Force sensors (also called force transducers) measure different forces acting on an object. These include bending and axial forces (tensile and compressive forces).

In industrial applications, for example in mining and tunneling, axial loading forces (tensile and compressive forces) can act on a carrier or a shaft. Based on the magnetic Active Torque principles, our sensor technology can measure these forces precisely and without contact. The force sensor works with any ferromagnetic test object (for example: solid shaft, hollow tube). The sensor module is mounted on the ferromagnetic test object where measurements (e.g., axial force) are to be made. Inside, the sensor module emits an alternating magnetic field, which penetrates the surface of the test object. The mechanical forces acting on the test object influence the alternating magnetic field and its properties. These changes are detected by the sensor element and passed on for processing in the sensor electronics. Then it shows how much force acts on the object.