Strain Gage Installation
photos courtesy of Measurements Group

Surface Preparation for general purpose strain gage installations

(Measurements Group Instruction Bulletin B-129-7)

1. Degreasing
2. Abrading (sanding)
3. Burnishing of layout lines
4. Conditioning (remove graphite from pencil marks)
5. Neutralizing

Installation should be within 30 minutes of surface preparation.

 

Gage Bonding of polyimide-backed gages

(Measurements Group Instruction Bulletin B-127-13)

1. Gage preparation
2. Gage transfer
3. Catalyst application
4. Gage bonding
5. Tape removal

 

Leadwire Attachment for solder-tab, static-strain measurement gages

(Measurements Group Tech Tip TT-606)

1. Leadwire stripping
2. Leadwire tinning
3. Gage tinning
4. Leadwire attachment
5. Rosin removal

 

Protective Coatings for laboratory environments

1. Recleaning
2. Treatment of vinyl and Teflon insulated leadwires
3. Coating application (various types)