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    Load cells are force transducers that convert force or weight into an electrical signal. The strain gage is the key component of a load cell. Factors like manufacturer techniques, user impacts and off-axis loads can affect load cell performance. Load cells come in different classifications like S-type or bending beam and are used in various applications from platform scales to silos. Compression load cells are preferred for testing due to properties like higher output and better fatigue life. Load cells are subject to errors from impacts, off-axis loading, and non-repeatability that must be addressed during testing.

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    Load cells are force transducers that convert force or weight into an electrical signal. The strain gage is the key component of a load cell. Factors like manufacturer techniques, user impacts and off-axis loads can affect load cell performance. Load cells come in different classifications like S-type or bending beam and are used in various applications from platform scales to silos. Compression load cells are preferred for testing due to properties like higher output and better fatigue life. Load cells are subject to errors from impacts, off-axis loading, and non-repeatability that must be addressed during testing.

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    Load cells are force transducers that convert force or weight into an electrical signal. The strain gage is the key component of a load cell. Factors like manufacturer techniques, user impacts and off-axis loads can affect load cell performance. Load cells come in different classifications like S-type or bending beam and are used in various applications from platform scales to silos. Compression load cells are preferred for testing due to properties like higher output and better fatigue life. Load cells are subject to errors from impacts, off-axis loading, and non-repeatability that must be addressed during testing.

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    Load cells are force transducers that convert force or weight into an electrical signal. The strain gage is the key component of a load cell. Factors like manufacturer techniques, user impacts and off-axis loads can affect load cell performance. Load cells come in different classifications like S-type or bending beam and are used in various applications from platform scales to silos. Compression load cells are preferred for testing due to properties like higher output and better fatigue life. Load cells are subject to errors from impacts, off-axis loading, and non-repeatability that must be addressed during testing.

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    Load Cells

    Erwin Kohler

    Definition
    A load cell is a force transducer that converts
    force or weight into an electrical signal
    The strain gage is the heart of a load cell

    Factors Affecting Load Cells


    Manufacturer:
    The precise positioning of the gage
    Mounting procedure
    Materials used

    User:
    Impact and hysteresis
    Test modes: tension/compression
    Off-axis loads
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    Classification and Application


    Single point

    Platform scales
    1-1000 Kg

    S-type
    (tension-compression)

    Hanging scales 50 5000 Kg

    Bending beam

    Compression

    Silos, tanks and weighbridges


    5,000-60,000 Kg

    Low profile: load and


    pallet scales
    5-500 Kg

    Shear beam

    Low profile: load and pallet scales


    500-5000 Kg
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    Compression Load Cells


    Preferred by testing engineers

    Higher output
    Better fatigue life
    Better resistance to extraneous loads
    Greater stiffness
    Overload protection

    Load Cells in Engineering Testing

    Falling Weight Deflectometer (pavement testing)

    Force versus deflection. Fatigue tests

    Adhesive and paints peel force


    6

    Load Cells Errors


    Impacts and hysteresis
    Metal retains a history of its previous loadings
    When the loading is properly done, then the curve will return to
    zero

    If, by mistake, 80% of load is applied by impact and then returned


    to 60%, then the load cell would be operating on a minor hysteresis
    loop
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    DONT IMPACT LOAD CELLS

    Load Cells Errors


    Test modes and calibration
    Load cells are routinely conditioned in one mode (either tension or
    compression) and then calibrated
    Determine test mode needed
    Some cells can be operated in both modes without reconditioning,
    but result in non-return to zero after looping through both modes
    Special fatigue load cells:
    Sharp corners and edges are polished to avoid crack propagation
    Longer service life including fully reversed, full capacity loading
    cycles
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    Load Cells Errors


    On-axis loading
    All on-axis loading generate some level of off-axis extraneous
    components because of load carrying members causes friction that
    transmits side load
    Avoid flat-to-flat load, because it is impossible to maintain two surfaces
    parallel enough to guarantee that the force will end up being centered

    Compression cells have load buttons

    Load button:
    - 4 for 10,000 lbf
    - 6 for 50,000 lbf
    -12 for 200,000 lbf

    3/8 off center


    with 5 degrees
    misalignment
    causes large
    moment
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    Load Cells Errors


    Nonrepeatibility
    Function of the resolution and stability of the signal conditioning
    electronics
    Load cells typically have nonrepeatibility which is better than the
    load frames, fixtures and electronics used to measure it.

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    Reference Prices
    LOAD SENSORS
    .Low Cost Compact Compression Load Cells

    $399

    .Subminiature Compression Load Cells - High Stability

    $395

    .Miniature Load Beams

    $599

    .Miniature & Compact Tension/Compression Load Cells - High Output

    $565

    .Industrial Flat Disc Tension/Compression Load Cells - Stiff Shear Design

    $899

    ACCESSORIES
    .Compression Load Button Adapters for Load Cells

    $60

    .Tension Pull Plates for Load Cells

    $150

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    Manufacturers
    Measurement specialists
    www.measurespec.com

    Entran sensors and electronics


    www.entran.com

    Tedea Huntleigh
    www.aboutloadcells.com

    Interface
    www.interfaceforce.com

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