TORQUE MEASUREMENT BLOG
Top 5 Reasons to Measure Torque and Power
Why do I need to measure torque and power? Why is it so important? The simple answer is, "Because it saves time and money." Knowing the true mechanical torque and power on a rotating shaft is especially valuable when it comes to commissioning new equipment, and/or...
What is a Strain Gage (Gauge) and How Does It Work?
Strain gages (sometimes referred to as strain gauges) are exceptionally useful measurement tools, often because of their sensitivity. As evidence, strain gages are typically used as the sensing elements in precision load cells, the most precise "load" measurement...
True Mechanical Torque vs Calculated Torque
One of the most common questions we get when it comes to our torque telemetry is: Why do I need mechanical torque measurements when my drive (such as an engine or an AC motor) already provides a torque (or power) measurement? The short answer is that mechanical torque...
How Torque Telemetry Works
What is torque telemetry? Torque telemetry is a wireless method of measuring torque on a rotating shaft. At its most fundamental level, a torque telemetry system's "job" is to energize, transmit, and process the data received from a sensor (such as a strain gage,...
How to Measure Torque on an Existing Shaft
When it comes to measuring torque on a rotating shaft, there are several options available depending on the application. The most common and well-known rotary torque measurement systems are in-line torque transducers. As the name suggests, these transducers are...