precision Strain Gage

precision LINEAR PATTERN for static and

dynamic applications

SGD Series The linear pattern strain gages are available in a variety or
U Very Flexible, Mechanically Strong styles and sizes. OMEGA is offering miniature linear patterns
U Small Bending Radius for strain measurement of a stress concentration
or high gradient areas. We also have wide or narrow grid
U Broad Temperature Range patterns, and small, medium or large patterns. To determine
U Ribbon Leads or Solder Pads if the strain gages have temperature characteristics matched
U Clear Alignment Marks to steel or aluminum, see the column labeled “COMP”
short for compensation, “ST” indicates steel, “AL” indicates
U Affix with Cold or Hot Curing Adhesives aluminum, “UNC” indicates uncompensated. See the column
OMEGA® strain gages are available in a variety of models labeled “BTP” for accessory bondable terminal pad model
to cover most strain measurement applications. Their numbers.
rugged construction and flexibility make them suitable for Dimensions are listed for pattern gage grid length (A) and
highly accurate static and dynamic measurement. The width (B), and the matrix or carrier length (C) and width
measuring grid is formed by etching constantan foil, which (D). The patterns include alignment triangles. The carrier or
is then completely sealed in a carrier medium composed of matrix material on the patterns may be trimmed in the field
polyimide film. The linear pattern strain gages are used to on all sides to within 0.25 mm of the foil grid with no effect on
measure strain in a single direction. They are often used for strain gage performance.
experimental stress analysis applications. The strain gage
pattern is shown on the left side of the table. Notice the
“arrow” which indicates the principal stress direction.

To Order
Dimensions Visit u
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mm (inch)†
NOM. grid carrier
RESIS-
GAGE PATTERN Model No. TANCE max V* TEMP TERM
Leads not shown Pkg of 10 (Ω) a b c D (Vrms) Termination COMP PAD
Shown SGD-1.5/120-LY11 120 1.50 1.20 4.70 3.40 2.5 Ribbon Leads ST
actual size (0.059) (0.047) (0.185) (0.134)
GAP WIDTH 0.026 mm
LIMB WIDTH 0.035 mm
16-CONDUCTORS

SGD-1.5/120-LY11

4.70 mm SGD-1.5/120-LY13 120 3.5 Ribbon Leads AL

Miniature linear pattern
SGD-1.5/120-LY41 120 Measurement of stress 2.5 Solder Pads ST BTP-1
3.4 mm

concentration
4.7 mm

V
V

SGD-1.5/120-LY43 120 120 Ω 3.5 Solder Pads AL

Shown SGD-2/350-LY11 350 2.00 2.50 7.60 5.80 7.5 Ribbon Leads ST

STRAIN GAGES
AGL 2.0 mm
GAP 0.027 mm
LIMB 0.036 mm
36-CONDUCTORS

actual size (0.079) (0.098) (0.299) (0.228)

SGD-2/350-LY11

7.60 mm SGD-2/350-LY13 350 Miniature linear pattern 10 Ribbon Leads AL

Measurement of stress
SGD-2/350-LY41 350 7.5 Solder Pads ST
5.8 mm

concentration, higher resistance BTP-1

reduced heat generation 350 Ω
V

SGD-2/350-LY43
V

350 10 Solder Pads AL

7.6 mm

Shown SGD-2D/350-LY11 350 10 Ribbon Leads ST

actual size 1.90 4.80 7.10 6.60
SGD-2D/350-LY13 (0.075) (0.189) (0.280) (0.260)
AGL 1.88 mm
GAP 0.035 mm
LIMB 0.046 mm
54-CONDUCTORS

7.10 mm 350 14 Ribbon Leads AL

SGD-2D/350-LY11

SGD-2D/350-LY41 350
Miniature linear pattern
grid width, wide 10 Solder Pads ST BTP-2 E
6.6 mm

350 Ω
V
V

7.1 mm

SGD-2D/350-LY43 350 14 Solder Pads AL

Shown SGD-3/350-LY11 350 9.5 Ribbon Leads ST

actual size 3.20 2.50 7.00 4.00
7.00 mm SGD-3/350-LY13 350 (0.126) (0.098) (0.276) (0.157) 13 Ribbon Leads AL
AGL 3.2 mm
GAP 0.040 mm
LIMB 0.040 mm
26-CONDUCTORS

SGD-3/350-LY11

linear pattern leads/ pads at

SGD-3/350-LY41 350 9.5 Solder Pads ST BTP-3
4.0 mm

on end of grid
350 Ω
V
V

7.0 mm

SGD-3/350-LY43 350 13 Solder Pads AL

DISCOUNT SCHEDULE † For dimensions key, visit us online. TE

* Maximum permitted bridge energizing voltage (Vrms). Custom-D NO ST = Steel
es
1 to 10 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net
Note: For strain gage accessories visit us online. Strain Ga igned AL = Aluminum
g
11 to 24 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%
Ordering Example: SGD-3/350-LY11, 3.2 mm grid, Available es
25 to 49 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% No Minim
um
!
350 Ω nominal-resistance strain gage. Consult En Quantities.
50 and up and OEM. . Consult Factory gineering.

