KARMA STRAIN GAGE
LINEAR PATTERN STRAIN GAGES
U K-Series,
Transducer-Quality
U Stock Delivery
with Solder Pads
The linear pattern strain gages are used
to measure strain in a single direction.
The strain gage pattern is shown on
the left side of the table. Notice the
“arrow” which indicates the principal
stress direction.
The linear pattern strain gages are
available in a variety of styles and
sizes. OMEGA® offers miniature linear
patterns for strain measurement of a
U Good Linearity Over
Wide Temperature
Range -75 to 200°C
(-100 to 392°F)
stress concentration or high gradient
areas. The terminations are offered both
at one end of the grid, or with one at each
end of the grid. Wide or narrow linear
grid patterns are available.
To determine if the strain gages have
temperature characteristics matched
to steel or aluminum, see the column
labeled “COMP” short for compensation,
“ST” indicates steel, “AL” indicates
U Good Fatigue Life
U Custom Gages Available
aluminum. See the column labeled
“BTP” for accessory bondable terminal
pad model numbers.
Dimensions are listed for pattern gage
grid length (A) and width (B), and the
matrix or carrier length (C) and width
(D). The patterns include alignment
triangles and letter codes indicating
creep code.
To Order Visit omega.com/sgk_linear_gages for Pricing and Details
SHOWN RESIS-
ACTUAL TANCE GRID CARRIER MAX V*
SIZE MODEL NO. (Ω) A B C D (Vrms)
5.5 mm
SGK-L1D-K350P-PC11-E 350 6.5 Solder Pad ST
SGK-L1D-K350P-PC23-E 350 9 Solder Pads AL
SGK-L1E-K350T-PC11-E 350 8.5 Solder Pads ST
SGK-L1E-K350T-PC23-E 350 2.5 Solder Pads AL
7.5 mm
SGK-L3A-K350U-PC11-E 350 10.5 Solder Pads ST
SGK-L3A-K350U-PC23-E 350 14.5 Solder Pad AL
7.2 mm
SGK-L3B-K350S-PC11-E 350 9 Solder Pads ST
SGK-L3B-K350S-PC23-E 350 13 Solder Pads AL
6 mm
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DISCOUNT SCHEDULE
1 to 10 pkgs .................. Net
11 to 24 pkgs ..................5%
25 to 49 pkgs .................10%
50 and up and OEM .. Consult Factory
NOM. DIMENSIONS
1.5 2.5 5.5 4
(0.059) (0.098) (0.22) (0.16)
Miniature linear pattern, measurement
1.51 4.5 6 6
(0.059) (0.177) (0.24) (0.24)
Miniature linear pattern, measurement
3.2 3.2 7.5 4.6
(0.126) (0.126) (0.3) (0.18)
Small linear pattern, lead/pads
3.2 2.5 7.2 4
(0.126) (0.098) (0.28) (0.16)
Maximum permitted bridge energizing voltage (Vrms).
*
Note: For strain gage accessories visit omega.com/pressure
Ordering Example: SGK-L3A-K350U-PC11-E, package of 5, linear pattern
strain gages with copper plated solder pads, nominal resistance 350 Ω.
mm (inch)
of stress concentration 350 Ω
of stress concentration 350 Ω
at one end of grid 350 Ω
Small linear pattern, lead/pads
at one end of grid 350 Ω
†
TERMINATION COMP PAD
TEMP TERM
NOTE
ST = Steel
AL = Aluminum
omega.com/btp
BTP-1
BTP-2
TYPICAL STRAIN GAGE INSTALLATION
Adhesive
Ribbon Leads from
Strain Gage or User Supplied
Fine Gage Wire (30 AWG)
Bondable Terminal Pads (BTP) for Stress Relief
and Junction for Different-Gage Wires
E-49
Instrumention Wire
20 to 28 AWG
† Dimensions Key:
C
A
BD
GRID
A: Active gage length
B: Active gage width
CARRIER
C: Matrix length
D: Matrix width
KARMA STRAIN GAGE
LINEAR PATTERN STRAIN GAGES
To Order
NOM.
