Strain Gauging

We are an independent company with 40 years’ experience of custom strain gauge measurement on customer components to obtain accurate and reliable data for static and fatigue test applications. As such we have the freedom to select the most suitable products, i.e. strain gauges, adhesives, coatings, etc. This ensures that the final installation has an unbiased selection of parts to produce the best results.

We cover most material types such as, aluminium, steel, titanium, fiberglass laminates, carbon fibre composites, glass, etc. We are also happy to trial bonding to materials as part of R&D projects. Depending on the application and environment, the strain gauge type and adhesive will differ.

Foil

  • Polyimide backed strain gauges operating -60°C to +150°C.
  • Phenolic backed strain gauges operating -269°C to +300°C.
  • Suitable for installation on most materials.
  • Can be used on static, dynamic or high elongation applications.

Weldable

  • Suitable for a broad temperature range, -195°C to +260°C.
  • Strain range ±5%.
  • Supplied pre-leaded to avoid soldering.
  • Minimal training required to allow customer installation.

Ceramic & Cryogenic

  • Ceramic cement installations using free filament strain gauges, suitable up to +800°C.
  • Suitable for both static and dynamic applications.
  • Cryogenic installations ranging from -269°C to +260°C.
  • Highly specialised custom installations.

Bolt

  • Half bridge installation suitable for fluctuating temperature conditions.
  • Suitable for a –200°C to +140°C temperature range.
  • An internally strain gauged position improves loading performance.
  • Using bolt gauging methodology offers minimal mechanical removal.

Services

Our workmanship comes with recommendations from organisations large and small as a result of clear communications and delivering the service and quality that customers expect, on time and within budget.

Strain Gauging

We cover most material types such as, aluminium, steel, titanium, fiberglass laminates, carbon fibre composites, glass, etc. We are also happy to trial bonding to materials as part of R&D projects.

Calibration

PCM offer a calibration or repair service for damaged or suspect working load cells. We are able to work on most load cell makes and models from small to very large capacities.

Custom Design

With over 30 years’ expertise in the industry, PCM offers an efficient, cost-effective and quality custom design and build service for load cells. We aim to achieve the quickest service without compromising on excellence.

Repair

PCM offer a repair and calibration service for damaged or suspect working load cells. Similar to our calibration service, we’re able to work on the majority of load cells regardless of their manufacturer or capacity thanks to our knowledge base built up over 30 years in the industry.

Hire

PCM offers the hire of load cell systems, data logging equipment along with strain gauge installation equipment.

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At PCM, we have multiple loading frames, boasting a total range between 5g and 5000kN. Our loading frames use uniaxial force loading in tension and compression for increasing and decreasing forces. Download our FREE guide for all you need to know about calibration, relevant accreditations and more.

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