A force sensor, or load cell is a transducer which measures force in different orientations and translates the result into an electrical signal.
The automobile, robotics and aeronautical industries are among the numerous domains where load cells are common. They are used to test and check glued or assembled parts, in materials handling and on production lines, for dynamometer or scale measurements and for press control.
Load cells vary according to the direction of the force to be measured: shear or flex, S-beam or pancake for tension and compression. Some are capable of measurements along several axes. Torque sensors are static or rotary. Most consist of a strain gauge on a Wheatstone circuit bridge. A single gauge is full-bridge mounted. Half- and quarter bridges are used when there is more than one gauge.
Multi-gauge systems are more accurate and facilitate temperature compensation. Other systems combine a piezoelectric transducer and an amplifier. Measurement range is expressed in micrograms (µg) for precision balances, in kilograms (kg) or tons for weighing a truck or in newtons. A decanewton (daN) equals about a ton.
Choice will depend on linearity, the range of measurement and load type in terms of the number and orientation of measurement axes.
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6 axis force and torque sensor FTNet SCHUNK
SCHUNK‘S 6-axis force/torque sensor, FTNet is a well rounded product: With its high-speed data output, four possible communication protocols, remote monitoring via LAN and configuration via web interface, it is currently the most multi-functional force/torque sensor for industrial automation. A total of...
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Precision force transducer max. 10 kN | Z30 HBM
Z30 - Force transducer for maximum precision in lower measuring ranges Z30 force transducer for maximum precision in lower measuring ranges. More accurate, more imaginative, more flexible: the Z30 precision force transducer for the measuring ranges 0...50N to 0...10kN. A typical HBM highend device. Class 00 according to ISO 376 with...
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Double ended shear beam load cell 5 - 100 t | DSL PRECIA MOLEN
Description The DSL load cell is manufactured in stainless steel and is hermetically sealed to IP 68. The characteristics of the double-ended shear...
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3 axis force and torque sensor FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technologies Multi Axis Load Cell are designed to measure a multiple of forces and moments simultaneously with a single Load Cell. Multi Axis Load Cells can accurately measure up to six components (3 forces and 3 moments) of load. For example, Independent...
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Joining module with force sensor 15 kN, 200 mm | 2151B... KISTLER
Characteristics The press module Type 2151B... (in two sizes) with integrated piezoelectric force sensor for joining forces of 1 ... 60 kN is...
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Weighbridge load cell IP68 - IP69K | PR 6221 Sartorius AG
The PR 6221 range of load cells is designed exclusively for use on road weighbridges. The unique design principle, combined...
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Piezoelectric force transducer Honeywell Sensing and Control
Leadership, in full force. Whether it's critical applications such as IV drips or...
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Piezoelectric force transducer max. 1 000 N | 8203 Bruel and Kjaer
Designed for use with lightweight and delicate structures. The force transducer measures the force applied to the structure. It can...
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6 axis force and torque sensor Ethernet/DeviceNet ATI Industrial Automation
The Network Force/Torque (Net F/T) sensor system measures six components of force and torque (Fx, Fy, Fz, Tx, Ty, Tz). The Net F/T provides an EtherNet/IP and CAN bus communication interface and is compatible...
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Stainless steel shear beam load cell 500 - 2 000 kg, IP 68 | FT-P series LAUMAS Elettronica
Kg 500 - 1000 - 2000 - 17-4 ph stainless...
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Joining module with force sensor 1 - 50 kN | UFM COMPACT series Promess
The electro mechanical assembly units of the COMPACT SERIES are characterised by their slim and weight reduced design. It is suitable for assembling operations using several...
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Precision force transducer 5 - 1 000 kN | 301 TesT GmbH
The electrical force transducers of the model series TesT 301 are robust, stiff, stainless and can easily be installed in all positions....
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Force Sensors for fine-stepped measurement and control The advantages of electro-mechanical actuators, particularly their excellent controlling properties, are exploited in materials testing devices, for pressing parts of in-the-loop test stands. All these tasks require exceptionally fine...
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The Endevco® model 2313 is a quartz, piezoelectric force transducer for use with high force vibration exciters. Its wide temperature range makes it suitable for operation in combined environment testing (vibration and temperature). It is useful in...
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Electrode force sensor for spot welding machine ANDILOG
The quality of spot welding depends on the force applied by the electrodes as well as on the intensity of the welding current. Within such a control program, the measurement of the force applied...
