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WTQ-1060 Torque and Speed Sensor (0.2-5,000 Nm)
A rotary torque sensor measures torque on a turning shaft and runs in line between a drive and its load. This non-contact series transfers signal and power without slip rings or brushes, so it has no wearing parts, runs at high speed, and outputs torque, speed and power together.
- Model: WTQ-1060 series
- Range: 0.2 N·m to 5,000 N·m
- Type: dynamic, torque + speed
- Shaft: keyed both ends, bidirectional
- Outputs: torque signal plus rotational speed
- Accuracy: ±0.1 to ±0.3% FS
Overview
The WTQ-1060 is a dynamic torque sensor with a built-in speed output, for rotating torque from 0.2 to 5,000 N·m. It reads torque on a turning shaft and reports rotational speed at the same time, so one unit gives torque, speed and the power that follows from them.
It is the torque-and-speed member of the WTQ-1050 line: the same keyed shaft, plus a speed signal. For torque alone, see the rotary torque sensor; for a non-contact build with an OLED display, see the same page options.
Features
What sets this rotary torque sensor apart on the test bench:
Torque + speed
Reads torque and reports rotational speed from one unit.
0.2 to 5,000 N·m
A wide dynamic range for motors, drives and rigs.
Keyed both ends
A keyway on each end couples it into the shaft line.
Bidirectional
Reads torque in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions.
Power from one unit
Torque and speed together give mechanical power.
Overload protected
Safe to 150% and ultimate to 200% of full scale.
Working principle
Torque passes through the keyed shaft and strains a metal-foil bridge, which gives a 1.5 mV/V signal in proportion to torque. A separate pickup counts shaft rotation, so the unit reports rotational speed alongside torque. With both, the readout can show mechanical power directly. An amplifier can convert the torque signal to a current or voltage output, and the speed comes out as a pulse or analog value.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Measuring principle | Dynamic strain-gauge shaft with speed pickup |
| Measuring range | 0.2 to 5,000 N·m |
| Shaft | Keyed both ends, bidirectional |
| Speed output | Yes, rotational speed (torque + speed) |
| Sensitivity | 1.5 mV/V (±10%) |
| Non-linearity | ±0.1 / ±0.3% FS |
| Zero output | ±1% FS |
| Hysteresis | ≤±0.05% FS |
| Repeatability | ≤±0.05% FS |
| Response | about 100 microseconds |
| Compensated temperature | -10 to 60 °C |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 65 °C |
| Excitation | 10-15 VDC |
| Safe overload | 150% FS |
| Ultimate overload | 200% FS |
| Material | Aluminum, stainless steel or alloy steel |
Models and ranges
Standard rated torques, torque + speed, keyed shaft:
| Rated torque | Output |
|---|---|
| 0.2 N·m | Torque + speed |
| 10 N·m | Torque + speed |
| 200 N·m | Torque + speed |
| 500 N·m | Torque + speed |
| 2,000 N·m | Torque + speed |
| 5,000 N·m | Torque + speed |
Torque only or torque and speed
Pick by whether you need speed as well as torque:
| Model | Range | Outputs |
|---|---|---|
| WTQ-1060 | 0.2-5,000 N·m | Torque + speed (power) |
| WTQ-1050 (rotary) | 2-2,000 N·m | Torque only |
| Non-contact rotary | to 2,000 N·m | Torque + speed, no wear, OLED |
For torque alone or a non-contact build, see the rotary torque sensor.
Applications
- Motor and gearbox efficiency tests (torque, speed, power)
- Pump and fan drive characterization
- Dynamometer and test-rig torque and speed
- Production end-of-line torque and rpm checks
- Drivetrain development from 0.2 to 5,000 N·m
Challenge: A motor test bench needed torque, speed and power on one shaft, instead of pairing a torque sensor with a separate tachometer.
Solution: A WTQ-1060 keyed into the shaft line, reading torque and rotational speed from one unit, with power computed from the two.
Result: One sensor covered torque and speed, so the bench logged mechanical power directly without a second instrument.
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FAQ
What is the WTQ-1060 torque range?
From 0.2 to 5,000 N·m, with a built-in speed output across the range.
Does it measure speed as well as torque?
Yes. It reports rotational speed alongside torque, so the readout can show mechanical power from the two.
How does it differ from the WTQ-1050?
The WTQ-1050 reads torque only; the WTQ-1060 adds a speed output. Both use the same keyed shaft.
How does it mount?
A keyway on each end couples it into the shaft line, and it reads torque in both directions.
What outputs does it give?
A torque signal (mV/V, with 4-20 mA or voltage available) plus a rotational-speed output.
Request a quote
Tell us the torque range, the shaft speed and how you mount the sensor, and we configure one rotary torque sensor for your test, not a shelf part. Send the details and our engineers reply with a specification and quote.