MAGUS torque transducers are designed to detect torsional deformation of a metal shaft by using strain gages. Torque is measured on a shaft placed between a motor and a load. If torque exceeding the rated capacity is applied to the torque transducer, a shaft will be deformed plastically and then be destructed. Also, if overload torque continues to be applied, this results in fatigue destruction of shaft. In TP and TPN series, shafts are covered with metal case which prevents scattering broken pieces by destruction, but make sure to take countermeasures.

- MAGUS torque transducers are designed to transmit torsional torque. Make sure that the end of the shaft does not receive any radial or thrust load. Loads except torsional load may cause destruction of a shaft by applying excessive stress.

- For TP and TPN series torque transducers, use a flexible coupling. Rigid flange coupling causes a shaft excessive stress leading to worsening performance and destruction.

- If the load has a high inertia and the motor rotation rises up quickly, the transducer may momentarily be loaded with a large torque. Make sure to choose a suitable torque transducer which has enough rated capacity.

- In dynamic torque measurement, pay attention to a natural frequency of a torsion which depends on relationships among both inertia of a motor and a load and a torsional rigidity of a torque transducer. Also, avoid rotating a shaft at a speed (rpm) approaching a natural frequency of a measurement system.