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CGEO-SG2/ SG2X/ SG3 VW Surface Mount Strain Gauge

The Vibrating Wire Strain Gauge measures strain in steel members. The gauge consists of a coil assembly, Vibrating Wire element and two weldable anchors.The strain gauge incorporates O-ring seals to provide waterproofing, and allows the tube to remain unstressed. A factory fitted, four core screened cable connects the coil to the readout unit.

Applications


The Vibrating Wire Strain Gauge is designed for long-term strain measurements of steel structures including buildings, bridges, tunnel linings, arches, struts, sheet piling, piles, dams pipelines, etc.


Key Features
◆Accurate, long-term stability
◆Robust design and reliable
◆O-ring seals provide waterproofing
◆Fit for manual or remote reading
◆Range is adjustable to suit compression or tension
◆Integral thermistor
◆Gauges and coils are re-usable



Main Specifications
Model:      CGEO-SG2    |    CGEO-SG2X    |     CGEO-SG3
Range: 3000με
Accuracy: ±0.1% F.S.
Resolution: 1με
Temperature Range: -20 to + 80℃
Waterproof: Customized       0.5MPa          Customized
Gauge Length: 150mm


Operation

Deformation of the structure under load produces relative movement between the two mounting blocks causing a change in the wire tension and a corresponding change in its frequency of vibration. Once installed, changes in strain are monitored by the coil assembly mounted on the gauge. The gauges can be read individually or remotely/automatically as part of a data collection system.
CGEO-SG2 Vibrating Wire Arc Weldable Strain Gauge basically consists of a length of steel wire tensioned between two mounting blocks that are arc welded to the surface of a structural steel member.