Mounting Methods

SINGLETACT MOUNTING METHODS

3. Mounting the SingleTact Sensor

The SingleTact sensor is the first and most critical component to position and mount, due to its

orientation requirements. Before beginning, now is the time to consider whether the selected

sensor properly suits your application, or if some modifications are required. Visit SingleTact’s

Sensor Selector page and click on the “What size should I get?” button for more information. If

your load distribution is awkward or uneven, you may need to consider designing a custom load

distributor for your application before moving on to mounting.

Another consideration is moisture - if your application will be exposed to moisture or

perspiration, use or create some sort of polyurethane sheath to encase the sensor in

beforehand. This could be as simple as using a sandwich bag or a trading card sleeve. You

could also use a heat sealer to develop a custom encasement solution.

Double-Sided Tape

There are a number of methods for mounting the SingleTact sensor: double-sided tape,

single-sided tape, and glue. Custom enclosures and other fastening methods are also possible,

but will not be discussed here. Double-sided tape is a good solution for easily mounting a

sensor to a project. It is best to use a thin but strong tape, as a more spongy tape will interfere

with sensor performance.

1. Begin by connecting the SingleTact sensor to the SingleTact electronics.

2. Cut a small piece of double-sided tape (just enough to cover the head of the sensor) and

place it on the sensor head, bottom side.

3. Remove the protective backing from the double-sided tape, and mount the sensor. Take

into consideration where the electronics will be mounted afterwards.