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Load Cells

Load cells are transducers that convert loads into electrical signals using strain gauges bonded into load cell beams wired into a wheatstone bridge configuration. Strain gauge load cells offer accuracies from 0.03% to 0.25% full scale and are suitable for most industrial applications. Common types include platform, canister, compression, and bending beam load cells used in weighing and industrial process control.

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Load Cells

Load cells are transducers that convert loads into electrical signals using strain gauges bonded into load cell beams wired into a wheatstone bridge configuration. Strain gauge load cells offer accuracies from 0.03% to 0.25% full scale and are suitable for most industrial applications. Common types include platform, canister, compression, and bending beam load cells used in weighing and industrial process control.

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LOAD CELLS

PROLIFIC

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Introduction
A load cell is a transducer that converts a load acting on it into an analog electrical signal. This conversion is achieved by the physical deformation of strain gages which are bonded into the load cell beam and wired into a wheatstone bridge configuration.

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ACCURACY

Strain gauge load cells offer accuracies from within 0.03% to 0.25% full scale and are suitable for almost all industrial applications.

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Strain-gauge load cells

Strain-gage load cells convert the load acting on them into electrical signals. The gauges themselves are bonded onto a structural member that deforms when weight is applied. In most cases, four strain gages are used to obtain maximum sensitivity and temperature compensation. Two of the gauges are usually in tension, and two in compression, and are wired with compensation adjustments as shown in Figure. When weight is applied, the strain changes the electrical resistance of the gauges in proportion to the load.

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Platform and Single Point Load Cells


used for commercial and industrial weighing systems. They provide accurate readings regardless of the position of the load on the platform

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Canister Load Cells


used for single and multi-weighing applications. Suitable for wet areas

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Compression Load Cells

Compression load cells often have an integral button design. They are ideal for mounting where space is restricted. They offer excellent long term stability.

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WHEATSTONE BRIDGE CIRCUIT FOR LOAD CELL

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Compression/Tension Load Cells


can be used where the load may go from tension to compression and vice versa

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Bending Beam Load Cells


Used in multiple load cell applications, tank
weighing and industrial process control.

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