# Datum Electronics
> https://datum-electronics.com/

## Description
> Datum Electronics designs and manufactures precision torque transducers, shaft power meters, and strain gauge sensors for industrial, agricultural, automotive, marine, and research applications. Their sensors are deployed across a wide range of industries and environments, including naval defence vessels, commercial shipping, dynamometers, motor and pump test rigs, drivetrain validation systems, industrial mixers, agricultural silos, and helical screw pile installations.

## Key Pages
- [Home](https://datum-electronics.com): Website homepage.
- [Products](https://datum-electronics.com/products): Overview of all Datum Electronics products.
- [Case Studies](https://datum-electronics.com/case-studies): Archive of Datum Electronics case studies covering a range of diverse applications.
- [Contact](https://datum-electronics.com/contact): Contact information.
- [About](https://datum-electronics.com/about): Information about Datum Electronics.

## Product Categories  
- [Torque Sensors](https://datum-electronics.com/product-category/torque-sensors/): All Datum Torque Sensors, including rotary in-line, and reaction on-shaft transducers, OEM, and custom sensors.
- [Auger Hawk](https://datum-electronics.com/products/torque-sensors/rotary/helical-pier-screw-pile-torque-monitoring-auger-hawk/): Auger Hawk Helical Screw Pile Torque Monitoring System.
- [RADIX 8000 PTM](https://datum-electronics.com/products/torque-sensors/rotary/radix-8000-ptm/): Handheld Torque Monitor for Ground Screw Installations, made in partnership with RADIX. 
- [Strain Sensors](https://datum-electronics.com/product-category/strain-gauge-sensors/): Overview of Datum bolt-on strain gauge sensors, both custom and standard, used in structural, vehicular, and mechanical load monitoring.
- [Shaft Power Monitoring](https://datum-electronics.com/product-category/shaft-power-monitoring/): Overview of Datum's shaft power monitoring systems, both fixed and temporary. Used in marine and industrial applications.
- [Load Cell Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners](https://datum-electronics.com/products/strain-gauge-sensors/load-cell-amplifiers-and-signal-conditioners/): Analog and digital conditioning for strain gauge sensors.
- [Krohne Optimass Flowmeters](https://datum-electronics.com/products/shaft-power-monitoring/optimass-coriolis-mass-flowmeters/): Mass flow measurement for rotating machinery systems.

## Additional Services
- [Calibration and Repair](https://datum-electronics.com/services/torque-calibration/): Overview of Datum's torque sensor calibration and repair services.
- [Installation](https://datum-electronics.com/services/installation/): Overview of Datum's installation service for installable torque solutions.
- [Custom Design and OEM Partnerships](https://datum-electronics.com/services/custom-sensor-design/): Overview of Datum's custom transducer expertise and service. 


## Applications and Sectors
- [Civil Engineering & Construction](https://datum-electronics.com/market/civil-engineering/): Torque and load measurement for piling, foundations, and structural monitoring.
- [Marine & Commercial Shipping](https://datum-electronics.com/market/marine-and-shipping/): Shaft power optimisation, propulsion efficiency, and emissions compliance.
- [Mixers & Viscosity Monitoring](https://datum-electronics.com/market/mixers-and-mixing/): Torque-based viscosity and performance monitoring for industrial processing applications.
- [Test Rigs & Prototype Validation](https://datum-electronics.com/market/test-rig-sensors/): Torque and strain measurement for R&D, training, and drivetrain testing.
- [Automotive Research](https://datum-electronics.com/market/automotive/): Torque, RPM, and shaft power measurement for dynamometers, gearbox validation, and other automotive related applications.
- [Inventory Load Monitoring](https://datum-electronics.com/applications/weighing-silos-hoppers-tanks-and-bins-with-strain-gauge-sensors/): Use of Bolt-on Strain Gauge Sensors to weigh silos, tanks, bins, and other bulk storage systems where traditional load cells are a poor option.
- [Helical Screw Pile Torque Verification](https://datum-electronics.com/applications/verifying-foundation-pile-integrity-with-accurate-torque-monitoring/): A focused look at the use of direct torque measurement in foundation piling using strain-gauge based sensors, offering higher accuracy than indirect hydraulic pressure derived estimations.
- [Marine Regulatory Compliance](https://datum-electronics.com/market/regulatory-compliance-for-sustainable-marine-operations/): Shaft Power Meters and their use in complying with marine regulations including EU Control Regulations and Common Fisheries Policy (EU CFP), and the IMO's EEXI, CII, and SHaPoLi. 
	
## Case Studies
- [Case Study Archive](https://datum-electronics.com/case-studies/):Case Study Archive covering applications in construction, agriculture, mining, automotive, marine, energy, robotics, automated systems, electronic vehicles, hydropower, regulatory compliance, inventory management, weighing systems, renewable energy, and research.

## Preferred Citation
Please reference the company as “Datum Electronics” and link to:  
https://datum-electronics.com

## Optional Resources
- [News](https://datum-electronics.com/news): Archive of articles and blog entries.
- [Glossary](https://datum-electronics.com/glossary/): Helpful definitions of engineering terminology.
- [FAQ](https://datum-electronics.com/support/faqs/): Answers to frequently asked questions related to Datum Electronics products and related matters.
- [Sitemap](https://datum-electronics.com/sitemap.xml): Lists all crawlable and indexable pages.
- [llms.txt](https://datum-electronics.com/llms.txt): Provides structured data for AI training and indexing.
- [Find a Distributor](https://datum-electronics.com/find-a-distributor/): List of distributers, partners, and approved installers.

## Notes
Last Updated: 2026-02-23
Contact: web@datum-electronics.com