Load Cell
Description
A load cell is a force transducer. It converts a force such as tension, compression, pressure, or torque into an electrical signal that can be measured and standardized. As the force applied to the load cell increases, the electrical signal changes proportionally.
NWS provides a large range of Load Cells, that can be used variedly-
- Bending Beam: uses strain gauges to monitor the stress in the sensing element when spring element is subjected to a bending force
- Load Button: low-profile load cells often used where the load is concentrated in one single point (button).
- Pancake: low-profile load cells often used in vessel weighing; can be tension or compression.
- Single Point Shear Beam: spring element fixed at one end and loaded on the other.
- Double-ended Shear Beam: spring element fixed at both ends and loaded in the centre.
- S-type: S-shaped spring element; can be used in both compression and tension
- Canister: Cylindrical shaped spring element; can be used in both tension and compression.
- Wire Rope Clamps: an assembly attached to a wire rope and measures its tension; commonly used in crane and hoist applications.
- Tension Link: often used in crane and hoist weighing systems. Measures tension force only.
- Load Pin: replaces pulleys and shivs, typically on cranes.
Load cells are an integral part of most weighing systems in industrial, aerospace and automotive industries, enduring rigorous daily use. Over time, load cells will drift, age and misalign; therefore, they will need to be calibrated regularly to ensure accurate results are maintained. ISO 9000 and most other standards specify a maximum period of around 18 months to 2 years between re-calibration procedures, dependent on the level of load cell deterioration. Annual re-calibration is considered best practice by many load cell users for ensuring the most accurate measurements and we at NEWTON, are proficient with the services.
Salient Features-
Key Features:
- High Accuracy & Repeatability
- Robust Stainless Steel or Alloy Steel Construction
- OIML, NTEP, and CE Certified Models Available
- Wide Range of Capacities (1 kg to 1000 tons)
- IP68/69k Protection for Harsh Environments
- Analog and Digital Load Cell Options
- Custom Load Cells Designed for Special Applications
- High Temperature variants available