Comparison of Torque Sensor Technology

This video was produced in collaboration with Transense Technologies PLC https://www.transense.com/ to investigate how different torque sensing technology compares.

We look at the main types of torque sensor:

Strain gauge
Displacement (Optical and inductive)
Magnetostrictive
Surface Acoustic Wave or SAW

And compare how they work and what the advantages and disadvantages are.

Torque sensors are required in many applications including:
Helicopter and turboprop aircraft engines
Industrial machinery and robotics
Off highway machinery axles and transmissions
Automotive suspension, steering and powertrain systems
Motorsport for performance management

As torque sensor technology improves with innovations such as the Transense Surface Acoustic Wave or SAW sensors, new applications are being opened up where traditional technology was not viable, such as in the measurement of electric motor output torque.

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