Special Use Sensors—High-Temperature Strain Gages
High-Temperature Patterns
Special Use Sensors—High-Temperature Strain Gages
Document No.: 11532
Revision: 27-Apr-2015
FEATURES
• Measurement range to 2100°F (1150°C)
• Free-filament Kanthal alloy grids for bonding with 
ceramic adhesives
• Linear and Tee-rosette patterns 
ZC-Series strain gages are etched Kanthal (Fe-Cr-Al 
alloy) foil grids in free-filament form for high-temperature 
applications. They are bonded with either ceramic 
adhesives, or by the use of flame spray.
ZC-Series strain gages cannot be self-temperature 
compensated, and a dummy compensating gage must 
be used for minimizing of thermally induced apparent 
strain (thermal output). Several patterns are available with 
built-in compensating grids.
ZC-Series strain gages are supplied with a removable 
high-temperature carrier for gage handling during 
instal   lation. All patterns have 1 in (25.4 mm) Nichrome 
ribbon leads spot welded to the gage tabs for leadwire 
attachment.