansion coefficient in the specified temperature
range. The following graph shows an example of thermal
output.
200
Indicated strain (m/m)
Gauge Length
This dimension represents the actual grid length in the
sensitive direction.
Gauge Resistance
The gauge resistance is the electrical resistance of an
unbonded gauge at room temperature and subject to no
external pressure. The gauge resistance generally used is
120 but gauges are also produced with gauge resistance of
60, 350 and 1000. High-resistance gauges yield a high
bridge output when high voltages are applied but they are
also susceptible to noise. The majority of the strain gauges
used in the production of transducers have a gauge resistance
of 350.
100
where
Kt : Transverse Sensitivity
t : Uniaxial strain perpendicular to the gauge axis
Transverse Sensitivity Ratio

This refers to the ratio of transverse sensitivity to longitudinal
sensitivity. This is usually 1% or less and does not usually
pose a problem except in high-precision measurement or in
locations with biaxial strain.
Gauge Hysteresis
When a strain gauge is bonded to a test specimen and strain
is applied, resistance change for identical strain in increase
and decrease processes may differ. This difference is
referred to as hysteresis. Gauge hysteresis varies depending
on factors such as grid configuration, base material, adhesive
and temperature.
Thermal Hysteresis
Thermal hysteresis refers to hysteresis that occurs in the
heating or cooling cycle such that the respective cycles do
not pass through the same point. Thermal hysteresis poses an
ongoing problem in strain measurement where temperature
-1.81 6
0 - str
ain
-100
/C
20
40
60
80
Temperature C
Temperature Compensation Range

This refers to a temperature range in which the thermal
output of a self-temperature compensated gauge should be
within the given range. Compensation is accurate within
approximately 1.810-6 strain/C. For greater accuracy,
corrections can be made using the curves for apparent strain
vs. temperature which is suplied with each package of gauge.
Operating Temperature Range
This range is the temperature range within which a strain
gauge can be used continuously in the appropriate conditions.
The figure below shows thermal output characteristics for
Cu-Ni and Ni-Cr alloys used for the sensing elements in
TML strain gauges. Most strain gauges use Cu-Ni alloy,
with Ni-Cr alloy is used in strain gauge series that have a
wider operating temperature range.
Cu-Ni
CF
Thermal output
The gauge also exhibits sensitivity in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction. The amount shown in
the following equation due to the uniaxial strain (t) in the
direction perpendicular to the gauge axis, and the resistance
variation generated thereby, is called transverse sensitivity
(Kt).
R / R
10
+1.8
-200
0
Transverse Sensitivity
Kt =
/C
-6 strain
100
-300
-200
-100
100
200
300
Ni-Cr
Ni-Cr
QF
ZF
Cu-Ni
Temperature C
TECHNICAL TERMS
Permissible Current (Permissible Volgate)
Gauge Length Selection

Different gauge lengths should be selected depending on
specimens. Gauges with short gauge lengths are used to
measure local strain, while gauges with long lengths can be
used to measure averaged strain over a larger area. For a
heterogenous material, a gauge length is required that can
average out irregular strain in the material. For example,
as concrete is composed of cement and aggregate (gravel
or sand, etc.) the length of a gauge used is more than three
times the diameter of the aggregate so as to give an averaged
evaluation of the concrete.
The current flowing a strain gauge is related to the output

voltage of the gauge bridge, and the larger the current, the
larger the voltage is obtained. To the contrary, depending
upon the material of a specimen and the area of the
gauge, Joule's heat is generated by the current to raise
the temperature of gauge and as a result apparent strains
are produced. In general, a current less than 30mA is
recommended for metallic specimens and less than 10mA
for wooden and plastic specimens.
Gauge length (mm)

0.2 ~ 1
2~6
10 ~ 20
30 ~ 120
Strain Gauge Frequency Response

The frequency response of a strain gauge is determined by
the gauge length and the longitudinal elastic wave speed of
the test specimen.
Gauge Applications
For stress concentration measurement
For metal and general use
For mortar, wood, FRP, etc.
For concrete
Post-Yield strain gauge

YF series : YFLA-5
20
Gauge length (mm) 0.2

Steel
[kHz]
660
Concrete [kHz]
1
530
3
360
5
270
10
170
30
-
60
-
120
50
20
Gauge Creep
A bonded strain gauge subjected to a constant strain will
give a decreasing indicated value as time progresses. This
phenomenon is referred to as creep. In general, the shorter
the gauge length, the greater the gauge creep becomes.
Also, this tendency exhibits well if the strain gauge or
adhesive absorbs moisture.
10
Gauge creep
0
10
20
Standard (Mechanical) strain (%)
Time
Gauge creep
Indicated strain (m/m)
Fatigue Life
When strain is applied repeatedly to a strain gauge, as
the amount of strain becomes large, the gauge resistance
increases and disconnection or peeling-off of the gauge
occurs to make the gauge useless. In general, the fatigue
life is determined by the amount of applied strain and
speed of cyclic loading and expressed by the number of
repetitions. At TML, a constant mechanical strain is applied
repeatedly to the bonded strain gauge and the fatigue life is
indicated by the number of repetitions at which the indicated
strain value without loading exceeds 10010-6 strain. The
calibraiton result is exampled below. Even if the number
of repetitions is over rthe specified life, the gauges do not
always become out of service. Usually, the fatigue life is an
extend of 106 ~ 107 times. At less than 50010-6 strain, the
fatigue life extends and can be regarded infi nite. Post-yield
strain gauges of which sensing element is heat-treated are
inadequate for cyclic loading.
Indicated strain
General use strain gauge

F series : FLA-5-11
Indicated strain (%)
Strain Limit
The strain limit is the maximum amount of strain under
which a strain gauge can operate under a given condition
without suffering damage. At TML, the strain limit is the
smallest value of mechanical strain at which the indicated
strain exceeds the mechanical strain by 10%.
Number of cycles
10
STRAIN GAUGE MEASUREMENT

Temperature compensation for leadwires in Quarter bridge
Gauge Factor (Gauge sensitivity) correction for leadwire
connection
The leadwire resistance between the strain gauge and
strainmeter noticeably lowers the gauge factor. Calculation
for the correction is required depending on the measurement
method and on the leadwire type and length.
Quarter Bridge with 2-wire
r L/2
r L/2
r L/2
r L/2
Output
r L/2
Input
Input
Correction coefficient of leadwire : A

A=
R
R+rL
Strain Gauge and leadwire connection
Correction coefficient of leadwire : A

R
A=
rL
2
Corrected Gauge Factor : K0
R+
Corrected Gauge Factor : K0

K0 =
Bridge Circuit
Quarter Bridge with 3-wire
Output
For strain gauge measurement, the Wheatstone bridge circuit

is used to convert resistance change of the strain gauge into
voltage output. The simplest bridge method is quarter bridge
method, where one arm is composed of the strain gauge
while other three arms are composed of fixed resistors in the
instrument. A 2-wire leadwire may be used for connecting the
strain gauge to the instrument. However, if the temperature of
the leadwire changes, thermal output of the bridge is caused
even if there is no change in actual strain. By this reason,
the quarter bridge 2-wire method should be used only when
temperature change is not expected during the measurement
or for a dynamic measurement in which the thermal output can
be disregarded. A quarter bridge 3-wire method is available
as a method to eliminate the thermal output of the leadwire,
where a 3-wire leadwire is used for connection of the strain
gauge. In this method, influence of resistance change of
the leadwire caused by temperature change is cancelled. In
addition, effect of the leadwire on gauge factor is half as large
as that of the quarter bridge 2-wire method. The quarter
bridge 3-wire method is more recommendable than 2-wire
method, especially when temperature change is expected
during the measurement and/or comparatively long leadwires
are used.Other bridge methods including half bridge and full
bridge are also available. Refer to p.15~18 for the details.
R
K = AK
R+rL
K0 =
R+
Connection
Quarter bridge
with 2-wire
where
Paralleled 2-wire
leadwire
B-C: Short circuit
R
r
K
L
rL
2
K = AK
: Nominal gauge resistance in

: Total resistance per meter of leadwire (/m)
: Gauge Factor shown on package
: Length of leadwire in meter
Total resistance per meter of leadwire

In strain gauge, the leadwire resistance produces a deterioration of
gauge sensitivity and thermal drift. The leadwire should be as thick
and as short as possible.
Quarter bridge
with 3-wire
Common
Independent
Twisted leadwire
Paralleled 3-wire
leadwire
Thermal output caused by temperature change

In quarter bridge 2-wire method, changes in leadwire temperature
cause changes in the leadwire resistance, which result in thermal
output. Use the equation below to compensate for this thermal
output.
rLT
Leadwire thermal output L

K(R + rL)
where
L : Leadwire thermal output
K : Gauge factor indicated on the strain gauge package
: Thermal coefficient of resistance of leadwire
(3.910-3/C for copper)
r : Total resistance of leadwire per 1 meter (/m)
L : Leadwire length (m)
T : Temperature change of leadwire (C)
Note)
Compensation is possible on condition that the temperature change
is uniform for whole length of the leadwire.
In quarter bridge 3-wire method, compensation is not necessary
because the influence of change in leadwire resistance caused by
temperature change is cancelled.
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Construction
7/0.12 10/0.12 7/0.16
core/diameter
Cross section
0.08
0.11
0.14
area of lead
wire (mm2)
Total resistance
of leadwire per
0.44
0.32
0.24
meter ()
7/0.18 12/0.18 20/0.18

0.18
0.3
0.5
0.20
0.12
0.07
Single-core leadwire
Construction
Polyimide wire
(0.14mm-dia.)
Polyimide wire
(0.18mm-dia.)
Cross section area

of leadwire
Total resistance of
leadwire per meter
0.015 mm2
0.025 mm2
2.5
1.5
Setting the Gauge Factor to TML Data Loggers

Cs=
2.00
K0
Cs : Coefficient set
K0 : Gauge Factor corrected with leadwire
attached

1-Gauge 4-Wire Strain measurement method
For strain gauge measurement, the Wheatstone bridge circuits
are employed according to the number of strain gauges to be
used and measuring purpose. In quarter bridge configuration,
three wire method is widely used to remove the effect of
temperature to gauge leadwire resistance. However, some
measuring error occurs owing to gauge factor correction due
to leadwire resistance and variation in the contact resistance
of connection part.
Our developed 1-gauge 4-wire strain measurement method
does not use the Wheastone bridge circuit, and configures
simple series circuit with gauge resistance (R) and reference
resistance (Rs) to measure the strain. Find the strain with
voltage (V) generated in gauge resistance and voltage (Vs)
generated in reference resistance. As the path where the
current runs and the path where the voltage is measured are
different, it is possible to perform a measurement without being
affected by leadwire resistance or contact resistance (r).
Leadwire resistance
In conventional method, as thick and short leadwires as
possible are recommended to keep the resistance of
leadwires lower. On the contrary, as the 1-gauge 4-wire
method is not influenced at all by the leadwire resistance, it
is possible to connect a thin and long leadwires to strain
gauges.
Compares Quarter Bridge 3-Wire vs. 1-Gauge 4-Wire
Size of leadwire
Quarter Bridge 3-wire

(Wheatstone Bridge)
Thick
Weigt of leadwire
Not less
Less
Not available
Available
Different leadwires
Color of leadwire
1-Gauge 4-Wire
Thin
Planned
Free
Load to specimen
Not less
Less
Carrying cost
Not less
Less
Strain gauges with leadwires and modular plug
where,
R
Rs
r1 ~ r4
i
E
V
Vs
The strain gauges are used in our developed 1-gauge 4-wire

strain measurement method. Most of our strain gauges can
be supplied with pre-attached leadwires and modular plug
(RJ12). As a modular plug is attached to the end of the
leadwires, soldering or screwing connectioin to a measuring
instrument is unnecessary, but the instrument must be of
TML make. The 4-wire leadwires are covered with
polypropylene resin which does not generate noxious gas
even if disposed by fire.
: Gauge resistance
: Reference resistance
: Leadwire resistance and contact resistance
: Current flowing in gauge resistance and
reference resistance
Single element strain gauge with 4-wire paralleled leadwire
: Excitation voltage
: Voltage of gauge resistance
: Voltage of reference resistance
Three-element rectangular rosette strain gauge
No Contact resistance
In conventional method, leadwire extension and connection to
a measuring instrument are done by soldering or the use of
exclusive connector. As the 1-gauge 4-wire method is not
affected at all by contact resistance, a modular plug can be
used. Because the modular plug makes leadwire extension
and connection to the instrument possible by merely plugging
in, the efficiency of wiring work and prevention of wiring
mistake are achieved and also RoHS-compliant lead free
soldering is unnecessary.
With 6-wire paralleled leadwire and modular plug
With 4-wire paralleled leadwire and modular plug
Compares Quarter Bridge 3-Wire vs. 1-Gauge 4-Wire
Plug connection
Soldering works
Wiring time
Wiring error
Quarter Bridge 3-wire

(Wheatstone Bridge)
Not available
Required
Required
Occurs
RoHS-directive
Lead inclusive
1-Gauge 4-Wire
Available
Not required
Less
None
Lead free
Using commercial interconn e c t i o n a d a p t e r, l e a d w i r e

extension can be easily done.
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Complete correction method for strain with Wheatstone Bridge - COMET
COMET: Abbreviation of Complete Compensation Method of Strain
When measuring strain using a strain gauge, quarter bridge
method is commonly used. Quarter bridge 2-wire method is
the easiest for strain measurement, while quarter bridge 3-wire
method has an advantage of eliminating thermal output caused
by the temperature change of the lead wire. It is known that
there may be some small errors in measured values obtained
by these methods, which are caused by initial unbalance and
non-linearity of the bridge circuit. Most of our strainmeters
already have a function of correcting non-linearity of quarter
bridge circuit. However, if we look into the matter more closely,
this function is not enough to completely correct the measured
values, for example when the initial unbalance of the bridge is
significant. Our unique technique Complete Compensation
Method of Strain is a method which is capable of fully
correcting the errors in measured values obtained by quarter
bridge method without being influenced by initial unbalance
and non-linearity of the bridge circuit. This method is available
in our instruments listed below.
Data loggers
TDS-630, TDS-530, TDS-602, TDS-303, TDS-150 TDS-102, TC31K, TC-32K
Measurement error is not caused by initial unbalance of

bridge
If the resistance of strain gauge and bridge completion
resistors is not exactly the same when the strain is zero, an
output voltage is yielded. This should more or less occur in
actual bridge circuits. The output voltage is treated as an
initial unbalance and deducted from the output voltage when
strain is applied. However, it causes some error in measured
strain values. This error becomes zero by using the Complete
Compensation Method of Strain.It is especially effective in
cases as follows, in which a large initial unbalance is expected.

The leadwire is extended during the measurement.

The strain gauge is mounted on a curved surface.
Strain gauges having uneven resistance are used.
Temperature change is large during the measurement.
Descent of sensitivity caused by the leadwire resistance is

corrected
The strain gauge sensitivity is influenced by the resistance
of the leadwire. In quarter bridge 3-wire method, the leadwire resistance is measured and the sensitivity is corrected
automatically by using a data logger having the Complete
Compensation Method of Strain. When measuring multiple
points of strain gauges, it is not necessary to use lead wires of
the same length for the purpose of simplifying the correction
calculation.
Complete Correction of thermal output of strain gauge

Thermal output of strain gauge is given as data under no
strain, and it may somewhat differ under strained condition.
The Complete Compensation Method of Strain compensates
thermal output by taking the applied strain into consideration.
This is especially effective when the thermal output is large.
(This compensation is available in TDS-630.)
Correction of error caused by replacement of strain gauge

When measuring a large strain, it is a common practice to
replace the strain gauge with a new one when the strain comes
close to strain limit of the strain gauge. In this case, accurate
strain after the replacement can be known by correcting the
measured values referring to the strain value at the time of
replacement. The Complete Compensation Method of Strain
makes this correction automatically.
Setting of true strain measurement (COMET)

This is the setting for performing a measurement correcting the
error of strain value using the function called "COMET".
When the sensor mode is quarter bridge 3-wire method, the
measurement value is displayed by implementing non-linear
correction even if [Not use] is selected. By selecting Comet, it is
possible to obtain more correct
strain value.
Half bridge common dummy can be
used only for Comet A.
Non-linearity error of bridge circuit is completely corrected

The relation between the output voltage of bridge circuit and
the strain is not exactly linear. Non-linearity error becomes
larger with increase of strain. Conventional method for
correcting the non-linearity is based on condition that the initial
unbalance of bridge is zero. The Complete Compensation
Method of Strain works to correct the non-linearity error even
when the initial unbalance of bridge is large. It is also effective
in the following cases in addition to the cases mentioned in
former clause.
Bridge output voltage e[mV]
120
100
Output voltage
Reference
80
60
-100
-80
-60
-40 -20
-20
-40
-60
Strain
0
20
40
60
80
100
[x103]
-80
-100
-120
-140
Leadwire resistance is supposed to be 0 .
Strain gauge is replaced with a new one when measuring

large strain.
Initial unbalance is readjusted during the measurement.
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This is the correction method to correct the nonlinearity error by

initial unbalance of bridge, and this is effective when the initial
unbalance value is large. The bridge output voltage eo is measured
at initial in and memorized internally. The bridge output voltage e
when the strain is generated is calculated when the measurement is
performed, and the correction calculation below is implemented.

e e0

m
(1e) x (1+e0)

COMET B (Quarter bridge 3-wire method only)
40
20
0
COMET A
This is used when correcting the descent of sensitivity by leadwire at

the same time as the correction method of Comet A.
The bridge output voltage e o at initial unbalance and both-ends
voltage of lead wire resistance er are measured at initial in, and
memorized internally. The bridge output voltage e when the strain
is generated is measured at the measurement, and the calculation
below is implemented.

e e0

m
(1e) x (1+e0er)

When Comet B calculation is implemented, the correction calculation
that includes initial unbalance value that is recorded at initial in and
both-ends voltage of leadwire resistance is implemented from the
formula above, so only the measure measurement is available. Be
sure to perform the measurement after implementing the initial in at
the initial unbalanced status for starting measurement.

Application example of Complete Compensation Method of Strain
Measurements using our data loggers equipped with Complete
Compensation Method of Strain have the advantages of the
followings.
Complete compensation of non-linearity
No influence of strain gauge resistance
No influence of dummy resistance
No need of using leadwires of the same length saving costs
and space for unnecessary leadwires
No need of correcting sensitivity change caused by leadwire
resistance
Accurate strain measurement is possible owing to the
features above. Furthermore, measurements as in the
following examples become possible by the use of Complete
Compensation Method of Strain.
Application example 1:
Compensation of thermal output when using a temperatureintegrated strain gauge
Thermal output of strain gauge is automatically compensated
when measuring a temperature-integrated strain gauge with
data logger TDS-630. A polynomial representing the thermal
output is attached to each strain gauge, and coefficients
of the polynomial are input to TDS-630 before starting the
measurement. Thermal output of the strain gauge caused
by the change of environmental temperature is calculated
and corrected by the TDS-630 with better accuracy than
conventional method.
Application example 2:
Measurement of stress concentration gauge CCFXX,
CCFYX
The CCFXX and CCFYX are newly developed strain gauges
having 10 grids aligned continuously without interval between
each adjoining grids. Different from the conventional stress
concentration gauge having individual grids aligned with small
intervals, it can measure strain distribution of the specimen
more precisely. This strain gauge should be measured using
our data logger with Complete Compensation Method of Strain.
The number of leadwires are reduced to 11.
CCFXX
Measurement example
Strain caused by depression of bolt head (M10)
Measuring range mm
-6
+6
Real temperature and apparent strain measurement

100
Thermal output (m/m)
60
60
40
20
40
0
-20
20
-40
1.5
4.5
6 7.5
Axial strain (m/m)

0
-100
-20
1000
Time in minutes
True strain after thermal output correction
100
80
60
40
20
40
Strain
-20
20
-40
-60
-80
-100
Temperature (C)
Temperature
60
Thermal output (m/m)
Position of strain gauge (mm)
-80
80
0
-50
-100
-150
-200
-250
-300
-350
-400
-450
-7.5 -6 -4.5 -3 -1.5
Strain
-60
Depression strain (m/m)
Temperature
Temperature (C)
80
80
T h e n u m b e r o f l e a d w i re s i s 3 0
which is required for measuring a
conventional 10-element strain gauge
with quarter bridge 3-wire method.
The number is reduced to 11 in
CCFXX/CCFYX strain gauge. This
is achieved by using one leadwire for
measurement of two or three grids.
The adjacent grid is connected in
series with one leadwire of 3-wire
connection. The resistance of this
adjacent grid can be ignored by
using our data logger with Complete
Compensation Method of Strain.
-20
Time in minutes
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STRAIN GAUGE BRIDGE CIRCUIT

Measuring mode
Wiring connection to
Switching Box
Bridge Box
Bridge circuit
Quarter bridge (with 2-wire)
R1
R
Quarter bridge with 3-wire
E D C BA
Terminal code
E
R1
R1
R
e
R1
2
R
E D C BA
Terminal code
E
Quarter bridge with two
gauges connected in series
in one arm, eliminating bending strain
R1
R 2 R1
short-circuited
R1 R 2
R1
R 2 R1
4
8
E (R1+R2+R3+R4)
x
4
4R
E (1+2+3+4)
E
=
x
=
K
4
4
4
e =
R4
R3
R3
R3
R4
R2
R4
5
R3
R1 R 2
R4
E D C BA
Terminal code
Half bridge with 1-active and

1-dummy gauge
R1 R 2
e =
R1
e
R
Terminal code
4
8
short-circuited
E D C BA
15
1 = : Axial strain
R1 =R0 + R : active
R2 =R0 = R : dummy
R : Fixed resistor
R0 : Gauge resistance before strain applied
e =
R1
Terminal code
E R1 E
E
K
x
= K1 =
4
R
4
4
E (R1 - R2) E
x
=
K(1 - 2)
4
R
4
E
= (1+) K
4
R1 R 2
R 2 R1
R2
E D C BA
Half bridge with two active

gauges
1
5
R2
6
R2
R1 ~R4 : Resistance change of strain gauge

R1 ~ R4
1 ~ 4 : Strain applied to strain gauge R1~R4
1 = 2 = 3 = 4 =
short-circuited
R 2 R1
R1
1, 2 : Strain applied to strain gauge R1, R2

R : Fixed resistor
short-circuited
R 2 R1
R2
R1
R1
Terminal code
Quarter bridge with four

gauges connected in series
and paralleled in one arm
E D C BA
R1 : Strain Gauge resistance = R0 + R1

R2 : Strain Gauge resistance = R0 + R2
R = 2R0
R1, R2 : Resistance change of strain gauge
R1, R2
strain gauge
60 each
R1
R
R1 R 2
R2
short-circuited
Quarter bridge 3-wire with

two gauges connected in
series in one arm, eliminating
bending strain
R2
Terminal code
E D C BA
R
R2
R1
E (R1+R2) E
(1 + 2 )
x
=
K
4
R
4
2
E
=
K
4
e =
strain gauge
60 each
R2
E R1 E
E
K
x
= K1 =
4
R
4
4
e : Output voltage due to strain 1

E : Excitation voltage
K : Gauge Factor of strain gauge
R : Fixed resistor
R1 : Resistance change due to strain 1
short-circuited
R1 = R0+R1 : Gauge resistance due to 1
R1
1 =
R1
e =
R1
R1
Bridge Output
short-circuited
: Poisson's ratio
1=
: Strain applied to strain gauge R1
2= - : Strain applied to strain gauge R2
R : Fixed resistor

Temperature-compensated to
Strain Gauge
Leadwire
Output Gauge Factor correction

multiple due to leadwire resistance
Description
Ordinary uniaxial strain measurment when infulence of
temperatyure change can be disregarded.
N/A
N/A
x1
K0 =
R
K
R+r L
K0 : Corrected gauge factor

K : Original gauge factor
R : Resistance of strain gauge
r : Total resistance of leadwire per meter
L : Length of leadwire in meter
Ordinary uniaxial strain measurement
Thermal output of leadwire is cancelled.
N/A
Available
x1
K0 =
R
R+
rL
2

Uniaxial strain measurement (Mean of two gauges is output)
bending strain is cancelled.
N/A
N/A
x1
K0 =
R
K
R+r L

Thermal output of leadwire is cancelled in addition to the
above.
N/A
N/A
Available
Available
N/A
Available
x1
x1
x1
K0 =
R
R+
K0 =
K0 =
rL
2
R
K
R+r L
R
K
R+r L

Uniaxial strain measurement
(Mean of four gauges is output.)
Bending strain is cancelled.
If 3-wire connection is used, thermal output of leadwire is
cancelled.
Uniaxial strain measurement
Dummy gauge should be of the same type and lot as the
active gauge, bonded on the same kind of material, and
placed in the same environment including the leadwire.
Axial strain measurement with sensitivity of (1+) times.
Thermal output of strain gauge and leadwire is cancelled.
Available
Available
x (1+)
R
K0 =
K
R+r L

: Poisson's ratio of specimen
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Measuring mode
R1
R2
E (R1-R2)
E
x
=
K (1-2)
4
R
4
E
=
K
2
E D C BA
Terminal code
short-circuited
R1
R2
R2
N/A
R
R2
E
short-circuited
R1
R1
e
R2
N/A
R
R2
: Uniaxial strain
1 = 2 =
R2
R1
10
E (R1+R2)
E
x
=
K(1+2)
4
R
4
E
=
K
2
e =
R1
Opposite arm Half bridge

with 3-wire 2 active gauges
: Strain due to bending
1 = -2 =
R1
Opposite arm Half bridge

with 2 active gauges
R2
Bridge Output
e =
R1 R 2
R1
R 2 R1
e
Half bridge with 2 active

gauges : Bending strain
Wiring connection to
Switching Box
Bridge Box
Bridge circuit
E
Full bridge with 4 active
gauges : Uniaxial strain
R1
R2
11
R4
R3
R2
R3

gauges : Bending strain
R4
R1
R3
R2
R1
R3
R4
R2
13
R2
R3
17
R1
R4
Terminal code
E D C BA

gauges : Torque
R3
R4
E (R1 - R2+R3 -R4)

x
4
R
E
=
K (1 - 2+3 - 4) = EK
4
: Strain due to bending
1 = 3 = , 2 = 4 = -
e =
R2
R1
R4
R1
12
E (R1 - R2+R3 -R4)

x
4
R
E
E
=
K (1 - 2+3 - 4) =
(1+) K
4
2
: Axial strain
: Poisson's ratio
1 = 3 = , 2 = 4 = -
e =
E (R1 - R2+R3 -R4)

x
4
R
E
=
K (1 - 2+3 - 4) = EK
4
: Strain due to torque
1 = 3 = , 2 = 4 = -
e =

Temperature-compensated to
Strain Gauge
Leadwire
Output Gauge Factor correction

multiple due to leadwire resistance
Description
Bending a strain measurement with twice sensitivity
Axial strain is cancelled.
Thermal output of strain gauge and leadwire is cancelled.
Available
Available
x2
K0 =
R
K
R+r L

Uniaxial strain measurement (sum of two gauges is output.)
N/A
N/A
x2
K0 =
R
K
R+r L

Thermal output of leadwire is cancelled in addition to the

above.
N/A
Available
x2
K0 =
K0 =
Available
Available
x2(1+)
R
K
rL
R+
2
R
K
R+r L
rL should be of the leadwire

for supplying excitation
voltage, provided that the
leadwire resistance inside
the full bridge cirucit is small
enough to be neglected.

Uniaxial strain measurement with sensitivity of 2(1+) times.

