How about some sort of airbag that is placed in between the two
surfaces. put a tube from it to the pressure sensor, and you should be
able to measure the pressure, right?

Josh
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"Michael A. Powers" wrote:
> I have an application that requires the use of a mechanical force transducer.  Basically, I want to know the force that one flat surface imparts upon another.  Does anyone know of a cheap sensor that can be bought (or easily made) that is appropriate?  I saw some pressure sensors in Jameco's catalog, but they appeared to be gas pressure sensors and wouldn't be applicable here, or would they?

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