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21) Mount on tape: secure strain gauge to the surface with tape, before applying adhesive.
When mounting the gauge to the tape, make sure that the side of the gage with soldering
terminals should be facing the tape, or “facing up” from the surface.
Carefully remove the strain gauge from its package with tweezers, make sure the strain
gauge stay chemically clean. Attach one end of a 4-to-6 inch tape to the surface, carefully
attach the strain gage to the tape with tweezers, then pick the gage up by lifting the tape
at a shallow angle until the tape comes free with the gage and terminal attached. See
figure below for illustration of this step.
Figure 36 Mount the Strain Gauge on Tape
22) Position the tape: position the gauge/tape assembly so the gauge is over previously
marked layout line. Gently apply the assembly onto surface. If the assembly is misaligned,
lift the tape again at a shallow angle until the assembly is free from the surface.
Reposition.
23) Lift tape: prior to applying adhesive, lift the end of tape opposite the solder tabs at a
shallow angle, until the gauge and terminal is free from the surface. Tack the loose end of
the tape under and press to the surface, so the gage lies flat with the bonding side exposed.