: Poisson's ratio of specimen
Bending strain measurement with sensitivity of 4 times
Axial strain is cancelled.
Available
Available
Available
Available
x4
x4
Measurement of strain due to torque with sensitivity of

4 times
Axial strain and bending strain are cancelled.
Connection diagram varies according to strainmeter type.
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TML STRAIN GAUGE CODING SYSTEM
F L A - 3 T - 350 - 11 - 3 L T
Gauge resistance in
(standard 120 not
presented)
Gauge length
in mm
Functions (*2)
A
B
T
Left 45
Right 45
for shearing strain
measurement
Thermocouple
Applicable gauge
QFLT-A
QFLT-B
Temperature-integrated
(*2) Not indicated for general model
Pattern configuration (*1)

L/LA/LK/LX/LG
BX/BY
C/CA/LC/CS/CB
R/LR/RA/RAS/RS
XV/YV/BXV/BYV
CV
CT
LT
Pattern image
Single
Single
2-axis Rosette (0/90)
3-axis Rosette (0/45/90)
5-element Single
5-element Rosette (0/90)
Torque
45 Single

stacked
plane
(*1) Not always coded
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Gauge series
Applications
F/UF
WF
QF/ZF/EF
CEF
CF
AW
P
PF
FLM/WFLM
PM
PMF
PMFLS
KM
UBF/BF
GF/LF/PFLW
MF
YEF/YF/YHF
DSF
DD
FAC
SFA
TF
BTM
FGMH
FGAH
FGDH
General purpose
Waterproof construction
High temperature use
Wide range temperature use
Cryogenic temperature use
Weldable strain gauge
Concrete use, Polyester wire gauge
Concrete use, Polyester foil gauge
Concrete use, Metal-backing strain gauge
Concrete use, Embedment type strain gauge
Concrete use, Embedment type strain gauge
Asphalt use, Embedment type strain gauge
Concrete/Asphalt embedment use, strain transducer
Composite material use
Low elastic material use, Plastics/Gypsum/Wood
Magnetic field use
Post-yield strain (Large strain) measurement
High endurance use, Fatigue test
One-side gauge
Crack detection gauge
Stress measurement
Strain gauge type temperature measurement
Bolt axial strain measurement
Friction type Strain Checker
Friction type Axial strain transducer
Friction type Torque transducer
3-element Rosette (0/45/90)

stacked
plane
5-element Single 10-element Single
Torque
45 Single
TML STRAIN GAUGE CODING SYSTEM
Suffix codes of pre-attached leadwires

Thin and lightweight leadwires
-LE
:2-wire polyimide coated leadwire, Direct connection
Length of leadwire pre-attached

-002
-005
-1
-3
-5
2cm long
5cm long
1m long
3m long
5m long
Compensation mateiral ppm/C (*3)
3 Composite material
Ceramic (Si3N4)
CFRP
2.6~3.3
3~ 5
Ceramic (SiC)
CFRP
4.6
3~ 5
Glass
Titanium
Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V)
7.9
8.9
8.8
11 Mild steel
Mild steel (0.1~0.2C)
Hard steel (0.4~0.5C)
Cast iron
Hastelloy-276
Inconel 600
Inconel 750
Monel
SUS 630 (17-4PH)
SUS 631 (17-7PH)
Concrete
11.8
11.2
10.5
11.2
13.3
12.1
13.5
10.8
10.6
7 ~ 13
17 Stainless steel/Copper alloy

SUS 304
SUS 310
SUS 316
SUS 321
Copper
Beryllium copper
Brass
Bronze
Constantan
16.2
15.8
16.0
16.7
16.7
16.6
16.7
17.0
14.9
23 Aluminium
Aluminium
Aluminium 2024-T4
Lead and its alloy
Gypsum
Polyimide
23.4
23.0
29.0
25.0
20 ~ 30
Applicable temperature 269C~+300C

Applicable strain gauges series
: F, UF, Q, Z, EF, CEF, CF, P, PF, FLM, UBF, BF, GF, LF,
YEF, YF, YHF DSF, FAC
For use in air with room temperature
-L
:2-wire paralleled vinyl sheathed leadwire, general purpose
Applicable temperature : 20C~+80C
: F, UF, EF, P, PF, FLM, UBF, BF, GF, LF, YEF, YF, YHF,
DSF, FAC, BTM
-LT
:3-wire paralleled vinyl sheathed leadwire, general purpose
: F, UF, EF, P, PF, FLM, UBF, BF, GF, LF, YEF, YF, YHF,
DSF, FAC, BTM
-LTSA : 3mm, 3-core shielded vinyl sheathed leadwire
: F, UF, EF, P, PF, FLM, UBF, BF, GF, BTM
-LQM : 4-wire paralleled polypropylene
For use in water with normal temperature
-LRT : 3-wire twisted cross-linked vinyl sheathed leadwire
For use in steam with hot water
-LJQTA: 3-wire twisted cross-linked polyethylene sheathed leadwire
: F, UF, EF, UBF, BF, GF, BTM
For chemical-resistant
-LXT : 3-wire paralleled special vinyl sheathed leadwire
: UF, Q,EF, CEF, CF, UBF, BF
For use in cryogenic and/or high temperature
-6FA-LT : 3-wire twisted fluorinated resin (FEP) sheathed leadwire
: Q,Z, EF, CEF, CF, UBF, BF
-4FA-LT : 3-wire twisted fluorinated resin (PTFE) sheathed leadwire
Also available upto +300C for short term
Applicable strain gauges series: Z, EF
28 Magnesium
Magnesium alloy
27.0
50 Plastics
Epoxy (Cast)
45 ~ 65
For further information on leadwires such as electrical

resistance, dimensions, etc., refer to pages 31~36.
70 Plastics
Acrylics
ABS
Polyacetal (POM)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polystyrene (PS)
70
74
80
66 ~ 70
60 ~ 80
(*3) Indicated only for self-temperature-compensated gauges

For other materials, contact TML or your local representatives.
20
PACKAGE DESIGNATION
TML strain gauges are delivered together with TML Strain Gauge Test Data (example shown below). The evaluation
methods conform to the National Aerospace Standard NAS942 (modified). For installation, handling and bonding
procedures, please see the data sheet.
GAUGE PACKAGE
Batch No.
Production code for procedure and history.
Environment
Temperature in degrees centigrade and relative
humidirty in % at which the test data are obtained.
TEST DATA
Gauge type
TYPE
Lot No.
LOT NO. A502515
FLA-3-11
GAUGE LENGTH
GAUGE RESISTANCE
QUANTITY
TEST CONDITION
23C
50%RH
BATCH NO. UK32K GAUGE FACTOR

3
1200.3
2.14 1%
mm
TEMP.COMPENSATION FOR 11106/C
10
TRANSVERSE SENSITIVITY 0.0 %
Quantity
Ratio of transverse sensitivity
Number of gauges contained in a package.
The sensitivity in the direction perpendicular to

the axial direction is given in percent.
Gauge resistance
Electrical resistance of the strain gauge under
free conditions at room temperature, unbonded
as supplied. Various range (60, 120, 350 or
1000) are available.
Applicable temperature compensation

Various temperature compensation values are
available (3, 5, 8, 11, 17, 23, 50, 70ppm/C)
(Blank is not for temperature compensation.)
Gauge factor with tolerance
Gauge length
This represents the actual grid length in the
sensitive direction. Within this length, the
measured strain is averaged.
This factor is a ratio of the resistance variation

to the strain generated due to the uniaxial
stress in the direction of the gauge axis.
COLOR CODING FOR TEST SPECIMEN

Colors of package label differ depending on
the test specimen material for temperature
compensation.
Linear thermal
expansion coefficient
Coloring
Gauge type
exampled
Mild stee (ferritic)
11ppm/C
Red
FLA-3-11-5LT
Stainless steel
Copper alloy
17ppm/C
Brown
FLA-3-17-5LT
Aluminium
23ppm/C
Green
FLA-3-23-5LT
Grey
GFLA-3-70-5LT
Test specimen
Others
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PACKAGE DESIGNATION
LEADWIRE-INTEGRATED STRAIN GAUGE PACKAGE
TYPE
FLA-3-11-5LT
LOT NO.
A510511
GAUGE LENGTH 3 mm
GAUGE FACTOR
2.14
1%
GAUGE RESISTANCE 119.50.5 QUANTITY

TEMP.COMPENSATION FOR
11
10
TEST CONDITION
106/C
23C 50%RH
TRANSVERSE SENSITIVITY 0.0 % BATCH NO. ZF28T

LEADWIRES
10/0.12 3W 5m
LEADWIRES
Core number/diameter (or cross section area) Wiring
procedure Length of leadwire
Above in column examples 10-core 0.12mm diameter,
3-wire leadwire of 5-meter long
TML STRAIN GAUGE TEST DATA

Test specimen used in thermal output test
GAUGE TYPE
: FLA-3-11
TESTED ON
LOT NO.
COEFFICIENT OF
THERMAL EXPANSION : 11.8
Lot Number
A502515
Gauge Factor
A l l o w a b l e to l erance of temperature compensation

Gauge Factor
set on strainmeter
GAUGE FACTOR
2.14
ADHESIVE
P-2
1%
A linear thermal expansion coefficient of

specimen materials in
thermal test
SS 400
106 /C
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT OF G.F. : +0.10.05 %/10C
DATA NO.
Quadratic equation of
thermal output (apparent
strain with temperature)
app= 2.94101+2.32T14.60102T2+1.65104T3+5.00107T4 ( m/m)

TOLERANCE : 0.85 [(m/m)/C],
(INSTRUMENT G.F. SET :2.00)
T: TEMPERATURE
APPARENT STRAIN
GAUGE FACTOR
300
6.0
200
4.0
Temperature coefficient of G.F.
100
2.0
0.0
100
2.0
Thermal output
200
4.0
300
6.0
0
20
Temperature coefficient
o f G a u g e Fa c t o r w i t h
tolerance per 10C
A0312
THERMAL OUTPUT ( app: APPARENT STRAIN)
APPARENT STRAIN (m/m)
Bonding adhesive
used in tests
40
60
80
VARIATION OF G.F. WITH TEMPERATURE

TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OF G.F. (%)
Gauge type
TEMPERATURE (C)
Example of curved data on thermal output
GAUGE FACTOR OF LEADWIRE-INTEGRATED STRAIN GAUGES

Gauge factor of leadwire-integrated strain gauges given in the supplied TML STRAIN GAUGE TEST DATA is
of the strain gauge itself, which is not corrected with attached leadiwre. Refer to the test data sheet in which
Gauge Factor Correction due to Leadwire attachment is given.
22
TML STRAIN GAUGES SELECTION
Measuring purpose
Material - Purpose
Bonding
adhesive
Gauges series & Operating temperature (C)
Metal
General useNormal
20
Under water
20
20
+80
CN/P-2/EB-2
CN/P-2
EF(Single)
EF(2-/3-axis)
196
KE-348
-6FA-LT
-4FA-LT
+300
C N / E B -2/ C -1
NP-50B
KE-348
-6FA-LT, -4FA-LT
EA-2A/CN/C-1
K-1
-6FA-LT
+200
+80
196
AWH (Full bridge)
196
Long-term
20
196
+80
ZF
AW-6
+80
+80
20
20
20
Torque
20
10
Bolt axial strain
10
+80
F
FCT
+80
+200
QFCT
+200
QFLT
DD +70
BTM +80
20 YEF/YF +80
Large strain
30
Consult TML
-LT(4FA-LT)
-LQ, -LT
+80
YHF
-LQ
C-1/NP-50B/EB-2 W-1
SB tape
Spot welding
Vinyl/Cross-linked
vinyl/PTFE(4F)
CN/P-2/EB-2
W-1/SB tape
-L, -LT
CN/C-1/NP-50B
KE-348
-6FA-LT
CN/P-2/EB-2
W-1/SB tape
-L, -LT
CN/P-2/EB-2
W-1/SB tape
CN/C-1/NP-50B
CN/P-2/EB-2
+80
FLT
20
One-side gauge
+200
QF
20
Shear strain
+800
MI cable
Spot welding
(Welder W-50RB)
AW-6 (Quarter with 3-wire) +300

+100
AWC
+200
AWCH
20
Residual stress
+800
for static +600
for dynamic +650
AWHU (Full bridge)

20
W-1/N-1/SB tape -LE, -L, -LT, -6FA-LT

Consult TML
AWM (Quarter with 3-wire) +300

AWMD (Full bridge) for dynamic
196
W-1/N-1/SB tape -L, -LT
CN/C-1/NP-50B
196
196
W-1/N-1/SB tape -LE, -L, -LT
+300
+200
CEF
CF
Code of extension
wire recommended
CN/C-1/NP-50B
+200
QF
ZF
196
CN/P-2/EB-2
+150
UF
196
Wide range temp. 269

Cryogenic temp. 269
Stress concentration
WF
20
High temperature
Spot welding
+80
General use
Mid-high temperature
High temperature
Miniature, High
Miniature, High
F/PF
Coating
materials
CN/C-1/NP-50B
KE-348
W-1/SB tape
KE-348
-L, -LT
-6FA-LT
-L, -LT
-6FA-LT
CN/P-2
-L, -LT
A-2/CN
-L, -LT
CN/CN-Y
SB tape
-L, -LT
CN/CN-E/RP-2
W-1/SB tape
-L, -LS
CN/NP-50B
EB-2/C-1
KE-348
-6FD-LTS
Metal or Concrete
Magnetic field use
+80
20
20
MF(Single axis)
MF(2-/3-axis)
+200
Concrete or Mortar
Surface strain
20
+80
+80 FLM/WFLM
P/PF
20
Internal strain
CN-E/RP-2/PS
PS
W-1/SB tape
-L, -LT
-LT
20
+60 PM/PMF
Embedment
-LT
20
+60 PMFLS
Embedment
Special
Asphalt
Internal strain
Plastics
20
CN
+80
GF
Composite
General purpose
20
30
Fatigue test
60
BF
+200
for static +120

for dynamic +150
UBF
+200
DSF
CN/NP-50B/EB-2
CN/EB-2
W-1/SB tape
-L, -LT, -6FA-LT
CN/C-1/EB-2
-L, -LT, -6FA-LT
CN/NP-50B/EB-2
-L, -LT, -6FA-LT, -4FALT
Printed circuit board

General purpose
196
EF (Single axis)
+300
+200
EF (2-/3-axis)
196
Wood long-term/Gypsum
General purpose
20
+80
PFLW/PLW/LF
PS/CN-E
CN/C-1/NP-50B
W-1/SB tape
General use
Temperaute
23
20
TF
+200
-L, -LT, -6FA-LT
Operating temperature (C)

Strain gauges
300 200 100
AWHU/AWMD
196
AWH
196
AWM/AW-6
196
AWCH-2
100
20
MF (2-/3-axis)
CF
CEF
EF
300
196
20
30
PLW/PFLW
20
80
Bonding adhesives
300
269
200
30
180
200
60
196
30
PS
30
CN-Y
30
269
50
W-1
-196 to +200C for 2- /

3-axis (EFCA/EFRA)
Extension lead sheathed material
30
CN-E, CN-R
EA-2A
K-1
80
80
CN
60
80
20
EB-2
VM tape
200
269
P-2, RP-2
80
80
P/PF
C-1
-20
200
269
NP-50B
SB tape
80
20
YHF
80
100
20
F/YEF/YF
-20
200
20
MF (Single axis)
N-1
150
20
AWC
UE-1
80
60
DSF
150
KE-348W
KE-348T
-30
80
20
200
269
150
300 (C)
300 TSE3976-B
-40
200
static measurement
30
dynamic measurement 30
200
-50
300
120
100
-50
200
QF/BF
300 200 100
300
20
UF
300 (C)
650
196
GF
200
800
ZF
UBF
Coating materials
269
300 Polyimide
269
260
269
196
120
120
100
80
50
PTFE(4F)*
200
FEP(6F)
200
Polyester
125
Cross-linked
Polyethylene
20
100
Cross-linked
vinyl
20
100
60
20
80
Poly-propylene
Vinyl
N.B.: PTFE(4F)
Short
term use of 300C
available
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GENERAL USE
F series Foil strain gauges

general
P.39
HIGH TEMPERATURE USE

ZF series strain gauges
P.49
These gauges employ Cu-Ni alloy foils for the grid and epoxy resin for the
backing. The epoxy resin backing exhibits excellent electrical insulation
performance, and is color-coded to identify the objective material for selftemperature-compensation. Various types of strain gauges such as for
residual stress measuremenent and are available in addition to general use
gauges.
These strain gauges are designed for measurement in high temperature

up to 300C. They utilize specially designed Ni-Cr alloy foil for the grid and
polyimide resin for the gauge backing. Owing to the construction, these
strain gauges are successfully used for measurement in high temperature.
Operating temperature
Materials
Bonding
adhesive
Normal
Compensation
Backing
Grid
-20~+80C
+10~+80C CN/P-2/EB-2 Epoxy
Cu-Ni
-20~+300C +10~+100C C N / N P - 5 0 B / Polyimide

C-1
Strain limit
()
5%(50,000)
General use
P.39
Residual Stress measurement P.40
Shearing strain measurement P.40
Torque measurement
P.40
Glass/Ceramic materials
P.41
Stress concentration measurement P.41,42
These strain gauges utilize Cu-Ni alloy foils for the grid and polyimide-amide
resin for the backing. It enables the strain gauges to be used in 150C at
the maximum. The backing features excellent flexibility, thus allowing easy
adhesion even on a curved surface and providing excellent stability in thermal
characteristics of the strain gauges. The backing is color-coded to identify
the objective material for self-temperature-compensation in the same manner
as the F series.
Materials
Bonding
Strain limit
adhesive
()
Normal
Compensation
Backing
Grid
+10~+100C CN/P-2/EB-2 Polyimide
amide
WATERPROOF CONSTRUCTION
WF series strain gauges
Cu-Ni
5%(50,000)
P.43
These gauges eliminate the need for a moisture-proofing coating, which is

sometimes troublesome in a field test. These have an integral vinyl leadwire,
and whole area of the strain gauge and the leadwire junction are coated with
epoxy resin. The coating is transparent and flexible, so the positioning and
bonding works are very easy. By merely bonding the gauge with CN or P-2
adhesive, outdoor or underwater measurement for a short-term becomes
possible. These gauges are also effective in eliminating the primary coating
in case of applying a multi-layer coating.
Normal
Compensation
0~+80C
+10~+80C
Bonding
adhesive
CN/P-2
Materials
Backing
Grid
Epoxy
Cu-Ni
TEMPERATURE-INTEGRATED
FLA-T and QFLA-T series Strain Gauge
Strain limit
()
+10~+80C
CN/P-2
NP-50B
P.44
Epoxy
Polyimide
Cu-Ni
Cu-Ni
5%(50,000)
3%(30,000)

P.47
QF series strain gauges
These are foil strain gauges having a polyimide resin backing, which exhibits
excellent performance in high temperature up to 200C. Stress concentration
measurement gauges and shear stress measurement gauges are also
available in this series.
Normal
Compensation
Bonding
adhesive
Materials
Backing
Grid
P - 5 0 B / Polyimide Cu-Ni
-20~+200C +10~+100C C N / NC-1
25
Materials
Backing
Grid
EF Series strain gauges
Ni-Cr
Strain limit
()
1%(10,000)
P.50
Normal*
Compensation*
Single element (EFLA)
-196~+300C
+10~+150C
Bonding
adhesive
Materials
Backing
Grid
Strain limit
()
CN/EB-2 Polyimide
NP-50B/C-1
Ni-Cr
1%(10,000)
CN/EB-2 Polyimide
NP-50B/C-1
Ni-Cr
1%(10,000)
2-/3-element (EFCA/EFRA)
-196~+200C
0~+150C
HIGH & LOW TEMPERATURE USE

CEF series strain gauges
P.50
These are strain gauges utilizing polyimide resin for the gauge backing
and special alloy foil for the grid. These feature a wide range of operating
temperature from cryogenic temperatue to +200C. This series is available
only in single axis configuration with gauge length of 1,3 and 6mm.
Normal
Compensation
-269~+200C
-196~+80C
Bonding
adhesive
CN/EA-2A
C-1
Materials
Backing
Grid
Strain limit
()
Polyimide Special 1%(10,000)
CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURE USE

CF series strain gauge
P.51
3%(30,000)
These are strain gauges having a thermocouple integrated with the preattached leadwire. One core of the three-core parallel leadwire is made
of Cu-Ni wire while other two cores are made of ordinary copper wire. A
type T thermocouple is composed of the Cu-Ni wire and the copper wire.
Simultaneous measurement of strain with quarter bridge 3-wire method and
temperature with type T thermocouple is possible by using TML data loggers.
The QFLA-T uses FEP sheathed leadwire to withstand high temperature up
to 200C.
Materials
Bonding
Strain limit
()
Normal
Compensation adhesive
Backing
Grid
F : -20 ~+80C
QF: -20~+200C
Bonding
adhesive
Polyimide backing strain gauges for high temperature use. The gauges have
a miniature grid pattern required as strain gauges to measure the mechanical
properties of printed circuit boards and mounting parts which are getting
smaller.
UF series strain gauges P.45
-20~+150C
Normal
Compensation
Strain limit
()
3%(30,000)
These are foil strain gauges with epoxy backing designed for measurement
under cryogenic conditions. These are available in single element,
rectangular 2-element and rectangular 3-element configurations with 350
resistance. The specially selected and heat treated grid of these gauges
shows very small zero shift under cryogenic temperature compared to
conventional strain gauges.
Normal
Compensation
-269~+80C
-196~+80C
Bonding
adhesive
CN/EA-2A
C-1
WELDABLE TYPE
AW series strain gauges
Materials
Backing
Grid
Epoxy
Strain limit
()
Special 1%(10,000)
P.53
These strain gauges have strain sensing elements fully encapsulated in

corrosion-resisting metal tubes made of stainless steel or Inconel (except
AW-6-350). The strain gauge backings are also made of the same material,
and the gauges are installed by spot welding to metal specimens using a
dedicated spot welder. The maximum operating temperatue is 800C for
the AWHU. These gauges are suited to measurement in high temperature,
harsh environments such as underwater or gas-filled atmosphere, or for long
term. The AWC-2B and AWCH-2 adopt 1-gauge 4-wire strain measurement
method.
AWM-8
Quarter bridge with 3-wire system
: -196 ~ +300C
AWMD-5, AWMD-8 Full bridge for dynamic measurement : -196 ~ +800C
Fulll bridge for static measurement : -196 ~ +600C
AWH-4, AWH-8

Fulll bridge for dynamic measurement : -196 ~ +650C
Fulll bridge for static & dynamic
AWHU-5, AWHU-8
: -196 ~ +800C
AW-6-350-11-01LT
: -196 ~ +300C
1-Gauge 4-Wire
AWC-2B-11-3LQ
: - 20 ~ +100C
AWC-8B-11-3LT
: - 20 ~ +100C
AWCH-2-11-05LQ
1-Gauge 4-Wire
: -196 ~ +200C

CONCRETE MATERIAL USE
P series Polyester wire
strain gauges
P.59
CONCRETE MATERIAL CIVIL ENGINEERING USE

KM Strain Transducer
P.63
These are wire strain gauges utilizing a transparent plastic backing

impregnated with polyester resin. The gauge length is available in 3 steps
of 60, 90 and 120mm, so it is sutited to the measurement of concrete strain.
Since the backing is transparnt, the bonding position can easily be checked in
the installation works.
The KM series are embedment type transducers designed for measurement

of internal strain of materials such as concrete and synthetic resin not only
in their hardened state but also in curing process. The apparent elastic
modulus is as low as approx. 40N/mm, and they are idealy suited to strain
measurement during the very early stage of curing (except KM-A and KMAT). They are totally impervious to moisture absorption producing excellent
stability for long-term strain measurement. The KM-100B and KM-100BT
are also applicable to measurement of surface strain of steel or concrete
structures by using optional collars for surface installatiion.
Materials
Bonding
Strain limit
()
Normal
Backing
Grid
-20~+80C +10~+80C CN-E/RP-2 Polyester Cu-Ni wire 2%(20,000)
PF series Polyester foil strain

gauges
P.59
ASHPHALT USE, EMBEDMENT TYPE

PMFLS series Asphalt Mold strain gauges
These are foil strain gauges utilizing a polyester resin backing which is the
same as the P series. The gauge length is available in 3 steps of 10, 20 and
30mm, so it is suited mainly to strain measurement on concrete or mortar.
The backing is transparent and the installation is easy.
Normal
Compensation
-20~+80C
+10~+80C
Materials
Backing
Grid
Polyester Cu-Ni
Bonding
adhesive
CN/RP-2
Strain limit
()
2%(20,000)
These strain gauges have thin stainless steel backings which prevent the
penetration of moisture from the reverse sides. These constructions are
aimed for successful strain measurement on concrete surface. The WFLM
gauges have moisture proofing over-coating and integral leadwire in addition
to the stainless steel bakcing. These are intended for long term measurement
or measurement on underwater-curing conctrete.
Bonding
adhesive
PS
Materials
Backing
Grid
SUS 304
Ni-Cr
PM series Mold strain gauge

Embedment type
Strain limit
()
Materials
Backing
Grid
Special
Cu-Ni
plastic
This transducer is embedded into asphalt for measurement of the internal

strain. It has flanges with reinforcing bars on its both ends for good fixatiohn
to asphalt pavement materials. The operational temperature range of the
transucer is 20 to +180C, and it has a fully waterproof construction.
P.60
Strain limit
()
N/A
P.62
These gauges are designed for the measurement of internal strain

of concrete or mortar under loading test. These can also be used
for short-term measurement of the behavior of concrete. These are
embedded into the measurement position when the concrete or mortar
is placed. These employ super engineering plastics as the backing for
sealing the sensing element, which provides excellent waterproofing.
A tempraturte-integrated type PMFL-T is available for measurement of both
strain and temperature using our data loggers.
*For long-term mearuement of concrete structures, the use of Strain
Transdujcer KM is recommended.
Materials
Bonding
Normal
Backing
Grid
Super engin- Cu-Ni
-20~+60C Not applicable Embedment
eering plastic
N/A
ASPHALT PAVEMENT CIVIL ENGINEERING

USE
P.64
KM-HAS Strain Transducer
COMPOSITE MATERIAL USE

UBF series Composite strain gauges
Materials
Bonding
Normal
Backing
Grid
-20~+60C Not applicable Embedment Special pla Cu-Ni
Strain limit
()
0.5%(5,000)
These gauges are designed exclusively for the measurement of internal

strain of concrete or mortar under loading test. These are embedded into the
measurement position when the concrete or mortar is placed. These gauges
have a construction of the sensing element sealed into the backing made of
acrylic resin for waterproofing.
PMF series Mold strain gauge

Embedment type
The gauges are embedded in asphalt and used for strain measurement in
loading test such as rolling compaction. The material of the backing is super
engineering plastics featuring high temperature resistivity and waterproofing
performance. The gauges withstand a high temperature up to 200C during
placement of asphalt, while the operating temperature range is 20 to +60C.
Bonding
Normal
Embed-20~+60C Not applicable
ment
FLM/WFLM series Metal backing

strain gauges
P.60
Normal
Compensation
-20~+80C
+10~+80C
P.62
Strain limit
()
P.65
These are strain gauges developed for measurement on composite materials.

