Tension/compression load cell 4578A series

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Product summary
Type 4578A strain gauge load cells measure low tensile and compression forces and are suitable for laboratory and industrial environments. Strain gauges on flexural diaphragms provide a bridge output voltage proportional to the applied force.

Main features / advantages

• Compact strain gauge load cells
• Seven measuring ranges from 0 … 0.1 kN to 0 … 10 kN
• Easy mounting for force sensors
• Measuring accuracy better than 0.2% FSO
• Stainless steel construction

Description / mounting
Strain gauges are applied to the flexural diaphragms and deliver a bridge output proportional to the measurand when the load is applied concentrically. Measured force must be applied to the thread along the central axis of the Type 4578A. Use a force-distributing cap or an adapter for the specific application and avoid shear or torsion. Lateral forces within ±2.5° of the perpendicular may be neglected; higher lateral forces must be prevented by design (articulated mounting recommended).

Variants

• 4578A0,1C3 — Fz max 0.1 kN, 9-pin D-Sub connector
• 4578A0,2C3 — Fz max 0.2 kN, 9-pin D-Sub connector
• 4578A0,5C3 — Fz max 0.5 kN, 9-pin D-Sub connector
• 4578A1C3 — Fz max 1 kN, 9-pin D-Sub connector
• 4578A2C3 — Fz max 2 kN, 9-pin D-Sub connector
• 4578A5C3 — Fz max 5 kN, 9-pin D-Sub connector
• 4578A10C3 — Fz max 10 kN, 9-pin D-Sub connector
• 4578A0,1C1 — Fz max 0.1 kN, 6-pin M16 circular connector
• 4578A0,2C1 — Fz max 0.2 kN, 6-pin M16 circular connector
• 4578A0,5C1 — Fz max 0.5 kN, 6-pin M16 circular connector
• 4578A1C1 — Fz max 1 kN, 6-pin M16 circular connector
• 4578A2C1 — Fz max 2 kN, 6-pin M16 circular connector
• 4578A5C1 — Fz max 5 kN, 6-pin M16 circular connector
• 4578A10C1 — Fz max 10 kN, 6-pin M16 circular connector

Technical specifications

• Type: 4578A (strain gauge load cell)
• Measuring principle: strain gauge on flexural diaphragms; bridge output voltage proportional to force
• Measuring ranges: seven ranges from 0 … 100 N (0.1 kN) up to 0 … 10 kN
• Measuring accuracy: better than 0.2% FSO
• Material: stainless steel
• Installation: concentric load on central axis; use force-distributing cap or adapter; avoid shear and torsion
• Lateral force tolerance: within ±2.5° negligible; higher lateral forces require design measures
• Connector options: 9-pin D-Sub or 6-pin M16 circular connector (depending on variant)
• Applications: laboratory and industrial force measurement for low tensile and compression forces