pA strain gauge is a type of sensor which measures the strain and force on an item, the resistance is varied depending on the applied force. The gauge sticks to an item as it deforms the electrical resistance changes, this particular change can also be known as the 'gauge factor'. You can learn more in our complete a href="/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/strain-gauges-guide"guide to strain gauges/a./ppHere at RS, we provide an exclusive range of strain gauges for our customers that offer excellent reliability to their low sensitivity to excessive noise and vibration, giving a clearer reading./ph2How do Strain Gauges work?/h2pStrain Gauges are able to measure the strain or force of an item by uniquely converting either force, pressure, tension, weight, etc... into a change in electrical resistance which then can be measured./ppThere are many different varieties of strain gauges, the most popular are listed below:/pulliGeneral Purpose Precision Strain Gauges/liliTransducer Quality Strain Gauges/liliKarma Strain Gauges/liliBonded Foil Strain Gauges/li/ulh2Features and Benefits/h2pulliCan be used on various products, such as keypads, medical devices and automotive products,/liliAffixed to an object with epoxy or glue,/liliSuitable for long-term installation/liliEasy to install and often waterproof too/li/ul