These have a specially designed grid pattern to reduce the stiffening effect
of the strain gauge. In addition, owing to the development of gauge backing
with better compliance, the number of repetition in thermal cycling test and
the creep characteristics have been significantly improved compared to
Normal
Compensation
Bonding
adhesive
-30~+150C Not applicable
CN/EB-2
Materials
Backing
Grid
Polyimide- Cu-Ni
amide
Strain limit
()
3%(30,000)
BF series Composite strain gauges

P.65
These are foil strain gauges designed for measurement on composite
mateirals. These have a specially designed grid pattern to enable small
stiffening effect and excellent peformance in strain measurement up to
200C. This series is available with self-temperature-compensation for a
material having coefficient of thermal expansion of 3,5 or 810-6/C. This
series is recommended for use on ceramic, carbon and composite materials.
Normal
Compensation
-20~+200C
+10~+80C
Bonding
adhesive
Materials
Backing
Grid
CN/NP-50B Polyimide
EB-2
Cu-Ni
Strain limit
()
3%(30,000)
N/A
26

LOW ELASTIC MATERIAL USE
GF series strain gauges for plastics
POST-YIELD (Large strain) MEASUREMENT

YEF series Post-yield strain gauges
P.69
P.66
These gauges are suited for the measurement on materials such as plastics,
which have low elastic modulus compared to metal. These specially designed
grid reduce the stiffening effect of the strain gauges to the specimen material,
and also reduce the effect of Joule heat in the strain gauges. This series
is available with self-temperature-compensation for the material having
coefficient of thermal expansion of 50 or 7010-6/C.
Normal
Compensation
-20~+80C
+10~+80C
Bonding
adhesive
CN
Materials
Backing
Grid
Epoxy
Cu-Ni
LF series strain gauges for wood

gypsum
Strain limit
()
3%(30,000)
These gauges are applicable to the measurement of large strain up to

10~15%. Also they withstand the repeated strain in elastic range (at strain
level 150010-6 strain) like as ordinary strain gauges. However, these are
not applicalble to the measurement of repeated strain in a large range.
Normal
Compensation
-20~+80C
CN-E
Materials
Backing
Grid
Epoxy
Cu-Ni
Strain limit
()
3%(30,000)
WOOD MATERIAL USE FOR LONG TERM OF PERIOD

PFLW and PLW series strain gauges
P.67
These gauges are specially designed for long term measurement on wood. It
has a metal foil lined on the back of the PFL or PL strain gauge. The metal
foil is effective to protect the strain gauge from the influence of moisture in the
wood.
Normal
Compensation
-20~+80C
+10~+80C
Bonding
adhesive
PS
MAGNETIC FIELD USE

MF series strain gauges
Materials
Backing
Grid
Polyester Cu-Ni
CN/CN-Y
Special
plastics
Strain limit
()
Cu-Ni YEF: 10~15%
P.69
These gauges are applicable to the measurement of large strain up to 15 to

20%. The gauges are not applicable to the measurement of repeated strain in
elastic range as well as in large range.
-20~+80C
Bonding
adhesive
Materials
Backing
Grid
YF series Post-yield strain gauges
Normal
Compensation
P.67
These are foil strain gauges for the measurement on materials having low
elastic modulus such as wood or gypsum. These specially designed grid
reduce the stiffening effect of the strain gauges to the specimen material.
They have a backing made of epoxy resin, which is compliant to the strain on
the specimen. These gauges are temperature-compensated for the material
having coefficient of thermal expansion of 1110-6/C
Normal
Compensation
-20~+80C
+10~+80C
N/A
Bonding
adhesive
N/A
Bonding
adhesive
Materials
Backing
Grid
CN/CN-Y
Special
plastics
Strain limit
()
Cu-Ni
YHF series Post-yield strain gauges
YF :15~20%
P.69
These gauges are developed for the measurement of very large strain up to
30~40%. These are not applicable to the measurement of repeated strain in
elastic range as well as in large range.
Normal
Compensation
-30~+80C
N/A
Bonding
adhesive
Materials
Backing
Grid
CN/CN-Y
Special
plastics
Strain limit
()
Special YHF: 30~40%
HIGH ENDURANCE STRAIN GAUGE

DSF series strain gauge
P.71
These gauges are designed for fatigue test in high stress level. The gauges
satisfy the fatigue life over 10 million times at a strain level of 3000.
These are available for use in cyclic loading test of composite materials.
Operating temperaturee
Materials
Bonding
Strain limit
adhesive
()
Normal
Compensation
Backing
Grid
-60~+200C
N/A
CN/EB-2/C-1 Polyimide Special
N/A
Strain limit
()
2%(20,000)
P.68
These gauges are designed for strain measurement in the magnetic

field. The gauges have a sensing element material which exhibits low
magnetoresistance. In addition, the sensing element consists of two identical
grids with one grid folded back on another. This construction makes the
strain gauges less sensitive to the influence of the alternating field. These
gauges have a twisted leadwire pre-attached which is also effective to avoid
the influence of the alternating field. The 2-element and 3-element gauges of
this series are usable in high temperature up to 200C.
ONE-SIDE STRAIN MEASUREMENT

DD series One-side strain gauges
P.71
These gauges are intended for measuring the bending and tensile strains
separately by simply bonding the gauges on one side of a plate or beam.
These work on the assumption that the strain distribution in the section of
the specimen is linear along the height of the section when the section is
subjected to both tensile and bending stress. These gauges are effectively
used for the measurement of a box construction in structures such as bridges
or pressure vessels, where the reverse side of the measurement object is not
accessible for strain gauge installation.
Normal
Compensation
-10~+70C
N/A
Bonding
adhesive
CN, P-2
Materials
Strain limit
()
Backing
Grid
Acrylic
Cu-Ni 0.15%(1,500)
Single element with twisted Vinyl leadwire of 1m

Materials
Bonding
adhesive
Normal
Compensation
Backing
Grid
-20~+80C +10~+80C CN/CN-E/RP-2 Epoxy
Ni-Cr
Strain limit
()
1%(10,000)
2- /3-axis element Rosette, stacked

with 3-wire twisted Fluorinated (FEP) resin leadwire of 1m
Normal
Compensation
Bonding
adhesive
Materials
Backing
Grid
-20~+200C +10~+100C CN/CN-E/RP-2

Polyimide
NP-50B
Ni-Cr
Strain limit
()
1%(10,000)
CRACK DETECTION GAUGE

FAC series Crack detection gauges
P.72
These gauges are designed to measure the propagation speed of fatigue
crack in a metal specimen. The gauges are bonded with an adhesive on
the position where the crack is initiated or the crack initiation is expected.
The grids of the gauges, which are aligned with interval of 0.1mm or
0.5mm, are disconnected one by one with the propagation of the crack. The
gauges are used together with the crack gauge adaptor CGA-120B, and the
disconnection of one grid is measured as the change of approx. 45 or 40
10-6 strain by a strainmeter.
Normal
Compensation
-30~+80C
N/A
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Bonding
adhesive
CN, RP-2
Materials
Backing
Grid
Epoxy
Cu-Ni
Strain limit
()
N/A

STRESS GAUGE
SF series Stress gauges
FRICTION TYPE STRAIN TRANSDUCER/CHECKER

FGAH-1A Axial Strain Transducer
P.84
P.72
These gauges are intended to measure the stress in an optional direction of

the specimen in plane stress field. The gauges are sensitive not only in their
axial direction but also in their transverse direction, and the sensitivity ratio
of the transverse direction to the axial directions is equal to the Poissons
ratio of the specimen material. In addition, the gauges are not sensitive to
the shearing strain. Accordingly, the output of the gauges is proportional
to the stress in the axial direction. The gauges are available in three types
depending on the Poissons ratio of the specimen material.
Normal
Compensation
-20~+200C +10~+100C
Bonding
adhesive
CN/NP-50B
C-1
Materials
Backing
Grid
Polyimide
BOLT AXIAL STRAIN MEASUREMENT

EMBEDMENT TYPE
BTM series Bolt strain gauges
Strain limit
()
Cu-Ni
-10~+80C
N/A
Bonding
adhesive
P.75
A-2
Materials
Backing
Grid
Special Cu-Ni
plastics
BTMC series Bolt strain gauges
Strain limit
()
-10~+80C
N/A
Bonding
adhesive
P.75
CN
Materials
Backing
Grid
Special Cu-Ni
plastics
FGDH Frictional Torque Transducer

(Digital telemetry)
P.85
auto
This is a transducer to measure torque on the drive shaft of a car. Frictional
strain gauges are used as sensing elements, and the installation is
completed by merely pinching the shaft with the transducer. There is no
need of detaching the shaft nor bonding and wiring strain gauges for the
installation. In addition, since a telemetry transmitter with battery is built
in the transducer, measured data are transferred to an exclusive receiver
by wireless and output as analog signals. The transducer is applicable to
shafts having diameter of 20mm to 30mm using spacers together, which are
available as optional items. For wireless transmission, the FGDH-2A uses
315MHz band extremely low power radio wave while the FGDH-3A uses
2.4GHz band advanced low power radio communication system.
FGMH series Strain Checker
P.87
0.5%(5,000)
The BTMC series is also available for measurement of tensile strain of

bolt, while it is designed with round shape sensing element to be easily
bonded by fast-room-temperature curing CN adhesive. Accurate tensile
force measurement is possible by calibrating the bolt after installing the bolt
gauges.
Normal
Compensation
This is a transducer to measure the axial strain of the steering tie-rod of a car
or the tension rod of a structure. Since frictional strain gauges are used in
this transducer, installation is completed and it gets ready for measurement
by merely pinching the tie-rod with the transducer, without detaching the tierod. In addition, there is no need of technical skill and complicated works for
attaching strain gauges on the tie-rod.
N/A
These gauges are used for measurement of tensile strain of bolt. These
are simply inserted into a pre-drilled hole in the bolt head together with A-2
bonding adhesive and cured. The gauge series is recommendable if an
ordinary strain gauge cannot be mounted on the bolt surface. Accurate tensile
force measurement is possible by calibrating the bolt after installing the bolt
gauges.
Normal
Compensation
auto
Strain limit
()
An ordinary strain gauge picks up the strain generated in the specimen

through the adhesive layer. The Strain checker FGMH picks up the strain
through the frictional force working on the contact surface of the frictional
strain gauge by pressing the gauge against the structure with magnetic force.
The checker can be easily fixed on the position of interest and immediately
get ready for strain measurement. The FGMH-1B is a standard type of
small and lightweight construction. The FGMH-2A features measurement
in a narrow place such as near a welding point. These are for single axis
measurement. The FGMH-3A is a 3-element type of 0/45/90 rectangular
rosette configuration.
0.5%(5,000)
TRANSDUCER-SPESIFIC STRAIN GAUGES

P.73
TML strain gauges are used not only for the purpose of knowing strain/stress
but also as sensors for strain gauge type transducers. A strain gauge type
transducer converts physical quantity such as load, pressure or displacement
into mechanical strain on the strain generating body (elastic body), and the
mechanical strain is converted into electrical output using strain gauges
mounted on the elastic body. We offer various types of transducer-specific
strain gauges featuring highly reliable and stable performance.
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
TF series Temperature gauge
P.77
general
These gauges are bonded on the specimen surface like as ordinary

strain gauges, and measure the surface temperature. By combining with
the dedicated temperature gauge adaptor (TGA-1A or TGA-1B), actual
temperature can be measured easily using a strainmeter.
Normal
Compensation
-20~+200C
N/A
Bonding
adhesive
Materials
Backing
Grid
Strain limit
()
CN/NP-50B
C-1
Polyimide Ni alloy
N/A
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PRIMARY INSTALLATIONS- Bonding strain gauges

When bonding the strain gauges, the most suitable
adhesive should be selected for each application. A
typical installation procedure is described below using
the fast-curing adhesive CN.
1. Preparation
The following items are required for bonding and leadwire
connection: Strain gauges, bonding adhesive, connecting
terminals, test specimen, solvent, cleaning tissue for
industrial use, soldering iron, solder, abrasive paper (120 -320
grit), marking pencil, scale, tweezers, extension leadwire,
polyethylene sheet, nippers.
7. Raising the gauge leads

After completely curing the adhesive, remove the
polyethylene sheet, and raise the gauge leads with a pair of
tweezers. Raise the gauge leads as far as and a little way
onto the gauge base. Hold down the gauge leads anchor
points on the gauge base with a pair of tweezers to ensure
that you do not break the gauge leads.
2. Positioning
Roughly determine the location on the test specimen where
the strain gauge is to be bonded.
3. Surface preparation
Bond the connecting

terminal in the same manner as bonding the strain
gauge, apart from the
strain gauge by 3 to 5mm.
Bond the connecting terminal

in the same manner as bonding the strain gauge, closely
to the strain gauge.
3-
5m
Before bonding, remove all grease, rust, paint, etc., from

the bonding area. Sand an area somewhat larger than the
bonding area uniformly and finely with abrasive paper. Finish
the surface with #120 to 180 abrasive paper for steel, or #240
to 320 for aluminium.
8. Bonding connecting terminals
3 - 5mm
4. Fine cleaning
Cubic type connecting terminals
Clean the bonding area with industrial tissue paper or cloth

soaked in a small quantity of chemical solvent such as
acetone. Continue cleaning until a new tissue or cloth comes
away completely free of contamination. Following the suface
preparation, be sure to attach the gauge before the surface
becomes covered with an oxidizing membrane or becomes
newly contaminated.
Foil type connecting terminals
9. Soldering the gauge leads

Wrap the gauge leads 2 or 3
times around the connecting
terminal wires allowing a
little slack in the gauge
leads, and apply solder.
Lay the gauge leads over the

connecting terminal allowing a
little slack in the gauge leads,
and apply solder. Twist the
excess gauge leads off with a
pair of tweezers.
Solvent
5. Applying bonding adhesive

Drop the proper amount of adhesive onto the back of
gauge base. Usually one drop of adhesive will suffice,
you may increase the number of drops according to
size of the gauge. Use the adhesive nozzle to spread
adhesive over the back surface thinly and uniformly.
the
but
the
the
10. Soldering extension leadwires

It is recommended to plate the exposed core wires of the
extension leadwire with solder preliminarily.
ADHESIVE
CYA
NET 2g
6. Curing and pressing

Place the gauge on the position, place a plyethylene sheet
onto it and press down on the gauge constantly using your
thumb or a gauge clamp. This should be done quickly as
the curing process is completed very fast. The curing time
varies depending on the gauge, test specimen, temperature,
humidity and pressing force. The curing time under normal
conditions is 20-60 seconds.
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Solder the extension leadwire to the terminal leadwires on the opposite side
of the connecting terminal.
Then clip off excess gauge
leads and leadwires with a
pair of nippers.
Solder the extension leadwire to the connecting

terminal. Take care not to
apply too much heat as this
can cause the metal foils of
the connecting terminal to
peel off.
PRIMARY INSTALLATIONS- Overcoating strain gauges

Water- and Moisture-proofing with SB tape and VM tape
Requirement in strain gauge coatings
Excellent resistance to moisture and water and good

electrical insulation
SB tape
Good adhesion to the strain gauge, leadwires and test Buthyl rubber
specimen surafce
Temperature : -30 to +80C
Contents
: 10mm3mm
No constriction of the test specimen
5m long/roll
VM tape
Buthyl rubber
Temperature : -20 to +80C
Contents
: 38mm1mm
6m long/roll
Both of the SB and VM tapes are butyl rubber tape

generally referred to as pressure-sensitive adhesive.
These coating tapes are applied by being pressed onto
the test specimen, and they provide excellent resistance
to moisture and water.
Example for leadwire integrated strain gauge

First coating with SB tape
Finish coating with VM tape
Trimming the SB tape

With scissors, cut off one piece of tape large enough to cover
the coating area and another piece 5mm to 10mm in length to
fit under the leadwires.
Cut a piece of VM tape slightly larger than the layer of SB

tape coating and press it down onto the place so that the first
coating is fully covered by the VM tape.
Under-laying
Lift up the leadwires and press the smaller piece of tape onto
the test specimen surface under the leadwires.
Overall coating
Press the leadwires back down onto the piece of SB tape
and then press the larger piece of coating tape down onto the
strain gauge.
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STRAIN GAUGE EXTENSION LEADWIRES

Strain gauges are connected to strain measuring instruments using extension leadwires. We offer various types of
leadwires to be selected depending on the usage conditions. In addition, most of TML strain gauges are available with
extension leadwires preattached at our factory. Those leadwire-integrated strain gauges greatly save the leadwire
connection works during the strain gauge installation. Please feel free to contact TML or local representatives for the
extension leadwires and the leadwire-integrated strain gauges.
Standard leadwire length for leadwire-integrated strain gauges
The standard lengths of our integral leadwires are 1m, 3m and 5m except enamel leadwires. The standard lengths of
enamel leadwires are 0.3m, 0.5m and 1m. Other lengths than the standard lengths may be available on request. Enamel
leadwires are not available in a length more than 1m.
Leadwire selection
Vinyl leadwires
Vinyl leadwires are widely used as strain gauge leadwires, and are available in a variety of types. Because the vinyl
sheath can be colored, these wires allow color-coding for rosette gauges. The stranded core wires are flexible and easy
to handle, and allow easy wire connection and terminal attachment.
Small diameter vinyl wires : -LH, -LHT

These leadwires feature a thin vinyl sheath and small diameter core wires to achieve an outside diameter of 0.4mm.
They are used for wiring in tight spaces. The stranded wires are flexible and minimize breakage due to repeated
bending.
Shielded vinyl wires : -LTSA, -LTSB
These are 3-core wires with shield made of aluminium foil or braided copper wire. The outer sheaths are made of
vinyl. These leadwires offer a noise shielding function.
Leadwire type
0.08mm2 paralleled vinyl lead
wire
0.08mm2 3-wire paralleled vinyl
leadwire
0.08mm2 twisted vinyl leadwire
0.08mm 2 3-wire twisted vinyl
leadwire
0.11mm2 paralleled vinyl lead
wire
leadwire
0.3mm2 paralleled vinyl
leadwire
leadwire
0.5mm2 paralleled vinyl
leadwire
leadwire
0.02mm2 Twisted vinyl leadwire
0.02mm 2 3-wire twisted vinyl
leadwire
Core/Diameter Applicable Total resistance Outer sheath L e n g t h Suffix code

(cross section) temperature of leadwire
dimensions per roll*1 of leadwire
7/0.12
(0.08mm2)
-20 ~+80C
7/0.12
(0.08mm2)
-20 ~+80C
10/0.12
(0.11mm2)
-20 ~+80C
12/0.8
(0.3mm2)
-20 ~+80C
20/0.8
(0.5mm2)
-20 ~+80C
5/0.07
(0.02mm2)
-20 ~+100C
0.44/m
-L(for UF)
-LJB
-LJBT
-LT(for UF)
Re d, White, Green, Black,

Yellow Blue, Red-White
White, One wire with Blue, Red
or Orange stripe*3
1.6mm
-LJA
Red, Green, Yellow
1.9mm
-LJAT
Red-Green-Yellow, Red-GreenBlue, Red-Green-White
1.1 x 2.2mm
200m*2
1.1 x 3.3mm
0.44/m
0.32/m
0.12/m
0.07/m
1.4 x 2.8mm
200m
1.4 x 4.2mm
100m
-L,
-LJC(for UF) Grey
-LT
G r e y, O n e w i r e w i t h B l u e
-LJCT(for UF) stripe*3
1.9 x 3.8mm
200m
-LJD
Grey
1.9 x 5.7mm
100m
-LJDT
White, One wire with Red

stripe*3
-LJG
Grey
-LJGT
W h ite , O n e w ir e w ith Bl u e
stripe*3
0.8mm
-LH
Red, Green, White
1.0mm
-LHT
Red-Green-White
2.5 x 5.0mm
100m
2.1 x 6.3mm
1.8 /m
Colors
3mm-dia. 3-core shielded vinyl

leadwire
7/0.12
(0.08mm2)
-20 ~+80C
0.44/m
3mm
200m
-LTSA
Outer sheath: Red, White or

Green
Core wire sheath: Red-BlackWhite
5mm-dia. 3-core shielded vinyl

leadwire
7/0.26
(0.3mm2)
-20 ~+80C
0.1 /m
5mm
200m
-LTSB
Outer sheath: Black

Core wire sheath: Red-BlackWhite
0.08mm2 polypropyrene
4-paralleled leadwire
7/0.12
(0.08mm2)
-20 ~+100C
0.44/m
0.9 x 4.0mm
200m
-LQM
White, One wire with Red, Blue

or Black stripe*3
0.08mm2 polypropyrene
6-paralleled leadwire
7/0.12
(0.08mm2)
-20 ~+100C
0.44/m
0.9 x 6.0mm
100m
-LHM
White, One wire with Red

stripe*3
N.B.: *1 : Lead wires are supplied by one roll each

*2 : For Red only, 400m for the other colors
*3 : Stripe is for distinction of independent wire in quarter bridge.
Enamel leadwires
Enamel leadwires have a single core covered with a resin sheath. Heat resistance and handling methods vary
depending on the sheath type. Because the wire mass and diameter are small, enamel leadwires are used for strain
measurement of rotating specimens and/or measurement of multiple points located in close proximity. Since the
enamel leadwire contains one core covered with a thin sheath, it must be handled with care.
Polyurethane leadwires (-LP, -LJP, -LJPT)

Polyurethane leadwires allow easy post-processing because the sheath can be removed with a soldering iron. The
sheath is not strong, therefore, polyurethane wires must be handled with special care.
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STRAIN GAUGE EXTENSION LEADWIRES

Polyester leadwires : -LU, -LJU, -LJUT
Polyester leadwires have a stronger sheath than polyurethane wires, it cannot be removed with a soldering iron.
Polyimide leadwires : -LE, -LJE, -LJET

Polyimide leadwires have a stronger sheath than polyester wire. A soldering iron cannot be used for postprocessing.)
Leadwire type
Core/Diameter
0.14mm-dia. Polyurethane leadwire
1/0.14
0.18mm-dia. Polyurethane leadwire
1/0.18
0.14mm-dia. Polyester leadwire
1/0.14
0.18mm-dia. Polyester leadwire
1/0.18
0.14mm-dia. Polyimide leadwire
1/0.14
0.18mm-dia. Polyimide leadwire
1/0.18
Applicable Total resistance Outer sheath L e n g t h Suffix code

temperature
of leadwire
-10 ~+120C
-196 ~+200C
-269 ~+300C
2.5/m
0.16mm
1.5/m
0.20mm
2.5/m
0.16mm
1.5/m
0.20mm
2.5/m
0.16mm
1.5/m
0.20mm
Colors
-LP, -LJP
-LJPT
-LU, -LJU
-LJUT
-LE, -LJE
-LJET
Cross-linked Vinyl sheathed leadwires : -LJRA, -LJRTA, -LRT, -LT

The cross-linked vinyl sheath provides improved resistance against environmental elements. It is often used for
underwater measurement in ordinary temperature.
Cross-linked Polyethylene sheathed leadwires : -LJQTA, -LT

The cross-linked polyethylene sheath offers higher durability than the cross-linked vinyl sheath. Cross-linked
polyethylene sheathed leadiwres can be used in steam, warm water and concrete with virtually no insulation
degradation.
Leadwire type

(Cross section) temperature
of leadwire
0.14mm2 2-wire twisted cross-linked

vinyl sheathed leadwire
7/0.16
(0.14mm2)

7/0.127
(0.09mm2)

polyethylene sheathed leadwire
7/0.127
(0.09mm2)
0.24/m
3.0mm
0.4/m
2.0mm
0.4/m
2.0mm
-20 ~+100C
-60 ~+125C
200m
Colors
-LJRA
White
-LJRTA
-LRT, -LT
Red-Green-Black
-LJQTA
-LT
Red-Yellow-Black, RedYellow-Blue, Red-YellowWhite
N.B.: *1 : Lead wires are sold by one roll each
Fluorinated resin sheathed leadwire : -6FA, -6FB, -6FC, -4FA, -4FB
With a fluorinated resin sheath, these leadwires can be used in a wide range of temperature from extremely low to
high temperatures. Fluorinated resin resists most chemicals. Surface treatment (tetra-etching) is required for some
coatings.
Core/Diameter Applicable Total resistance Outer sheath L e n g t h Suffix code of
of leadwire
dimensions per roll*1 leadwire
Leadwire type
0.18mm 2
3-wire twisted fluorinated

resin (FEP) sheathed leadwire
7/0.18
(0.18mm2)
0.09mm 2 3-wire twisted fluorinated

resin (PTFE) sheathed leadwire
1/0.2
(0.09mm2)
7/0.08
(0.04mm2)
7/0.16
(0.14mm2)
0.2mm-dia. 3-wire twisted fluorinated

resin (PTFE) sheathed leadwire
1/0.2
0.2/m
2.0mm
1.2/m
-6FA-_LT*2
Red-Green-Blue
1.1mm
-6FB-_LT
Red-Green-Blue
1.1/m
1.0mm
-6FC-_LT
Red-Black-White
0.24/m
1.9mm
-4FA-_LT*4
Red-Grey-White
-269 ~+200C
-269 ~+200C
-269 ~
+260C*3
Colors
1.05/m
1.1mm
100m
100m
-4FB-_LT*4
-LT (for AW-6-11)
Red-Black-White
N.B.: *1 : Leadwires are sold by one roll each

*2 : _LT is filled with required length *3 : PTFE leadwire is available in 300C for shortterm use. *4 : Suffix code LT (CT) is provided with connecting terminal joint, and another LT(TA) with insulation film
Special leadwire for temperature-integrated gauge : -LT, -6FB

Special leadwire for temperature-integrated gauge consists of 2-core copper and 1-core constantan. To extend this
wire, the exclusive leadwire should be applied properly.
Leadwire type
Core/Diameter Applicable Total resistance Outer sheath Length Suffix code

of leadwire
0.08mm 2 3-wire paralleled vinyl

leadwire
7/0.12
(0.08mm2)
-20 ~+80C
0.44/m
1.2x3.6mm
0.2mm-dia. 3-wire twisted fluorinated

1/0.2
-269 ~+200C
1.05/m
1.1mm
Colors
-_LT*1
Red-White-Blue
-6FB-_LT*1
Red-White-Blue
N.B.: *1 : _LT is filled with required length
Special 3-wire paralleled leadwire : -LXT

Leadwire type
0.08mm 2 3-wire paralleled special
N.B.:
*1

of leadwire
7/0.12
(0.08mm2)
-20 ~+150C
0.44/m
0.9x7.2mm
-_LXT*1
Colors
Red-Black-White
: _LXT is filled with required length
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HOW ARE INTEGRAL LEADWIRES JOINTED

Most TML strain gauges are available with extension leadwires preattached for the customer convenience.
We have several methods for connecting leadwires to be chosen depending on conditions such as the type of
strain gauge and leadwire, measurement environments, and so on.
Different joints
Integral type
A vinyl leadwire is jointed to the polyimide sheathed gauge leads of a strain gauge. The solder joints are covered
with the vinyl sheath of the leadwire. This is our standard method of integral leadwire attachment.
Heat-shrinkable tubing
The soldered joint between the gauge leads and the leadwire is protected with a heat shrinkable tube. The heat
shrinkable tubes are available in three temperature ratings of 80, 200C and 260C.
Connecting terminals joint type
The gauge leads and the leadwire are jointed using a foil shape connecting terminal. Measurement in high
temperature is possible by using a high temperature solder with melting point of 300C or more for the joint.
Insulation film type
The soldered joint between the gauge leads and the leadwire is covered with an insulation film of glass cloth base.
The film is resistive to heat up to 300C, so this method is suited to measurement in high temperature.
Direct type
A vinyl leadwire is jointed directly to the gauge leads, which are made of nickel plated copper. The solder joints are
covered with the vinyl sheath of the leadwire up to the end of the gauge base.
Integral type
Leadwire
b
Cross section
Vinyl leadwire
Polyimide sheath
Gauge lead length
approx. 15mm
Vinyl leadwire
3-wire
Cross section
2.2
-L, -LJB
1.4
2.8
-L, -LJC
2-wire
twisted
7/0.12
0.8
-LJA
5/0.07
0.4
-LH
3-wire
paralleled
7/0.12
1.1
3.3
-LT, -LJBT
10/0.12
1.4
4.2
-LT, -LJCT
7/0.12
0.8
Constrution
Code to
order
Dimension
1.9
3.8
11
-LJD
20/0.18
2.5
5.0
12
3.5
-LJG
12/0.18
1.9
5.7
11
-LJDT
20/0.18
2.1
6.3
11
-LJGT
3-wire
twisted
5/0.07
0.4
0.8
1.6
-LHT
Cross-linked
vinyl 2-wire
twisted
7/0.16
0.9
11
-LJRA
Cross-linked
vinyl 3-wire 7/0.127
twisted
0.9
11
-LJRTA
-LRT
-LT
Cross-linked
polyethylene 7/0.127
3-wire twisted
1.0
11
2-wire
paralleled
2-wire
Heat-shrinkable tube
Dimension
12/0.18
Vinyl leadwire
-LJAT
Leadwire
a
Code to
order
1.1
b
H
7/0.12
3-wire
twisted
W
10/0.12
2-wire
paralleled
2-wire
Dimension
Constrution
Gauge lead length

approx. 15mm
3-wire
paralleled
3-wire
Cross-linked Vinyl sheathed leadwire

2-wire
Cross-linked Vinyl sheathed leadwire

Cross-linked Polyethylene leadwire
3-wire
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-LJQTA
-LT

Leadwire
Gauge lead length
Heat-shrinkable tube
3-core shielded Vinyl sheathed leadwire
Cross section
7/0.12
3.0
10
-LTSA
7/0.26
5.0
12.5
-LTSB
1/0.2
1.1
11
-6FB
7/0.18
2.0
11
-6FA
1/0.2
1.1
11
-4FB
7/0.16
1.9
11
2.5
-4FA
3-wire
twisted
3-wire
Gauge lead length
approx. 15mm
Code to
Constrution
approx. 15mm
Dimension
Dimension
order
H
Cross section
Fluorinated resin (FEP) sheathed leadwire

3-wire
FEP
(Fluorinatedethylenepropylene)
3-wire twisted
W
H
PTFE
(Polytetrafluoroethylene)
3-wire twisted
Cross section
Fluorinated resin (PTFE) sheathed leadwire
3-wire
Leadwire
Connecting terminals joint type

Special construction
3-wire
Connecting
terminals
H
Cross section
Special construction
3-wire
PTFE(Polytetrafluoroethylene)
3-wire twisted
7/0.16
1.9
-4FA-LT (CT)
3-wire twisted
1/0.2
1.1
-4FB-LT (CT)
Leadwire
Insulation film type
Code to order
Dimension
Constrution
Constrution
Film
L
3-wire twisted
7/0.16
1.9
13
1.5
-4FA-LT
(TA)
3-wire twisted
1/0.2
1.1
13
1.5
-4FB-LT
(TA)
Leadwire
Direct type
Code to
order
Dimension
Dimension
Dimension
Constrution
Code to
order
Vinyl leadwire
2-wire
Vinyhl leadwire
2-wire twisted
7/0.12
1.6
-LD
The figures in the Leadwire construction column show "Number of cores/ Diameter of one core in mm".
For example, "7/0.12" represents "7core / 0.12mm diameter for one core". All dimensions of the Leadwire
Heat-shrinkable tube and Film are approximate values in mm.
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Sheath colors of 3-element Rosette strain gauge lead wires
7/0.12 (0.08mm2) Paralleled vinyl leadwire
Suffix code : -L, -LJB
7/0.12 (0.08mm2) 3-wire Paralleled vinyl leadwire

