The K6D175 multi-component sensor enables force and torque measurement in three mutually perpendicular axes. The K6D175 multi-component sensor features a wide measuring range for forces and moments. This multi-component sensor uses a “Stewart platform”-shaped rod assembly that absorbs the forces and moments directly on the pitch circle of the mounting threads. This achieves maximum rigidity and the largest possible measuring range for torques. The force is applied to the 1.7 mm raised segments. The 120H8 inner diameter of the segments serves as centering. The segmented, annular end face ensures optimal force application and thus the best possible reproducibility on the order of approximately 0.2%.
Crosstalk (particularly from the force component Fx to the force component Fy, as well as the systematic deviation in the force component Fy) can be up to 8% FS in the 50 kN/5 kNm version. In the 20 kN/2 kNm version, this effect is approximately 4% FS, and in the 10 kN/1 kNm version, this effect is approximately 2% FS.
With the K6D175a versions, this systematic error is eliminated by providing a total of 12 measurement channels for compensation (6×12 matrix).

The multi-component force sensor is ideally suited for applications in robotics, such as:

• Collision detection
• Teach-in
• Presence or error detection
• Force or torque-controlled operation
• Load measurement in medical technology / prosthetics / orthopedic technology / gait analysis
• Measurements in sports medicine
• Comfort measurements / ergonomic measurements

The evaluation of the force and torque load is carried out, for example, with a GSV-8DS measuring amplifier.
The K6D175 sensors are made of high-strength stainless steel 1.4542.