Strain Gauge Services – In-House Installation, Calibration, Field Testing & Data Solutions

Strain gauge performance depends on far more than the gauge itself. ITM combines material science, disciplined installation practices, and practical test experience to deliver results you can trust.

What Sets ITM Apart

• In-house strain gauge installation and wiring
• Broad experience across metals, composites, and non-metallic materials
• Proven bonding techniques for laboratory, field, and production environments
• NIST-traceable calibration support when required
• Complete documentation, photos, and measurement records
• Flexible support for R&D, validation, troubleshooting, and compliance testing

ITM brings proven expertise bonding strain gauges to a wide variety of materials and geometries. Our engineers understand how substrate properties, surface preparation, and adhesive selection affect strain transfer and long-term measurement stability.

Materials We Commonly Bond To

We also specialize in challenging applications such as thin-walled structures, diaphragms, internal bores, blind holes, pressure vessels, and composite assemblies used in aerospace, medical, industrial, and harsh-environment systems.

Accurate strain data requires selecting the right bonding method for the application. ITM applies industry-proven adhesives and installation techniques based on substrate type, temperature range, humidity exposure, test duration, and required accuracy.

Bonding Materials & Methods

Each installation follows a disciplined process—including surface preparation, precision alignment, controlled curing, and protective coatings—to ensure dependable strain transfer and long-term stability.

Strain gauge installation at ITM is performed in-house by experienced test engineers to maintain full control over quality and consistency. Calibration is completed internally when appropriate or coordinated with trusted external laboratories when NIST-traceable calibration or accredited services are required.

Installation & Calibration Capabilities

This flexible approach allows ITM to match calibration methods to your technical, regulatory, and program needs—without unnecessary cost or complexity.

In addition to direct strain gauge services, ITM designs and builds custom transducers and cable harness assemblies to support clean, reliable signal transmission from sensor to data acquisition system.

Our team supports:

• Custom strain-based transducer design
• Integrated gauge, wiring, and connector solutions
• Cable harness assemblies for harsh environments
• Signal integrity optimization for long cable runs
• Integration with NI, HBK, and other DAQ platforms

This end-to-end capability reduces installation risk, improves measurement reliability, and simplifies deployment in the lab or field.

ITM supports both on-site field instrumentation and controlled laboratory testing. Whether you need temporary measurements for troubleshooting or long-term monitoring for validation, our engineers tailor each system to your application.

Typical Applications

• Structural validation and load testing
• Failure investigation and crack propagation analysis
• Product design verification
• Industrial machinery monitoring
• Aerospace and defense testing
• Energy, infrastructure, and pressure systems

Every ITM strain gauge project includes clear documentation to support engineering review, reporting, and compliance needs. Deliverables may include installation records, calibration summaries, channel maps, wiring diagrams, and measurement verification data—giving you confidence in both the results and the process.

If you’re planning a strain gauge project—or troubleshooting an existing one—ITM can help you select the right approach, avoid common installation pitfalls, and obtain reliable data faster.

Contact ITM today to discuss your strain gauge application and learn how our in-house services can support your testing goals.