Rotary Torque Transducers

The AWS Rotary Torque Transducers are used to measure rotational torque up to 1,000Nm. They feature a torque measuring shaft which can rotate freely within the housing, and uses a series of strain gauges to measure the torque.

1,000
RPM

Standard speed

0.2 - 1,000 Nm

Range covered

0.25%

Accuracy of the full scale

3

Modes of operation (I Series)

Typical Use

Rotary torque transducers are used to measure rotational torque. The torque measuring shaft within the transducer housing can rotate freely, allowing the transducer to measure the applied torque. 

Rotary torque transducers are often used for measuring motor and gearbox drives, and to measure the output of power tools such as impulse and continuous power tools.

Side on view of rotary torque transducer
Tall image of rotary torque transducer

Wide Range

The range of AWS Rotary Torque Transducers cover your rotational torque transducer requirements, covering a range from 2 - 1,000Nm.

Strain Gauged Torque Transducers

AWS Torque Transducers convert mechanical strain into a differential voltage signal. These voltage signals are then interpreted by a display to show your torque reading. It's a well tried and much proven technology, meaning it's less prone to failure than other methods, and has high accuracy with long term stability. It also features infinite resolution, and is very temperature stable.

Compatible With Various Displays

AWS Rotary Torque Transducers can be supplied with different output connections, allowing you to use them with the AWS Professional Transducer Display, other manufacturer's analogue displays or other manufacturer's displays which work with smart chip transducers. More details on this are listed below.

Recalibration at any calibration laboratory

Being an independent company, our equipment can be easily calibrated by any accredited calibration laboratory wherever they are in the world, allowing you to save time and cost by using local calibration services with short lead times.

Side on view of rotary transducer with yellow background

What Features Do I Require?

The AWS Rotary Torque Transducers can be supplied to work with a variety of displays to suit your requirements. Each series outlined below is designed to have different features, and to be compatible with one type of torque display.

  • I Series

    For use with AWS equipment such as the Professional Transducer Display
  • Includes an intelligent instrumentation PCB within the transducer housing
  • Outputs using CAN bus protocol
  • Eliminates the loss of signal
  • Allows for longer cables to connect the transducer and display
  • Three modes of operation (see below for more detail)
  • Rotary range covers from 2 - 1,000Nm
  • A Series

    For use with other manufacturer's analogue displays
  • Capable to work with other manufacturer's analogue displays
  • A cheaper alternative to the I and N Series
  • Outputs a mV signal proportional to the supply voltage and torque
  • Also capable to work with older AWS instrumentation
  • Rotary range covers from 2 - 1,000Nm
  • N Series

    For use with other manufacturer's displays for smart chip transducers
  • Includes a smart chip within the transducer housing
  • Outputs a mV signal proportional to the supply voltage and torque
  • The chip stores the serial number, part number, capacity and calibration value.
  • Rotary range covers from 2 - 1,000Nm

Modes of Operation - I Series

When used with the AWS Professional Transducer Display, the I Series range of torque transducers can be used in three modes of operation.

First Peak Mode

Used for click type torque tools, 1st Peak Mode detects, shows and retains the first peak reading in a fast dynamic memory, or is cleared automatically after three seconds if the auto cancel option is selected.

Peak Mode

Used for dial and cam type torque tools, Peak Mode shows, updates and retains the maximum reading in a fast dynamic memory. The maximum reading is retained until manually cleared.

Run Mode

Run Mode shows the torque value as they change as a live reading output.

AWS Rotary Torque Transducer Ranges

I Series Model Number1042104310441045
A Series Model Number2042204320442045
N Series Model Number3042304330443045
Range2 - 50Nm10 - 250Nm20 - 500Nm40 - 1000Nm
Square Drive Sizes3/8"1/2"3/4"3/4"

Technical Specifications

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