This gauge features a special plastic carrier backing capable of withstanding extreme elongation without creeping or cracking. The YEF is available for 10%-15%, and YF for 15%-20% with high accuracy. These gauges must be bonded with CN or CN-Y adhesive.
SERIES"YEF"
| Main Test Materials | Metal | Materials Backing | Special plastics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +80 | Materials Element | Cu-Ni alloy foil |
| Compensation range | --- |
Strain limit | 10 to 15% (100000 to 150000×10-6) |
| Bonding adhesive | CN,CN-Y | Fatigue life at room temp. | 5×105 (±1500×10-6) |
| gauge pattern | type | gauge length (mm) |
gauge width (mm) |
backing length (mm) |
backing width (mm) |
Resistance (Ω) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single element (G.F. 2.1 approx.)  |
YEFLA-2 | 2 | 1.8 | 7.5 | 4 | 120 |
| YEFLA-5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 120 | |
| 90° 2-element Cross (G.F. 2.1 approx.)  |
YEFCA-2 | 2 | 1.8 | 10 | 10 | 120 |
| YEFCA-5 | 5 | 2 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 120 | |
| 45°/90° 3-element Rosette (G.F. 2.1 approx.)  |
YEFRA-2 | 2 | 1.8 | 10 | 10 | 120 |
| YEFRA-5 | 5 | 2 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 120 |
SERIES"YF"
| Main Test Materials | Metal | Materials Backing | Special plastics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +80 | Materials Element | Cu-Ni alloy foil |
| Compensation range | --- | Strain limit | 15 to 20% (150000 to 200000*10-6) |
| Bonding adhesive | CN,CN-Y | Fatigue life at room temp. | --- |
| gauge pattern | type | gauge length (mm) |
gauge width (mm) |
backing length (mm) |
backing width (mm) |
Resistance (Ω) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single element (G.F. 2.1 approx.)  |
YFLA-2 | 2 | 1.8 | 7.5 | 4 | 120 |
| YFLA-5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 120 | |
| YFLA-10 | 10 | 2.6 | 16.6 | 4.9 | 120 | |
| YFLA-20 | 20 | 1.8 | 26 | 3.7 | 120 |