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    Load cells convert force or weight into an electrical signal using a strain gage. Factors like manufacturer procedures and user impacts can affect load cells. Load cells are classified and applied in different configurations like single point, bending beam, and shear beam for uses like scales, silos, and testing machines. Compression load cells are preferred for testing due to characteristics like output and fatigue life. Load cells must be used properly to avoid errors from impacts, off-axis loads, and non-repeatability.

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    Load cells convert force or weight into an electrical signal using a strain gage. Factors like manufacturer procedures and user impacts can affect load cells. Load cells are classified and applied in different configurations like single point, bending beam, and shear beam for uses like scales, silos, and testing machines. Compression load cells are preferred for testing due to characteristics like output and fatigue life. Load cells must be used properly to avoid errors from impacts, off-axis loads, and non-repeatability.

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    Load cells convert force or weight into an electrical signal using a strain gage. Factors like manufacturer procedures and user impacts can affect load cells. Load cells are classified and applied in different configurations like single point, bending beam, and shear beam for uses like scales, silos, and testing machines. Compression load cells are preferred for testing due to characteristics like output and fatigue life. Load cells must be used properly to avoid errors from impacts, off-axis loads, and non-repeatability.

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    Load Cells Erwin Kohler

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    Load cells convert force or weight into an electrical signal using a strain gage. Factors like manufacturer procedures and user impacts can affect load cells. Load cells are classified and applied in different configurations like single point, bending beam, and shear beam for uses like scales, silos, and testing machines. Compression load cells are preferred for testing due to characteristics like output and fatigue life. Load cells must be used properly to avoid errors from impacts, off-axis loads, and non-repeatability.

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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

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    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 Bending beam

    Platform scales Low profile: load and


    1-1000 Kg Compression pallet scales
    5-500 Kg

    Silos, tanks and weighbridges


    S-type 5,000-60,000 Kg
    (tension-compression) Shear beam

    Low profile: load and pallet scales


    500-5000 Kg
    Hanging scales 50 – 5000 Kg 4
    Compression Load Cells
    Preferred by testing engineers
    – Higher output
    – Better fatigue life
    – Better resistance to extraneous loads
    – Greater stiffness
    – Overload protection

    5
    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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    • DON’T 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

    8
    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: 3/8” off center


    - 4” for 10,000 lbf with 5 degrees
    - 6” for 50,000 lbf misalignment
    -12” for 200,000 lbf 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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