What is a Strain Gauge and How Does it Work?

What do strain gauges measure? The first thing to understand when discussing strain gauges is what they measure.  A strain gauge is a sensor whose measured electrical resistance varies with changes in strain. Strain is the deformation or displacement of Read More …

Telemetry Wheel Package

Use with MSC Wheel Torque Transducers or strain gauged half shafts Battery powered with 9 Vdc battery External power switch Weatherproof for harsh environments Michigan Scientific (MSC) Telemetry Wheel Packages are commonly paired with MSC Wheel Torque Transducers or strain Read More …

Instrumentation Slip Ring Assembly 101

In 1960, Michigan Scientific Corporation (MSC) opened its doors and began selling Instrumentation Slip Ring Assemblies. From there the company continued to push the limits of what their product could do, even going as far as making a 240-channel assembly Read More …

Vehicle Instrumentation | Strain Gauge Services and Data Collection

Sometimes, an off-the-shelf slip ring assembly or Wheel Force Transducer package isn’t enough to get the measurements need for a complete vehicle analysis. When it comes to complete vehicle instrumentation, Michigan Scientific (MSC) offers extensive experience and unique methods to Read More …