Pulsed Power

Physics and Testing |

• Weapons Effects
• Systems Engineering
• Large Scale Modeling
• Structural Response Analysis
• Explosive Systems
• Ultra Fast Closure Valve Systems
• Shock Physics Analysis
• Sensor Development
• Specialty Instrumentation
  

PVDF Load Cells

AP&T has designed force gauges for dynamic loads ranging from 4 kN to 0.1 GN.

• Large dynamic range
• Response times < 1 µs
• Self powered
• Flexible design layout and overall gauge size
• Can replace washers/shims in test bed
• Electrically self shielding geometry
• Two films double signal output
• PVDF load washer
• 114 mm OD, ID
• 3.2 mm thick
• 0.67 V per kN

Basic configuration of force gauge

Load washer

Flat pack