Selecting a load cell by purpose

Measuring Force

Measuring the compression force

Compression type, Center hole type



Measuring the tensile force

Tension/compression type


Measuring Weight

Measuring by hanging

Tensile type, Beam type



Measuring by placing on top

Beam type, High capacity,low profile, Single point type


How to start using our products and order flow

Select a load cell

It is preferable to select a product with a margin over the rated capacity.

Choose a load cell according to the capacity you want to measure, based on the load capacity, the purpose of the measurement, the required accuracy, and the environment in which it will be used.
Considering overload, it is recommended to select a load cell with
a capacity that is larger than the actual load.


Load cell installation

Make sure that the location for load cell installation is sufficiently strong.
It is desirable to protect the installation site so that the load is not applied anywhere other than where it should be applied, and to secure the cable so that it is not pulled.

Ideal mounting, There are debris or irregularities, Installation surface is deformed


Calibration

Load cell cables are available four-wire and six-wire types.
Carefully check the signal name and connect it to the amplifer/indicators.

Four-wire load cell, Six-wire load cell


Cable connection

The output of the load cell varies within the specification. Calibration is required to match the amplifier to be connected. Calibration can be either an actual load calibration, which actually applies a known load, or an equivalent input calibration, which utilizes the data shipped with the load cell.

Actual load calibration, Equivalent input calibration