What Is a Force Transducer?
A force transducer converts measured forces representing force, weight, and pressure into transmitted output signals. These signals may be sent to indicators, controllers, or data acquisition systems connected to computers. Most force transducers have either analog or digital electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic outputs, depending on the needs of the application. A force transducer can be as small as the head of a pin, measuring a mere gram of force (1/28th of one ounce) or as large as a bridge column, measuring hundreds of tons (1 ton equals 2000 pounds or 909 kilograms).
