Description
The Strain Gauge Cantilever is a precision laboratory trainer designed to study strain measurement using electrical resistance strain gauges mounted on a cantilever beam. This apparatus enables accurate analysis of strain, stress, bending moment, and deflection under applied loads, forming a fundamental experiment in mechanical engineering and instrumentation studies.
Ideal for engineering colleges, polytechnic institutes, physics and instrumentation laboratories, and technical training centers.
✅ Key Features
🧲 Cantilever Beam with Strain Gauge Mounting
High-quality metallic cantilever beam
Pre-mounted resistance strain gauges at critical stress points
Enables accurate strain measurement during bending
⚡ Electrical Strain Measurement System
Wheatstone bridge configuration for strain gauge operation
Converts mechanical strain into measurable electrical signal
High sensitivity and repeatability
📊 Load Application & Measurement
Calibrated weight hanger for controlled load application
Linear relationship study between applied load and strain
Enables calculation of stress, strain, and Young’s modulus
🔌 Signal Conditioning & Output
Compatible with strain gauge amplifier / digital indicator
Clear electrical output for observation and analysis
Supports interfacing with data acquisition systems (model dependent)
🧱 Educational Trainer Design
Rigid base with stable cantilever mounting
Clearly marked terminals and gauge positions
Compact, rugged construction for repeated student use
🛡 Safety & Reliability
Low-voltage, student-safe electrical operation
Durable strain gauges with protective coating
Long operational life with minimal maintenance
📘 Typical Applications
Measurement of strain using resistance strain gauges
Study of bending stress in cantilever beams
Verification of strain–load relationship
Determination of Young’s modulus
Mechanical and instrumentation engineering practicals
💡 Why Choose This Apparatus?
Clear demonstration of strain gauge working principle
Accurate and repeatable experimental results
Essential trainer for stress–strain and transducer studies
Ideal for undergraduate and diploma-level laboratories
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