Wheel Force Transducers

SensorData Technologies' wheel force transducer systems work by mounting multi-axis sensors at the wheel interface to capture force and moment data across multiple axes simultaneously. The sensors output 2 mV/V per axis and are compatible with both AC carrier and DC strain gage signal conditioning electronics, feeding data into commercial or custom data acquisition systems. Optional interconnecting cable assemblies and in-house calibration with customer-supplied electronics are also available to complete the measurement chain.

A wheel speed transducer measures the rotational velocity of a vehicle wheel, providing data critical for analyzing braking performance, traction control, and drivetrain dynamics. While wheel force transducers measure loads and moments, wheel speed transducers focus on rotational input. Together, they give engineers a comprehensive picture of wheel behavior during automotive testing.

SensorData's multi-axis wheel force transducers support 2-component and 4-component configurations, enabling simultaneous measurement of torque and thrust or multiple force and moment axes. Models such as the M231 and M211 series measure combinations of radial force, side force, and driving torque, with crosstalk between axes kept below 2% for torque/thrust and below 0.5% for X-Y force measurements.

SensorData Technologies' wheel force transducers feature fully fatigue-rated designs built to withstand repetitive cycling, ensuring accurate measurements over millions of test cycles without sensor degradation or failure. This makes them particularly well-suited for endurance testing programs in automotive OEM development and tire manufacturing quality control environments.

Wheel force transducers are used in automotive OEM testing, tire manufacturing quality control, material testing machines, tire rubber rheometers, and drivetrain development programs. They are also applied in conveyor diagnostic systems and structural testing laboratories requiring simultaneous multi-axis force and moment data for predictive wear analysis and performance validation.

Yes. SensorData Technologies offers full custom design and engineering services for wheel force transducers with non-standard capacities, mounting configurations, or measurement requirements. Their in-house engineering team works directly with customers to develop proprietary solutions tailored to specific test rigs, and all designs and engineering details remain the customer's proprietary data.

SensorData Technologies' engineering team responds to application inquiries with specifications, pricing, and lead time within one business day. You can submit your application details through their quote request form, contact them directly by email, or call for immediate assistance.