The measuring element is a cylinder made of stainless steel to which 4 strain gauges are applied.

The load which acts centrally in the measuring direction elastically deforms the spring body and thus the force-fitted strain gauges. This generates a measuring signal voltage that is proportional to the load. The load cell's rated measuring path depends on the rated load and is between 0.23 and 3.11 mm (0.01 and 0.12 in).

An enclosure made from painted steel protects the strain gauge from environmental influences. The load cell is fitted with a heat-resistant cable as standard.

Heavy load versions

Heavy load versions with a rated load of 350 and 500 t (344.47 and 492.10 tn. l.) are available for extreme requirements.

Option: Two measuring circuits for your plant safety

In especially sensitive applications such as cranes, enhanced safety is required. This is also true of measurement plants. Using double bridges in load cells achieves the equivalent of a redundant configuration. Both measuring bridges supply consistent measured values. If one bridge fails, the other takes over.

This option can be ordered for all load classes from 13 t (12.79 tn. l.).