Datum Electronics applications

Datum Electronics are a world leader in the supply of Marine Torsion meters and Shaft Power Meters which measure both the static and dynamic on-shaft torque and shaft power of drive shafts, propeller shafts, intermediate shafts, and generator shafts.  Datum Electronics have both permanent and temporary Marine Torsion meters and shaft power meters which are highly adaptable and offer a range of outputs to suit your requirements.

Datum Electronics standard torque and power measurement solutions have long been successfully used in the automotive industry in many applications including: Vehicle power efficiency trials, vehicle driveline condition monitoring, tractor power take off measurement, high-speed torque measurement with the formula 1 teams, load, stress & strain measurement on heavy vehicle axles. With our range of both inline and directly installable torque and power measurement sensors, we can find the correct torque measuring equipment to meet your torque and power measurement requirement.

Datum Electronics have taken their standard torque and power measurement solutions and applied them successfully to the higher standards required for both Military and Aerospace Applications.  The Datum Electronics Naval Torsion Meter is the only system which is designed and tested to both UK Defstan’s (Def Stan 08-123, Def Stan 59-41, Def Stan 61-5),  MIL SPEC’s (MIL167, MIL901D), the marine shaft power meter system has now been in service on naval vessel worldwide for 10 years.

Datum Electronics range of standard solutions have long been used for the testing of; torque and power where we offer both inline and directly installable solutions. Our Transducers measure torque both statically and dynamically and our different solutions mean that we can connect a variety of motors and loads using: Torque sensors with Keyway ends. Flange to flange torque sensors and torque transducers with Flanged couplings. Torque sensors with splines. Bearingless torque sensing solutions for high-speed applications.

Datum Electronics have a successful history of working with customers in the mixing industry as we are only too aware of the challenges of trying to implementing a sensor for torque and power measurement.  Datum Electronics standard modular solutions have been used by not only offering the standard methodology of using an inline transducer as well as working direct to shaft or coupling as well as turning existing shaft sections into a sensor.

Civil Engineering Sensors: Datum Electronics have long worked within the Civil Industry field both as a seller and supplier to other manufacturers who are looking to measure torque in more rugged environments than test houses. We offer a standard range of torque transducers which are rugged and suitable for out in the field use, alternatively, we are always keen to take our standard modular solutions and work to a new solution.

As the specialists in torque, speed and shaft power measurement Datum Electronics are happy to work with all customers from SME’s up to Government organisations. As we listen to our customers requirements we take standard package of sensors and apply them direct to specific situations tailoring to the customer needs using our consultancy skills to ensure that the right solution is found. We have worked with the EU Government as the recommended supplier of shaft power measurement for the Fisheries Engine Verification trials that all EU countries must adhere to. We supplied and trained many EU countries fisheries agencies on the compact shaft power measurement system which allows them to accurately measure and log the power data from the propeller shaft without the need to add anything inline.

Datum Electronics offer a variety of inline torque sensors and torque transducers with different connection methods, which allow for a flexible approach to test bench measurement for torque, speed and power.

Accurate Power measurement is key to the renewable market place and Datum Electronics standard solutions can be applied either inline or direct to shaft/coupling to give meaningful accurate live torque, speed and power data.