---
title: "Torque Sensor (if equipped)"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.1-1000 NÂ·m"
    unit: "NÂ·m"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 1200
    unit: "NÂ"
    consequence: "Piezoresistive strain gauge deformation exceeding 0.2% strain limit, causing permanent Wheatstone bridge circuit imbalance and hysteresis error exceeding 0.5% FS"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Electromagnetic interference from adjacent 480V AC motor drives inducing 50V peak-to-peak noise"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Shielded twisted pair cabling with ferrite chokes and differential signal amplification with 80dB CMRR"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Cyclic torsional loading at 15 Hz exceeding 800 NÂ·m for 10^7 cycles"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Epoxy bonding with 25 MPa shear strength and temperature cycling validation from -40Â°C to 125Â°C"
bom_nodes:
  sensing-element:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SENSING_ELEMENT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  shaftcoupling:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SHAFTCOUPLING"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  signal-conditioning-circuit:
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  housing:
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "CE MARKING (EU MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Torque Sensor (if equipped)

## 1. Technical Definition
A device that measures the rotational force (torque) applied to a shaft or component within a torque adjustment mechanism.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-1000 NÂ·m**. Failure boundary: **1200 NÂ·m (120% of maximum rated torque)**, Mechanism: **Piezoresistive strain gauge deformation exceeding 0.2% strain limit, causing permanent Wheatstone bridge circuit imbalance and hysteresis error exceeding 0.5% FS**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Combined Measurement Uncertainty**:

> **Primary Equation**: $u_c = \sqrt{\sum u_i^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the precision confidence interval for inspection.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| u_i | Standard Uncertainty components | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Electromagnetic interference from adjacent 480V AC motor drives inducing 50V peak-to-peak noise | 8 | Signal conditioning circuit saturation causing 12-bit ADC clipping at 4095 counts | Shielded twisted pair cabling with ferrite chokes and differential signal amplification with 80dB CMRR |
| Cyclic torsional loading at 15 Hz exceeding 800 NÂ·m for 10^7 cycles | 8 | Strain gauge adhesive layer delamination causing resistance drift of 0.15 Î©/hour | Epoxy bonding with 25 MPa shear strength and temperature cycling validation from -40Â°C to 125Â°C |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | NÂ·m | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Signal Conditioning Circuit](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/signal-conditioning-circuit.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Data Acquisition System**, **Signal Conditioner**, **Calibration Test Rig**  
**Downstream Applications**: Automotive Powertrain Systems, Industrial Robotics, Aerospace Actuators  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in this torque sensor's construction?
**A**: This torque sensor features a durable construction using stainless steel and aluminum alloy for the housing and shaft components, with strain gauge foil bonded using epoxy resin for precise torque measurement.

### Q: How does this torque sensor work in torque adjustment mechanisms?
**A**: The sensor measures rotational force applied to shafts using strain gauge technology that detects minute deformations, converting mechanical torque into electrical signals via the signal conditioning circuit for monitoring and control applications.

### Q: What are the main components included in this torque sensor?
**A**: Key components include the sensing element (strain gauge), shaft/coupling for torque transmission, signal conditioning circuit for signal processing, and protective housing made from corrosion-resistant materials.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS)
- CE MARKING (EU MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC)

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### ðŸŒ Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: TORQUE_SENSOR_IF_EQUIPPED | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: fdcf1592
