Installation Tools and Accessories
General Information and Selection
There is a strong element of craftsmanship involved in
making consistently successful strain gage installations.
As for any other field, this craft has its own special tools
and working materials—found by seasoned professionals
to be most effective for achieving the desired results.
The installation accessories described on this and the
following pages represent the distillation of many years’
experience in determining the most appropriate tool or
material for each task in the gage installation process.
Every accessory item listed here has been thoroughly
tested and evaluated in the Micro-Measurements
Applications Engineering Laboratory for quality and
reliability, for ease of use, and for compatibility with
all other Micro-Measurements products. It should
be noted that the instruction bulletins supplied for
gages, adhesives, protective coatings, etc. assume the
availability of these accessories to the user, since such
is generally the case for an experienced practitioner in a
well-equipped laboratory.
TOOLS
SSH-1 SURGICAL SHEARS:
Chromium steel, 4-1/2 in (115 mm) long, with one sharp
pointed blade and one blunt-end blade.
STW-1 TWEEZERS:
Stainless steel, 4-1/2 in (115 mm) long. Rugged, precision
ground sharp ends. Primarily used for handling leadwires.
BTW-1 TWEEZERS:
Stainless steel, 4-1/2 in (115 mm) long. Antimagnetic; acid
and corrosion resistant. Thin, flat blunt ends ideal for safe
handling of strain gages.
DPR-1 DENTAL PROBE:
Stainless steel “pick”. Flexible 75° pointed tip.
SSC-1 SURGICAL SCALPEL AND BLADE:
Stainless steel, uses SSC-2 snap-in replacement blade.
SSH-1
STW-1 BTW-1
DPR-1
SSC-1
SSC-2 REPLACEMENT SCALPEL BLADES:
Five blades per package. Not shown.
SSS-1 STEEL SCALE:
6 in (150 mm) long, satin-chromed finish. Graduated in
inches (1/32, 1/64, 1/10, 1/100).
SSS-2 STEEL SCALE:
6 in (150 mm) long, satin-chromed finish. Graduated in
inches (1/10, 1/100) and millimeters (0.5, 1).
DP-1 4-H DRAFTING PENCIL:
For gage layout.
DWC-1 DIAGONAL CUTTERS:
Stainless steel, 4-1/2 in (115 mm) long, precision cutter for
wire up to AWG No. 18 (1 mm diameter).
NNP-1 NEEDLE-NOSED PLIERS:
Nickel-chrome plated, 4-1/2 in (115 mm) long, with
serrated needle-nosed jaws.
ATS-2 GAGE APPLICATION TOOL SET:
Includes one of each item plus one additional DPR-1
Dental Probe. Durable, polypropylene box. Not shown.
SSS-1
SSS-2
DP-1
DWC-1
NNP-1
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Installation Tools and Accessories
General Information and Selection
TOOLS
GT-11
SPT-1
GT-11 CAMEL’S HAIR BRUSH
3/8 in (9.5 mm).
SPT-1 STAINLESS STEEL MIXING SPATULA
Double blade. Overall length 8 in (200 mm).
SPT-2 STAINLESS STEEL MIXING SPATULA:
Single blade. Overall length 7-3/4 in (195 mm).
Wooden handle.
SPT-2
MHG-1
MHG-1 MASTER MITE HEAT GUN:
Lightweight, compact, perfectly balanced. 2 lb (0.9 kg)
with nozzle attached. 8-7/8 x 7 in (225 x 180 mm). Quiet,
brush- less-type shaded pole motor rated for continuous
duty. Three interchangeable nozzle heating elements
control average outlet temperature 1/2 in (13 mm) from
nozzle at +500°F (+260°C), +650°F (+345°C), or +800°F
(+425°C). Air- cooled barrel. Three-conductor grounded
linecord. Slip-on deflector completely surrounds
shrinkable tubing (HST-1) with heat. Pinpoint adapter
directs heat without affecting adjacent areas. 120Vac,
60Hz. Maximum current draw 5.4 amps.
