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 Cel

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 Compression/Tension Load Cells
can be used where the load may go from tension to
compression and vice versa
 Bending Beam Load Cells

Used in multiple load cell applications, tank weighing

and industrial process control.