New Products Shown in ‘23
New portable strain gauge welding unit capable of 60 welds per minute
Micro-Measurements
Micro-Measurements’ Model 700B welder unit is a portable, lightweight instrument ideal for installing weldable strain gauges and temperature sensors on metallic surfaces in difficult industrial and outdoor field environments. The welding energy of the Model 700B can be easily set by the user from 10-60J with capability of up to 60 welds per minute, making it one of the fastest tools of its kind.
A key enhancement of the 700B is its use of commercially available lithium-ion batteries that are easily replaced in the field and can handle 1,500 welds (at 30J) on a single charge – equivalent to welding around 30 linear weldable strain gauges. The lightweight unit, which weighs approximately 8.3 lb (3.77kg), is ideal for field operation, overcoming the main limitations of other portable spot welders currently on the market. The unit can also be used to weld small thermocouples and light-gauge metal.
The Model 700B enhances Micro-Measurements’ broad portfolio of weldable sensors that are suitable for all types of applications and environments. These gauges include encapsulated, sealed and high-temperature versions of Micro-Measurements’ CEA, LWK, LEA, LZN and LZE product families. Because they are spot-welded rather than adhesively bonded, weldable sensors can be readily installed using the Model 700B in field applications under a wide variety of weather conditions. Whether working suspended under a structure or in a production plant, the 700B is easy to clip onto a harness or to carry around remote job sites.