Strain Gauge Trainer
Product Code : LSK-MTE-10514
Strain Gauge Trainer (SKU LSK-MTE-10514) is a compact bench or desktop unit that shows how resistance strain gauges work on three loaded structures: a bending beam, a torsion system and a tension system. It suits groups of two or more students and classroom demonstrations in engineering degree, diploma and technical college labs. The trainer is a Science Lab Supplies product, manufactured at Plot 448, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala, India, and sold from the factory to colleges, technical institutes, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
Every component of the three-structure trainer is broken down in the table. In short, each structure carries coated gauges that students connect as quarter, half or full bridges through dummy gauge resistor plugs on the strain display, which reads correctly for every bridge type and gauge factor.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-MTE-10514 |
| Format | Compact trainer for a bench or desktop |
| Structures | Bending, torsion and tension systems |
| Bending system gauges | Direct tensile and compression strain |
| Torsion system gauges | Shear/torque strain gauges |
| Tension system gauges | Two gauges at right angles in a Tee rosette |
| Gauge protection | Clear, hard-wearing coating |
| Bridge connections | Quarter, half and full bridge |
| Strain display | Correct readings for all bridge connections and different gauge factors |
| Dummy gauges | High-accuracy dummy strain gauge resistors (plugs) with controls |
| Poisson's ratio | Extra display setting for the tension system |
| Data socket | For the optional data acquisition system |
| Loading, bending and torsion | Small set of masses |
| Loading, tension | Large set of masses |
| Back plate | Enlarged mimic diagrams of each gauge and its connections |
| Optional specimens | Tension test specimens in different metals |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Strain Gauge Trainer
With the trainer, students can load each structure, calculate stress and strain from theory and known dimensions, and compare the answers with gauge readings. It suits strain measurement and strength of materials practicals in B.Tech/B.E. mechanical and civil courses, polytechnic diplomas and instrumentation modules in technical training.
- Direct tensile and compressive strain in a bending beam, alongside deflection studies on the Stiffness - Bending and Torsion frame.
- Shear strain in a shaft under torque, before full torsion tests on the Torsion Testing Machine.
- Poisson's ratio from the Tee rosette on the tension system.
- Sensitivity of quarter-, half- and full-bridge circuits on the same structure.
- Young's modulus of different metals using the optional tension specimens.
Standard Scope of Supply
The trainer comes complete with its three gauged structures, the strain display with dummy gauge resistor plugs and controls, and a small and a large set of masses for loading. Tension test specimens in different metals and the data acquisition system are optional and are quoted separately.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Ask for a price on one trainer or on enough for every student group when you source engineering lab equipment in India. Your quotation will state packing, delivery time and price for that number, and the optional metal specimens can be added to it.
Because it holds an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Ethiopia. Group sizes and delivery details can be shared on the contact page, trainers and specimens gathered in the enquiry cart, and tender requirements reviewed on the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students can use the Strain Gauge Trainer at once?
It is designed for groups of two or more students working together on experiments, and it also suits classroom demonstrations led by a lecturer in front of a class.
Can it find Poisson's ratio?
Yes. The tension system carries two gauges at right angles in a Tee rosette, and an extra setting on the strain display lets students prove Poisson's ratio for tensile and compressive strain.
Is Science Lab Supplies the manufacturer or a trader?
The Strain Gauge Trainer is built at the Science Lab Supplies works in Saha, Ambala, India, so it comes straight from its manufacturer, and quotations are issued there with no middleman between you and the factory.
Are the gauges protected from damage?
Yes. A clear, hard-wearing coating covers each gauge, guarding it against accidental damage and the environment while leaving it visible to students, and mimic diagrams on the back plate show how each one connects.
Related Strain Gauge and Elasticity Apparatus
These items take strain measurement further: reading many gauges, bonding gauges to new parts and testing a gauged pressure vessel, plus classic elasticity, torsion and cantilever practicals from the physics range. Any of them can join the trainer on one quotation.
- Digital Strain Display — two individually adjusted dynamic outputs for transient strain.
- Strain Gauge Kit — selection of resistance strain gauges with cleaning agents and pressure-sensitive tape.
- Thin Cylinder — oil-filled aluminium cylinder with an electronic pressure sensor.
- Bench Top Tensile Testing Machine — hand-driven lead screw with about 400 mm of travel.
- Young's Modulus Apparatus (Searle's Pattern) — two brass frames with a micrometer head reading to 1/100 mm.
- Torsion Apparatus Searle's Type — brass scales graduated 30-0-30 degrees, with brass and steel test rods.
- Cantilever Apparatus — chrome-plated steel bar 100 x 18 x 0.3 cm, marked every 5 cm.
Browse the full Material Testing Equipment range, the Elasticity and Surface Tension range, or all engineering laboratory equipment.
Last updated: 22 October 2026