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Precision Strain Gage
precision linear pattern for static and
dynamic applications

To Order
Dimensions Visit u
s onlin
e
mm (inch)†
NOM. grid carrier
RESIS-
GAGE PATTERN Model No. TANCE max V* TEMP TERM
Leads not shown Pkg of 10 (Ω) a b c D (Vrms) Termination COMP PAD
SGD-3/120-LY11 120 4 Ribbon Leads ST
Shown
actual size 3.00 1.50 7.80 3.80
7.80 mm SGD-3/120-LY13 120 (0.118) (0.059) (0.307) (0.150) 5.5 Ribbon Leads AL
Linear pattern,
SGD-3/120-LY11_13_41_43

BTP-3
SGD-3/120-LY41 120 grid width narrow 4 Solder Pads ST
120 Ω
V
V

SGD-1.5/120-LY43 120 5.5 Solder Pads AL

Shown
SGD-3S/120-LY11 120 4.5 Ribbon Leads ST
actual size 3.00 1.70 6.60 3.30
6.60 mm SGD-3S/120-LY13 120 (0.118) (0.067) (0.260) (0.130) 6 Ribbon Leads AL
GAP WIDTH 0.0640 mm
LIMB WIDTH 0.0485 mm
12-CONDUCTORS

Linear pattern,
SGD-3S/120-LY11

SGD-3S/120-LY41 120 small size 4.5 Solder Pads ST BTP-3

3.294 mm

120 Ω
6.628 mm

SGD-3S/120-LY43 120 6 Solder Pads AL

V
V

Shown SGD-4/120-LY11 120 9 Ribbon Leads ST

actual size 3.80 5.70 7.90 7.10
AGL 3.8 mm
GAP WIDTH 0.086 mm
LIMB WIDTH 0.106 mm
26-CONDUCTORS

7.90 mm SGD-4/120-LY13 120 (0.150) (0.224) (0.311) (0.280) 12 Ribbon Leads AL

SGD-4/120-LY11

Linear pattern,
BTP-3
7.078 mm

SGD-4/120-LY41 120 grid width wide 9 Solder Pads ST

120 Ω
7.932 mm

V
V

SGD-4/120-LY43 120 12 Solder Pads AL

Shown
SGD-5/350-LY11 350 12 Ribbon Leads ST
actual size 4.50 3.20 9.80 5.20
9.80 mm STRAIN
SGD-5/350-LY13 350GAGE
(0.177) (with
(0.126) LY41, LY42, LY43
(0.386) (0.205) 17 table)
Ribbon Leads AL
AGL 4.5 mm
GAP 0.048 mm
LIMB 0.053 mm
28-CONDUCTORS

Linear pattern,
SGD-5/350-LY11

SGD-5/350-LY41 BTP-4
5.185 mm

350 medium size 12 Solder Pads ST

350 Ω
9.78 mm

V
V

SGD-5/350-LY43 350 17 Solder Pads AL

DISCOUNT SCHEDULE * Maximum permitted bridge energizing voltage (Vrms).

1 to 10 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net Note: For strain gage accessories visit us online. TE
NO ST = Steel
11 to 24 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% Ordering Example: SGD-4/120-LY13, 3.8 mm grid,
ed AL = Aluminum
-Design
25 to 49 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% 120 Ω nominal-resistance strain gage.
50 and up and OEM. . Consult Factory Custom Gages
Strain ble!
Availa antities.
um Qu
Typical strain gage installation No Minim Engineering.
Consult
† Dimensions Key:
Ribbon Leads from
Strain Gage or User Supplied C
Instrumention Wire A
Fine Gage Wire (30 AWG) 20 to 28 AWG

DB

GRID
A: Active gage length
B: Active gage width
Bondable Terminal Pads (BTP) for Stress Relief CARRIER
Adhesive and Junction for Different-Gage Wires C: Matrix length
D: Matrix width

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Precision Strain Gage
precision linear pattern for static and
dynamic applications

