Aerospace & Defence

Our torque sensor system is robust and compact in size and weight. Its ability to measure or compensate for temperature fluctuations and immunity from background electromagnetic interference make it the ideal choice.

Based on our sensor performance in harsh mechanical and environmental conditions, GE selected Transense SAW sensor technology for their T901 engine programme, which, as well as being used on other aircraft, is to replace the GE T700 series engines on US Army Black Hawk and Apache helicopters. The new engine will be used on one or more of the Army’s Future Vertical Lift platforms, offering 50% more power, 25% more fuel efficiency, higher levels of performance at 6,000ft and 35°C (95°F) and 6,000 new engines for the existing helicopter fleet. GE has also used the technology on their RISE advanced open fan engine design and HEAT hybrid system.

In addition to GE, Transense is now working with several other leading aerospace companies to integrate SAW torque measurement systems into aerospace engine, gearbox and actuation systems.

In addition to torque measurement, there is often a need to measure temperatures in moving parts and systems on aircraft. Transense SAW technology enables the accurate measurement of temperature on moving components with a reliable, non-contact and passive sensing system.

Applications include measuring the temperatures in critical mechanical and electrical systems.