MHG-2 MASTER MITE HEAT GUN:
Same as above, except 220 Vac.
GENERAL-PURPOSE TAPES AND MATERIALS
PLY-001
PCT-3M GAGE INSTALLATION TAPE:
For gage handling. Compatible with the cure temperature
ranges of all MM adhesives up to 400°F (204°C). 3/4 in x
72 yd (19 mm x 65 m).
Three ordering options:
PCT-3M:
Tape only.
PCT-3MD:
Tape and hand dispenser*.
PCT-3D:
Hand dispenser* only.
*This portable, high impact, durable plastic hand-held
tape dispenser features a hand brake in the core.
PDT-3 PAPER DRAFTING TAPE:
For soldering mask, and lead positioning. 0.75 in x 400 in
(19 mm x 10.1 m).
PLY-001 Kapton
®
Film:
For electrical insulation, 4 x 10 x 0.001 in thick
(100 x 250 x 0.02 mm thick).
PCT-3MD
Store all at or near +75°F (+24°C).
PDT-3
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Installation Tools and Accessories
General Information and Selection
HIGH-TEMPERATURE TAPES AND MATERIALS
MJG-2 MYLAR
®
TAPE:
For gage handling with heat-curing resin systems.
Compatible with the cure temperature ranges of all
MM adhesives up to 400°F (204°C).
1/2 in x 216 ft (13 mm x 66 m).
TFT-2 THERMOSETTING [+340°F (+170°C)]
FIBERGLASS TAPE:
For electrical insulation at high temperatures.
1/2 In x 180 ft (13 mm x 55 m).
FGC-1 WOVEN FIBERGLASS CLOTH:
Bound edges. For lead anchoring when used
in conjunction with M-Bond adhesives and
M-Coat protective coatings. 0.015 in x 1 in x 50 yd
(0.4 mm x 25 mm x 46 m).
FGC-1
TFE-2
TFE-2 HIGH MODULUS TFE TEFLON
®
WITH
SILICONE MASTIC:
1/2 in x 108 ft (13 mm x 33 m).
Store all at or near +75°F (+24°C).
MJG-2
TFT-2
CLAMPING SUPPLIES
TFE-1
HSC-2
HSC-1
HSC-3
GT-12
SGP-2
GT-14
SGP-1
HSC-1 SPRING CLAMP:
Maximum Opening:
1 in (25 mm).
Maximum Recommended Opening:
1/2 in (13 mm).
Nominal Clamp Force at Recommended Opening:
20 lbf (89 N).
HSC-2 SPRING CLAMP:
Maximum Opening:
2 in (51 mm).
Maximum Recommended Opening:
1 in (25 mm).
Nominal Clamp Force at Recommended Opening:
24 lbf (107 N).
HSC-3 SPRING CLAMP:
Maximum Opening:
3 in (76 mm).
Maximum Recommended Opening:
1-1/2 in (38 mm).
Nominal Clamp Force at Recommended Opening:
30 lbf (133 N).
Mylar and Teflon are Registered Trademarks of DuPont.
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GT-12 NEG’ATOR CONSTANT FORCE EXTENSION
SPRING CLAMP:
1 x 0.006 x 38 in (25 mm x 0.4 mm x 0.97 m) stainless
steel band, drum I.D. 1.16 in (30 mm), 10.6 lb (47 N) load.
TFE-1 TEFLON FILM:
0.003 in x 1 in x 50 ft (0.08 mm x 25 mm x 15 m).
GT-14 PRESSURE PADS AND BACKUP PLATES:
Kit of 12 Silicone Rubber Pads 3/32 x 1/2 x 1-1/4 in
(2.5 x 13 x 32 mm), and 12 aluminum plates,
1/8 x 1/2 x 1-1/4 in (3 x 13 x 32 mm).
SGP-1 SILICONE RUBBER:
Three pieces, each 3/32 x 1 x 6 in (2.5 x 25 x 150 mm).
SGP-2 SILICONE RUBBER:
One piece, 3/32 x 6 x 6 in (2.5 x 150 x 150 mm).
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