Wide Range Force Transducer (10mg - 1kg)

Overview:

The MLT1030/D Wide-Range Force Transducer is a wide-range,semi-isometric, strain-gauge transducer. It is ideal for measurement of muscle contractions or similar forces from 10 mg to 1 kg. The transducer is suited for use with a wide range of biological preparations involving both large and small animals. The transducer consists of five blades, four of which are removable, allowing the stiffness of the transducer to be easily adjusted for the required sensitivity.

The transducer is suitable for connection to the any ADInstruments Bridge Amp. This transducer is also available with an audio connector MLT1030/A suitable for use with the ML301 Bridge Pod.

Features:

Applications:

The Wide Range Force Transducer is suitable for measurements of muscle contractions or similar forces from 10 mg wt to 1 kg wt. The transducer is suited for use with a wide range of biological preparations involving both large and small animals, including:

•demonstration of Starling’s Law
• gastrocnemius/sciatic nerve preparations
•closing force of clam shells
• lingual mandibular reflex

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