Sting Balance

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About Sting Balance

Overview

High-precision internal force and moment balances engineered for subsonic, transonic, and supersonic wind tunnel testing. Machined from a single piece of precipitation-hardened stainless steel, these balances deliver exceptional strength, accuracy, and minimal cross-interference, making them ideal for advanced aerodynamic research.

Designed to fit inside test models, internal balances provide direct measurement of aerodynamic loads while maintaining clean external flow conditions.

Key Features

Monolithic Construction: No screws, welds, or pins for superior integrity
High Accuracy & Low Cross-Talk
Compact Internal Design: Minimal flow disturbance
Wide Range of Sizes & Load Capacities
Protective Sheath: Safeguards strain gauges and wiring
Compatible with Sting-Based Mounting Systems

Measurement Capabilities

Normal Force
Axial Force (Drag)
Side Force
Pitching Moment
Yawing Moment
Rolling Moment

Technical Datasheet (Typical)

Design & Construction

Material: Precipitation-hardened stainless steel
Manufacturing: Wire-EDM precision machining
Mounting: Cylindrical or tapered ends
Model Interface: Reamed fit with set-screw locking
Protection: Integrated sheath for strain gauges and wiring

Load Capacity Range (Typical)

Sting Diameter	Normal Force	Axial Force	Side Force	Moments Range
3/8 in	1 20 lbf	1 12 lbf	up to 15 lbf	12 50 in-lbf
1/2 in	40 60 lbf	12 15 lbf	30 36 lbf	60 120 in-lbf
5/8 in	100 150 lbf	25 lbf	75 100 lbf	150 250 in-lbf
3/4 in	200 250 lbf	50 60 lbf	100 144 lbf	160 460 in-lbf
1 in	up to 300 lbf	up to 80 lbf	up to 150 lbf	up to 500 in-lbf

Design Details

Sting Mounting:

One end connects to model positioning system
Other end fits inside test model

Mounting Options:

Cylindrical ends (standard)
Tapered ends (for missile/nose-mounted models)

Anti-Burr Features: Grooves or recessed flats for easy model removal

Optional Features

Data Acquisition, Display & Control System
Model positioning system integration
Custom wind tunnel test models
High-order calibration matrices

Applications

Supersonic and transonic aerodynamic testing
High-speed model testing with minimal flow disturbance
Missile, aerospace, and UAV studies
Advanced research laboratories

Customization

Each balance is custom-designed based on model size, load requirements, and wind tunnel conditions, ensuring optimal measurement accuracy and integration.

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