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New Ways to Measure Torque

From Honeywell Sensing and Control
 

 

First, let's revisit what torque is and why it's important. Torque is a measure of the forces that cause an object to rotate. Reaction torque is the force acting on the object that's not free to rotate. An example is a screwdriver applying torque to a rusted screw. With rotational torque, the object is free to rotate. Examples include industrial motor drives and gear reducers.

Torque and RPM determine horsepower, and horsepower determines system efficiencies, so being able to monitor and control torque can be critical in optimizing overall system efficiency.

Torque measurement is paramount in engine and transmission testing, turbine testing, pump testing and testing of gear trains and power measurement within propulsion systems. Monitoring torque can be critical to the performance of axles, drive trains, gear drives, and electric and hydraulic motors. Other in-plant applications include gas and steam turbines.

Product Announcements
Autotronics, Inc. - Torque Indicators Adaptors & Applications
Adaptors & Applications A few of the applications of the TI-701 and TI-702 Torque Indicators are: To measure drive torque required for servo systems, gear trains, rotating components, rotating... (read more)
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. - FUTEK's Internally Amplified Rotary Torque Sensor
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) introduces an Internally Amplified Rotary Torque Sensor. The TRS605 Rotary Torque Sensor with non contact shaft to shaft has signal transmission,... (read more)
Honeywell Sensing and Control / Sensors for Test & Measurement - Telemetry Sensors - Wireless Telemetry Sensors
Gathering data from rotating machinery has always posed challenges. Conventional inline torque sensing signal transfer techniques, such as brushes, slip rings, and rotary transformers, require... (read more)
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. - Reaction Torque Sensor Available with USB Output
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (FUTEK) has just added the TFF Reaction Torque Sensor to their USB Sensor Solution Line. The new module with USB output eliminates the need for an analog... (read more)
Himmelstein, S. and Company - Low Capacity Torque Meters
S. Himmelstein and Company introduced the new model MCRT® 28000T and MCRT®29000T low capacity non-contact torque meters. These robust torque sensors measure static and dynamic torque with fast... (read more)
Automationdirect.com - IronHorse™ Worm Gearboxes (Gear Speed Reducers)
Worm gearboxes are mechanical power transmission drive components that drive a load at a reduced fixed ratio of motor speed. Save up to 50% on worm gearboxes including: - 3 output types: dual shaft,... (read more)
Hansen Corp. - Tandem Timing Motors
Two timing motors can be mounted in tandem to form reversing, double-power or two-speed drive packages. The two-speed flexibility is achieved by mounting two different-speed motors on the same shaft;... (read more)
Servometer - PMG, LLC - Bellows With a Twist
Electrodeposited nickel bellows couplings flex to fit misaligned shafts yet remain torsionally stiff. (read more)
Topics of Interest
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