Wireless Torque sensor for rotary drives
- Plug & Play Design to measure torsion and bending loads
- Integrated angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration measurement
- Compact add-on design that does not require modifications to the existing system
How Are We Different from Classical Torque Sensors?
FORCEbit offers several key advantages over traditionaltorque sensors:
- Plug & Play Design: Our sensor is designed for easy retrofitting in existing drivetrains without the need for system modifications, such as couplings. Its compact design ensures seamless integration.
- Robustness Against Non-Torque Loads: As an add-on device that doesn’t bear load, FORCEbit is less susceptible to non-torque forces, unlike traditional torque sensors, which need to carry loads and are more sensitive to these factors.
- No Mechanical Filter: Classical torque sensors often include couplings to mitigate misalignment and non-torque loads, which act as mechanical filters. These filters can attenuate higher-order loads, potentially masking critical data. FORCEbit, on the other hand, preserves the full spectrum of load information for more accurate insights.
Considerations:
While FORCEbit’s add-on design brings many benefits, there are trade-offs:
- Accuracy Dependence on Shaft Design: Since FORCEbit relies on the existing shaft, if the shaft is over-dimensioned, the sensitivity of the measurements may be reduced. We encourage you to contact us to discuss your specific application.
- Battery-Powered Limitations: The wireless technology is battery-powered, which limits autonomy and introduces a small acquisition delay of a few milliseconds.
Why Do You Need One?
Prototyping and troubleshooting are often expensive and time-consuming. Each iteration can cost significant time and resources. With increasing demands for sustainability, performance, and efficiency in the machine and vehicle industries, it's more critical than ever to optimize your equipment to be faster, lighter, more energy-efficient, and durable.
FORCEbit helps you achieve these goals by providing essential measurements:
- Load Monitoring: Accurately measure torsional and bending loads on rotating shafts, allowing you to assess structural stress and performance limits.
- Angle Monitoring: Track angular position to understand how loading conditions depend on angle, offering deeper insights into your system's dynamic behavior.
FORCEbit is designed to streamline your prototyping and optimization processes, giving you the data you need to push your designs to their limits.
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What the industry has to say about FORCEBIT
"Due to its ease of use, FORCEBIT's sensor is 10 times better than the product we had before"
