Description
Teledyne Taber 176-SA Pressure Transducer 0-500 PSI 350 Ohm Strain Gauge
The Teledyne Taber 176-SA is a strain-gauge pressure transducer manufactured by Taber Instrument Corporation of North Tonawanda, NY, under the Teledyne brand. It uses a Wheatstone bridge strain-gauge element to convert mechanical pressure into an electrical signal, providing an analog output proportional to applied pressure. This unit was originally used to measure chamber pressure on full-scale space shuttle rocket motor testing.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: 176-SA
- Manufacturer: Taber Instrument Corporation (Teledyne)
- Pressure Range: 0–500 PSI
- Bridge Resistance: 350 Ohms
- Transducer Technology: Strain gauge (Wheatstone bridge)
- Body Construction: Stainless steel cylindrical housing
- Pressure Port: AN/MS-style male fitting at top of unit
- Electrical Connection: Multi-pin circular connector at base
- Mounting: Bolt-flange pattern on bottom face (12 bolt holes visible)
- Serial Number: 592168 (visible on label)
- Includes: Transducer unit only
Applications
Strain-gauge pressure transducers like the Taber 176-SA are used wherever precise, analog pressure measurement is required in demanding environments. The 176-SA was specifically designed and built to aerospace and defense-grade standards, making it well suited for high-reliability applications including rocket propulsion test stands, hydraulic system monitoring, wind tunnel instrumentation, and industrial process control. Taber Instrument Corporation built a long-standing reputation supplying pressure transducers to NASA programs and the U.S. defense sector throughout the 1960s–1980s, and their instruments appeared in a wide range of aerospace ground support and flight test equipment. The 350-ohm Wheatstone bridge configuration is a standard interface compatible with most signal conditioning amplifiers and data acquisition systems that accept bridge-type inputs, including many National Instruments, Vishay, and similar DAQ platforms. Units of this type remain serviceable today anywhere a robust, stainless-steel, bolt-flange-mount pressure transducer in the 0–500 PSI range is needed.
This Teledyne Taber 176-SA Pressure Transducer has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was in use. The stainless steel body shows surface scuffing and wear consistent with field service use, and there is a worn/partially missing label remnant on one side. The main identification label is present and legible, clearly showing the model, range, and bridge resistance. The multi-pin circular connector and the top pressure port fitting appear intact. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Teledyne Taber |
Model: |
176-SA |
MPN: |
176-SA |
Type: |
Strain Gauge Pressure Transducer |
SKU: |
48038 |
Pressure Range: |
0-500 PSI |
Bridge Resistance: |
350 Ohms |
Transducer Technology: |
Strain Gauge (Wheatstone Bridge) |
Body Material: |
Stainless Steel |
Pressure Port: |
AN/MS-style male fitting (top) |
Electrical Connector: |
Multi-pin circular connector (bottom) |
Manufacturer: |
Taber Instrument Corporation |
Manufacturer Location: |
North Tonawanda, NY |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Application: |
Aerospace, rocket motor, industrial pressure measurement |
Form Factor: |
Inline / Cylindrical |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Unit only; no additional accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
Teledyne Taber 176-SA Pressure Transducer pulled from a working environment. Inspected and in good used condition. Stainless body shows field service wear and scuffing. Label legible. Connector and pressure port intact. |
