VW strain gauges

You won’t find a one-size-fits-all approach here. Kingmach’s VW strain gauges come in configurations that match how they’re deployed—spot-weldable for steel surfaces, embedment types for concrete, arc-weldable for heavy structures. The vibrating wire design means you’re measuring strain based on a frequency shift, not a resistance change. Field crews appreciate that because corrosion at a junction box or a cable splice doesn’t quietly skew the data over time. We’ve seen these used everywhere from dam galleries to metro tunnels, often with cable lengths over a kilometer. The gauge bodies are sealed against water ingress, and the internal thermistor gives you temperature correction so you can separate thermal expansion from structural load effects. Every unit ships with a calibration sheet, and our support team can walk your technicians through the installation process—not just send an email. Because we manufacture in-house, custom ranges or special mounting brackets don’t mean a six-month lead time. If your project calls for a specific gauge length or a non-standard cable jacket, we can often accommodate that in a matter of weeks. Shipping is handled through our global distributor network, so you’re not stuck dealing with export paperwork or week-long customs delays.