Load Cells

Load Cells are used to convert the strain on the metal to a variable resistance. The bridge configuration of the strain gauges, allows the load cell to output a low level voltage change based on the input voltage (maintained at a constant and stable level) and the amount of strain or load placed on the load cell. At full load the nominal volatage output with a 10 volt dc input is 20 millivolts to 30 millivolts. This signal can be conditioned by our signal conditioners to provide
0 to 10 volts, or 4 to 20 milliamps, or RS232 with a 0 to 30,000 digital output.

The type of cell to be used is based on mechanical design, maximum load, and side loading effect.


S-type load cell, used where the load is pulled (or pushed) in a straight line (no side load). Eye bolts or rod-end bearings can be screwed in at each end to minimize any off-center pulling or pushing.

Available in Nickel plated steel or Stainless Steel

CAPACITY MODEL STL NICKEL PLATED MODEL STS STAINLESS STEEL
25lb to 3000lb $135.00 $165.00
5000lb & 10000lb $265.00 $330.00

Beam Type load cells can be used where the load is pulled (or pushed) in a straight line. The cell is mounted ridged at the mounting end, and the load is applied at 90 degrees. This type of cell can be mounted to containers or plate type platforms, then a ball-socket foot can be screwed into the live end. The foot would rest on a hard surface. This type of cell is used in our "Scale-it-Kit".

Nickel plated or Stainless

CAPACITY MODEL SSB NICKEL PLATED MODEL SBS STAINLESS STEEL
200lb to 5000lb $145.00 $185.00
5000lb & 10000lb $165.00 $225.00
15000lb & 20000lb $275.00 $395.00

Planar Beam load cells for light capacity scale platforms with a large physical dimension. These loadcells and mounts are
corner mounted for excellent stability.

Call for prices on these load cells.


 

Single Point load cells are used primarily in platform type scales. Basically the cell is sandwiched between 2 steel plates. The cell is rigid bolted to the plate on top and bottom. Nominal plate size is from 10 inches square for light capacity, and up to 28 inches square for the larger capacity cells. Because the side loading effects have been negated, up to 25% of capacity can be placed at the outer edges of the plate.

Side view of single point load cell mounting in a scale

. SPS Light capacity 10" plate size. Capacity from 1kg to 35kg

MODEL SPS CAPACITY PRICE
1kg 2kg 3kg 6kg 10kg 15kg 20kg 30kg 35kg $75.00

SPA Light capacity, up to 14" plate - 5 lbs. to 200 lbs

MODEL SPA CAPACITY PRICE
5lb 10lb 15lb 20lb 30lb 50lb 100lb 200lb $95.00

SPM Medium Capacity, up to 20" plate - 130 lbs to 1100lbs

 

MODEL SPM CAPACITY PRICE
130lb 200lb 300lb 500lb 600lb 1100lb $175.00

SPB Heavy Capacity, up to 28" plate - 100 to 2000lb

MODEL SPB CAPACITY PRICE
Cap. in KG = 50kg 75kg 100kg 150kg 200kg 250kg 300kg 500kg 635kg 1000kg
Cap. in L B = 100lb 150lb 200lb 300lb 400lb 500lb 600lb 1000lb 1200lb 2000lb
$225.00

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