: -LT, -LJBT
Blue stripe
1st axis
Red
1st axis
White
2nd axis
Orange stripe
2nd axis
Green
3rd axis
7/0.12 (0.08mm2) 3-wire twisted vinyl leadwire : -LJAT
Red stripe
3rd axis
7/0.127 (0.09mm2) 3-wire twisted cross-linked polyethylene

leadwire
Suffix code : -LJQTA
Red-Yellow-Black
1st axis
Red-Green-Yellow
1st axis
Red-Green-White
2nd axis
Red-Green-Blue
3rd axis
5/0.07 (0.02mm2) 2-wire twisted vinyl leadwire

Suffix code : -LH
White
2nd axis
7/0.12 (0.08mm2) Paralleled vinyl leadwire

Suffix code : -L Waterproof strain gauge
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Red-Yellow-Blue
3rd axis
3mm-dia. 3-core shielded vinyl leadwire

Suffix code : -LTSA
Red
1st axis
Green
3rd axis
Red-Yellow-White
2nd axis
White
2nd axis
Green
3rd axis
Red
1st axis
7/0.12 (0.08mm2) 3-wire Paralleled vinyl leadwire

Suffix code : -LT Waterproof strain gauge
Red 1st axis
Red stripe 1st axis
Green 3rd axis
Blue stripe 3rd axis
White 2nd axis
Black stripe 2nd axis

Sheath colors of leadwires
Stress concentration measurement use
FYV 5-element single axis integrated
FXV 5-element single axis integrated

2-wire
approx. 15mm
2-wire
approx. 15mm
Blue
White
Black
Green
Red
Yellow
White
Black
Green
Red
3-wire
3-wire
Orange stripe
Blue stripe
Yellow stripe
Yellow stripe
Black stripe
Black stripe
Green stripe
Green stripe
Red stripe
Red stripe
FBXV 5-element single axis integrated
FBYV 5-element single axis integrated
approx. 50mm
approx. 50mm
2-wire
2-wire
Yellow
White
Black
Green
Red
Blue
White
Black
Green
Red
3-wire
3-wire
Yellow
White
Black
Green
Red
Blue
White
Black
Green
Red

FCV 10-element 2-axis cross integrated
3-wire
X-axis
2-wire
Red
Green
Black
White
Yellow
approx.
50mm
X-axis
Y-axis
Y-axis
Blue stripe
Yellow stripe
Black stripe
Green stripe
Red stripe
Red stripe
Green stripe
Black stripe
Blue
White Yellow stripe
Black Orange stripe
Green
Red
Torque measurement use (Integral type)
Independent wire
Temperature gauge
TFL (Connecting terminal joint type)
Blue stripe
Torque measurement use (Direct type)

Green
Green
Yellow
Yellow
Single element strain gauge with different leadwire
Color of leadwire sheath may vary depending on

the leadwire type.
Color of leadwire sheath may vary depending on

the leadwire type.
Fluorinated resin (PTFE) leadwire

Vinyl leadwire
Polyester leadwire
Vinyl leadwire
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STRAIN GAUGE INSTALLATION

TML strain gauge series are roughly classified into 4 types
depending on the method of installation.
1. Adhesive bonding type
In general, most of strain gauges are installed on surface of
test specimen with adhesive. Measurement is possible as
far as the specimen material is bondable with adhesive. This
method can be applied to various materials including metal,
concrete, wood and composite material. After installation,
coatings should be applied to protect the strain gauges
and leadwires from various environmental conditions. The
availability of this bonding type depends on the operating
te m p e r at u r e of a dh e s i ve. T h e m a x i m u m o p e r at i n g
temperature is 300C.
Epoxy resin
or VM tape
3. Frictional gauge type (Re-usable type)

This gauge consists of a soft rubber layer on its contact
sur face and a magnet which presses the strain gauge
against the specimen surface by magnetic force. It measures
strain by friction which is caused bet wen the contact
surface of strain gauge and the measurement surface of
the metal specimen. It has the advantage of being usable
repeatedly because it is attached by magnetic force without
using adhesive. Since the measurement point can be
moved easily, it is useful for preparatory or supplemental
measurement. The maximum operating temperature is 60C
because of adopting magnetic force.
Leadwire
Frictional
force
Leadwire
bed
SB tape
Connecting
terminals
pressing
Frictional
gauge
Strain generated
Strain gauge
Fixing leadwire
Strain Checker
FGMH Series
Bonding adhesive
Metal specimen
PS adhesive pre-coating
layer for long time use
VM tape
Leadwire
SB tape
Bonding
adhesive
Strain gauge
Concrete specimen
Torque Transducer
FGDH Series
Axial Strain Transducer

FGAH Series
SB tape (white) and VM tape

(black) applied on concrete
specimen
2. Electrical Spot weldable type

The strain gauge of this type is fully encapsulated in a
corrosion-resisting metal tube for use in various conditions,
such as gas-filled and under water environments. It is
constructed heat resistive, and the installation is made by
electrical spot welding which maintains excellent adhesion
even in high temperature. The operating temperature range
is from -196C to +800C. The spot welder W-50RB is
developed exclusively for installation of strain gauges of this
type, and it can be used without any qualifications or special
skills. Naturally, the specimen material must be a metal
which allows electrical spot welding.
Strain Gauge AW series
Leadwire
Spot welded
4. Internal strain measurement using embedment type

The strain gauges of the above three types measure
sur face strains of test specimen. The strain gauge of
this type measures internal strain of concrete, mortar or
asphalt by embedded into the material before its hardening.
Measurement can be started in the early stage of hardening
of the material. Some series of this type are applicable to
measurement in asphalt in high temperature of 200C. We
also have a method to measure axial force of a bolt by
embedding a bolt strain gauge whcih is specially prepared for
this purpose.
Mold strain gauges PM
and PMF series for use in
concrete and mortar
Fixing leadwire
Rust-proofing layer
Metal specimen
Strain Transducers KM for use in concrete

and KM-HAS for use in asphalt pavement
Bolt gauge BTM series

installed into bolt with
bonding adhesive
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STRAIN GAUGE RELATED PRODUCTS
STRAIN GAUGE INSTALLATION TOOL KIT "KIT-51"

The KIT-51 provides all of the necessary tools for bonding
strain gauges from surface preparatioin upto complete wiring,
in a single tool box.
Tools contained
Tool box / Sponge cusion/ Screwdriver/ Draf ting tape/
Tweezers/ Polyethylene sheet/ Nipper/ Solder (melting point
180C) / Radio pinchers/ Paste for solder/ Measruing tape
(2-meter length)/ Numbering plate/ Stainless steel scale/
Fine abrasive paper/ Mending tape/ Protractor/ Wire stripper/
Soldering tip cleaner/ Connecting terminals/ Cutter/ Marking
pencil/ Soldering iron/ Compasses/ Scissors/ Acute swab
(cotton)/ Heat gun/ AC plug/ Vinyl tape/ Brush for coating
works, etc.
TML STRAIN GAUGE USERS' GUIDE

TML STRAIN GAUGE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
A wide range of TML strain gauges are available to match
diverse measuring conditions. Since strain gauges provide
their designed functions only when they are attached to
specimens, it is important to select the most appropriate
gauge type in consideration of the specimen material type,
operating temperature, measurement environment and
installation dimensions. The Strain Gauge Users' Guide
provide inexperience users with comprehensive information
on strain gauges, covering various subjects ranging from
step-by-step strain gauge installation instructions to cautions
in handling strain gauges. The Strain Gauge Performance
Characteristics compile a guide to the technology of current
strain gauge for use in consideration of a limit in detection
with regard to the materials and size of a test specimen,
humidity, the amount of strain, speed, fatigue, environments,
etc.
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FOIL
STRAIN GAUGES
series
+10C
Suffix code for temperature compensation materials

-17: Stainless steel
-23: Aluminium
-11: Mild steel (ferritic)
Applicable adhesives
For ordering, the above suffix code should be specified after basic
gauge type.
GENERAL USE
Gauge pattern
Basic type
These gauges employ Cu-Ni alloy foils for the grid and epoxy
resin for the backing. The epoxy resin backing exhibits excellent
electrical insulation performance, and is color-coded to identify
the objective material for self-temperature-compensation.
Various types of strain gauges such as for residual stress
measuremenent and are available in addition to general use
gauges.
Single element : FLG/FLA/FLK

Gauge base length
Gauge
Width
Gauge base
width
Gauge
Length
FLK type
with narrow gauge
width
G
w aug
id e
th b
as
e
0/90 2-element Rosette Stacked: FCA

G
W aug
id e
th
FCA-1
FCA-2
FCA-3
FCA-5
Gauge base
diameter
FCA-6
FCA-10
39
+80C
20C

+80C
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
CN
P-2
EB-2
Gauge size
L W
L : length
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
general
Each package contains 10 gauges.

FLG-02
0.2
1.4
3.5
2.5
120
FLG-1
1.1
6.5
2.5
120
FLA-03
0.3
1.4
3.0
2.0
120
FLA-05
0.5
1.2
5.0
2.2
120
FLA-1
1.3
5.0
2.5
120
FLA-2
1.5
6.5
3.0
120
FLA-3
1.7
8.8
3.5
120
FLA-3-60
1.2
8.0
3.0
60
FLA-5
1.5
10.0
3.0
120
FLA-6
2.2
12.5
4.3
120
FLA-6-1000
4.6
13.5
7.0
1000
FLA-10
10
2.5
16.7
5.0
120
FLA-30
30
2.0
36.1
5.1
120
FLK-1
0.7
4.5
1.4
120
FLK-2
0.9
5.5
1.5
120
FLK-6
1.0
11.2
2.2
120
FLK-10
10
1.6
16.2
3.8
120
FCA-1
0.7
4.5
120
FCA-2
0.9
7.0
120
FCA-3
1.7
11.0
120
FCA-5
1.9
12.0
120
FCA-6
2.4
14.0
120
FCA-10
10
2.5
17.0
120
FOIL
STRAIN GAUGES
general Temperature compensation range

+10C
GENERAL USE
+80C
20C
series
Gauge pattern
Basic type
0/45/90 3-element Rosette Stacked: FRA
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
CN
P-2
EB-2
+80C
Gauge size
L W
Backing
Diameter
Resistance
Gauge
Width
Gauge
Length
FRA-1
FRA-2
FRA-3
FRA-5
Gauge base
diameter
FRA-1
0.7
4.5
120
FRA-2
0.9
7.0
120
FRA-3
1.7
11.0
120
FRA-5
1.9
12.0
120
FRA-6
2.4
14.0
120
FRA-10
10
2.5
17.0
120
FRA-6
FRA-10
SPECIAL USE
Gauge pattern
Basic type
Gauge size
L W
L : length
Shearing strain measurememt : FLT
G
Le aug
ng e
th
Gauge base length
Left 45
Right 45
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)

FLT-05A
0.5
0.66
4.0
1.3
120
FLT-05B
0.5
0.66
4.0
1.3
120
Torque measurememt : FCT
Gauge base length

Gauge
base
width
G
Le aug
ng e
th
Backing
Diameter
0/90 2-element Rosette Plane : FCB
FCT-2
1.5
8.7
6.5
120
FCT-2-350
1.5
7.6
5.3
350
Gauge
base
width
Gauge
Length
Gauge base length
FCB-2
1.5
8.2
8.0 120
FCB-6-350
2.0
10.0
13.0 350
Gauge Length
Residual stress measurement : FR/EUBC/FRS

FR-5
FUBC-06
(x 5)
FRAS-2

12
FR-5
1.5
EUBC-06
0.6
0.7
120
FRAS-2
1.1
FRS-2
1.5
1.3
9.5
120
FRS-3
2.6
17.5
120
2.4
9.0
9.0
120
120
FRS-3
40
series
FOIL
STRAIN GAUGES
+10C

-8: Glass, Ceramic
gauge type.
GLASS, CERAMIC
Gauge pattern
Basic type
FLA-5-8
+80C
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
CN
P-2
EB-2
Gauge size
L W
L : length
Single element : FLA
+80C
20C
Backing
L
W
W : width (Unit:mm)

FLA-2
FLA-5
(x 2)
0/90 2-element Rosette stacked: FCA
2
5
1.5
1.5
6.5
10.0
3.0
3.0
FCA-2
FCA-5
0/45/90 3-element Rosette stacked: FRA
2
5
0.9
1.9
7.0
12.0
FRA-2
FRA-5
STRESS CONCENTRATION MEASURMENT
2
5
0.9
1.9
7.0
12.0

-23: Aluminium
gauge type.
20C
+10C
Gauge pattern
Basic type
Gauge size
L W
L : length
5-element Single-axis : FXV/FYV/FBXV/FBYV
X-axis magnified
magnified
120
120
+80C
+80C
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
FXV-1-002LE
FYV-1-002LE
1
1
1.3
1.4
5.0
5.0
12.0
12.0
120
120
-002LE: Polyimide sheathed gauge lead of 2-cm pre-attached
Y-axis magnified
FBYV-06
FBXV-04
Gauge pitch
2mm
120
120
FRA-5-8
FYV-1-11-002LE
120
120
FCA-2-8
FXV-1-11-002LE
Resistance
Gauge pitch
1mm
FBXV-04-005LE
FBYV-06-005LE
0.4
0.6
1.3
0.8
5.4
5.3
7.4
7.0
120
120
magnified
10-element 2 axes : FCV Each package contains 10 gauges.

FCV-1
X and Y axes
Y-axis leadwire is marked
for identification.
Gauge pitch
2mm
magnified
FCV-1-005LE
1.4
7.5
12.0
120
Single element : FBX/FBY/FLX Each package contains 10 gauges.

Single element cut away from the above Stress Concentration
gauge.
FBX-04
(x 3)
FBY-06
(x 3)
FLX-1
41
(x 3)
FBX-04-005LE
FBY-06-005LE
FLX-1-002LE
0.4
0.6
1
1.3
0.8
1.3
5.4
5.3
5.0
1.0
1.0
2.0

120
120
120
FOIL
STRAIN GAUGES
20C
+80C
series
+10C
+80C

Gauge pattern
Basic type
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
CN
P-2
EB-2
Backing
L
W
Gauge size
L W
L : length
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
Chain Strain Gauges CCFXX, CCFYX Each package contains 10 gauges.

CCFXX-1
CCFYX-1
X-axis 10-element
Gauge pitch
1.5mm
CCFXX-1-002LE
1.5
16.4
4.5
120
CCFYX-1-002LE
1.5
16.4
4.5
120
Y-axis 10-element
These gauges are specially designed to use Complete correction

method for strain and need our Data Logger TDS-530 with built-in
the method. For the details, contact TML.
Example of type number designation.
FLA-5 -11 -3L/-3LT (2-wire/3-wire)

Length in meter and type of integral
leadwire ( *)

Self-temperature-compensation number (*)

Basic strain gauge type
*: Not mentioned for gauges without integral leadwire.

*: Following numbers are available for
F-series gauges
-11: Mild steel (11ppm/C)
-17: Stainless steel, Copper alloy (17ppm/C)
-23: Aluminium (23ppm/C)
- 8: Composite, Glass (8ppm/C) *

* Available only for gauges specified accordingly
Point
Gauge
size
The location of strain gauge installation and the material on which the strain gauge is installed impose restrictions on the
strain gauge size. In addition, because leadwires are connected to connecting terminals and coating materials are applied
for moisture-proofing, the space required for them must also be considered.
Gauge base length
Gauge length
Gauge
Width
Gauge
Length
Gauge base
width
Strain gauges with short gauge lengths are used to

measure localized strain, while strain gauges with long
gauge lengths can be used to measure averaged strain
over a large area.
Gauge width
Strain gauges with the same gauge lengths are also
available in narrower gauge widths in FLK types. Use
the FLK types for strain measurement in axial direction
of thin specimens such as cylindrical pipes, rods, etc.
FLK type
FLA type
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WATERPROOF
series
STRAIN GAUGES
WF

0C
+10C

-23: Aluminium
WATERPROOF STRAIN GAUGES
Gauge size
L W
Basic type
These gauges eliminate the need for a moisture-proofing

coating, which is sometimes troublesome in a field test. They
have an integral vinyl leadwire, and whole area of the strain
gauges and the leadwire junction are coated with epoxy resin.
The coating is transparent and flexible, so the positioning and
bonding works are very easy. By merely bonding the gauges
with CN or P-2 adhesive, outdoor or underwater measurement
for a short-term becomes possible. These gauges are also
effective in eliminating the primary coating in case of applying
a multi-layer coating.
+80C
0 ~ +80C
0 ~ +80C
0 ~ +80C
CN
P-2
EB-2
gauge type.
Gauge pattern
+80C
Backing ResistL W T ance
L : length W : width T: thickness

(Unit:mm)
Single element : WFLA
Gauge base
width
0.08mm integral vinyl leadwire

Total leadwire resistance per meter : 0.44
2-wire system
2-wire system
Single element
Red
WFLA-3-11-1L
WFLA-3
Red
WFLA-3-350-11-1L
WFLA-6
WFLA-3-350
1.7
17.0
8.0 1.5
120
3.2
17.0
8.0 1.5
350
2.2
25.0 11.0 1.5
120
0/90 2-element Rosette Stacked
Gauge base length
WFCA-3
WFCA-6
Backing
thickness
-1L
-3L
-5L
1.7
19.0 16.0 1.5
120
2.3
25.0 21.0 1.5
120
0/45/90 3-element Rosette Stacked

WFRA-3
3-wire system
-1L
-3L
-5L
WFRA-6
WFLA-6-11-3LT
Red stripe
(independent)
0/90 2-element Rosette Stacked: WFCA

3-wire system
Red stripe (1st axis)
Black stripe (2nd axis)
WFCA-6-11-3LT
0/45/90 3-element Rosette Stacked: WFRA

2-wire system
Red
Green
White
WFRA-3-11-1L
(1st axis)
(3rd axis)
(3rd axis)
3-wire system
-1L
-3L
-5L
1.7
19.0 16.0 1.5
120
2.3
25.0 21.0 1.5
120
Minimum order is 10 gauges or more.
3-wire system
Quarter bridge 3-wire system is usable to avoid an
unexpected effect of resistance change with temperature.
SIingle element
WFLA-3
WFLA-6
-3LT
-5LT
1.7
17.0
8.0 1.5
120
2.2
25.0 11.0 1.5
120
1.7
19.0 16.0 1.5
120
2.3
25.0 21.0 1.5
120
0/90 2-element Stacked

WFCA-3
WFCA-6
-3LT
-5LT

WFRA-3
WFRA-6
-3LT
-5LT
1.7
19.0 16.0 1.5
120
2.3
25.0 21.0 1.5
120
Red stripe (1st axis)

Blue stripe (3rd axis)
Black stripe (2nd axis)
WFRA-6-11-3LT
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Temperature-integrated
STRAIN GAUGES

Series F
20C
+80C
Series QF
20C

-23: Aluminium
+200C
gauge type.
TEMPERATURE-INTEGRATED STRAIN GAUGES

Gauge pattern
Basic type
These are strain gauges having a thermocouple integrated

with the pre-attached leadwire. One core of the threecore parallel leadwire is made of Cu-Ni wire while other
two cores are made of ordinary copper wire. A type T
thermocouple is composed of the Cu-Ni wire and the copper
wire. Simultaneous measurement of strain with quarter bridge
3-wire method and temperature with type T thermocouple is
possible by using TML data loggers. The QFLA-T uses FEP
sheathed leadwire to withstand high temperature up to 200C.
Single element
Gauge size
L W
L : length
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
Series F
Applicable adhesives CN
P-2
Series QF
Applicable adhesives CN
20 ~ +120C
C-1
20 ~ +200C
NP-50B 20 ~ +200C
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
Series F
0.08mm integral vinyl leadwire

Cu-Ni
Blue : Cu
White : Cu-Ni
Red : Cu
(independent)
Cu
FLA-2T-11-3LT
FLA-1T
FLA-2T
-3LT*
FLA-5T
1.3
5.0
2.5
120
1.5
6.5
3.0
120
1.5
10.0
3.0
120
* : -3LT Exclusive 3-wire paralleled vinyl leadwire of 3m
Single element
Series QF
0.2mm integral fluorinated resin (FEP) sheathed leadwire of 3m

Cu-Ni
Blue : Cu
White : Cu-Ni
Red : Cu
(independent)
Cu
QFLA-2T-11-6FB-3LT
QFLA-1T
QFLA-2T
-6FB-3LT*
QFLA-5T
1.3
5.0
2.5
120
1.5
6.5
3.0
120
1.5
10.0
3.0
120
* : -3LT Exclusive 3-wire twisted fluorinated resin (FEP)

leadwire of 3m
CONNECTION METHOD
A: For TDS-530 / TDS-630 using one channel
CH.1
CH.2
A A
B B(H)
C C
D D(L)
E E
CH.1
RED
WHITE
BLUE
B: For TDS-303/TDS-601/TC-32K/TDS-150 using serial two

channels
A
B
RED
WHITE
BLUE
Ch. 1: Strain measurement with quarter bridge 3-wire

Ch. 2: Temperature measurement with T-type thermocouple
When extending the leadwire, use exclusive leadwires and connect appropriately.
Refer to the operation manual of the instrument for connection method.
44
FOIL
series
STRAIN GAUGES
UF


-23: Aluminium
+10C
gauge type.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Gauge pattern
Basic type
Gauge
Width
Gauge base
width
UFLK-1
(x 3)
(x 3)
(x 3)
ge
au
G idth
W
G
Le aug
ng e
th
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
UFLG-02
0.2
1.4
3.5
2.5
120
UFLA-03
0.3
1.4
3.0
2.0
120
UFLA-1
1.3
5.0
2.5
120
UFLA-2
1.5
6.5
3.0
120
UFLA-5
1.5
10.0
3.0
120
UFLK-1
0.7
4.5
1.4
120
UFLK-2
0.9
5.5
1.5
120
0/90 2-element Rosette stacked: UFCA
UFCA-1
(x 3)
Gauge base
diameter
Backing
L
W
Gauge base length
UFLA-03
Gauge size
L W
general
Single element : UFLG/UFLA/UFLK
UFLG-02
+100C
20 ~ +120C
20 ~ +150C
20 ~ +150C
CN
NP-50B
EB-2
L : length
These strain gauges utilize Cu-Ni alloy foils for the grid and
polyimide-amide resin for the backing. It enables the strain
gauges to be used in 150C at the maximum. The backing
features excellent flexibility, thus allowing easy adhesion
even on a curved surface and providing excellent stability
in thermal characteristics of the strain gauges. The backing
is color-coded to identify the objective material for selftemperature-compensation in the same manner as the F
series.
Gauge
Length
+150C
20C

UFCA-1
0.7
4.5
120
UFCA-2
0.9
7.0
120
UFCA-5
1.9
12.0
120
UFCA-2
UFCA-5
0/45/90 3-element Rosette stacked: FRA
Gauge
Width
Gauge
Length
UFRA-1
(x 3)
UFRA-2
Gauge base
diameter
UFRA-5
45
UFRA-1
0.7
4.5
120
UFRA-2
0.9
7.0
120
UFRA-5
1.9
12.0
120
FOIL
series
STRAIN GAUGES
UF 350

-23: Aluminium
gauge type.
+10C
GENERAL PURPOSE
Gauge pattern
+150C
20C
Basic type
+100C
20 ~ +120C
20 ~ +150C
20 ~ +150C
CN
NP-50B
EB-2
Gauge size
L W
L : length
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
general
Single element

(x 3)
UFLA-1-350
UFLA-1-350
1.6
4.6
3.0
350
UFLA-2-350
UFLA-2-350 *
1.9
6.1
3.5
350
UFLA-3-350
1.6
7.2
3.0
350
UFLA-5-350 *
1.8
9.4
3.8
350
(x 3)
UFLA-5-350
(x 3)
0/90 2-element Rosette stacked: UFCA

UFCA-1-350
UFCA-2-350
(x 3)
UFCA-1-350
1.6
8.0
350
UFCA-2-350 *
1.9
9.5
350
UFCA-3-350
2.0
10.0
350
UFCA-5-350 *
1.8
10.0
350
UFCA-5-350
0/45/90 3-element Rosette stacked: UFRA

UFRA-1-350
UFRA-2-350
(x 3)

UFRA-1-350
1.6
8.0
350
UFRA-2-350 *
1.9
9.5
350
UFRA-3-350
2.0
10.0
350
UFRA-5-350 *
1.8
10.0
350
UFRA-5-350
Refer to pages 19~20 for appllicable integral leadwires.
UFLA-5-350 -11 -3L/-3LT (2-wire/3-wire)

leadwire ( *)



*: Following numbers are available for UF-series gauges
-11: Mild steel (11ppm/C)
-3 : Composite (3ppm/C) *

* Available only for gauges with this marks.
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series
HIGH TEMPERATURE
STRAIN GAUGES

-28: Magnesium
QF

20C
+10C
+100C
Basic type
Single element : QFLG/QFLA/QFLK
W : width (Unit:mm)
0.2
1.4
3.5
2.5
120
QFLA-1-11
1.3
5.0
2.5
120
QFLA-2-11
1.5
6.5
3.0
120
QFLA-3-11
1.7
8.8
3.5
120
QFLA-5-11
1.5
10.0
3.0
120
QFLA-6-11
2.2
12.5
4.3
120
FLK type with

narrow gauge
base
QFLK-1-11
0.7
4.5
1.4
120
QFLK-2-11
0.9
5.5
1.5
120
for Magnesium
QFLK-2-28
0.9
5.5
1.5
120
High gauge
resistance
QFLA-1-350-11
2.0
5.0
4.0
350
QFLA-2-350-11
1.9
6.1
3.5
350
QFLA-3-350-11
3.2
8.5
5.0
350
QFLA-6-350-11
2.6
12.5
4.5
350
QFLA-6-1000-11
4.6
13.5
7.0
1000
Gauge
Width
Gauge base
width
Resistance
QFLG-02-11
Gauge
Length
0/90 2-element Rosette Plane : QFCA
QFCA-1-11
Backing
L
W
General
purpose
Gauge base length
Gauge size
L W
L : length
These are foil strain gauges having a polyimide resin backing,

which exhibits excellent performance in high temperature up
to 200C. Stress concentration measurement gauges and
shear stress measurement gauges are also available in this
series.
20 to +120C
20 to +200C
20 to +200C
CN
NP-50B
C-1
GENERAL PURPOSE/SHEARING STRESS MEASUREMENT

Gauge pattern
+200C
QFCB-2-11
0/45/90 3-element Rosette Plane : QFRA

QFCA-1-11
1.3
7.2
7.2
120
QFCA-3-11
1.7
11.0
11.0
120
QFCB-2-11
1.5
8.2
8.0
120

QFRA-1-11
1.3
7.2
7.2
120
QFRA-3-11
1.7
11.0
11.0
120
QFRA-1-11
Single element
Shearing strain measurement
Gauge
base
width
Gauge
Length
Gauge
Width
Gauge base length

(x 3)
QFLT-05A-11-002LE
0.5
0.66
4.0
1.3
120
(x 3)
QFLT-05B-11-002LE
0.5
0.66
4.0
1.3
120
QFLT-1A-11-002LE
1.2
1.1
5.7
2.0
120
QFLT-1-350A-11-002LE
1.1
5.7
2.0
350
QFLT-1B-11-002LE
1.2
1.1
5.7
2.0
120
QFLT-1-350B-11-002LE
1.1
5.7
2.0
350
(x 3)
(x 3)
N.B. -002LE: Polyimide sheathed joints of 2-cm pre-attached
47
HIGH TEMPERATURE
STRAIN GAUGES
20C

+10C
+200C
+100C

Gauge pattern
Basic type
Gauge size
L W
QF
20 to +120C
20 to +200C
20 to +200C
CN
NP-50B
C-1
L : length
5-element single-axis : QFXV/QFYV/QFBXV/QFBYV
series
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
QFYV-1-11-002LE
QFXV-1-11-002LE
Gauge pitch
2mm
Y-axis
magnified
X-axis
magnified
QFXV-1-11-002LE
QFYV-1-11-002LE
1
1
1.3
1.4
5.0
5.0
12.0
12.0
120
120
QFBYV-06
QFBXV-04
Gauge pitch
1mm
magnified
magnified
1.3
0.8
5.4
5.3
7.4
7.0
120
120
X and Y axes
Y-axis leadwire is marked
for identification.
Gauge pitch
2mm
magnified
Single element : QFBX/QFBY/QFLX
Single element cut away from the above Stress Concentration

gauge.
QFBX-04
(x 3)
QFBY-06
(x 3)
QFLX-1
0.4
0.6
10-element 2 axes : QFCV

QFCV-1
QFBXV-04-11-005LE
QFBYV-06-11-005LE
(x 3)
Torque measurememt : QFCT

QFCT-2-11
QFCV-1-11-005LE
1.4
7.5
12.0
120

QFBX-04-11-005LE
QFBY-06-11-005LE
QFLX-1-11-002LE
0.4
0.6
1
1.3
0.8
1.3
5.4
5.3
5.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
120
120
120


