We are excited to announce that Strainsert is celebrating our 65^th successful year as a multiple patent holding innovator and leading pioneer in the Force Measurement Industry.

Our journey started in 1960 when the Strainsert Company was founded with a vision and determination to develop and introduce a new game-changing approach to Force Sensor design and manufacturing into the sensor marketplace.

Our new and unique Force Sensor designs were based on a technology we developed, patented and named “Internally Gaged Force Sensors”. Our products were first used in the early 1960’s, supporting many force measurement applications, including the Apollo Missions, and now, sixty-five years later, our company, customer base and sensor capabilities have grown. We continue to deliver force measurement solutions for the aerospace industry, including the Mars Rovers, and many other military, automotive and marine applications.

Capabilities Strainsert Products offer the Force Measurement Industry Today:

Our patented “Internal Gaging Technology” is an advanced technique where foil strain gages are bonded and sealed inside small holes aligned with the neutral axis of the sensor steel body.

Along with the gages, all circuitry, wires, solder joints, cements, and other delicate electronic components are enclosed inside the sensor high strength steel body and completely protected from the environment, rough installation, and years of demanding service.

In addition to the environmental protection, the internal gaging installation allows very accurate force measurement capability in the direction of measurement interest, due to the neutral axis strain gage positioning’s inherent ability to mitigate extraneous loading conditions and forces.

Our first product to market was our Instrumented Force Measuring Bolts. This new measurement technology immediately gained traction as the word spread about successful use in the research & development force measurement industry and after seeing their success, we developed and patented many additional types of Force Measuring Devices throughout our history, including Flat Load Cells, Load Pins, Tension Links, and other specialty Force Sensors.

Although we developed many new types of sensor designs, they all contain our Internal Gaging technology. Today our vast array of internally gaged Force Sensors provides our customers with a variety of sensors that easily meet requirements for common indoor testing and laboratory use but additionally allow widespread use of our products for outdoor, underwater, outer space, and other harsh applications that demand long term durability and measurement accuracy.

Capabilities of the Strainsert Team:

Our goal from the start was to design and manufacture the highest quality Force Sensors for our customers. 65 years later our goal remains unchanged and we strive to provide the most responsive, accurate, and efficient customer support, beginning with your first contact, continuing through application and requirements discussions, standard or custom product selection, communicating design details, and providing support after delivery to assist in start up or any other area.

Criteria that Guide Strainsert Operations:

• Certification to The Aerospace Quality Management System and Implementation AS9100D (Based on and including ISO9001:2015)
• Cyber Security Program per NIST 800-171 Guidelines
• Electronic Technicians Certified to J-STD-001, including Space Addendum
• Force Calibration and Testing Traceable to NIST, and optional ANSI Z-540
• Critical Components and Items Procured from our “Approved Vendor List”
• Registered Manufacturer: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Industries using Strainsert Force Sensors:

Our products are in use every day in research and development, testing, safety and control in many industries including aerospace, military, automotive, mining, medical, energy, crane/material handling, and additional industrial applications.

Our future is bright and we are forging full speed ahead. In addition to conventional force measurement use, we have designed and delivered products for use in IoT and AI technology advancements. We can’t wait to see what our team will accomplish with our customers in the next 65 years!

Custom Applications:

Our engineers are experts in custom sensor design and provide a detailed solution for your specific needs. We have solved multiple design issues for almost every force measurement application possible. Examples include:

• Rocket and Satellite Launch
• Rocket and Satellite Attachment & Separation
• Rocket and Satellite Guidance
• Moving Concert Stages
• Extreme Speed Parachute Deployment
• Amusement Park Rides
• Giant Earth Moving and Mining Equipment
• Next Generation Aircraft and Equipment
• Intelligent Agricultural Equipment

Strainsert Customers:

Strainsert is an Approved Supplier for almost every major aerospace company in the United States and is additionally approved for flight hardware for many of those companies.

Strainsert has hundreds of loyal, repeat customers using our products. We also welcome many new customers each year, developing new applications to measure force in every industry that exists.

Strainsert Recognition and Awards:

• Silver Snoopy Award Plaque and Letter for sensors supporting the Apollo Mission
• A NASA ambassador and astronaut personally visited to thank us for our continued support in the Space Program.
• NASA Award for sensors and support for Mars Exploration
• Years of correspondence from multiple companies expressing their gratitude for our product performance.
• Recently received an award and patch for sensors supporting critical spacecraft applications

 

 

Conclusion:

Strainsert is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of force sensor products, including load cells, load pins, tension links, force sensing bolts/studs, instruments and force measurement systems.

Strainsert is a pioneer, innovator and leader in the force sensor industry, with numerous patented designs made possible by innovative internal strain gaging processes and an unsurpassed dedication to engineering, customer requirements and vast industry experience.

As we have done for the past 65 years, Strainsert will continue to focus on designing and manufacturing the most accurate, reliable and durable standard and custom force sensors for the most challenging applications and harsh environments.

We also continue to be well positioned to provide our customers with superior levels of support, service and quality, including offering an extended two-year warranty on our force sensor products.

Please contact us to find out more, discuss requirements for a specific application or review our force sensor design process. We look forward to working with you on your important project as we have done for many customers over the last 65 years.