Entries by Ryan Welker

Engineering Data Acquisition Tools: NI-9236 Strain Module

September 8, 2020 in /by

The most common strain gauge installation configuration is a 350 ohm, quarter bridge.  Quarter bridge installations a generally the easiest and most economical installation for determining structural strain levels.  In the quarter bridge configuration a single element strain gauge is mounted in the principle axial or bending strain direction. One tool that our engineers and […]

Quiet Please: ITM Tunes Into Importance of Measuring Sound Levels

August 25, 2020 in /by

Whether manufacturing vehicles, mining natural resources or operating machinery on a construction site, a single common factor can bring your operation and productivity to an absolute halt.  That factor is noise.  In a world where precision and performance rule, measuring and controlling sound levels can be crucial to the success of your product or project. The team […]

Welcome Aboard Zach Strong

June 11, 2020 in , /by

I’m excited to announce that our team is growing with the addition of Zach Strong.  After graduating in May of 2020, Zach recently moved from Co-Op to a full-time engineering technician position. Zach’s primary role as an engineering technician is to assist with industrial monitoring solution installations and field testing applications. In addition to his […]

7 Tips for Estimating Test Engineering Services Costs

May 4, 2020 in /by

If the COVID-19 pandemic has proven anything, it is that we live in a business climate where efficiency and accuracy have never been more important. In other words, none of us can afford to make costly mistakes. With that in mind, I’d like to share some tips for you to consider when it comes to […]

How to Install Weldable Strain Gauges

April 20, 2020 in /by

When it comes to measuring structural stresses and load, every application is unique, and sometimes that means using a different solution.  In some cases where strain gauges are applied, it can be advantageous or even necessary to use weldable strain gauges instead of chemical bonding the strain gauges to the specimen. Since many epoxies used […]

ITM Winter 2020 Yeti Cooler Giveaway

January 6, 2020 in , /by

Our engineering services department is sponsoring a Yeti Cooler Giveaway.  This giveaway runs from January 6th, 2020 to February 28th, 2020.  To register for this giveaway and view the official rules click the Register Now button below. Contact Ryan Welker via email:ryan.welker@iTestSystem.com or phone: 1.844.TestSys x 702 for help with any structural testing, strain gauging, […]

Strain Gauge Installations for Field Testing

September 13, 2019 in /by

Image1: Shaft torque strain gauge installation example for field testing Our engineers and technicians have epoxied, soldered and spot welded strain gauges for applications ranging from high temperature exhaust systems to miniature load cell measurements. Every application requires a unique understanding of the strain measurement requirements including installation environment. If the strain gauge installation is […]