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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