FUTEK MBA500 torque and thrust biaxial sensor

FUTEK’s MBA500 torque and thrust biaxial load cell is designed to measure reaction torque moments as well as tension and compression loads, all in one transducer.

Temperature compensated and constructed of all aluminium, the torque/thrust sensor is able to achieve 0.2% nonlinearity and yet provide 150% (22.7 to 68 kg) or 125% (90.7 kg) overcapacity. Good performance and high precision are achieved through two separate outputs for applied torque and thrust forces.

Force/torque sensors are used throughout industry for product testing, robotic assembly, grinding and polishing. In research, the sensors are used in robotic surgery, haptics, rehabilitation and neurology, as well as many other applications.

The sensor is suitable for measuring loads in tension and compression, as well as torque in clockwise and counterclockwise direction. Offering a compact design and weighing 184 g, the product uses metal foil strain gauge technology.