QFCT-2-11
QFCT-2-350-11
2
2
1.5
1.7
8.7
7.6
6.5
5.3
120
350
QFCT-2-350-11
QFLA-5 -11 -6FA-3L/-3LT (2-wire/3-wire)

leadwire ( *)



*: QF-series gauges are available for self-temperaturecompensation with -11 (Mild steel of 11ppm//C)
For the following numbers, contact TML or your local
representatives.
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HIGH TEMPERATURE
STRAIN GAUGES
series
ZF

20C
+10C


Basic type
Single element : ZFLA
20 ~ +300C
20 ~ +200C
20 ~ +120C
NP-50B
C-1
CN
Gauge size
L W
L : length
These strain gauges are designed for measurement in high

temperature up to 300C. It utilizes specially designed NiCr alloy foil for the grid and polyimide resin for the gauge
backing. Owing to the construction, the strain gauges are
successfully used for measurement in high temperature.
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
Gauge base length

Gauge
Length
Gauge
Width
Gauge base
width
+100C
Gauge pattern
+300C
0/90 2-element Rosette

ZFCA-1-350-11
ZFLK-2-11
0.5
5.4
1.4
120
ZFLA-1-11
1.8
7.0
3.0
120
ZFLA-3-11
1.8
10.5
3.5
120
ZFLA-6-11
2.5
15.5
4.5
120
ZFLA-3-60-11
0.7
7.7
2.6
60
ZFLA-1-350-11
1.7
6.6
3.2
350
ZFLA-3-350-11
3.2
10.2
5.2
350
ZFLA-6-350-11
2.8
16.0
5.3
350
Plane : ZFCA
Stacked : ZFCAL

Plane type
ZFCA-1-350-11
ZFCA-1-350-11
1.7
8.5
8.5
350
ZFCA-3-350-11
1.4
10.5
10.5
350
1.1
Stacked type
ZFCAL-1-11
5.4
(x 3)
0/45/90 3-element Rosette

ZFRA-1-350-11
Plane : ZFRA
Stacked : ZFRAL

Plane type
ZFRA-1-350-11
(x 3)
ZFRAL-1-11
ZFRA-1-350-11
1.7
8.5
8.5
350
ZFRA-3-350-11
1.4
10.5
10.5
350
1.1
Stacked type
ZFRAL-1-11
5.4
ZFLA-5 -11 -4FA-3L/-3LT (2-wire/3-wire)

leadwire ( *)


Refer to pages 19~20 for applicable integral leadwires.
49
120
ZFCAL-1-11

*: ZF-series gauges are available for self-temperaturecompensation with -11 (Mild steel of 11ppm//C)
For the following numbers, contact TML or your local
representatives.
120
HIGH TEMPERATURE series

STRAIN GAUGES
EF

HIGH TEMPERATURE USE, MINIATURE

Gauge pattern
Gauge size
L W
Basic type
These gauges have a small grid pattern required for

measurement of printed circuit boards and surface mounted
devices, which are getting smaller and smaller. The backing
of the gauges is made of polyimide resin. The maximum
operaing temperature is +300C for single element gauges
and +200C for two and three elements gauges. The lowest
operating temperature is 196C for both gauges.
L : length
(x3)
EFLX-02-11
(x3)
0/90 2-element Rosette

0/45/90 3-element

Rosette
EFRA-05-11
+10C
Single element
+150C
+300C
EFLK-02-11
0.2
0.8
1.6
1.2
120
EFLX-02-11
0.2
0.8
1.8
1.2
120
196C
+200C
(x3)
W : width (Unit:mm)
196C

EFLK-02-11
Resistance
Backing
L
W
Single element
196 ~ +120C
60 ~ +200C
196~ +200C
20 ~ +300C
CN
EB-2
C-1
NP-50B
0C
+150C
Stacked type
0/90 2-element
Rosette
0/45/90 3-element
Rosette
EFCA-05-11-002LE
0.2
0.8
1.6
1.2
120
EFRA-05-11-002LE
0.2
0.8
1.8
1.2
120
HIGH & LOW TEMPERATURE series

STRAIN GAUGES
-23: Aluminium
CEF
gauge type.
HIGH & LOW TEMPERATURE USE

Gauge pattern
Basic type
Gauge size
L W
L : length
These are strain gauges utilizing polyimide resin for the

gauge backing and special alloy foil for the grid. It features
a wide range of operating temperature from cryogenic
temperature to +200C. This series is available only in single
axis configuration with gauge length of 1,3 and 6mm.
269 ~ +50C
196 ~ +120C
269 ~ +200C
EA-2A
CN
C-1
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)

269C
+200C
Temperature compensation range approximately

+80C
196C
Single element
CEFLA-1
(x3)
CEFLA-1
0.5
2.2
120
CEFLA-3
0.6
6.9
2.8
120
CEFLA-6
10.6
3.1
120
50
Cryogenic temperature series

STRAIN GAUGES
-23: Aluminium
gauge type.
CF

269C
Basic type
269 ~ +50C
196 ~ +80C
269 ~ +80C
EA-2A
CN
C-1
Gauge size
L W
L : length
These are foil strain gauges with epoxy backing designed for
measurement under cryogenic conditions. They are available
in single element, rectangular 2-element and rectangular
3-element configurations with 350 resistance. The specially
selected and heat treated grid of thw gauges shows very
small zero shift under cryogenic temperature compared to
Single element : CFLA
+80C
196C
CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURE USE

Gauge pattern
+80C
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
CFLA-1-350
(x3)
0/90 2-element Rosette : CFCA Plane

CFCA-1-350
0/45/90 3-element Rosette Plane
CFLA-1-350
1.4
5.4
3.2
350
CFLA-3-350
CFLA-6-350
1.7
8.8
3.5
350
2.2
12.5
4.3
350

CFCA-1-350
1.3
7.2
7.2
350
CFCA-3-350
1.7
11.0
11.0
350
CFRA-1-350
CFRA-1-350
1.3
7.2
7.2
350
CFRA-3-350
1.7
11.0
11.0
350
Strain measurement in High- and Low-temperature environments

In situations where heating or cooling occurs, as in
engines, turbines, nuclear reactors, chemical plants, etc.,
the mechanical and thermal stresses in the structural
materials are measured. Strain measurement in high- or
low-temperature environments differs from measurement
Actual strain measurement at high and low

temperatures
Material combination chart
High-temperature High-temperature Cryogenic tempeTest tempea t m o s p h e r e t o a t m o s p h e r t o rature atmosphere
rature
300C
800C
to -269C
ZF series
AWHU
(Weldable type)
CF series
NP-50B
Resistance welding
EA-2A, C-1
Not used
TPF
Leadwire
PTFE-sheathed
MI cable
FEP-theathed
Coating
materials
TSE3976-B
K-1
Strain Gauge
Bonding
adhesive
Connecting
terminals
PTFE : Polytetrafluoroethylene 4F
FEP : Tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer
51
in normal temperature (room temperature up to +80C)

in that a problem of thermal output can no longer be
ignored, and the key factor is technique used to eliminate
or compensate for this thermal output.
Wire connection
At temperature above 200C, ordinary adhesive-bonded

connecting terminals cannot be used. Connect the gauge
leads and leadwires directly using high-temperature solder. In
this case, the best method is to use thin stainless steel plates
to be welded to a test specimen to secure the leadwire. The
same installation method can also be used in low temperature
environments, and connecting terminals can also be used as
a relay.
Bondable gauge ZF series
and PTFE sheathed leadwires
Strain measurement in High- and Low-temperature environments

formulated based on a standard temperature of 20C and a
gauge factor of 2.00. To check the thermal output, read the
value from the graph or substitute the temperature into the
quadratic equation.
gauge leads and leadwires

soldered directly
Coating
Materials that are flexible in normal temperatures become

rigid and brittle in very low temperatures, and care should be
taken of the thickness of such coatings. K-1 is a coating with
excellent hardeness and peel strength in low temperatues.
However, if the coating applied is thicker than necessary, it
tends to constrain the section of the test specimen on which
the strain gauge is installed so that accurate measurements
cannot be performed. Note that this constraint effect is
particularly pronounced when the test specimen is a thin plate.
Curing
To eliminate characteristic fluctuations resulting from

repeated temperature cycles, strain gauge and adhesive
must be stabilized. Exposing an adhesive that hardens at
room temperature to a temperature slightly higher than the
test temperature stabilizes the strain gauge and adhesive,
thereby improving the reproducibility of the thermal output. For
mechanical structures, perform repeated break-in trial runs
prior to strain measurement to subject the strain gauge to the
temperature and other loads.
Measurement correction and causes of errors

Effects of leadwire temperature
With quarter bridge 2-wire system, changes in leadwire

temperature cause changes in the leadwire resistance which
in turn generate thermal output. The following equation is to
compensate for such thermal output.
r x L x x T
= where,
K x (R + r x L)

K : Indicated Gauge factor

R : Strain gauge resistance ()

r : Total resistance per meter of leadwire

(/m)

L : Leadwire length (m)

: Leadwire thermal output

: Thermal coefficient of resistance of

leadwire
T : Leadwire temperature change (C)

The leadwire temperature has no effect on thermal output for
quarter bridge measurement with 3-wire system.
Thermal output (Apparent strain with temperature)
If there is temperature change in the strain gauge installed

on the test specimen, thermal output will be generated even
when there is no strain caused by external force. As a result, if
external force is applied along with a change in temperature, the
thermal output must be subtracted from the indicated value on
the measuring device as shown in the following equation.
Equation c(T) = (T) app(T)
where, T : Temperature change at the strain gauge
c(T) : Value minus thermal output (corrected value)
(T) : Indicated value on strainmeter
app(T) : Thermal output with temperature change
The strain gauge thermal output is shown on the data sheet
supplied with the strain gauge in the form of a graph and as
a quadratic equation (as a variable of the temperature). This
thermal output is the value with the strain gauge installed on
the test specimen given on the data sheet. This data is also
Because the gauge factor of a strain gauge also changes with

temperature, the gauge factor should be corrected when this
change is large. The gauge factor change with temperature
is given in the data sheet supplied with the strain gauge in the
form of a graph and as a temperature coefficient per 10C. The
gauge factor shown on the strain gauge package is a reference
value at room temperature.
Use Equation K T as below to obtain a gauge factor with a
temperature change using the indicated gauge factor and the
temperature coefficient.
Equation KT = K x { 1 + CK x (t - 20) /10 }
Where, KT : Gauge factor at TC

K : Gauge factor at room temperature
CK : Gauge factor temperature coefficient (%/10C)

T : Strain gauge temperature (C)
Also, in case measurement at TC is performed using the normal
temperature gauge factor, Equation G corrects the indicated
value.

Equation G = K x T

KT

G : Strain following correction of the gauge factor for

temperature

T : Indicated strain for TC
If strain is measured when external force is applied at the same
time as a temperature change, perform the thermal output and
gauge factor corrections described above. Use the following
equation to correct the indicated strain on the measuring device
and obtain the strain due to the external force.
From Equations c(T) and G,
K
Equation (T)= { i (T) app(T)} x
KT
Where, T : Temeperature change experinced by the strain
gauge
(T) : Strain due to external force
i (T) : Indicated strain on the measuring device
app(T) : Thermal output due to temperature change

K : Gauge factor at room temperature
KT : Gauge factor at T C

STRAIN GAUGE TEST DATA

GAUGE TYPE
: FLA-3-11
TESTED ON
: SS 400

COEFFICIENT OF
LOT NO.
: A502515
: 11.8 x10-6/C
THERMAL EXPANSION
GAUGE FACTOR : 2.14 1% TEMPERATURE
:+0.10.05 %/10C
COEFFICIENT OF G.F.
ADHESIVE
: P-2
DATA NO.
: A0312
THERMAL OUTPUT ( app: APPARENT STRAIN)
app = -2.94x101+2.32xT1-4.60x10-2xT2 +1.67x10-4 xT3+5.00x10-7xT4 ( m/m)

Tolerance : 0.85 [ ( m/m)/C ], T : Temperature
(Instrument G.F. set: 2.00)
Apparent strain
Gauge Factor
300
200
6.0
4.0
Temperature coefficient of GF
100
2.0
0.0
-100
-2.0
Thermal output
-200
-300
-4.0
-6.0
0
20
40
60
Variation of G.F. with temperature

Temperature coefficent of G.F. (%)
Thin plate of
stainless steel
Gauge factor change with temperature
( m/m)
Leadwires
APPARENT STRAIN
Spot welder
80
TEMPERATURE (C)
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High temperature
series
WELDABLE STRAIN GAUGES
AW
AWM / AWMD / AWH / AWHU / AW / AWC / AWCH

These strain gauges have strain sensing elements fully
encapsulated in corrosion-resisting metal tubes made of
stainless steel or Inconel (except AW-6-350). The strain
gauge backings are also made of the same material, and
the gauges are installed by spot welding to metal specimens
using a dedicated spot welder.
AWM
The maximum operating temperatue is 800C for the

AWHU. These gauges are suited to measurement in high
temperature harsh environments such as underwater or
gas-filled atmosphere, or for long term. The AWC-2B and
AWCH-2 adopt 1-gauge 4-wire strain measurement method.
196 ~ +300C Quarter bridge 3-wire
AW-6
196 ~ +300C Quarter bridge 3-wire
AWM-8-1A Base materials : Inconel 600

AWM-8-1B Base materials : SUS304
AWMD 196 ~ +800C for dynamic strain Full bridge
AWC
20 ~ +100C
AW-6-350-11-01LT
AWMD-5
AWC-2B-11-3LQ
AWC-8B-11-3LT
AWMD-8
AWH
196 ~ +600C for static strain

Full bridge
196 ~ +650C for dynamic strain Full bridge
AWCH 196 ~ +200C 1-Gauge 4-Wire
AWH-4-7A/AWH-8-7A Gauge base: Inconel 600

AWH-4-7B/AWH-8-7B Gauge base: SUS321
AWHU 196 ~ +800C
1-Gauge 4-Wire
Quarter bridge 3-wire
AWCH-2-11-05LQ
Full bridge
AWHU-5
AWHU-8
AW series coding system
(1)
AWM
AWMD
AWMD
AWH
AWHU
(2) (3) (4)
(5)
-8- 1 B
-5A KM
-8A
-8- 7 A
-5- 9 A KM
(6)
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
(7)
(6F)
(6F)
(8)
-17.0
-1.6Hz*
-1.6Hz*
-11.0
-12.7
*: High-pass filter only for AWMD Either one available among 1.6, 7.2 or 16Hz.
(1) Type
AWM
: static/dynamic
300C
AWMD
: dynamic only
800C
AWH
: static
: dynamic
AWHU
: static/dynamic
800C
600C
650C
(2) Gauge (3) Temperature compensation

(4) Gauge base*
(5) Option
length
range
8: 8mm
0 : 196C ~ RT
A: Inconel 600
E: Ground earth
1 : RT ~ +300C
Applicable thermal F: Compression fittings
expansion coefficient K: Narrow gauge width
5: 5mm
2 : RT ~ +350C
of 11ppm/C or closer
8: 8mm
3 : RT ~ +400C
W=3mm (5mm standard)
4: 4mm
4 : RT ~ +450C
B: AWH SUS321
M: Small junction type of sleeve B
8: 8mm
2.0mm L=20mm
5 : RT ~ +500C
AWM SUS304
AWHU and AWMD-5 are normally
5: 5mm
6 : RT ~ +550C
Applicable thermal
provided with small junction
8: 8mm
expansion coefficient
7 : RT ~ +600C
of 17ppm/C or closer
8 : RT ~ +650C
9 : RT ~ +800C
P: NDIS type plug attached*
10 : Others
R: Bend of gauge backing or pipe
NB1: Dynamic use AWMD is
Z: Filter-less (AWMD)
not applicable.
NB2: RT Room temperature

*: Select code A for thermal expansion coefficient of 11ppm/C or closer, or B for coefficent of 17ppm/C
*: For option code P, NDIS plug with 3mm shielded chloroprene cable of 2m is positioned to Temperature-
compensation board or High-pass filter. Available with AWMD-8/AWH/AWHU
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High temperature
series
AW
AWM / AWMD / AWH / AWHU / AW / AWC / AWCH

(6) MI cable
(8) Temperature compensation materials

or High-pass filter
(7) Supplied cable length
2: 1.6mm 2m
Core cable of heat-resistive
copper
No marks: 4.1mm shielded vinyl cable of 0.5m Materials available for temperature-compensation
Except for standard length, required 10.9: SUS430 or equivalent
length is given in bracket
11.0: Mild steel (ferritic) or equivalent
Example: 4.5m long to (4.5)
12.7: INCONEL 600 or equivalent
(6F) :
1.6mm shielded fluoroethylene

propylene cable (FEP) of 0.5m for
AWHU-5/-8, AWMD-5
Except for standard length, required
length is given after suffix 6F.
Example: 4.5m long to (6F4.5)
Examples of option
R: Bend of gauge backing or pipe
F: Compression fittings
17.0: SUS304 or equivalent

High-pass filter for only AWMD
1.6: 1.6Hz
7.2: 7.2Hz
16 : 16Hz
Correction for strain gauge height

Unlike adhesive-bonding strain gauges, the
sensitive elements in weldable strain gauges sit
some distance above the test specimen surface.
As a result, the sensitivity to torsion and bending
is different. Particularly in bending tests for thin
boards, the following equation must be used to
correct the sensitivity.
strain gauge
h
Weldable gauge AWHU

and MI cable
t/2
t
h+(t / 2)
Kb = K x
t/2
where,
h : height of the strain gauge sensitive
element
t : test specimen thickness
Kb: Gauge factor due to bending
K : Indicated gauge factor
Using resistance welding to install weldable strain gauges
Metal ribbon supplied

Inconel 600
Spot Welder W-50RB

Trial Welding
The metal ribbon is used to
probe
metal ribbon
adjust the welding power of the
Spot Welder. If cracks or a hole
crack
tip
appear in the ribbon, reduce
hole
the power. If the ribbon is
unmarked, increase the power.
unmarked
Weldable strain gauges

MI cable
Sleeve A
Metal ribbon supplied
SUS304
Weldable strain gauges include Metal ribbon of Inconel 600 and/
or SUS304 for trial welding and securing sleeve A and MI cable.
To install weldable strain gauges, use special-purpose gauge
welder Spot Welder W-50RB along with the metal ribbon.
Metal ribbon supplied :
Inconel 600 2 pcs. 30~50 x 5 x 0.08mm
SUS304
3 pcs. 32 x 11 x 0.08mm
Securing Sleeve A
Align the center of the strain
gauge with the marks and press
down on the gauge so that it is
flush against the test specimen.
Sleeve A is secured using the
metal ribbon as illustrated.
Metal ribbon
supplied
welded
MI cable
Sleeve A
Securing MI cable
To avoid load being placed on
secured sleeve A, secure the MI
cable with the metal ribbon.
To avoid undue strain on the MI
cable, secure the cable between
the gauge and connecting
terminal in a gentle curve.
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AW
High temperature
series
Weldable Strain Gauges AWM / AWMD

AWM-8 Quarter bridge with 3-wire method
The AWM is usable up to 300C for both static and dynamic

strain measurement. The backing material is available in
Inconel 600 or SUS304 which should be selected according
to the test specimen material.
+300C
196C
AWM-8-1A-2-11.0
AWM-8-1B-2-17.0
16
Inconel 600
16x5
10
ResistOperating temperature
ance in
<Temperature compensation range>
196~+300C
<Room-temperature ~ +300C>
SUS304
MI cable
35
120
Vinyl extension cable of 0.5m
1.6
4.1
0.7
0.8
AWM-8
16
+300C
RT
Gauge base
Gauge
length
Materials
(mm) Dimension(mm)
Type
Static/Dynamic strain
measurement 300C
Minimum order is 1 gauge or more.
Red
White
Black
AWMD-5 / AWMD-8 for dynamic strain measurement only Full bridge Minimum order is 1 gauge or more.
The AWMD is applicable up to 800C and it is dedicated
to dynamic strain measurement. A high pass filter is a
standard accessory. Using the high pass filter, unnecessary
direct current component or low frequency component
(thermal output, drift etc.) in the measurement signal can be
neglected. The DC exciting Dynamic Strainmeter (DC-96A/97A) or the Smart Dynamic Strain Recorder DC-204R, MultiRecorder TMR-200 should be used for measurement.

Gauge base
Gauge
length
Dimension(mm)
Materials
(mm)
Type
Dynamic strain AWMD-5-AKMS-2(6F)-1.6Hz*
measurement
AWMD-8-A-2-1.6Hz*
800C
+800C
196C
10x3
Inconel 600
16x6
Inconel 600
Not available
ance in
196~+800C
< N/A >
60
120
*: High-pass filter only for AWMD Either one available among 1.6, 7.2 or 16Hz.
Plug-in NDIS
connector of
TML Dynamic
Strainmeter
MI cable
20
FEP cable of 0.5m

1.6
2
10
MI cable
Vinyl extension cable

of 0.5m
35
4.1
1.6
0.8
High pass filter
or
30
Red
Green
Black
White
Red
Green
Black
White
15
TML Bridge
Box
Full bridge
wiring
NDIS plug
connector
55
10
16
0.8
22
1.6
16
3
0.7
AWMD-8
0.7
AWMD-5
10
Option code P for NDIS plug connector available

with AWMD/AWH/AWHU attached to Temperaturecompensation board or High-pass filter
High temperature
series
AW
Weldable Strain Gauges AWH / AWHU

AWH-4 / AWH-8 Full bridge
The backing material is available in Inconel 600 or SUS321
which should be selected according to the test specimen
material. Although it has a half bridge construction consisting
of active and dummy gauges, the measurement is made
by the full bridge method using the supplied temperature
compensation circuit board. The maximum operating
temperature is 600C for static strain measurement and
650C for dynamic strain measurement.
Static strain measurement

196C
Dynamic strain measurement
196C
+600C
+650C

Static strain measurement
RT
Dynamic strain measurement
RT
+600C
+650C
Gauge base
Gauge
length
Dimension(mm)
Materials
(mm)
Inconel 600 For static use 196~+600C
4
10x3
SUS321
Inconel 600 For dynamic use 196~+650C
8
16x5
< N/A >
SUS321
C
MI cable of 2m
35
Test specimen
Mild steel or equivalent
SUS304 or equivalent
Mild steel or equivalent
SUS304 or equivalent
Resistance in
60
120
Vinyl extension cable of 0.5m
4.1
0.8
AWH-4-7A-2-11.0
AWH-4-7B-2-17.0
AWH-8-7A-2-11.0
AWH-8-7B-2-17.0
1.6
Type
AWH-4
AWH-8
10
10
16
16
10
Red
Green
Black
White
RTC
Type
14
35
Temperature-compensation
circuit board HTG-A1
AWHU-5 / AWHU-8 Full bridge

These gauges are usable up to 800C for both static and
dynamic strain measurement. Although it has a half bridge
construction consisting of active and dummy gauges, the
measurement is made by the full bridge method using the
supplied temperature compensation circuit board. The
gauge base, junction part and cable of these gauges are
constructed small as a standard specification and it is suited
for being mounted on a narrow or a curved part.
Static/Dynamic AWHU-5-9AKM-2(6F)-12.7
measurement
AWHU-8-9AKM-2(6F)-12.7
800C
22
10x3
16x3
10
ance in
196~+800C
< N/A >
Inconel 600
MI cable
20
60
120
FEP cable of 0.5m
10
Red
Green
Black
White
14
16
RTC
1.6
1.6
1
0.8
35
16
AWHU-8
+800C
RT
10
+800C
196C
Gauge base
Gauge
length
(mm) Dimension(mm) Materials
Type
AWHU-5
Temperature-compensation
circuit board HTG-A1
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High temperature
series
AW
Weldable Strain Gauges AW / AWC

These gauges have corrosion-resisting stainless steel
backing with thickness of 0.08mm. They are easily installed
by using dedicated spot welder W-50RB.
AW-6-350-11-01LT Quarter bridge with 3-wire method

These gauges are suited for strain measurement in high
temperature up to 300C, for measurement of specimen
to which adhesion is not applicable or for long term
measurement.
AW-6-350-11-01LT
24x5
+100C
ResistTest
specimen ance in
196~+300C
SUS304
Mild steel
Red (independent)
Black
White
Extension leadwire : 0.2mm fluorinated resin sheath (PTFE) of 0.1m standard
AWC-2B-11-3LQ
AWC-8B-11-3LT
1-Gauge 4-Wire system

Quarter bridge 3-wire method
These gauges are fully encapsulated in a stainless steel

tube. It enables long term strain measurement in harsh
environment.

20C

0C
+10C
Gauge
Gauge base
length (mm) Dimension(mm) Materials
Type
AWC-2B-11-3LQ
16x5
AWC-8B-11-3LT
28X5
approx.15
SUS304
1.4
Type
AWC-2B-11-3LQ
AWC-8B-11-3LT
+100C
+100C AWC-2B-11-3LQ
+100C AWC-8B-11-3LT
20~+100C
<0 ~ +100C >
20~+100C
<+10 ~ +100C >
A
5
5
ResistTest
specimen ance in
Mild steel
120
3000
350
approx. 90
24
+300C
196C

+10C
Gauge
Gauge base
Type
B
16
28
C
35
35
D
5
8
Red (independent)
Black
White
Shield wire
Extension leadwire :
AWC-2B-11-3LQ 3mm 0.05mm 4-core shielded chloroprene sheathed leadwire of 3m standard
AWC-8B-11-3LT 5mm 0.3mm 3-core shielded viny sheathed leadwire of 3m standard
AWCH-2-11-MI-2L-05LQ 1-Gauge 4-Wire system

These gauges are fully encapsulated in compact size of
stainless steel tube. These are designed for only 1-Gauge
4-wire system and can measure up to 200C.
196C

0C
Gauge
Gauge base
Type
AWCH-2-11-MI-2L-05LQ
approx.16
2
8
16x5
SUS304
MI cable 2m
35
1.6
1.4
57
+200C
+150C
196~+200C
<0 ~ +150C >
16
3mm 4-core chloroprene

sheathed leadwire 0.5m
ResistTest
specimen ance in
Mild steel
Red
Green
Black
White
Shield wire
120
High temperature
series
AW
SPOT WELDER W-50RB

This is a capacitive charge spot welder used for installing
weldable strain gauges and fixing leadwires. The welding
energy is controlled in 2 ranges of 1~10/5~50 watt second
continuously, and a stabilizing circuit cancels the effect of
changes in the power source voltage. Projecting parts such
as electrical cables are packed inside, these are extremely
convenient for field applications.
Examples of installation
SPECIFICATIONS
Welding energy
Output voltage
Output pulse width
Repetition use
Rated output
Weldable probe
Welding force
Welding tip
Cable length
Operation
environment
Power source
Dimensions
Weight
Standard accessory
Installing a weldable gauge
1~10 watt sec./5~50 watt sec. continuous

60 watt sec. Max. (110Vac 50Hz)
approx. 32V Max.
approx. 5 msec.
2 welds/sec. at 50 watt sec.
20 min./1.5 welds/sec. at 50 watt sec.
III type probe
4.9~19.8N
Arm 3mm, Nose 1mm
2m
0~+50C 85%RH or less
(no condensation allowed)
90~110Vac., 50/60Hz
550VA peak(160msec.), 210VA/2 welds/sec.
300(W) x 195(H) x 195(D) mm
13kgs.
Welding probe of W-50RB
Fixing a MI cable
Stainless steel ribbon
Fixing a fluorinated sheathed cable

Stainless steel ribbon
Operation manual 1
AC power cable (CR-01) 1
Welding tip 3
Protective cap 2
Abrasive paper (#400) 5
Carrying belt 1
Hexagon head wrench 1
INDIVIDUAL TEST DATA
AWM, AWH and AWHU are always examined and supplied with individual test data
including serial number, gauge factor, thermal output curve, bridge configuration, etc.
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POLYESTER
STRAIN GAUGES
series
P/PF

+10C
+80C
STEEL, CONCRETE, MORTAR MATERIAL USE

Gauge pattern
series
+80C
20C
Basic type
These are wire strain gauges utilizing a transparent plastic

backing impregnated with polyester resin. The gauge length
is available in 3 ranges of 60, 90 and 120mm, so it is suited
to the measurement of concrete strain. Since the backing is
transparent, the bonding position can easily be checked in the
installation works.
Single-element
PL-60-11
PL-90-11
PL-120-11
PL-60-11
0/45/90 3-element
Rosette Stacked
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)

60
90
120
1
1
1
74
104
134
8
8
8
120
120
120

PLC-60-11
PLR-60-11
( x 1/4 )
PLC-60-11
( x 1/4 )
Gauge size
L W
L : length
Single element
0/90 2-element
Rosette Stacked
CN-E
RP-2
PS
60
74
74
120
74
74
120

