Torque Sensor

In the sensor, a metal spring is attached to a strain gauge , which is affected by the torque the sensor is exposed to.

A torque transducer is usually classified as either a rotary or reaction sensor and its function is dependent on how much torque it can handle, what kind of load and drives it is built for, and the load it can tolerate when a machine or engine is started.

The reaction type of torque sensor is stationary and requires a way to attach electronics and electrical connections to the moving components being measured.

More stable systems have a rotary torque sensor, in which the sensor electronics rotate with the sensor.

Measurement errors caused by the force of mechanical components affect the accuracy of a torque sensor attached in-line.

Load forces of fan or blower, conveyor or crane, to crushing equipment and crankshafts of automobile engines are rated in a scale to categorize each torque sensor.

A torque sensor can handle a certain drive force created by the particular engine type.