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Stainless steel shear beam load cell max. 50 t, IP67 | 4500 SENSY
Load cell for silo weighing combining a sturdy design with an easy installation. - Stainless steel - Protection IP 67 - Cost effective solution - Sturdy design - Easy to install -...
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Force and torque transducer 5 - 20 kN, IP65 | AM series GEFRAN
The AM force transducers series have been designed to measure static and dynamic compression forces. They are particularly suitable for...
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Wheel force sensor A&D COMPANY, LIMITED
Recent trends in the vehicle development have increasingly focused on improving the fuel consumption. This development is applied not only to powertrain development but also to the total vehicle performance, which includes analyzing the vehicle behavior in the real driving conditions. In order to pursue the fuel efficiency, there are demands for measuring how the vehicle is transferring the power...
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Stainless steel shear beam load cell max. 15 t, IP68 | FH NBC Elettronica Group Srl
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES - Capacities: 500 kg to 15000 kg - Low profile stainless steel construction - Hermetically sealed, protection IP68...
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Low profile stainless steel shear beam load cell max. 5 t, IP65 | Celmi
Shear Beam load cell type B8D Some applications are: -Stainless steel construction, potted by adhesive inside, oil-proof, waterproof, anti-corrosive gas and medium making it suitable...
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Amplified digital load cell for web tension control max. 5 kN | SLCAD Eilersen Electric
Digital Web Tension Load Cells - Type SLCAD and SLCAD-ST The SLCAD range of load cells are designed primarily for measuring the horizontal forces of web tension. The sensor is mounted in between the pillow block bearing and the machine...
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Force sensor Sensortechnics c/o First Sensor AG
First Sensor is a leading supplier of custom sensor solutions for highly sophisticated requirements....
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Force sensor 100 - 500 - 1000 N | CY series MEROBEL
The CY series are offered as a true cost effective solution for Test rigs design....
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Piezoelectric force transducer 10 LbF, 500 mV/LbF | 1050V1 DYTRAN INSTRUMENTS
Item: FORCE SENSOR, IEPE Description:...
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Stainless steel shear beam load cell max. 5 t, IP68 | SK30X SCAIME
-Load cell made of stainless steel, hermetically sealed to IP68 -Approved up to 6 000 d...
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Force sensor for industrial keyboard CFS CLICKTOUCH
Advantages of CFS • Metal overlay • Several different resistance ranges ٠ Freedom in design / 2-...
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Electrode force sensor for spot welding machine MacGregor Welding Systems
The MacGregor Digital Force Gauge represents the ultimate in electrode force measurement technology. Designed for the force critical welding applications...
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Force sensor 4.44 - 22 240 N | 1050, 1051 series Auloma Holding S.r.l.
Force sensor IEPE, axial...
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Force and torque transducer 13.35 kN, 22.6 Nm | TQ2 series INTERFACE Inc
TQ2 Axial Torsion Force Transducer Why the Interface series TQ2 Axial...
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Amplified digital load cell for web tension control Ultra ISC Cleveland Motion Controls
The Ultra ISC is a tension transducer that directly outputs a +/- 10 VDC signal. CMC offers an ISC version...
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Flexible force sensor FlexiForce® FSR TEKSCAN
With its paper-thin construction, flexibility, and force sensing ability, the FlexiForce® FSR Sensor can measure force between almost any two surfaces and is durable enough to...
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Double ended shear beam load cell max. 34 000 kg | DB Cardinal Scale
These heavy capacity series double ended, shear beam load cells are ideal for multiple load cell applications such as motor truck...
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Double ended shear beam load cell max. 75 klb | 4515 - 4595 series BCM SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES bvba
Features - double-ended shear beam - capacity from 1 klb to 70 klb - accuracy of 0.03%fs - mild steel construction with nickel plated treatment (4515) 17^tPH construction (4595) - environment protection grade up to IP 68 (only foj" 4595) Applications - vehicle scales - tank and hopper...
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Stainless steel shear beam load cell 5 - 160 kN | F268 NOVATECH MEASUREMENTS
- Hardened stainless steel construction - Sealed to IP65 - Mounting assemblies available - Output rationalised to 2mV/V - Standard 2 year warranty Geometry: Shear strain beam for use in all process...