PLR-60-11
60
series
PF
These are foil strain gauges utilizing a polyester resin backing

which is the same as the P series. The gauge length is
available in 3 steps of 10, 20 and 30mm, so it is suited mainly
to strain measurement on concrete or mortar. The backing is
transparent and the installation is easy.
Single element
10
20
PFL-10-11
30
0/90 2-element
Rosette Stacked
PFL-30-11
0/45/90 3-element
Rosette Stacked
20
20
20
20
20
PFLC-20-11
( x 1/2 )
PFL-20-11
PFLR-20-11
( x 1/2 )
Single element
PFL-10-11

10
0.9
17.5
5
120
PFL-20-11
20
1.2
28
120
PFL-30-11
30
2.3
40
120

PFLC-20-11
20
1.2
28
28
120
PFLC-30-11
30
2.3

PFLR-20-11
20
1.2
PFLR-30-11
30
2.3
40
40
120
28
28
120
40
40
120
PL-60 -11 -3L/-3LT (2-wire/3-wire)

leadwire ( *)


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Integral leadwire is not available for PLC-60 and
PLR-60.
*: P and PF series gauges are available for self-temperature-compensation with -11(Mild steel of 11ppm//C)
METAL BACKING series

STRAIN GAUGES
FLM/WFLM

+10C
Gauge pattern
Basic type
Single element
L : length
Single element
FLM-30-11
FLM-60-11
(x 1/2)
20 ~ +80C
PS
Backing
L W T
Gauge size
L W
These strain gauges have thin stainless steel backings

which prevent the penetration of moisture from the reverse
sides. This construction is aimed for successful strain
measurement on concrete surface. The WFLM gauges
have moisture proofing over-coating and integral leadwire in
addition to the stainless steel backing. It is intended for long
term measurement or measurement on underwater-curing
conctrete.
FLM-60-11
+80C
CONCRETE, MORTAR MATERIAL USE
+80C
20C
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)

30
0.5
60 18 0.12
120
60
0.7
90 18 0.12
120
Refer to pages 19-20 for applicable integral leadwire.
WATERPROOF TYPE
Single element
Single element
0.09mm integral crosslinked polyethylene sheath

leadwire of 2m standard
WFLM-60-11
(x 1/2)
WFLM-30-11-2LT
30
0.5
60 18
120
WFLM-60-11-2LT
60
0.7
90 18
120
Yellow
Black
Red (independent)
Integral leadwire length longer than 2m are available.
MOLD
series
STRAIN GAUGES
PM

Gauge pattern
Basic type
These gauges are designed exclusively for the measurement

of internal strain of concrete or mortar under loading test.
These are embedded into the measurement position when
the concrete or mortar is placed. The gauges have a
construction of the sensing element sealed into the backing
made of acrylic resin for waterproofing.
+60C
20C
Gauge size
L W
L : length
W : width (Unit:mm)
For long-term measurement of concrete structure, use

Strain Transducer KM (refer to page 63).
Single element
a
Gauge center
a
c
PML-60
PML-120
Resistance
Backing
L
W
-2L
-2LT
60
125 13 5 40
120
120
180 13 5 65
120
Integral leadwire length longer than 2m are available.
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Strain Gauge Installation on Concrete, Mortar

Three methods for installing strain gauges on concrete and
mortar are introduced.
For a laboratory load test on a mortar specimen
Test Condition and Applicable Strain Gauges

Test Conditions
Immediate testing indoor
Somewhat prolonged testing
outdoors
Long term testing outdoors
Strain Gauge
PF or P series
Strain Gauge Adhesive

CN, CN-E, P-2
PF or P series
RP-2
WFLM series
PS
If the strain gauge is used only for short-term loading test

performed indoors, coating over the strain gauge is not required.
In this case, if the surface of the mortar or concrete is smooth
and fully dry, precoating is also not required.
Concrete or Mortar surface preparation

1. Preparing
Remove any laitance, paint or other soiling from gauge installation

area on the test specimen to provide a clean contact surface.
Because the adhesive may not harden if the gauge installation area
on the test specimen is wet, use TML surface preparation agent
AC-1 to remove any moisture.
2. Sanding
Evenly sand an area 20mm to 30mm larger than the strain gauge to
be installed with abrasive paper. Depending on the test specimen
material, grade 80 to 120 abrasive paper should be used to finish the
surface.
3. Cleaning
Clean the abraded surface with industrial tissue or cloth dampened

with a small amount of a solvent such as acetone.
Precoating with PS adhesive
The purpose of precoating is, firstly, to render the surface of the

mortar or concrete flat and provide surface to which the strain
gauge will readily bond, and secondly, to act as a barrier against
any dampness that is exuded from the surface of the concrete or
mortar, thereby preventing absorption of moisture by the underside
of the strain gauge. A special purpose PS adhesive is used as the
precoat.
cut
1. Cutting gauge binder

Cut the gauge binder
supplied with the
strain gauge about
5mm in from the fold.
5m
2. Masking
Use packing tape to mask an area roughly

10mm larger on each side than
the cut piece of gauge binder.
3. Applying PS adhesive
Following the procedure given in the

instructions, mix the PS adhesive.
Brush the adhesive fully into the mortar
or concrete. Apply another coat
of the PS adhesive to the strain
gauge installation surface so
that a layer 0.5mm to 1mm
thick is formed.
4. Finishing surface with the gauge binder
Lay the cut piece of binder onto the adhesive

pressing it into place gradually from
one end so that no air bubbles are
trapped underthe binder.
Press down lightly on the
piece of gauge binder to expel
any excess adhesibve and air bubbles.
Once the adhesive has hardened, peel off
the piece of gauge binder and install the strain gauge.
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Example of Installation using CN-E adhesive
Test specimen
Mortar aged 2 months ( 100x200mm)
Strain Gauge
PFL-30-11-3LT
Strain Gauge Adhesive CN-E, CN
10-core/ 0.12mm, vinyl-covered Quarter
Leadwire
bridge 3-wire system, 3m
Use CN-E adhesive to attach the strain gauge to a surface
precoated with PS adhesive. Secure the leadwires with vinyl tape.
When bonding a strain gauge
having long gauge backing with
CN-E adhesive, position the
strain gauge to the measuring
point and fix the top of the
gauge (opposite side to the
gauge leads) with adhesive
tape. Then lift the strain gauge
from the gauge leads side,
apply the adhesive to the back
of the gauge, and return the gauge to the original measuring point.
Cover the strain gauge with a polyethylene sheet and apply finger
pressure from the center of the gauge toward both ends so as to
squeeze out air bubbles.
For outdoor test with a measurement period of 2 weeks

Example of Installation using RP-2 adhesive
Strain Gauge
Strain Gauge Adhesive
Connecting terminals
Leadwire
Coating materials
PL-60-11
RP-2
TFY-2M
5mm, 3-core shielded vinyl cable
W-1 + SB tape + VM tape
Mix the RP-2 adhesive as described in the adhesive instructions.

Apply a thin layer of the adhesive uniformly over the back of the
strain gauge and the strain gauge installation area on the precoated
surface. Place the strain gauge onto the installation position, and
apply a pressure of 0.05~0.3MPa until the adhesive hardens. Once
the adhesive hardens, install the connecting terminal using CN-E
adhesive. Coat the strain gauge and the connecting terminal with
W-1. Solder leadwires to the connecting terminal, then secure the
leadwires with a cut SB tape.
If any metal portions of the
leadwires or connecting
terminal are not covered
by the coating, reapply the
W-1 and SB tape. Cut a
piece of VM tape slightly
larger than the layer of SB
tape coating and press it
down into place.
For a long term outdoor measurement

Example of Installation using PS adehsive
Strain Gauge
WFLM-60-11-2LT
Strain Gauge Adhesive PS
Position a strain gauge WFLM-60-11-2LT on PS-adhesiveprecoated area and secure the leadwire temporarily with cellophane
tape. Turn the WFLM strain gauge over and apply a generous
amount of mixed PS adhesive to the underside of the gauge base
and the precoated surface. Return the gauge to its previous
installation position. Press lightly down on the WFLM strain gauge,
working from the center
out to the edges expel any
excess PS adhesive and air
bubbles. To bond firmly, the
metal base of the WFLM
strain gauge should be fully
enveloped from above and
below by the PS adhesive.
MOLD
series
STRAIN GAUGES
PMF
Gauge
length (mm)
Basic type
Gauge pattern
These gauges are designed for the measurement of internal
strain of concrete or mortar under loading test. These can
also be used for short-term measurement of the behavior
of concrete. These are embedded into the measurement
position when the concrete or mortar is placed. The gauges
employ super engineering plastics as the backing for sealing
the sensing element, which provides excellent waterproofing.
A temperature-integrated type PMFL-T is available for
measurement of both strain and temperature using our data
loggers.
0.09mm integral cross-linked vinyl sheath leadwire of 2m standard

a
Gauge length
a
PMFL-50
PMFL-60
Black
Green
Red (independent)
Gauge center
-2LT
0.08mm integral cross-linked vinyl sheath leadwire of 3m standard

PMFL-50T
PMFL-60T
Asphalt Mold
series
STRAIN GAUGES
-3LT
PMFLS
ASPHALT PAVEMENT USE

Basic type
Gauge pattern
The gauges are embedded in asphalt and used for strain
measurement in loading test such as rolling compaction. The
material of the backing is super engineering plastics featuring
high temperature resistivity and waterproofing performance.
The gauges withstand a high temperature up to 200C during
placement of asphalt, while the operating temperature range
is 20 to +60C.
60
70 8 4 32
120
50
60 8 4 27
120
60
70 8 4 32
120

+60C
20C
Gauge
length (mm)
Resistance
Backing

PMFLS-60-50-2LT
d
120
a
a
60 8 4 27

a
b c
d
Blue (Cu)
White (Cu-Ni)
Red (Cu-independent)
3-wire system
50
Integral leadwire length other than 2m are available.
Temperature sensor integrated
3-wire system
Resistance
Backing
For long-term measurement of concrete structure, use

Strain Transducer KM (refer to page 63).
Single element
3-wire system
+60C
20C
50
60 8 4 27
120
Black
White
Red (independent)
Shield
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Civil Engineering use

series
STRAIN TRANSDUCERS
KM/KM-HAS
+180C
20C
STRAIN TRANSDUCER KM
The KM series are embedment type transducers designed
for measurement of internal strain of materials such as
concrete and synthetic resin not only in their hardened state
but also in curing process. The apparent elastic modulus
is as low as approx. 40N/mm, and they are idealy suited
to strain measurement during the very early stage of curing
(except KM-A and KM-AT). They are totally impervious to
moisture absorption producing excellent stability for longterm strain measurement. The KM-100B and KM-100BT
are also applicable to measurement of surface strain of steel
or concrete structures by using optional collars for surface
installatiion.
TYPE
A
E
Input/Output
cable
D (Gauge length)
Unit: mm
KM-30
KM-50F
KM-100A
KM-100B
KM-100HB
KM-200A
KM-100AT
KM-100BT
KM-200AT
Dimensions (mm)
C
D
E
Weight
(g)
34
54
12
20
10
17
31
50
3
4
M3 Depth 4
M3 Depth 6
12
45
104
20
17
100
M3 Depth 6
75
104
205
20
28
17
23
100
200
4
5
M3 Depth 6
M5 Depth 8
80
220
104
20
17
100
M3 Depth 6
75
205
28
23
200
M5 Depth 8
220
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
KM-30
KM-50F
KM-100A
KM-100B
KM-100HB
KM-200A
KM-100AT KM-100BT KM-200AT
Capacity
5000 x 106 strain
Gauge length
31mm
50mm
100mm
200mm
100mm
200mm
4mV/V
5.0mV/V
5.0mV/V
Rated output
2.5mV/V
6)
6)
2.5mV/V
(5000
x10
2.5mV/V(5000
x10
(10000 x106)
(10000 x106)
(approximately)
(5000 x106) (8000 x106)
Non-linearity
1%RO
Apparent
40N/mm
1000N/mm
40N/mm
1000N/mm
40N/mm 1000N/mm
elastic modulus
Integral
*Strain gauge (350 Quarter bridge 3-wire method
* Thermocouple T
N/A
temperature
:50x 106 strain/C)
Temperature range 20~+60C
20~+80C
20~+180C
20~+80C
120 Half
Input/Output
350 Full bridge
bridge
* Relative temperature measurement possible
* Real temperature measurement possible
Input/Output cable
KM-30
2.4mm
0.04mm
3-core shielded Vinyl cable
2m cable-end free
KM-50F
6mm
9mm
0.35mm
4-core shielded Chloroprene cable
2m cable-end free
KM-100A/-100B
KM-100HB
KM-200A
KM-100AT/-100BT
KM-200AT
0.3mm
2m cable-end free
0.3mm
6mm
11.5mm 0.5mm
5-core shielded Fluoroplastic cable
2m cable-end free
2m cable-end free
0.3mm
9mm
11.5mm 0.5mm
4-core shielded T-thermocouple compound cable 2m cable-end free

4-core shielded T-thermocouple compound cable 2m cable-end free
For use of internal strain measurement

The KM Strain Transducers make possible strain measurement
in materials such as concrete which undergo a transition
from a compliant state to a hardened state. Various strains
are produced by external force, ambient temperature, drying
shrinkage, materials creep, etc. the KM is designed to measure
such strains. Applicable gauge length should require three
times the diameter of the gravel pieces so as to give an
averaged evaluation of the concrete.
As illustrated right, attach wires to KM body at 2 points, then
position the KM to marked points of reinforcing bar in advance .
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Reinforcing-bar
KM
Fixing by wire
Civil Engineering use series

STRAIN TRANSDUCERS
KM/ KM-HAS

+180C
20C
For use of surface strain measurement

Surface strain measurement onto steel and concrete structures
is available with KM-100B or KM-100BT. (Optional fittings
such as Spacer and Collar are available for fixing the model
and positioning gauge length.
An installation onto surface of steel structure
An installation onto surface of concrete structure

The KM model is combined with
optional Collar KMF-23B-100 to
install onto surface of concrtete
structure with anchor bolts.
The KM model is combined with

optional Collar KMF-22-100 to
install onto surface of steel by
welding.
Optional Protective Cover

KMF-31-100
Optional Protective Cover

KMF-32B-100
KM transducers
KM transducers
Optional Collar
KMF-22-100
Optional Collar
KMF-23B-100
STRAIN TRANSDUCERS for asphalt pavement KM-HAS

These transducers are embedded into asphalt for measurement
of the internal strain. They have flanges on reinforcing bars on its
both ends for good fixation to asphalt pavement materials. The
operating temperature range of the transducers is 20 to +180C,
and they have fully waterproof construction.
Input/Output
cable
84
17
Reinforcing
bar
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Capacity
Gauge length
Rated output
Non-linearity
Apparent
elastic modulus
KM-100HAS
5000 x 106 strain
100mm
Approx. 2.5mV/V (5000 x106)
1%RO
100
24
147
Unit: mm
Approx. 40N/mm
350 Full bridge : strain measurement

Quarter bridge 3-wire method
: temperature measurement
Temperature range
20~+180C
Bridge excitation
Recommended 1~2V, Allowable 10V
6mm 0.3mm 5-core shielded Fluoroplastic
Input/Output cable
cable, 2m
Integral
temperature
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COMPOSITE USE series

STRAIN GAUGES
UBF
These strain gauges are not self-temperature-compensated. These

may be necessary to measure the thermal output using a dummy
specimen prior to the measurement.

+150C
30C
Static measurement
Dynamic measurement
COMPOSITE MATERIALS USE

Gauge pattern
: 30 ~ +120C
: 30 ~ +150C
20 to +120C
30 to +150C
CN
EB-2
Gauge size
L W
Basic type
L : length
These are foil strain gauges developed for measurement on

composite materials. They have a specially designed grid
pattern to reduce the stiffening effect of the strain gauges. In
addition, owing to the development of gauge backing with
better compliance, the number of repetition in thermal cycling
test and the creep characteristics have been significantly
improved compared to conventional strain gauges.
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
Single element
UBFLA-03 (x 3)
UBFLA-1
UBFLA-03
0.3
1.9
3.4
2.5
120
UBFLA-1
1.3
4.5
2.0
120
(x 3)
Point
Composite materials consisting of plastic matrix and fibers
such as glass fibers (GFRP), carbon fibers (CFRP) or aramid
fibers (AFRP) have different elastic modulus and linear thermal
expansion coefficient depending on their fiber orientation. For
strain measurement, consideration of materials property and
fiber orientation should be taken.
COMPOSITE USE
STRAIN GAUGES
series
BF

-3, -5 or -8: composite materials

+10C
+80C
gauge type.

Gauge pattern
Basic type
BFLA-2
0/90 2-element Rosette Plane

BFCA-2-3
Single element
0/90 2-element
Rosette Plane
0/45/90 3-element
Rosette Plane

BFRA-2-3
65
20 to +120C
20 to +200C
30 to +150C
CN
NP-50B
EB-2
Gauge size
L W
L : length
These are foil strain gauges designed for measurement

on composite materials. They have a specially designed
grid pattern to enable small stiffening effect and excellent
peformance in strain measurement up to 200C. This series
is available with self-temperature-compensation for a material
having coefficient of thermal expansion of 3,5 or 810-6/C.
This series is recommended for use on ceramic, carbon and
composite materials.
Single element
+200C
20C
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)

BFLA-2
0.9
7.6
2.5
120
BFLA-5
1.5
12.3
3.3
120
BFCA-2
1.3
BFCA-5
1.5
11.5
BFRA-2
1.3
BFRA-5
1.5
11.5
120
11.5
120
120
11.5
120
Point
Composite materials consisting of plastic matrix and fibers
such as glass fibers (GFRP), carbon fibers (CFRP) or aramid
fibers (AFRP) have different elastic modulus and linear thermal
expansion coefficient depending on their fiber orientation. For
strain measurement, consideration of materials property and
fiber orientation should be taken.
series
LOW ELASTIC
STRAIN GAUGES
GF

20C
+10C

-50, or -70: Plastics
PLASTICS USE
Basic type
Single element
GFLA-3

GFCA-3
0/90 2-element
Rosette Plane
20 to +80C
CN
Gauge size
L W
L : length
These gauges are suited for the measurement on materials

such as plastics, which have low elastic modulus compared to
metal. These specially designed grid reduces the stiffening
effect of the strain gauges to the specimen material, and also
reduces the effect of Joule heat in the strain gauges. This
series is available with self-temperature-compensation for
the material having coefficient of thermal expansion of 50 or
7010-6/C.
Single element
+80C
gauge type.
Gauge pattern
+80C
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
GFLA-3
GFLA-6
GFLA-3-350
GFLA-6-350
3
6
3
6
2.3
2.5
2.9
2.7
9.5
14.0
10.0
15.0
4.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
120
120
350
350
GFCA-3
1.4
10.5
10.5
120
GFCA-3-350
2.9
15.0
15.0
350
GFRA-3
1.4
10.5
10.5
120
GFRA-3-350
2.9
15.0
15.0
350

0/45/90 3-element
Rosette Plane
GFRA-3
Point
Effect
of low elastic modulus of specimen
When a strain gauge is installed on materials such as plastics that have low elastic modulus, the stiffness of the
strain gauge causes to disturb the stress distribution around the strain gauge, thus resulting in reduced strain
sensitivity. This is referred to as the strain gauge stiffening effect and it gets larger as the elastic modulus of
specimen gets smaller. For materials with an elastic modulus of 2.9GPa (approx. 300kgf/cm) or less, a preparatory
test must be conducted to correct the gauge factor.
Gauge sensitivity change
(%) 120
100
80
60
GFLA-3
40
GFLA-6
FLA-3-11
20
FLA-6-11
0
10-2
10-1
100
Test specimen elastic modulus
101
102
GPa
Gauge sensitivity change due to Elastic Modulus of test specimen

Effect
of Joule heat
The GF series gauges have a specially designed grid to reduce the effect of Joule heat. Though an allowable
current is 30mA or less for metallic specimens in general, a current of 10mA or less is recommended for plastic
specimen.
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LOW ELASTIC
series
STRAIN GAUGES
LF

20C
+10C

-11: Wood
+80C
WOOD, GYPSUM USE

Gauge pattern
20 to +80C
CN-E
Gauge size
L W
Basic type
These are foil strain gauges for the measurement on materials

having low elastic modulus such as wood or gypsum. These
specially designed grid reduces the stiffening effect of the
strain gauges to the specimen material. They have a backing
made of epoxy resin, which is compliant to the strain on the
specimen. These gauges are temperature-compensated
for the material having a coefficient of thermal expansion of
1110-6/C.
+80C
L : length
Single element
LFLA-10-11
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)

10
3.1
18.5
5.3 120
WOODEN MATERIAL USE Series

FOR LONG TERM
STRAIN GAUGES
PFLW/PLW

-11: Wood
20C
+10C
Basic type
Single element
PFLW-30-11
30
20 to +80C
PS
Gauge size
L W
L : length
These gauges are specially designed for long term

measurement on wood. They have a metal foil lined on
the back of the PFL or PL strain gauges. The metal foil is
effective to protect the strain gauges from the influence of
moisture in the wood. These gauges should be bonded with
PS adhesive to make the best of their performance.
Single element
+80C

Gauge pattern
+80C
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
PFLW-30-11
30
2.3
40
120
PLW-60-11
60
74
120
PLW-60-11
The PFLW and PLW series are available with an extension

leadwire in 2-wire parallel (suffix code -L) or 3-wire parallel
(suffix code -LT) vinyl leadwires.
Single element
0.11mm integral vinyl sheath leadwire

PFLW-30-11
2-wire
30
PFLW-30-11-1L Not actual size

3-wire
PLW-60-11-3LT
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Single element
PLW-60-11
-1L
-3L
-5L
-3LT
-5LT
Blue stripe (independent)

30
2.3
40
120
60
74
120
MAGNETIC FIELD series

STRAIN GAUGES
MF
Applicable adhesives for single element

CN-E
20 ~ +80C
RP-2
20 ~ +80C
RP-2
20 ~ +80C
Suffix code for temperature compensation materials approximately

-23: Aluminium
Applicable adhesives for 2-/3-element

CN-E
20 ~ +120C
NP-50B
20 ~ +200C
gauge type.
MAGNETIC FIELD USE

Gauge pattern
Gauge size
L W
Basic type
These gauges are designed for strain measurement in

magnetic field. The gauges have a sensing element material
which exhibits low magnetoresistance. In addition, the
sensing element consists of two identical grids with one grid
folded back on another. These construction makes the strain
gauges less sensitive to the influence of the alternating field.
The gauges have a twisted leadwire pre-attached which is
also effective to avoid the influence of the alternating field.
The 2-element and 3-element gauges of this series are
usable in high temperature up to 200C.
Single element
0.08mm integral stranded vinyl leadwire of 1m
MFLA-5-350-11-1L
Resistance
Backing
L
W
L : length
W : width (Unit:mm)
Two identical
grids overlapped
Single element
Operating temperature range 20C
+80C
Temperature compensation available only for mild steel
+10C
(x 3)
Single element
Shielded leadwire
3.2mm 2-core shielded stranded vinyl leadwire of 1m

MFLA-5-350-11-1LS
MFLA-2-350-11
MFLA-5-350-11
Shield
0/90 2-element Rosette Stack
1.5mm 0.04mm 3-wire twisted fluorinated resin sheathed leadwire of 1m

+80C

-1L
-1LS
0.5
4.7
1.9
350
0.5
7.9
1.9
350
Integral leadwire lengths longer than 1m are available for single

element gauges. For 2-element and 3-element rosette gauges, no
other length than 1m is available.
2-element Rosette/3-element Rosette

20C
+200C

+10C
Shield
MFCAL-2-6FD-1LTS
0/45/90 3-element Rosette Stack
1.5mm 0.04mm 3-wire twisted fluorinated resin sheathed leadwire of 1m

Shield
MFRAL-2-6FD-1LTS
+100C
0/90 2-element Rosette Stack

MFCAL-2-6FD-1LTS
MFCAL-2-350-6FD-1LTS
2
5
0.1
0.2
0/45/90 3-element Rosette Stack
7
7
120
350
MFRAL-2-6FD-1LTS
0.1
120
MFRAL-2-350-6FD-1LTS
0.2
350
Concrete structure use
Temperature-compensation is not available.

0.08mm integral stranded vinyl leadwire of 1m
Single element
MFLA-60-350-1L
3.2mm 2-core shielded stranded vinyl leadwire of 1m

Point
MFLA- 60-350
-1L
-1LS
60
0.1
64
350
MFLA-60-350-11-1LS
Countermeasure againt Noise interference in

magnetic field
If you are not using magnetic field strain gauge, use a strain
gauge with a narrow gauge width. A narrow gauge width
reduces the induced voltage on the gauge leads and is
preferable to a wide strain gauge.
The parallel leadwires used in normal strain measurement
are affected by induction. Always use twisted wires. The
interwining of twisted wires cancels out the induced voltage
that is generated. Using shielded leadwires also prevents
interference from noise.
Connection
If you extend the leadwires, locate the connection as far as

possible from the magnetic field. Bridge boxes should also
be placed as far as possible from the magnetic field. If you do
connect the wires inside the magnetic field, keep the length of
the connecting wire
(A) short and the
distance between the
leads (B) small.
B
Shielded leadwire
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POST-YIELD (Large strain) MEASUREMENT

STRAIN GAUGES series YEF/YF/YHF
Self-temperature-compensation : Not available
LARGE STRAIN MEASUREMENT

Gauge pattern
series
Basic type
YEF
L : length
These gauges are applicable to the measurement of large

strain up to 10~15%. Also these withstand the repeated strain
in elastic range (at strain level 150010-6 strain) like ordinary
strain gauges. However, these are not applicalble to the
measurement of repeated strain in a large range.
YEFCA-2
YEFCA-5
YEFRA-2
+80C
20C
CN
CN-Y
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
Strain limit in room-temperature
10 ~ 15%
YEFLA-2
1.8
7.5
4.0
120
YEFLA-5
1.9
12.0
4.0
120
0/90
2-element
Rosette
YEFCA-2
1.8
10.0
10.0
120
YEFCA-5
2.0
14.5
14.5
120
0/45/90
3-element
Rosette
YEFRA-2
1.8
10.0
10.0
120
YEFRA-5
2.0
14.5
14.5
120
YEFRA-5
These gauges are applicable to the measurement of large

strain up to 15 to 20%. These are not applicable to the
measurement of repeated strain in elastic range as well as in
large range.
+80C
20C
CN
CN-Y
20 ~ +80C
20 ~ +80C
Single element
15 ~ 20%
YFLA-2
YFLA-5
YFLA-10
YFLA-20
YHF
These gauges are developed for the measurement of very

large strain up to 30~40%. These are not applicable to the
measurement of repeated strain in elastic range as well as in
large range.
Single element
YFLA-2
1.8
7.5
4.0
120
YFLA-5
1.9
12.0
4.0
120
YFLA-10
10
2.6
16.6
4.9
120
YFLA-20
20
1.8
26.0
3.7
120
30C
CN
CN-Y
+80C
30 ~ +80C
30 ~ +80C
30 ~ 40%
(x 3)
YHFLA-5
(x 3)
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W : width (Unit:mm)
Single
element
YF
YHFLA-2
Resistance

YEFLA-5
YEFLA-2
series
Backing
L
W
Single element
series
Gauge size
L W
YHFLA-2
1.5
2.7
120
YHFLA-5
1.7
11
120
Point
Performance
Series
of YEF/YF/YHF
Change of apparent strain

Strain meas- Fatigue limit at room Self-temperature
due to cyclic loading of large
urement
temperature*
compensation
strains*
YEF
10~15%
5 x 105 cycles
Not available
2000 x 106 strain/10 cycles
YF
15~20%
1 x 102 cycles
Not available
YHF
30~40%
2 x 104 cycles
Not available
Not available
5%
1 x 106 cycles
Effective
Applications
Measurement of repeated
strain in elastic range.
Measurement of repeated
strain in elastic range.
* : The number of repetitions at which the indicated strain value changes by 100x106 strain or more by applying
repeated strain of approx. 1,500x106 strain at 15Hz
* : Change of indicated strain by applying a repeated strain of approx. 10,000x106 strain at a speed of 4 minutes
per cycle.
Adhesive
for YEF/YF/YHF series gauges
These strain gauges should be bonded with CN or CN-Y adhesive. If measurement is made a few days or
longer after the strain gauge bonding, the CN-Y should be used. Measurement of large strain is possible even
after one year of bonding the strain gauge with the CN-Y adhesive, provided that the specimens are stored at
room temperature without any unfavorable conditions (moisture, direct sunlight, etc.).
CN
adhesive variation with time
Though CN adhesive is normally used for large elongation strain measurement, the strain limit gradually
decreases with the number of days following strain gauge installation. This variation with time occurs as a
consequence of exposure to direct sunlight (UV), temperature and humidity, as well as the number of days
since installation. The following shows an example of the results of testing performed by TML for the effects of
adhesive variation with time. While these results show marked differences due to the exposure conditions of
the test specimens (temperature and humidity), they also show that the strain limits for strain gauges decrease
as time passes after installation. While this does not pose a problem in ordinary strain measurement, TML
recommends that the measurement ends in 1 or 2 days after installation in the case of large elongation strain
measurement. If the strain gauge is to be left for a long period after being installed, use the CN-Y adhesive.
25
Strain limit (%)
20
YFLA-5
CN
CN-Y
15
10
5
0
24 hours
2 days
3 weeks
2 months
6 months
1 year
Time lapse after bonding

Countermeasure
in case there is a span between gauge installation and start of measurement
Store the test specimen with the attached strain gauge in a cool, dark and dry location.
Use the CN-Y adhesive. (Refer to the instructions provided).
Repeatability
of Post-Yield strain gauges
Post-Yield strain gauges can be used to measure large elongation strain once, but cannnot be used for
measurement of repeated large elongation strain. When repeated testing is performed in a strain range
exceeding 5000x 106 , the strain gauge experiences zero drift. Note that the amount of drift varies depending
on factors such as the type of strain gauges and the level and frequncy of strain.
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HIGH ENDURANCE series

STRAIN GAUGES
DSF

60C
These strain gauges are not self-temperature-compensated. It may

be necessary to measure a thermal output using a dummy specimen
prior to the measurement.
+200C
HIGH STRESS FATIGUE TEST

Gauge pattern
Gauge size
L W
Basic type
L : length
These gauges are designed for fatigue test at high stress level.
The gauges satisfy the fatigue life over 10 million times at a
strain level of 3000x106 strain. It is available for use in cyclic
loading test of composite materials.
DSFLA-5-350
Backing
L
W
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
(x 3)
DSFLA-2-350
60 ~ +120C
60 ~ +200C
60 ~ +200C
CN
C-1
EB-2
(x 3)
DSFLA-2-350
3.3
350
DSFLA-5-350
11
3.2
350
Integral leadwire is available.