To Order
Dimensions Visit u
s onlin
e
mm (inch)†
NOM. grid carrier
RESIS-
GAGE PATTERN Model No. TANCE max V* TEMP TERM
Leads not shown Pkg of 10 (Ω) a b c D (Vrms) Termination COMP PAD

Shown SGD-6/120-LY11 120 9 Ribbon Leads ST

actual size 6.50 3.10 11.40 5.10
AGL 6.5 mm
GAP WIDTH 0.112 mm
LIMB WIDTH 0.090 mm
12-CONDUCTORS

11.4 mm SGD-6/120-LY13 120 (0.256) (0.122) (0.449) (0.201) 12 Ribbon Leads AL

Linear pattern, BTP-4
SGD-6/120-LY11

SGD-6/120-LY41 120 medium size 9 Solder Pads ST

5.134 mm

120 Ω
11.394 mm

V
V

SGD-6/120-LY43 120 12 Solder Pads AL

Shown SGD-7/350-LY11 350 15 Ribbon Leads ST

actual size 6.50 3.10 11.40 5.10
11.4 mm SGD-7/350-LY13 350 (0.256) (0.122) (0.449) (0.201) 20 Ribbon Leads AL
GAP WIDTH 0.068 mm
LIMB WIDTH 0.0553 mm
20-CONDUCTORS

Linear pattern,
SGD-7/350-LY11

SGD-7/350-LY41 350 medium size 15 Solder Pads ST BTP-5

5.134 mm

350 Ω
11.394 mm

SGD-7/350-LY43 350 20 Solder Pads AL

V
V

Shown SGD-7/1000-LY11 1000 7.00 3.60 11.80 5.60 27 Ribbon Leads ST

actual size
11.8 mm (0.276) (0.142) (0.465) (0.220)
SGD-7/1000-LY13 1000 37 Ribbon Leads AL
GAP WIDTH 0.047 mm
LIMB WIDTH 0.040 mm
34-CONDUCTORS

Medium size, higher

resistance,
SGD-7/1000-LY11

SGD-7/1000-LY41 1000 27 Solder Pads ST BTP-5

5.605 mm

reduced heat genaration

11.818 mm

SGD-7/1000-LY43 1000 1000 Ω 37 Solder Pads AL

V
V

Shown SGD-10/120-LY11 120 14 Ribbon Leads ST

GAP WIDTH 0.100 mm
LIMB WIDTH 0.162 mm
14-CONDUCTORS

actual size 10.00 4.90 17.70 8.00

17.7 mm SGD-10/120-LY13 120 (0.394) (0.193) (0.697) (0.315)
STRAIN GAGE (with LY41, LY42,19LY43
Ribbon Leads
table) AL
SGD-10/120-LY11

Linear pattern,
BTP-5

STRAIN GAGES
8 mm

SGD-10/120-LY41 120 Large size 14 Solder Pads ST

120 Ω
SGD-10/120-LY43 120 19 Solder Pads AL
V
V
17.7 mm

DISCOUNT SCHEDULE TE
* Maximum permitted bridge energizing voltage (Vrms). NO ST = Steel
1 to 10 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net Note: For strain gage accessories visit us online. AL = Aluminum
Custom
11 to 24 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% -D
Strain Gesigned
Ordering Example: SGD-6/120-LY13, 6.5 mm grid,
25 to 49 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% 120 Ω nominal-resistance strain gage.
50 and up and OEM. . Consult Factory No Minim
Consult
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Availab ges
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Quan
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Enginee tities.
ring.
bondable terminal pads
Terminal pad patterns. † Dimensions Key:
When installing strain gages with ribbon leads or C
solder pads, use Bondable Terminal Pads (BTP) BTP BTPD A
between the strain gage and the wires to your
instrumentation.
The Bondable Terminal Pads provide a large easy DB
to use soldering area and provide strain relief between BTPC
the strain gage and the heavy instrument wires.
GRID
Using Bondable Terminal Pads is simple. Use the same A: Active gage length
adhesive and bonding procedure on the Bondable
Terminal Pads as you use on the strain gage. BTPB BTPE B: Active gage width
CARRIER
Omega offers BTPs in several sizes and wiring C: Matrix length
configurations to fit most all strain gage applications. D: Matrix width

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 Precision Strain Gage
precision LINEAR PATTERN and Extra long pattern
To Order
Dimensions Visit u
s onlin
mm (inch)† e
NOM. grid carrier
RESIS-
GAGE PATTERN Model No. TANCE max V* TEMP TERM
Leads not shown Pkg of 10 (Ω) a b c D (Vrms) Termination COMP PAD
Shown SGD-10/350-LY11 350 22 Ribbon Leads ST
GAP WIDTH 0.066 mm
LIMB WIDTH 0.097 mm
26-CONDUCTORS

actual size 10.00 4.90 17.70 8.00

17.7 mm SGD-10/350-LY13 350 (0.394) (0.193) (0.697) (0.315) 32 Ribbon Leads AL
SGD-10/350-LY11

