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Specialist Application Gauges

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Kyowa offers a specialist range of strain gauges designed for demanding measurement applications, rather than just standard general-purpose strain measurement. Options include gauges for high and low temperatures, underwater and waterproof measurement, hydrogen environments, high elongation, concrete and composites, bolt tension, crack monitoring and PCB testing. They are available in a wide range of configurations, including uniaxial, biaxial and triaxial designs.

Specialist Application Gauges

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Types of Strain Gauges

General Purpose Strain Gauges

Reliable foil gauges for everyday stress and deformation measurement across metals and standard engineering materials.

Composite & Plastic Material Gauges

Designed for materials such as CFRP and GFRP, these gauges minimise errors caused by temperature changes and material reinforcement effects.

Ultra Small Strain Gauges

Compact semiconductor gauges with high sensitivity for applications where space is limited or strain levels are very small.

Cable Retracts

A built-in spring mechanism keeps the cable taut at all times, automatically retracting it as the target returns, ready for the next measurement cycle.

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Why Choose Kyowa Strain Gauges?

Kyowa strain gauges are trusted by engineers worldwide for their precision, reliability, and long-term stability in demanding measurement applications. Designed for accurate stress and strain analysis, they are widely used in structural testing, research, and industrial monitoring.
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Strain Gauge Applications

Strain gauges are used in a wide range of testing and monitoring scenarios.

Structural engineering

Monitoring bridges, buildings, dams, and other infrastructure to ensure long-term structural integrity.

Automotive and aerospace testing

Measuring stress on vehicle frames, aircraft components, and critical mechanical parts during development.

Materials testing

Studying how metals, composites, and plastics behave under tension, compression, and repeated loading.

Industrial monitoring

Measuring load, torque, and vibration in machinery and production equipment.

Specialist Application Gauges

Hydrogen Gas

For hydrogen gas, standard strain gauges often fail due to hydrogen’s effect on electrical resistance and potential embrittlement, therefore requiring specialized gauges.

These foil strain gages are capable of obtaining stable strain measurements in high-pressure hydrogen gas environments with less change in electrical resistance due to hydrogen, compared with conventional foil strain gauges.

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Need help choosing the right strain gauge for your application? Our team can help you select the correct gauge, accessories, and measurement equipment for your testing or monitoring requirements.

Whether you’re working on structural testing, product development, or research projects, we can provide expert guidance and product recommendations.