TML strain gauge fatigue test results

500
Conventional type
FLA-5-11
(approx. 25000 cycles)
Fatigue Limit
This number is determined as

the number of cycles in case a
mechanically repeated strain of
3000x106 strain is applied to the
strain gauge before the indicated
strain changes by 300x106 strain.
Indicated strain ()
400
High stress durability

DSFLA-5-350
(approx. 10 million cycles)
300
200
100
0
-100
102
Strain level of the fatigue test at room temperature

3,000x106 strain (15Hz)
103
series
ONE-SIDE
STRAIN GAUGES
104
105
DD
10C
Thickness of applicable
specimen (mm)
Basic type
71
10 ~ +70C
10 ~ +70C
CN
P-2
Gauge size
L W
L : length
These gauges are intended for measuring the bending and

tensile strains separately by simply bonding the gauges on
one side of a plate or beam. It works on the assumption that
the strain distribution in the section of the specimen is linear
along the height of the section when the section is subjected
to both tensile and bending stress. The gauges are effectively
used for the measurement of a box construction in structures
such as bridges or pressure vessels, where the reverse side
of the measurement object is not accessible for strain gauge
installation.
108
+70C
ONE-SIDE STRAIN GAUGES
107
These strain gauges are not self-temperature-compensated. It may

be necessary to measure a thermal output using a dummy specimen
prior to the measurement.
Gauge pattern
106
Number of cycles
Backing
a b c
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
Approx. 5 or less
DD-1-15
Approx. 5~10
DD-2-30
2.9
15
30
350
CRACK DETECTION series

GAUGES
FAC

+80C
30C
CN
RP-2
30 ~ +80C
30 ~ +80C
CRACK PROPAGATION MEASUREMENTS

Gauge pattern
These gauges are designed to measure the propagation speed
of fatigue crack in a metal specimen. The gauges are bonded
with an adhesive on the position where the crack is initiated or
the crack initiation is expected. The grids of the gauges, which
are aligned with interval of 0.1mm or 0.5mm, are disconnected
one by one with the propagation of the crack. The gauges are
used together with the crack gauge adaptor CGA-120B, and
the disconnection of one grid is measured as the change of
approx. 45 or 4010-6 strain by a strainmeter.
Crack Gauges
TML
FAC-5
CRACK GAUGES

FAC-5
FAC-20
4.5mm
20mm
approx. 1
0.1mm
0.5mm
46
41
approx. 45
approx. 40
-30 ~ +80C
28 x 5mm
43 x 25mm
Gauge type
Measuring range
Gauge resistance
Grid interval
Number of grids
Output per grid
Backing size
Crack Gauge Adaptor CGA-120B
Minimum order is 1 piece or more.

Measuring point
1
Allowable temperature
-30 ~ +80C
Bridge connection
Quarter bridge 3-wire method 120
20(W) x 15(H) x 15(D) mm
Dimension
(except projection parts)
Weight
5g
Crack open
FAC gauge
FAC-20
To instruments
Crack Gauge Adaptor

CGA-120B
Crack Gauge
Adaptor CGA-120B
STRESS GAUGES
series
SF

-23: Aluminium

20C
+10C
Poisson's ratio
of specimen
Basic type
These gauges are intended to measure the stress in an

optional direction of the specimen in plane stress field. The
gauges are sensitive not only in these axial direction but
also in these transverse direction, and the sensitivity ratio
of the transverse direction to the axial directions is equal to
the Poissons ratio of the specimen material. In addition, the
gauges are not sensitive to the shearing strain. Accordingly,
the output of the gauges is proportional to the stress in the axial
direction. The gauges are available in three types depending
on the Poissons ratio of the specimen material.
0.285
0.305
0.330
SFA-285
(x 3)
+100C
AXIAL STRESS MEASUREMENT

Gauge pattern
+200C
NP-50B 20 ~ +200C
C-1
20 ~ +200C
CN
20 ~ +120C
Gauge size
L W
Backing
L
W
Resistance

SFA-285-11
SFA-305-17
SFA-330-23
120
Integral leadwire is available.

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TRANSDUCER-SPECIFIC STRAIN GAUGES

TML strain gauges are used not only for the purpose of
knowing strain/stress but also as sensors for strain gauge
type transducers. A strain gauge type transducer converts
physical quantity such as load, pressure or displacement
into mechanical strain on the strain generating body (elastic
body), and the mechanical strain is converted into electrical
output using strain gauges mounted on the elastic body.
We offer various types of transducer-specific strain gauges
featuring highly reliable and stable performance.
Force transducers (Load Cells)
Pressure transducers
Acceleration transducers
Displacement transducers
Torque transducers
VARIOUS TYPE OF TML TRANSDUCER-SPECIFIC

STRAIN GAUGES
GAUGE SHAPE AND GAUGE LENGTH
Single, Rectangular 2-element, Torque (Shearing) strain

measurement.
Pattern
Single-element
0/90 2-element
Gauge length (mm)

2, 3
2, 3, 6
Torque (Shearing strain) use
Pattern
Single-element
Torque
0/90 2-element
(CM)

Operating temperature range differs from heat-resistive

temperature's. F series gauge (with epoxy backing) is also
available for use of heat-curing type bonding adhesives.
Refer to pages 79 and 80 for the details.
Gauge series Gauge backing materials Operating temperature
F
Epoxy resin
-20 ~ +80C
QF
Polyimide resin
-20 ~ +200C
EF
Polyimide resin
-20 ~ +200C
CREEP ADJUSTMENT
The creep characteristic is particularly important in force
transducers. The most common compensation system uses
the material creep (+) of the stress-generating body (elastic
body) and the gauge creep () to cancel each other. Various
TML strain gauges are available for creep adjustment and
are selectable by creep code.
Creep code
Gauge creep
Large > Small
Creep code
C2>C4>C6>C8
TEMPERATURE SENSITIVITY COMPENSATION

(LA) (CT)
0/90 2-element
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Elastic modulus of strain-generating body (elastic body)

varies with temperature variation. In the same manner, as
ambient temperature around the strain-generating body
varies, resulting in change of apparent strain. To reduce
such temperature influence, sensitivity compensation
resistor is assembled in bridge circuit.
Coding system of Transducer-specific strain

gauges
(CB)
2 types of 0/90 2-element gauge are lined-up with

different pattern of gauge tab. CM-type has half-bridge
configuration.
FLA-2-350-C2-11
GAUGE RESISTANCE
Pattern
Single-element
0/90 2-element
Gauge resistance ()
350, 1000
120, 350
Torque (Shearing strain) use
350
Please note that 1000 gauge has less power consumption

in bridge circuit comparing to 350 gauge's and limits
Joule's heat generation.
GAUGE BACKING MATERIALS

Unlike stress measurement gauges, the gauge backing
materials for transducer-specific strain gauge cannot be
determined based solely on the operating temperature
and bonding method. To ensure maximum transducer
performance, it is necessary to test various combinations
using different stress-generating bodies (elastic bodies) to
select the most suitable backing mateirals.
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Gauge length

Creep code
11: Mild steel

17: Stainless steel
23: Aluminium

TRANSDUCER-SPECIFIC STRAIN GAUGES
Gauge pattern
Gauge size
L W
Basic type
L : length
Single element
Creep code
FLA-2-350-
C2
(QF)
C4
W : width (Unit:mm)
2.9
6.8
4.6
350
-11
-17
-23
3.2
8.5
5.0
350
-11
-17
-23
4.2
9.2
5.8
1000
-11
-17
-23
1.5
7.6
5.3
350
-11
-17
-23
2.9
6.8
9.2
350
-11
-17
-23
3.2
8.5
10.0
350
1.5
8.2
8.0
120
3.2
10.5
9.1
350
2.0
10.0
13.0
350
2.8
2.8
12.0
8.5
350
FCM-2.8-350
2.8
2.8
12.0
8.5
350
EFCM-2-350-11
2.5
1.4
3.0
12.2
350
EFCMX-3-350-11
1.6
8.0
7.5
350
EFCMY-3-350-11
1.6
10.0
6.5
350
C8
Not actual size shown
Resistance
-11
-17
-23
C6
FLA-2-350-C2
Backing
L
W
FLA-3-350-
C2
(QF)
C4
C6
C8
FLA-3-1000- C2
(QF)
C4
C6
Torque (Shearing strain) measurement
C8
FCT-2-350- C2
(QF)
C4
C6
FCT-2-350-C2
C8
Single axis 2-element
FLA-2-350-
C2-2H
(QF)
C4-2H
C6-2H
C8-2H
FLA-2-350-C2-2H
FLA-3-350-
C2-2H
(QF)
C4-2H
C6-2H
0/90 2-element
C8-2H
FCB
(QF)
-2
-3-350
FCB-2
FCB-3-350
-6-350
FCB-6-350
-2.8-350
FCB-2.8-350
EFCM-2-350
FCM-2.8-350
EFCMX-3-350
EFCMY-3-350
-11
-17
-23
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BOLT STRAIN series

GAUGES
BTM/BTMC
These gauges are used for measurement of tensile strain of bolt. They are
simply inserted into pre-drilled hole in the bolt with exclusive adhesives.
This method is recommendable when an ordinary strain gauges can not be
mounted on the bolt surface. Accurate tensile force measurement is possible
by calibrating the bolt after installing the bolt gauges.

10C

Not available
BOLT AXIAL STRAIN MEASUREMENT

Gauge pattern
series
+80C
Basic type
BTM
Gauge size
L W
L : length
Bolt
A-2 Adhesive
BTM
Resistance
W : width (Unit:mm)
The BTM bolt gauges use heat-curing A-2 adhesive for

installation, which provides better long-term stability.
Gauge Lead
Backing
L
W
10 ~ +80C
A-2

BTM-1C
Hole drilled: 1.6mm
0.7
5.6
1.4
120
Hole drilled: 2.0mm
BTM-6C
1.0
12.0
1.7
120
BTM-6CTA
1.0
12.0
1.7
120
Hole drilled: 2.0mm

Temperature integrated applicable in -10~+80C
NB : Polyurethane sheath of the gauge leads is easily removed by

heat of soldering iron, while Polyester sheath is removed by
chemical solvent.
BTM-1C
5.6
1.8 3.8
Gauge
center
BTM-6C
Gauge
center
BTM-6CTA
Gauge
center
12
12
Gauge Lead : 0.14mm Polyurethane sheathed wire (Cu) of 80mm
Gauge Lead : 0.14mm Polyurethane sheathed wire (Cu) of 80mm
Temperature integrated
Green: Cu
Light yellow : Cu-Ni
Red : Cu (independent)
Gauge Lead: 0.14mm Polyurethane sheathed wire (Cu) of 80mm

0.12mm Polyester sheathed wire (Cu-Ni) of 80mm
Optional syringe and needle
Unit: mm
Applicable to Needle diameter Needle length

BTM-1C
1.5mm-dia.
60mm
BTM-6C
1.8mm-dia.
100mm
Exclusive syringe for injecting A-2 adhesive into the predrilled hole before BTM-1C or -6C gauge is embedded.
series
BTMC
The BTMC gauges have a tube shape sensing element,

and they are installed with fast-curing CN adhesive. The
installation is easily made at room temperature.
Basic type
Gauge center
75
Gauge Lead
50
Unit: mm
10 ~ +80C
Gauge Gauge Backing ResistLength Center diameter

(mm)
a (mm) b (mm) ance
BTMC-05-D10-003LE
0.5
0.9
120
BTMC-1-D16-003LE
Hole drilled: 1.6mm
1.5
120
BTMC-3-D20-006LE
10
1.9
120
Hole drilled: 1.0mm
CN
Hole drilled: 2.0mm
Gauge Lead: 0.1mm Polyimide sheathed of 30mm for BTMC05 and BTMC-1, 60mm for BTMC-3
Bolt strain gauge installation/calibration service

Currently, bolts are used in various fields for connecting
structural members. Confirmation and management of
the fixing condition are possible by measuring axial force
applied to the bolt in machine structures, cars, airplanes,
expressways, bridges, fixing of segments, and so on. Also
the axial force measurement is useful for knowing the
strength of bolt and designing the bolt connection.
TML offers strain gauging service for measurement of axial

force acting on bolts. The service includes drilling a hole,
fixing the gauge, connecting the cable, and applying load
calibration to the bolt supplied by the customer. Strain
gauge installation service for high temperature is also
available.
Processing method
There are two methods in strain gauge installation service. One is embedding, and the other is bonding.
Bonding
Embedding BTM series

A hole of 1.6mm or 2mm in diameter is drilled in the center
of the bolt. The strain gauge is inserted into the hole and
embedded with an exclusive adhesive. This method has
the advantage of avoiding the gauge being damaged by a
washer, etc. while fastening the bolt.
F, QF, ZF, CF series
Two strain gauges are bonded on both sides of the bolt

shaft in axially symmetric positions to cancel the influence of
bending. It is required to slightly scrape off the surface of the
bolt shaft where the strain gauges are bonded, for the purpose
of avoiding strain gauges being damaged while fastening
the bolt or by contact of a washer. Choose strain gauges
according to the usage conditions including temperature.
Gauge
embedded
Cut away
BTM gauges
Bolt specimen
Bolt drilled
Gauge
embedded
Wiring and
overcoating
Calibration service
In order to achieve accurate measurement, we offer
calibration service that the bolt is calibrated with specified
load. Instruments and calibration machines used for the
calibration service are periodically calibrated and inspected by
public institutions traceable to the national standards.
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TEMPERATURE
GAUGES
series
TF

20C
+200C
NP-50B
20 ~ +200C
C-1
20 ~ +200C
CN
20 ~ +120C
general
TEMPERATURE GAUGES
Basic type
Gauge pattern
L : length
These gauges are bonded on the specimen surface like

as ordinary strain gauges, and measures the surface
temperature. By combining with the dedicated temperature
gauge adaptor (TGA-1A or TGA-1B), actual temperature can
be measured easily using a strainmeter.
TFL-2-60
Sensitivity Gauge size

L
W
( / C)
Backing ResistL
W ance
W : width (Unit:mm)
TFL-2-60
0.34 approx.
1.9
6.1
3.5
60
TFL-3-60
0.34 approx.
3.2
8.5
5.0
60
TFL-6-60
0.34 approx.
2.6
13.0
4.5
60
TFL-8
0.68 approx.
3.5
14.0
5.4
120
TFL-8
Integral leadwire is available. Refer to pages 19~20 for applicable integral leadwires.
TGA-1A/TGA-1B Temperature Gauge Adaptor
This adaptor is used with temperature gauges TF series for

direct reading of temperature with a strainmeter, and converts
output to 100x106 strain/C.
To strainmeter
Cable length
1.5m
TGA-1B
2
Applicable Temperature
Sensitivity
gauge
C
(x106 strain/C)
TFL-2-60
TFL-3-60
-20~+200
100
TFL-6-60
TFL-8
-20~+200
100
D
E
RTD
TML
Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo Co., Ltd.
Temperature Gauge
Adaptor
Dimensions
Weight
W x H x D(mm)
Accuracy
(C)
Bridge mode
1 or less
Full bridge
100 x40 x 70
370g
1 or less
Full bridge
100 x40 x 70
370g
general
PLATINUM RTD (Pt 100)
Type
Base size
(mm)
Resistance
Operating
temperature
CRZ-2005 1mA or less 5.0x2.0x1.1 100 (at 0C) 40 ~ +400C

5
The Platinum RTD is mounted on a specimen and connect to

a data logger to measure temperature. Easy measurement
of temperature by bonding to specimen with strain gauge
adhesive. Units equipped with leadwire are also available
upon request.
Rated current
10
PLATINUM
USE
NDIS plug connector
TGA-1B
3 INITIA L
TFL-8
TGA-1A
(TFL-8 )
TEMPERATURE GAUGE ADAPTO R
Type of Adaptor
Red
Green
Black
White
Shield
Unit: mm
THERMOCOUPLE
A thermocouple configures the closed circuit in which a
small electric current flows in the circuit composed of a pair
of dissimilar conductors, and measures temperature using
thermoelectric effect produced at both ends of conductors in
Type
0.32x1P T-G
0.65x1P T-G
0.32x1P T-6F
0.65x1P T-6F
0.65x1P T-GS
0.32x1P K-H
0.65x1P K-H
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Core
Outer
Thermodiameter dimension
couple
(mm)
(mm)
T
T
T
T
T
K
K
0.32
0.65
0.32
0.65
0.65
0.32
0.65
Sheath materials
2.1x3.2
2.6x4.0
Heat-resistive vinyl
1.0x1.6
1.5x2.5
7.2
1.4x2.3
2.0x3.4
Fluoroethylene propylene
Fluoroethylene propylene
Glass fiber
Glass fiber
different temperatures.
general
Sheath color
Heat-resistive Length
temperature
Insulator
per roll Remarks
Outer sheath
(C)
(m)
+
Red White
Brown
approx.100
100
Red White
Brown
approx.100
100
Red White
Brown
approx.200
100
Red White
Brown
approx.200
100
Red White
Brown
approx.100
100
Shielded
Red White
approx.350
100
Blue
Red White
approx.350
100
Blue
CONNECTING TERMINALS
TML Connecting Terminals provide convenient junction points
to connect strain gauges to instrumentation leadwires.
T series is made of a cubic plastic and two or three wires of
approximately 0.8mm diameter are fixed to the cube. TY
is laminated with rubber sheet and suitable for large strain
measurement. TP-2 is a self-bonding terminal with two wires.
TF is made of a 0.03mm thick copper foil and a glass-epoxy
insulation base of approx. 0.15mm thick. TFY is laminated
with rubber sheet approx. 0.8mm thick over the back side of
TF series terminals.
Cubic shape
for large strain with

rubber backing
for general purpose
TS-2
T-2 T-3 TYS-2
TY-2
TY-3
Self-bonding type
(No adhesive required)

TP-2
Foil shape
for general purpose

TF-2SS TF-2S
TF-2MS
TF-2M
for large strain with rubber backing

TFY-2SS TFY-2S TFY-2MS
TFY-2M
High temperature use with polyimide resin backing
TPF-2SS TPF-2S TPF-2MS TPF-2M

TPFH-2SS TPFH-2S TPFH-2MS
Cubic type
Type
Dimensions Operating tem(mm)

perature (C)
Quantity
(pcs/box)
T-2
10x10x5
20~+90
100
T-3
(3-wire method)
10x10x5
20~+90
100
TS-2
7.5x7.5x5
20~+90
100
TYS-2
7.5x7.5x7
20~+90
100
TY-2
10x10x7
20~+90
80
TY-3
(3-wire method)
10x10x7
20~+90
80
TP-2
10x10x6
20~+60
100
Foil type
Type
Dimensions Operating tem- Quantity

(mm)
perature (C) (pairs/sheet)
TF-2SS
4.6x3.8x0.2
196~+180
50
TF-2S
TF-2MS
TF-2M
TFY-2SS
TFY-2S
TFY-2MS
TFY-2M
TPF-2SS
TPF-2S
TPF-2MS
TPF-2M
TPFH-2SS
TPFH-2S
TPFH-2MS
6 x5.3x0.2
8 x7.2x0.2
10x9.2x0.2
4.6x3.8x0.8
6 x5.3x0.8
8 x7.2x0.8
10x9.2x0.8
4.6x3.8x0.2
6 x5.3x0.2
8 x7.2x0.2
10x9.2x0.2
4.6x3.8x0.1
6 x5.3x0.1
8 x7.2x0.1
196~+180
196~+180
196~+180
20~+120
20~+120
20~+120
20~+120
196~+200
196~+200
196~+200
196~+200
269~+350
269~+350
269~+350
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
NB: TPFH series are heat-resistive connecting terminals

with polyimide resin backing to TPF. It allows high
temperature measurement using QF/ZF series gauges
and bonding repetition on the terminals.
STRAIN GAUGE CLAMP

Gauge Mate GMR-S/GMA-S
When bonding a strain gauge, a fixing pressure should be
applied to the gauge until curing is completed. This can be
easily done using the TML Gauge Mate, which is a gauge
clamp device consisting of a coil spring and a permanent
magnet. For use on specimens of different shapes, two types
are available. Model GMA-S is for flat specimens, and model
GMR-S is for round specimens. Both can be used with roomtemperature curing type bonding adhesives.
GMA-S
for flat specimen of 1mm thick

or more
GMR-S
for round specimen of 6~32mmdia.
Pressing jig PRESSEE PM-19

PRESSEE is a pressing jig capable of not only pressurizing
the strain gauge but also checking adhesion status from the
clear pressing part with eyes. The use of PRESSEE saves
time to keep pressing the strain gauge with your finger in the
bonding work. In addition, since the PRESSEE can apply
a constant pressure to the strain gauge, bonding quality is
expected to be higher than a finger pressure.
Applicable strain
gauge
Applicable adhesive
Pressing method
Object to be bonded
Dimensions
Gauge length of 6mm or less and backing

dimension of 15mm or less
CN/CN-R/CN-Y, P-2, NP-50B, EA-2A, EB-2
Magnetic method by permanent magnet
Flat surface of magnetic body
29mm x Approx. 30mm height
Pressure area of 19mm for flat specimen.
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STRAIN GAUGE ADHESIVES
STRAIN GAUGE ADHESIVES

Type
Contents
Component
Applicable
specimen
Operating
temperature
Curing temperature
and time
CN
Single component
Room-temperature-curing
Single
2g x 5
Cyanoacrylate
Metal, Plastics
Composite
Room temperature
196~+120C 20sec.~1 min. (thumb
pressure)
CN-E
Single component
Single
2g x 5
Cyanoacrylate
Concrete
Mortar, Wood
30~+120C
Room temp. 40sec.~2

min. (thumb pressure)
CN-R
Single component
Single
2g x 5
Cyanoacrylate
Metal, Plastics
Composite
30~+120C
Room temp. 10~30sec.

(thumb pressure)
CN-Y
Single component
Single
2g x 5
Cyanoacrylate
Metal, Plastics
Composite
A: 25g
B: 3g
Polyester
Metal
A: 25g
B: 3g
Polyester
Concrete
Mortar
Concrete
Mortar
Wood
P-2
RP-2
Two-component
Mixing ratio: 2~6%
Tw o - c o m p o n e n t R o o m temperature-curing
Mixing ratio: 2~4%
PS
Two-component
Mixing ratio: 2~4%
A: 25g
B: 3g
Polyester
NP-50B
Two-component
Mixing ratio: 3~4%
A: 25g
B: 3g
Polyester
C-1
Single component
Heat-curing
EA-2A
Room temperature
60 sec.~2 min.
(thumb pressure)
Room temperature
30~+180C Pressure 50~300kPa
2~3 hrs.
Room temperature
2~3 hrs.
30~+80C
30~+100C
Room temperature
2~3 hrs.
Room temperature
16 hrs.
Pre-curing at 130C 1 hr.,
pressure 200~300kPa.
Metal
269~+200C
Post-curing at 200C
1 hr. without pressure
Pressure at 50~300kPa.
Metal, Concrete
269~+50C Room temperature 1 day,
Composite
or at 50C 2 hrs.
Metal
Composite
Single 25g
Phenol
Two-component
Mixing ratio: 2:1
A: 25g
B: 15g
Epoxy
EB-2
Two-component
Mixing ratio: 10: 3
A: 10g x3
B: 3g x3
Epoxy
Metal
Composite
60~+200C
A-2
Two-component
Heat-curing
Mixing ratio: 10: 1
A: 25g
B: 5g
Epoxy
Bolt
Room temperature
30~+100C 12 hrs.
and 140C 3 hrs.
NB: Shelf life
Effective storing duration on condition that the adhesive

is properly kept in a cool dry and dark place such as a
refrigerator (+5~+10C, do not store in a freezer).
Room temperature 1 day

Pressure 50~200kPa.
For two-component adhesives, use the supplied mixing vessles.