SHOWN RESIS-
ACTUAL TANCE
Visit omega.com/sgk_linear_gages for Pricing and Details
DIMENSIONS
mm (inch)
GRID CARRIER
†
MAX V*
SIZE MODEL NO. (Ω) A B C D (Vrms)
8.3 mm
1 to 10 pkgs .................. Net
11 to 24 pkgs ..................5%
25 to 49 pkgs .................10%
50 and up and OEM .. Consult Factory
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SGK-L3C-K350T-PC11-E 350
V
SGK-L3C-K350T-PC23-E 350
8.5 mm
7 mm
11 mm
11 mm
11.3 mm
11.3 mm
SGK-L3D-K350P-PC11-E 350
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SGK-L3D-K350P-PC23-E 350
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SGK-L3E-K350W-PC11-E 350
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SGK-L3E-K350W-PC23-E 350
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SGK-L6A-K350U-PC11-E 350
SGK-L6A-K350U-PC23-E 350
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SGK-L6A-K1000U-PC11-E 1000
SGK-L6A-K1000U-PC23-E 1000
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SGK-L6B-K350U-PC11-E 350
SGK-L6B-K350U-PC23-E 350
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V
SGK-L6B-K1000U-PC11-E 1000
SGK-L6B-K1000U-PC23-E 1000 40 Solder Pads AL
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DISCOUNT SCHEDULE
* Maximum permitted bridge energizing voltage (Vrms).
Note: For strain gage accessories visit omega.com/pressure
Ordering Example: SGK-L6B-K1000U-PC11-E, package of 5 linear pattern
strain gages with copper plated solder pads, temperature characteristics
matched to steel, nominal resistance 1000 Ω.
3.2 3.1 8.3 4.6
10.5 Solder Pads ST
(0.126) (0.122) (0.33) (0.18)
Linear pattern, medium size,
lead/pad at each side of grid 350 Ω
2.8 2.1 8.5 3.5
(0.110) (0.083) (0.34) (0.14)
Linear pattern, medium size,
lead/pad at each side of grid 350 Ω
3.2 1.5 7 3
(0.126) (0.059) (0.28) (0.12)
Linear pattern, medium size,
grid width narrow 350 Ω
6.3 3.2 11 4.7
(0.248) (0.126) (0.43) (0.18)
Linear pattern, large size 350 Ω
6.3 3.2 11 4.7
(0.248) (0.126) (0.43) (0.18)
Linear pattern, large size, higher
resistance, reduced heat generation 1000 Ω
6.3 4.4 11.3 6
(0.248) (0.173) (0.44) (0.24)
Linear pattern, large size 350 Ω
6.3 4.4 11.3 6
(0.248) (0.173) (0.44) (0.24)
Linear pattern, large size, higher resistance,
reduced heat generation 1000 Ω
14.5 Solder Pads AL
8 Solder Pads ST
12 Solder Pads AL
7.5 Solder Pads ST
10.5 Solder Pads AL
15 Solder Pads ST
20 Solder Pads AL
25 Solder Pads ST
35 Solder Pads AL
17 Solder Pads ST
24 Solder Pads AL
28 Solder Pads ST
TEMP TERM
TERMINATION COMP PAD
BTP-3
BTP-3
BTP-3
BTP-4
BTP-4
BTP-4
BTP-4
NOTE
ST = Steel
AL = Aluminum
STRAIN GAGES
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BONDABLE TERMINAL PADS
When installing strain gages with ribbon leads or
Solder Pads, use Bondable Terminal Pads (BTP)
between the strain gage and the wires to your
instrumentation.
The Bondable Terminal Pads provide a large easy
to use soldering area and provide strain relief between
the strain gage and the heavy instrument wires.
Using Bondable Terminal Pads is simple. Use the same
adhesive and bonding procedure on the Bondable
Terminal Pads as you use on the strain gage.
OMEGA offers BTPs in several sizes and wiring
configurations to fit most all strain gage applications.
visit omega.com/btp for ordering information.
BTP
BTPB
Terminal pad patterns,
BTPD
BTPC
BTPE
E-50
† Dimensions Key:
C
A
BD
GRID
A: Active gage length
B: Active gage width
CARRIER
C: Matrix length
D: Matrix width