Load cells are devices that are used to measure weight or force. They are typically used in applications where accurate measurements are critical, such as in manufacturing. Weigh bars are a type of load cell that are designed for weighbridges used to weigh large vehicles such as trucks.
Our load cells and weigh bars are designed and manufactured with advanced technology and high-quality materials, ensuring that they deliver reliable and accurate weight measurements with every use.
Selecting the ideal load cells or weigh bars can be challenging, but our team of experts is here to help. Let us assist you in choosing the best models that meet your specific needs.
This BT-ASP-1 load cell is colorless anodized and made of an aluminum alloy.
Built-in, fast acting protection devices guard against damage from surge voltage and lightning events.
The cell design provides direct weight measurement without the need of mechanical linkages.
Batching Weigh Bars from Avery Weigh-Tronix convert your bin, tank or hopper into accurate, dependable scales with minimal interruption.
Batching Weigh Bars from Avery Weigh-Tronix convert your bin, tank, or hopper into dependable scales with minimal interruption.
The NTEP-certified cells are available in capacities from 1,000 to 10,000 lb, and non-NTEP-certified cells in 500, 15,000, and 20,000 lb.
Designed for single or multiple load cell installations, the Celtron SQB-HSS is provided with a threaded load hole for easy adaptation of mounting hardware
Enhance the efficiency and accuracy of your weighing processes with the CG-MK21 7.5kg Stainless Steel Load Cell. Designed to be compatible with NCI, WEIGH-TRONIX CHECKWEIGHERS,
This Coti CG-16 load cell has a hermetically-sealed construction and a low profile for easy installation.
This Coti CG-16 SSW load cell has a hermetically-sealed construction
This Coti CG-26S load cell is constructed to handle intense washdown and corrosive environments
This Coti CG-26S1 load cell is constructed to handle intense washdown and corrosive environments
This Coti CG-26S2 load cell is constructed to handle intense washdown and corrosive environments
This Coti CG-5103 load cell is constructed with a low-profile construction for easy installation.
This Coti CG-5103 SSW load cell is constructed with a low-profile construction for easy installation.
This Coti CG-5223 load cell is constructed with a low-profile construction
This Coti CG-BE40 load cells are constructed with a low-profile construction for easy installation.
This Coti CG-BE40 load cell is constructed with a low-profile construction for easy installation.
Batching Weigh Bars from Avery Weigh-Tronix convert your bin, tank or hopper into accurate, dependable scales.
The Flintec PC6 is ideal for weighing machinery in food and beverage applications that demand robustness.
Providing all of the high accuracy performance for trade approved weighing scales but available in a wide range of capacities all in one sensor body
Batching Weigh Bars from Avery Weigh-Tronix convert your bin, tank or hopper into accurate, dependable scales with minimal interruption.
A low height load cell designed for tension and compression. Available in anodized aluminum (5 to 300 lb capacity) or stainless steel (500 to 2,000
The ITA is a self-contained, low profile weighing assembly with an integrated load cell and mounting assembly for tank weighing.
Batching Weigh Bars convert your bin, tank or hopper into accurate, dependable scales with minimal interruption to your operations.
The PR6202 range of load cells is specially designed to meet the high demands of the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
NTEP Certified capacities range from 150,000 to 250,000 lb, and it is supplied with 30 ft of load cell cable.
Its capacities range from 1,000 to 10,000 lb. This load cell comes complete with 20 ft of load cell cable.
Load cells and weigh bars are sensors that measure weight or force and convert it into an electrical signal that can be read by a digital display or other device.
Load cells and weigh bars work on the principle of strain gauges, which are thin wires that change their resistance when they are stretched or compressed. When weight or force is applied to the load cell or weigh bar, the strain gauges change their resistance, producing an electrical signal that is proportional to the weight or force applied.
There are several types of load cells, including strain gauge load cells, hydraulic load cells, and pneumatic load cells. Strain gauge load cells are the most common and use strain gauges to measure weight or force.
There are several types of weigh bars, including single ended shear beam weigh bars, double ended shear beam weigh bars, and compression weigh bars. Single Ended shear beam weigh bars are the most common and are ideal for use in livestock scales and other applications where the load is applied in one direction.
Load cells and weigh bars offer several advantages over traditional mechanical scales, including higher accuracy, faster response times, and better durability.
Load cells and weigh bars are used in a variety of applications, including industrial weighing, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics, livestock weighing, and medical and scientific research.
Choosing the right load cell or weigh bar depends on several factors, including the weight capacity needed, the environment in which it will be used, and the accuracy required. It’s important to consult with a supplier or expert to determine the best option for your specific application.
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