Mixing vessles: Polyethylene make

75mm-diameter, 10mm depth
Thumb pressure 100~300kPa
Point
In general, curing time of an adhesive called "room temperature curing type" is largely affected by environmental
conditions such as temperature and humidity. Referring to
the curing conditions described in the supplied operation
manual, it is recommended to carry out a "test curing" on
the site.
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A trace of water in the air is requreid to cure the CN
adhesive (cyanoacrylate). Therefore the curihng time is
largely affected by humidity rather than temperature.
Shelf life
Applications
Single component adhesive for strain gauges. The time required to bond the gauge is extremely short and handling
6 months is very easy. The thin bonding layer allows adhesion to plastic objects as well as metal. Curing time under normal
conditions is 20~60 seconds.
Single component adhesive featuring high viscosity for bonding strian gauges to porous materials such as concrete and
6 months mortar. Curibng time under normal conditions is 40~120 seconds.
Single component adhesive for accelerating cures in lower ambient temperature, or lower relative humidity. Curing time
3 months under normal conditions is 10~30 seconds.
Single component adhesive designed exclusively for use on post-yield strain gauge. Offers minimum degradation in
6 months bonding performance (peel strength) due to aging. Suitable when a large strain measurement is made after a few days
or more of bonding the strain gauge. Curing time under normal conditions is 60~120 seconds.
Two-component room-temperature-curing polyester adhesive for bonding PF, P and F series strain gauges. Put the
6 months necessary quantity of drug A in the supplied mixing vessel, then add drug B by drops to total 2~6% in weight of drug A.
Use the mixed adehsive within 5~15 minutes.
Two-component room-temperatuere-curing polyester adhesive for bonding PF and P series strain gauges. The mixing
3 months procedure is the same as above for P-2 adhesive. Put the necesary quantity of drug A in the supplied mixing vessel, then
add drug B by drops to total 2~4% by weight of drug A. Use the mixed adhesive within 10~20 minutes.
Two-component room-temperature-curing polyester adhesive. Used as a surface precoating agent for bonding P and
PF series gauges to concrete and also as an adhesive for WFLM series gauges. The special filler contained exhibits
3 months alkali resistance and effectively shuts off moisture and gas from inside of the concrete. Its high viscosity enables use on
vertical walls or ceilings. Put the necessary quantity of drug A in the supplied mixing vessel, then add drug B by drops to
total 2~4% by weight of drug A.
Two-component room-temperature-curing polyester adhesive for bonding QF, ZF and BF series strain gauges. Put the
6 months necessary quantity of drug A into the supplied mixing vessel then add drug B by drops to total 3~4% by weight of drug A.
Use the mixed adhesive within 5~20 minutes.
3 months
Single-component heat-curing type adhesive. For use on strain gauges that are suited to heat curing. Enables reliable
measurement for long periods and in high temperature up to 200C.
Two-component room-temperature-curing epoxy adhesive for bonding CF series strain gauges for use in temperature
3 months from cryogenic (269C) up to 50C. Mix the necessary quantity of drugs A and B at the weight ratio of 2 to 1.
Two-component room-temperature-curing epoxy adhesive for bonding strain gauges for use in temperature from 60
3 months to +150C. Enables stable measurement for a long period of time. Mix the necessary quantity of drugs A and B at the
weight ratio of 10 to 3.
Two-component heat-curing epoxy adhesive for bonding BTM strain gauges. Mix the necessary quantity of drugs A and
3 months B at the weight ratio of 10 to 1, then pour the mixed adhesive into a hole drilled on the bolt in which the gauge is inserted.
Keep at room temperature for 12 hours, then cure at 140C in furnace for 3 hours.
MSDS : Material Safety Data Sheet
TML supplies MSDS for all its strain gauge adhesives and coatings. Contact your TML supplier for more information.
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COATING MATERIALS
COATING MATERIALS
Materials
Color
Contents
Operating
temperature
W-1
Microcrystalline wax
solid
Light yellow
Single 500g
0~+50C
Hot melting +100~+120C

Hardening in room temperature
N-1
Chloroprene rubber
based solvent thinned
Light yellow
25g
30~+80C
Air-drying
A half day in room temperature
K-1
Special rubber based

solvent thinned
White
25g
269~+60C
Air-drying
UE-1
Special rubber based

solvent thinned
Brown
25g
40~+150C
Air-drying
SB tape
Buthyl rubber
White
10mm(wide)x3mm (thick)
5m long/roll
VM tape
Buthyl rubber
Black
38mm(wide) x1mm (thick)

20~+80C Pressure sensitive
6m long/roll
Type
KE-348W
KE-348T
TSE3976-B
Silicone rubber
Silicone rubber
White
100g
Transparent
100g
Black
100g
MSDS : Material Safety Data Sheet
TML supplies MSDS for all its strain gauge adhesives and
coatings. Contact your TML supplier for more information.
Single layer coating with one
type of coating materials
The type of coating required and the application method differ

depending on the environment in which the strain gauge
is used. In general, if one type of coating is not sufficient,
multiple coatings can be combined to protect the strain
gauges. At TML, the coating applied directly to the surface
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Curing conditions
30~+80C Pressure sensitive
50~+200C
Air-drying
50~+300C
Air-drying
One day in room temperature
Coatings in special substances
For use in special substances such as acids, alkalis and

alcohols, contact TML or your local representatives.
Multi-layer coating with different

types of coating materials
of the strain gauge is referred to as the first coating with

subsequent coating layers referred to sequentially as the
second coating, third coating, etc. Multi-layer coatings
offer better strain gauge protection.
Purpose
Applications
The solid W-1 is put into a heating appratus (temprarure-regulated oil bath
Moisture- and waterproofing coating for laboratory
is recommended) and completely melted at 100 to 120C. The hot melted
and field requirements where mechanical protection
W-1 is applied over the area to be coated with a brush. The W-1 cools and
is not needed, or used as a first coating for multi-layer
turns into solid as soon as the application. It is usually applied repeatedly
coating.
till the cooled W-1 forms an adequate thickness.
A layer of N-1 is applied directly from the tube or with a brush over the area
Moisture- and waterproofing coating for laboratory to be coated. Curing time is about half a day in room temperature, but it
and less severe field requirements where mechanical depends on conditions such as the specimen material, temperature, and so
protection is not needed.
on. If the coating layer is too thin, apply another layer to make an adequate
thickness.
A layer of K-1 is applied directly from the tube or with a brush over the area
Moisture-proofing coating from cryogenic to room to be coated. Curing time is about half a day in room temperature, but it
temperature for laboratory requirements. Does not depends on conditions such as the specimen material, temperature, and so
provide a high degree of mechanical protection.
on. If the coating layer is too thin, apply another layer to make an adequate
thickness.
A layer of UE-1 is applied directly from the tube or with a brush over the
O i l - r e s i s t a n t c o a t i n g f o r l a b o r a t o r y a n d f i e l d area to be coated. Curing time is about half a day in room temperature,
requirements. Does not provide a high degree of but it depends on conditions such as the specimen material, temperature,
mechanical protection.
and so on. If the coating layer is too thin, apply another layer to make an
adequate thickness.
Moisture- and water-proofing coating for laboratory
The SB tape is cut in an appropriate length and applied over the area to be
and field requirements where mechanical protection
coated. The application is completed by pressing down the SB tape fimly
is not needed, or used as a first coating for multi-layer
with a spatula or your finger covered with the separating paper. It is also
coating. Offers excellent moisture and water resistant
applied under the leadwire prior to the overcoating.
characteristics and is very convenient for use.
Used as a second coating or later for multi-layer The VM tape is cut in an appropriate length and applied over the area to be
coating. Offers excellent moiture and water resistant coated with finger pressure. The VM tape must not be applied directly over
characteristics. Very convenient for use.
a strain gauge as a first coating.
Suitable for laboratory requirements with high The KE-348 is applied directly from the tube over the area to be coated.
temperature conditions where high degree of Curing time is about one day in room temperature, but it depends on
mechanical protection is not needed.
conditions such as temperature, humidity, and so on.
Suitable for laboratory requirements with high The TSE3976-B is applied directly from the tube over the area to be coated.
temperature conditions where high degree of Curing time is about one day in room temperature, but it depends on
mechanical protection is not needed.
conditions such as temperature, humidity, and so on.
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GAUGE PROTECTOR
Protector cover
9mm-dia. extension
cable
This rubber protector is designed to protect gauges which

are bonded onto metal surface from the environment for
long-term measurement. The strain gauge is packed inside
together with the applied adhesive and overcoating materials.
The protector is also provided with a hole for cable intake. It
allows the entire area to be isolated from ambient conditions
which may affect reliable measurement, and further increases
the coating performance.
Specifiction
Frame: 100mm (Inner 92mm)

x 15mm (Height)
Cover: 100mmx 3mm (Thick)
Dimensions
Operating temperature 20 ~ +80C

Extension cable
9mm cable recommendable
Protector
frame
Strain gauge
bonded
1st overcoating layer

with W-1
2nd overcoating layer
with SB tape
COATING TAPE for reinforcing bar

Tape anchor
Sealing
Cable bed
This tape is specially designed for use as a waterproof

coating for stain gauges bonded onto reinforcing bars or other
cylindrical surfaces. Coating is achieved by simply taping
it onto the surface, saving considerable time in comparison
with coventional procedures. (A heat gun is required for
application.)
Specifications

Type
Heat shrinkable tape
Extension
leadwire
Coating tape
Strain gauge
Reinforcing bar
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Operating temperature: 20~+80C
Applicable re- Qty. per

inforcing bar
box
Size finish (example)

Strain
gauges Reinforcing Dia. x Width
bar
(mm)
D4
10x21
FLK-2-11
D6
12x21
FLK-2-11
D10
15x21
10
FLA-3-11
D13
19x26
D16
10
FLA-3-11
D16
21x26
CT-D25
D19~D25
10
FLA-3-11
D25
31x31
CT-D35
D29~D35
10
FLA-3-11
D32
37x35
CT-D04
D4
10
FLK-2-11
CT-D06
D6
10
CT-D10
D10
10
CT-D13
D13
CT-D16
Axial Strain Transducer FGAH-1A

Applicable not only for tie-rod of motor cars but
also for tension rod of architectural structures
Easily installed by just clamping-on without detaching
the existing tie-rod
Tensile force management of rod between sheet piles
or in architectural structures is easily achieved The
transducer can be used repeatedly
Applicable rod diameter is 10 to 25mm (Optional
spacers are required)
Small and light construction which allows installation in
a narrow space
Specifications
This is a transducer to measure axial strain of steering tierod of a car. It is also suited to measure axial strain of a
tension rod used in aseismic reinforcement structure or in steel
frame structure. Since frictional strain gauges are used in
this transducer, installation is completed and it gets ready for
measurement by merely pinching the rod with the transducer,
without detaching the rod. There is no need of technical skill
and complicated works for attaching strain gauges on the rod.
NB:
Frictional strain gauges are consumable parts.
Applicable type of frictional strain gauges is CBFC-2 (option).
auto
Type
Applicable shaft diameter
Capacity
Rated output
Non-linearity
range
Frequency response
Input/output resistance
Dimensions
FGAH-1A
10 ~ 25mm
100010-6 strain
Approx. 260010-6 strain
1%RO
Weight
Approx.55g(excluding spacers and cable)
-30 ~ +60C (no dew condensation)

Approx. 6.5kHz
10003%
Approx. 52x35mm
Protection rating
Equivalent to IP51
Recommended exciting
2V
voltage
Allowable exciting voltage 5V
3.2mm 0.08mm 4-core shielded vinyl
Input/output cable
cable 5m
Installation image
Installation on tension rod of aseismic
reinforcement structure
Dimensions
Shaft (Rod)
10 ~ 25*
Fixing
bracket
* Adjustable with optional

spacers by every 0.1mm
step
Spacers
Installation on steering tie-rod of a car
Input/Output
cable
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Frictional
strain gauges
Turnbuckle part
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Unit : mm
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Frictional type
Torque Transducer FGDH-2A
auto
Features
Easily installed by just clamping-on without detaching
the drive shaft
No bonding is required because frictional strain
gauges are used
Wireless transmission of measured data no wiring is
required
Noise resistant measurement by the use of digital
telemetry system
Applicable shaft diameter is 20 to 30mm (optional
spacers are required)
Battery is rechargeable with the sensor installed on
the shaft
Dimensions
Spacers
FF
Fixing
bracket
Power switch
with LED
Specifications
Type
Charge terminal
cover retainer
Frictiional
strain gauges
Transmitting
antenna
50
This is a transducer to measure torque on the drive shaft of a

car. Frictional strain gauges are used as sensing elements,
and the installation is completed by clamping the torque sensor
onto an existing shaft and securing it with a screw. There is
no need of detaching the shaft nor bonding and wiring strain
gauges for the installation. The transducer is applicable to
shafts having diameter of 20mm to 30mm using spacers
together, which are available as optional items. A digital
telemetry transmitter is built in the sensor, and measured data
are transmitted to an exclusive receiver DT-041R-1 by wireless
and output as analog signals. For wireless transmission,
315MHz band extremely low power radio wave is used.
FGDH-2A
20.0 ~ 30.0mm
Depends on the diameter (outer/inner) and
Capacity
material of the shaft
mateiral of the shaft
Output
However, within 16000x106 strain including
initial unbalance of 2000x106 strain
Non-linearity
1%RO
20 ~ +60C (no dew condensation)
Sampling frequency
10kHz
Frequency response
Approx. 1.1kHz
Carrier frequency
315 ~ 321MHz
Number of wireless channels 4
Dimensions
52 x 50mm
Weight
Approx. 85g (excluding spacer)
Protection rating
Equivalent to IP51
Continuous operating time
Approx. 8 hours (235C)
Power source
Lithium secondary battery
Accessory
USB charger
NB:
FGDH-2A uses 315MHz band extremely low power radio wave for wireless
transmission.
This system is not approved for use outside Japan.

Applicable type of frictional strain gauge is CBFTC-2 (option).
A torque driver is required for installation of FGDH-2A.
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Unit : mm
Name of each part

Fixing bracket
Spacer FGDHF-41-X
Spacers FGDHF-41-X
(X shows the thickness of the
spacer)
FGDH-2A is applicable to shaft
diameter of 20.0 ~30.0mm
by replacing the spacers. The
spacer is available by every
0.1mm step.
Power switch
with LED
USB connector for charge

Frictional strain gauge
CBFTC-2
Measuring system
Multi-recorder TMR-200
Dynamic strain recorder
DC-204R
Recorder commercially
available
Torque sensor FGDH-2A
(with built-in telemetry
transmitter)
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Telemetry receiver
DT-041R-1
An external antenna is
required for the DT-041R-1.
Frictional type
Torque Transducer FGDH-3A

Dimensions
auto
Charge terminal
cover retainer
Fixing
bracket
Spacers
50
Frictiional
strain gauges
This is a transducer to measure torque on the drive shaft of a

car. Frictional strain gauges are used as sensing elements,
and the installation is completed by clamping the torque
transducer onto an existing shaft and securing it with a screw.
There is no need of detaching the shaft nor bonding and wiring
strain gauges for the installation. The transducer is applicable
to shafts having diameter of 20mm to 30mm using spacers
together, which are available as optional items. A digital
telemetry transmitter is built in the sensor, and measured data
are transmitted to an exclusive receiver DT-182R by wireless
and output as analog signals. For wireless transmission,
2.4GHz band advanced low power data communication system
is used.
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Power switch
with LED
Features
Unit : mm
Easily installed by just clamping-on without detaching the

drive shaft
No bonding is required because frictional strain gauges
are used
Wireless transmission of measured data no wiring is
required
Globally standardized 2.4GHz band data communication
system is used for noise resistant digital transmission
Applicable shaft diameter is 20 to 30mm (optional spacers
are required)
Battery is rechargeable with the transducer installed on
the shaft
Power saving function provided
Specifications (Toque transducer)

Type
FGDH-3A
20.0 ~ 30.0mm
Capacity
material of the shaft
mateiral of the shaft
Output
However, within 16000x106 strain including
initial unbalance of 2000x106 strain
Non-linearity
1%RO
20 ~ +60C (no dew condensation)
Sampling frequency
5kHz
Frequency response
1kHz
Conforms to 2.4GHz band advanced low power
Wireless specifications
data communication system
Number of wireless channels 16
Dimensions
52 x 50mm
Weight
Approx. 85g (excluding spacer)
Protection rating
Equivalent to IP51
Continuous operating time
Approx. 6 hours (235C)
Power source
Lithium secondary battery
Accessory
USB charger
NB:
This system is approved for use in Japan, Peoples Republic of China, and
EU. Please contact us for other countries.
Applicable type of frictional strain gauge is CBFTC-2-005CT. (option).
A torque driver is required for the installation of FGDH-3A
Specifications (Receiver)
Type
DT-182R
[ Wireless part ]
Number of reception
1
Conforms to 2.4GHz band advanced low
power data communication system
Number of wireless channel 16 channels (Set by wave channel switch)
Antenna connecting terminal SMA connector
[ Volage output part ]
Either 1 of received strain value or transmitter
Number of voltage output
battery voltage (BNC)
5V FS (at 16000x10 6 strain input, 5k
Strain measurement
load)
Transimitter battery voltage
+1.3 ~ +3.9V (5k load)
measurement
Voltage output accuracy
0.5%FS (Entire system)
Stability on zero
0.55mV/C (Entire system)
Stability on sensitivity
0.05% FS/C (Entire system)
SN ratio
47dB
Calibration output level
5V
Low-pass filter
100Hz, 500Hz, PASS(1kHz)(3dB1dB)
Balancing range
6000x106 strain
Balancing accuracy
5mV
LED for output level, Low-pass filter selection
Display/Operation
switch, Calibration output selection switch,
Balancing switch
[ General Specifications ]
Power source voltage
DC9~16V
80mA Max. (when DC12V is supplied at
Current consumption
+23C 5C)
HOSHIDEN HEC3800
Connector
(Compatible plug : 5.5x3.3 PIN 1mm)
0 ~ +50C, 85%RH or less
Operating environment
(no dew condensation)
48(W) x 23.5(H) x 100(D) mm
External dimensions
(except projecting parts)
Weight
Approx. 140g
BNC coaxial cable (CR-31)
Standard accessory
DC power cable (CR-062)
Receiving antenna (AA2402RSPU)
Wireless specifications
NB:
Coaxial cable for the extension of receiving antenna is required.
C3RSPJ-EXT-1M (1m long), C3RSPJ-EXT-3M (3m long), C3RSPJ-EXT-
5M(5m long)
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Frictional type
Strain Checker FGMH series

pressing
Frictional
strain gauges
frictional force
upper paints
lower paints
strain
No bonding is required for strain measurement on steel
The Strain checker FGMH series measures strain using

frictional force working on the contact surface of the frictional
strain gauge by pressing the gauge against the structure
with magnetic force. Unlike bondable strain gauges, surface
preparation and bonding works are not required for this series,
thus the works required for strain measurement are largely
reduced. In combined use with a handheld type strainmeter,
the strain checker can easily measure strains on steel materials
such as bridges by changing measurement point one after
another. It is the most suited to preparatory measurements
before starting a long term measurement.
In the FGMH series, three types are available. They are FGMH1B and FGMH-2A both for single axis measurement and
FGMH-3A for 0/45/90 three-axis measurement.
Single axis measurement FGMH-1B/FGMH-2A

FGMH-1B
Lever
Easily mounting and detaching by the lever operation

Paint removal, grinding, bonding and curing are not
necessary
Can be used repeatedly
Strain measurement in three
directions (FGMH-3A)
FGMH-1B
Handheld Data Logger
TC-32K
FGMH-2A
Lever
Magnet lever
Magnet
Magnet
The FGMH-1B is a strain checker constructed small and light. The
frictional strain gauge is set to on, off and replacing position by the
operation of lever, thus allowing easy handling of the strain checker.
The frictional strain gauge is a consumable part. If it is stained,
deteriorated or damaged, replace it with a new one.
Option: Applicable frictional strain gauge CBF-6-01LOP
Three-axis measurement 0/45/90 FGMH-3A

FGMH-3A
Lever
Magnet
lever
Magnet
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The FGMH-2A is a strain checker especially designed for

measurement on a small area such as the vicinity of a welded part.
It can be easily attached to and detached from the measurement
object by the operation of magnet lever. In addition, a lever is
provided on the upper part to slightly lift the frictional strain gauge
from the measurement surface by pushing the lever downward.
It enables easy adjustment of the direction of the strain gauge.
The frictional strain gauge is a consumable part. If it is stained,
deteriorated or damaged, replace it with a new one.
Option: Applicable frictional strain gauge CBF-3-004LOP
The FGMH-3A is a strain checker for three-axis measurement in

0/45/90. Principal stress (principal strain) and its direction are
known by applying rosette analysis calculation to the measured
strain values in three directions. It is applicable to measurement
in the vicinity of weld bead like as the FGMH-2A. Also similarly as
the FGMH-2A, it can be easily attached to and detached from the
measurement object by the operation of magnet lever. Another lever
is provided for easy adjustment of the direction of the strain gauge.
The frictional strain gauge is a consumable part.
If it is stained, deteriorated or damaged, replace it with a new one.
Option: Applicable frictional strain gauge CBFR-3-006LOP
Application examples
Preparatory measurement of bridge which will undergo a long term measurement
Investigation of neutral axis position of composite girder bridge
Stress direction of structural member of bridge on which fatigue crack is initiated
Stress measurement of newly built bridge where paint removal is not available.
Strain measurement in a narrow area
Stress concentration is caused in the vicinity of weld bead, which is

deposit of welded materials along the welding pass. The strain checker
FGMH-2A/FGMH-3A is capable of strain measurement in a narrow
area such as the vicinity of weld bead because it is easily attached and
detached by ON/OFF operation of the magnet lever. Strain in three
directions can be measured simultaneously by the use of FGMH-3A.
Specifications
Type
FGMH-1B
Number of axes
Gauge length
Compensated temperature range
Objective material
Input/Output resistance
Gauge factor
Measurement mode
Input/Output cable
FGMH-2A
FGMH-3A
Single axis
Three-axis
6mm
3mm
0 ~+60C
0 ~+60C
Metal, Steel (Coefficient of thermal expansion 11ppm/C)

120
Approx. 2
Full bridge
3mm 0.05mm 4-core shielded chloroprene cable of 2m
NDIS 7-pin plug attached

Supplied cable
Leadwire with bridge circuit board
2m, NDIS 7-pin plug attached

Weight (excluding cable)
Approx. 60g
Approx. 260g
Note:
The strain checker is installed on the measurement object by magnetic force. It is not applicable to the measurement on nonmagnetic materials.
The strain checker is not applicable to the use on a curved on uneven surface.
If the vicinity of the strain checker is hit strongly with a hammer or an equivalent, a shift in the measured value may be caused.
Correct measurement may not be possilble by the strain checker on a machine or structure experiencing strong vibration.
For more precise measurement, it is recommended to remove the paint and to bond an ordinary strain gauge on the basic
metal surface.
Dimensions
OFF
FGMH-1B (Single axis)
Lever
ON
18
34
FGMH-3A (0/45/90 Three-axis)
FGMH-2A (Single axis)
Input/Output cable
Input/Output cable
Lever
Lever
Gauge
backing
surface
8
30
10
25*
Magnet base
approx.80
Magnet
lever
Gauge
backing
surface
8
30
8 8
25*
approx.70
Magnet
lever
approx.70
Input/Output cable
18
12
18
12
Magnet base
approx.80
Unit : mm
*: When the gauge backing surface is in parallel with the magnet base. (FGMH-2A, FGMH-3A)
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TML Strain measuring instruments

Highly reliable and multi-functional
High performance Data Logger TDS-630
This is a high performance data logger featuring high speed, highly

reliable and multi-functional measurement as well as excellent ease
of use. Strain measurement of 1000 points in 0.1 seconds is
possible in combined use with IHW-50H high speed switching
boxes. The distance between every two switching boxes is
extendable up to 100 meters using exclusive cables.
Measuring range and resolution
4000x106 strain, 0.1x106 strain (high resolution mode)
640000x10 6 strain, 16x10 6 strain (normal resolution
mode)
Measuring accuracy
0.05%rdg + 1 digit (at 235C)
Input
Strain : Quarter, Half and Full bridge
Thermocouple : 7 types Voltage
Measuring speed
1000 points/0.1 seconds (at the fastest, ADC parallel
processing)
Calculation function
Four arithmatic operations, Trigonometrical functions,
Rosette analyses, Others
Optional software TDS-7130v2
On this software, visual monitor, vector monitor of principal
stress, and other monitor graphs are avilable.
High speed Swtiching Box

IHW-50H
Field measurement
Network Measurement System TML-NET

TML-NET is a data acquisition network for strain measurement to
perform measurement control and data transfer using two-wire
cable. Unlike ordinary analog measurement system, there is no
influence of sensitivity drop due to cable extension and insulation
lowering, so long term and stable measurement is achieved.
Inputs
Quarter Bridge
Strain Gauges
Full Bridge
Strain Gauge
Transducers
Thermocouples
DC
voltage
Connection between measurement modules can be made by star

type or ring type, wiring easily done as the case may be and wires
saved to reduce cost.
Monitoring System Controller MD-111

SD card
Network
modules
NSW-014C
NSW-024C
NSW-011C
NSW-01VB
NSW-01TB
Output contact functions to bulid

an alarm system
Measurement with sleep interval
function
RS-232C interface available
100 modules use with external DC
input
Data recording on SD card
Total cable extension up to 1,000
meters
2-wire connection
TML-NET compatible transducer

with built-in Network modules
Inputs
Ground extension gauges
Settlement
transducers
ALARM outputs
Revolving light
Pulse count
Tipping bucket
rain gauge
Dynamic Strainmeter
Easy sensitivity adjustment by digital method

High precision
Carrier type
DA-18A, DA-38A
High response
DC type
DC-96A, DC-97A
Type
Gauge resistance
Bridge excitation
Measuring range
Sensitivity
Output
Frequency
response
SN ratio
Stability On zero
Bridge Boxes
On Span
DA-18A/DA-38A
60~1000
2 or 0.5Vrms
5kHz:DA-18A/20kHz:DA-38A
50,000106 strain
1V (5k load) *
10V (5k load)
DC~2.5 kHz: DA-18A
DC~ 10 kHz: DA-38A
(-3dB1dB)*
60dBp-p or more :DA-18A *
56dBp-p or more :DA-38A *
0.1106 strain/C *
0.5106 strain/24h *
0.05%/FS/C
0.2%/FS/24h
DC-96A/DC-97A
60~1000
DC0.5,1,2,5,10V
100,000106 strain
1V (5k load) *
10V (5k load)
DC~ 200kHz: DC-96A
DC~ 500kHz: DC-97A
(-3dB1dB)*
34dBp-p or more : DC-96A *
30dBp-p or more : DC-97A *
0.5106 strain/C *
5106 strain/24h *
0.01%/FS/C
0.05%/FS/24h
at Bridge excitation voltage 2Vrms (DA-18A/DA-38A), DC2V(DC-96A/DC-97A)

* at SENS=50106 strain
* at PASS of lowpass filter, DC coupling
* at SENS=100106 strainRO=1.0VLPF=PASS
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Simple and economical
Multi-channel Dynamic Strainmeter DS-50A

This is a multi-channel dynamic strainmeter for exclusive use in on-line
measurement with a PC. The number of measurement points is 50 for
one set of DS-50A, and 20 sets can be connected for simultaneous
measurement of 1000 points at the maximum. Sampling speed is 1kHz
at the fastest when one set is used. The distance between every two
sets is extendable up to 100 meters using connection cables. A largescale dynamic strain measurement is realized at much lower cost than
the use of conventional instruments.
Input (Strain unit)

Sampling speed
Measuring range
Accuracy
Quarter bridge 3-wire 120, 350, Half bridge,

Full bridge
1kHz at the fastest (When 1 set is used. Increases by
1msec. every time when 1 set is added.)
25000x106 strain
0.05% FS (at 235C)
When using Optional DS-7640

Automatic measurement Data trigger, Time interval
Alarm output
Upper and lower limits are settable for each point
Calculation
Four arithmatic operations, Trigonometrical functions,
Rosette analyses, Others
Low-pass filter
1Hz to 100Hz (Settable by every 1Hz)
Monitor
X-Y, Spectrum, Bar graph, Pie chart, Vector, Arrow
Small yet versatile and multi-inputs
Multi-Recorder TMR-200 Series

Number of channels : 80
Sampling speed :

Max 100kHz
Recording media :

CF card

(Max.32GB)
Interface : LAN, USB
This is a multi-functional data acquisition system capable of inputting various sensors.

It is suited to vehicle onboard measurement with its small and vibration-tolerant
construction. It is also equipped with functions of data recovery against power source
interruption and measurement restart after the power source recovery. A long term
measurement is possible by using a large capacity CF card. Furthermore, real time
histogram analysis is possible by adding the optional histogram analysis library.
Measuring units
CAN/VOICE/GPS unit TMR-251
Strain Full bridge unit TMR-221
Voltage/Thermocouple unit
Strain 1G2G4G unit TMR-222
Voltage Output unit TMR-241
TMR-231
Digital I/O unit TMR-253

Carrier type Strain unit TMR-223
Telemetry I/F unit TMR-252

Charge amplifier unit TMR-261
OPTION
Histogram analysis library TMR-211-01
Frequency analysis TMR-7630H
Indication of various graphs such as monitor graphs in waveforms, numerical values and X-Y, history graphs, spectrums
and histograms.
Automatic measurement and data acquisition using interval,
data trigger external trigger, free run, data comparator, and
program
Histgoram analysis:
Peak/Valley, MAX/MIN, AMP, TIME, LEVEL, Rain Flow
Histogram recording in applications

It is well known that the majority of structures involve parts subjected to
cyclic loads, resulting in structural failure, and such failure includes a
correlation between stress and cycles. A random stresses usually take
place in structural par ts of vehicles, machinar y and architecture.
Understanding of failure mechanism due to such stresses as above is
very important. For cyclic stresses in random, fatigue failure is typically
characterized with the processed stress amplitude and its cycles by the
Rain-flow counting method.
Fatigue life prediction

Vibration and impact levels of
running freight container
Fatigue damage
By installing the TMR-211-01

software in the control unit
TMR-211, the function of a
histogram recorder can be
added to the TMR-200 system.
TMR-200
Stress amplitude
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HANDLING STRAIN GAUGES

3. Insulation resistance should be checked at a voltage of less

HANDLING BONDING ADHESIVES AND COATING

Approval Certificate ISO9001

TML STRAIN GAUGES

About this TML STRAIN GAUGES

Each strain gauge series is designed for

Operating temperature range

Temperature compensation range

Compatible adhesive & Operating temperature

Developing Strain Gauges and Instruments

TML STRAIN GAUGES TESTING AND INSPECTION STANDARDS

TML Strain gauges Testing and Inspection Standards

Testing and Inspection Standards

VDE/VDI Richtlinen NR 2635

Developing Strain Gauges and Instruments

Developing Strain Gauges and Instruments

TML STRAIN GAUGE APPLICATIONS

Magnetic eld use

Strain gauges in the valley

Strain measurement less

Strain gauges on printed

Railway axle load

Shearing strain and torque measurements

Strain Gauges with longer gauge length and metal backing

Internal strain measurement of concrete and mortar

PMF series available

Residual stress measurement

Developing Strain Gauges and Instruments

TML STRAIN GAUGES APPLICATIONS

Weldable strain gauges

For measurement of tensile strain of bolt.

Friction type Strain Checker, Axial Strain Transducer, Torque Transducer

Torque transducer FGDH series applicable to driving shaft with

Split and cover-up system

High Endurance Strain Gauge bonded on

Axial Strain Transducer

Composite materials on which High Endurance Strain

Long term measurement

Optic ber sensor OLM-60A

Developing Strain Gauges and Instruments

Strain Gauge Principles

External force applied to an elastic material generates stress,

Example) when a material of 100mm long deforms by

What is Strain Gauge?

Strain Gauge Configuration

Normally, this resistance

The voltage output of the

The electric resistance of a metal changes proportionally to the

Here, if R=R 1 =R 2 =R 3 =R 4 the resistance of the strain gauge

When measuring a strain gauge, it is connected to an

When strain is generated in a measurement object, the strain is