Custom Torque Sensors Built Around Your System
Need a custom torque sensor that fits your machine, tool or test stand?
HITEC Sensors designs custom torque sensors for applications where standard torque transducers are not enough. We can build around your torque range, shaft, flange, speed, output and environment.
Our custom strain gauge torque sensors help measure rotational force in demanding systems. They are used in drivetrain testing, actuator testing, robotics, aerospace systems, medical tools, power tools and industrial machinery.
What To Do When Standard Torque Sensors Don't Fit
A standard torque sensor is not always the right fit.
Your design may have a tight space. It may use a custom shaft, flange, socket, pulley or motor mount. It may also need a special output, sealed body, high-speed rating or unique connector.
HITEC designs custom torque sensors for these cases.
We engineer the sensor around your torque range, load path, mounting points and operating environment. This helps the sensor fit your system. It also helps you get data you can trust.
Custom Torque Sensors Built Around Your System
Torque measurement depends on more than capacity.
The sensor must fit the way torque moves through your system. It also needs the right stiffness, speed rating, signal output and protection.
HITEC can customize:
- Torque range and overload capacity
- Rotating or reaction torque measurement
- Static or dynamic torque measurement
- Clockwise, counterclockwise or bidirectional torque
- Shaft, flange, socket, pulley or motor-mount geometry
- Bolt patterns, threads, splines and keyed interfaces
- Rotational speed and duty cycle
- Speed, angle, force or multi-axis measurement
- Signal transfer for rotating applications
- Electrical output and signal conditioning
- Cable routing, connectors and lead protection
- Materials, sealing and environmental protection
- Calibration, test data and documentation
This gives you a custom torque transducer that matches your application, not just your measurement range.
Rotating & Reaction Torque Measurement
HITEC can support both rotating and reaction torque applications.
A rotating torque sensor measures torque on a moving shaft or rotating assembly. It can be used in motors, gearboxes, drivetrains, pumps, compressors and other rotating equipment.
A reaction torque sensor measures torque in a fixed or limited-rotation setup. It can be used in actuator tests, motor mounts, dynamometers, fixtures and production test stands.
Some applications need more than torque. HITEC can also develop force-torque sensors that measure torque with force, moment, speed or angle.
From Concept to Validated Solution
We follow a structured development process to ensure performance, reliability, and repeatability.
Custom torque sensor types
Custom Rotating Torque Sensors
Measure torque on rotating shafts, couplings, motors, gearboxes and drivetrains.
Common uses: EV motor testing, powertrain testing, gearbox validation, pump testing, compressor testing and rotating machinery.
Custom Reaction Torque Sensors
Measure torque in fixed or limited-rotation systems.
Common uses: actuator testing, motor mounts, absorbing dynamometers, production fixtures and materials testing machines.
Custom Shaft Torque Transducers
Build torque measurement into a shaft or shaft-mounted assembly.
Common uses: drivetrain shafts, aerospace mechanisms, industrial power transmission and rotating test rigs.
Custom Flange Torque Sensors
Measure torque through a bolted flange interface.
Common uses: motor test stands, dynamometers, gearbox testing and compact drive systems.
Custom Socket and Tool Torque Sensors
Add torque measurement to tools, sockets or fastening systems.
Common uses: assembly tools, power tools, surgical tools, fastening validation and torque-controlled production.
Custom Force-Torque Sensors
Measure force and torque in one sensor.
Common uses: robotics, end-effectors, biomechanical testing, aerospace testing and advanced automation.
Embedded OEM Torque Sensors
Build torque sensing directly into your product or assembly.
Common uses: power tools, medical devices, robotic joints, actuation systems and OEM equipment.
Sensor Customization for Torque Measurement
Custom torque sensor design starts with your application.
HITEC can adapt the sensor to your space, interface and operating conditions. This is useful when a standard product would require a design compromise.
Custom design can help when you need:
- A non-standard shaft or flange
- A compact torque sensor
- A sealed or rugged design
- A high-speed rotating sensor
- A special connector or output
- Torque with speed or angle data
- Torque with force or multi-axis data
- OEM integration
- Calibration and documentation support
The goal is simple: make torque measurement fit your system.
Applications for Custom Torque Sensors
Support torque measurement in actuators, flight control systems, propulsion systems, mechanisms and qualification test equipment.
Add torque feedback to robotic joints, end-effectors, grippers, assembly systems and automated test platforms.
Support controlled torque measurement in surgical tools, orthopedic instruments, robotic surgery systems and rehabilitation devices.
Measure torque in motors, drivetrains, steering systems, braking systems, gearboxes and powertrain test rigs.
Measure torque in pumps, compressors, turbines, conveyors, presses, fastening systems and rotating equipment.
Measure torque in pumps, compressors, turbines, conveyors, presses, fastening systems and rotating equipment.
