EA gages are open-faced constantan-alloy patterns with a flexible cast-polyimide backing. Creep scatter is somewhat more pronounced than with all other series. Consequently, EA gages are normally available with only one creep code per pattern.
 
Temperature Range
Static: -100° to +200°F (-75° to +95°C)
Dynamic: -320° to +350°F (-195° to +175°C)
 
Gage Factor
2.05 nominal
 
Fatigue Life
10 ⁶ cycles at ±1500 microstrain
10 ⁷ cycles at 1500 microstrain (unidirectional strain)
 

Transducer-Class Strain Gages

EA Series