Model TW-2T-60K-S Wheel Torque Transducer

  60,000 lb-ft (81 kN-m) capacity Measures combined drive and braking torque of one or two tires Adapts to 19.5 inch and larger wheels Environmentally protected Rugged stainless steel construction Temperature compensated Consistent sensitivity among all units Configured to minimize Read More …

Electric Vehicle Instrumentation and Testing

Electric Vehicle Testing Electric Vehicles (EVs) are pushing the automotive testing industry forward into new realms. The testing of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) may be similar to the testing performed on Internal Combustion Engine Read More …

Telemetry Wheel Package

Use with MSC Wheel Torque Transducers or strain gauged half shafts Battery powered with 9 Vdc battery External power switch Weatherproof for harsh environments Michigan Scientific (MSC) Telemetry Wheel Packages are commonly paired with MSC Wheel Torque Transducers or strain Read More …

Instrumentation Slip Ring Assembly 101

In 1960, Michigan Scientific Corporation opened its doors and began selling Instrumentation Slip Rings. From there the company continued to push the limits of what their product could do, even going as far as making a 240-channel assembly used to Read More …

MTU Uses Wheel Force Transducer for Baja Development

Michigan Scientific proudly sponsors many teams and organizations, from local high schools to large universities and recently helped the Michigan Technological University (MTU) Blizzard Baja Enterprise team acquire wheel force and moment data using Wheel Force Transducers (WFT). The Baja Read More …

Guest Blogger | Improving Vehicle Efficiency with Volumetrics

Today we have guest blogger, Engineer Laura Larsen, reviewing uses and specifications for Michigan Scientific’s Volumetrics Instrumentation. Determining Performance and Fuel Efficiency Michigan Scientific has been making Volumetrics Instruments for over 20 years and is one of the leaders in Read More …

Model TW-2T-50K Wheel Torque Transducer

  50,000 lb-ft capacity Adapts to 19.5” and larger wheels Environmentally protected Temperature compensated Rugged stainless steel construction Consistent sensitivity among all units Configured to reduce magnetic sensitivity Michigan Scientific’s TW-2T-50K Wheel Torque Transducers are ideal for measuring wheel torque on Read More …

Using Wheel Force Transducers in Snow

Winter driving is here for most of the Midwest of the United States. That means slippery roads and reduced visibility for drivers in states like Michigan. For the safety of drivers and passengers, it is crucial that vehicles handle well Read More …