Linear pattern,
SGD-10/350-LY41 350 large size 22 Solder Pads ST BTP-5
8 mm

350 Ω
V
V

SGD-10/350-LY43 350 32 Solder Pads AL

17.7 mm

Shown
SGD-10/1000-LY11 1000 40 Ribbon Leads ST
GAP WIDTH 0.0567 mm
LIMB WIDTH 0.055 mm
38-CONDUCTORS

actual size 10.00 4.90 17.70 8.00

17.7 mm (0.394) (0.193) (0.697) (0.315)
SGD-10/1000-LY13 1000 55 Ribbon Leads AL
Linear pattern, large size,
SGD-10/1000-LY11

SGD-10/1000-LY41 1000 higher resistance, 40 Solder Pads ST BTP-5

8 mm

reduced heat generation

SGD-10/1000-LY43 1000 1000 Ω 55 Solder Pads AL
V
V

17.7 mm
AGL 13 mm
GAP WIDTH 0.103 mm
LIMB WIDTH 0.129 mm
28-CONDUCTORS

Shown
actual size SGD-13/350-LY11 350 30 Ribbon Leads ST
22.7 mm
13.00 7.20 22.70 10.00
SGD-13/350-LY13 350 (0.511) (0.283) (0.893) (0.393) 40 Ribbon Leads AL
SGD-13/350-LY11

Linear pattern,
10 mm

SGD-13/350-LY41 350 grid length long 30 Solder Pads ST BTP-6

350 Ω
SGD-13/350-LY43 350 40 Solder Pads AL
V
V
AGL 13 mm
GAP WIDTH 0.103 mm
LIMB WIDTH 0.129 mm
28-CONDUCTORS
22.7 mm

Shown SGD-13/1000-LY11 1000 55 Ribbon Leads ST

actual size 13.00 7.20 22.70 10.00
22.7 mm (0.511) (0.283) (0.893) (0.393)
SGD-13/1000-LY11

SGD-13/1000-LY13 1000 75 Ribbon Leads AL

Linear pattern, grid length long,
10 mm

SGD-13/1000-LY41 1000 higher resistance, reduced 55 Solder Pads ST BTP-6

heat generation
1000 1000 Ω 75 Solder Pads AL
V
V

SGD-13/1000-LY43
22.7 mm

† For dimensions key, visit us online.

DISCOUNT SCHEDULE TE
* Maximum permitted bridge energizing voltage (Vrms). NO ST = Steel
1 to 10 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net Note: For strain gage accessories, visit us online. AL = Aluminum
11 to 24 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%
Ordering Example: SGD-13/350-LY13, 13 mm grid,
25 to 49 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% 350 Ω nominal-resistance strain gage.
50 and up and OEM. . Consult Factory
Extra-Long For Inhomogeneous Material
To Order
Dimensions mm (inch)†

NOM. grid carrier

RESIS-
GAGE PATTERN Model No. TANCE max V* TEMP TERM
Leads not shown Pkg of 5 (Ω) a b c D (Vrms) Termination COMP PAD
Shown smaller SGD-30/120-LY40 120 25.00 8.00 40.00 12.00 12 Solder Pads UNC
than actual (0.984) (0.315) (1.575) (0.472)
12 mm

size 50 mm 30.00 3.00 36.00 5.00

SGD-30N/120-LY40 120 10 Solder Pads UNC
(1.181) (0.118) (1.417) (0.197)
V
SGD-30/350-LY40 350 30.00 3.00 36.00 5.00 14 Solder Pads UNC
(1.181) (0.118) (1.417) (0.197) BTP-6
SGD-50/120-LY40 120 50.00 4.30 60.00 9.00 12 Solder Pads UNC
40 mm

(1.969) (0.169) (2.362) (0.354)

SGD-30/120-LY40

V 150.00 5.00 165.00 9.00

SGD-150/240-LY40 240 35 Solder Pads UNC
(5.906) (0.197) (6.496) (0.354)
† For dimensions key,visit us online.
* Maximum permitted bridge energizing voltage (Vrms).
LIMB WIDTH 0.319 mm
GAP WIDTH 0.244 mm

Note: For strain gage accessories, visit us online. TE

12-CONDUCTORS

Ordering Example: SGD-30/120-LY40, 120 Ω nominal-resistance strain gage. NO UNC = Uncompensated

AGL 25 mm

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