Guide To Load Cells And Their Functionality
The concept of load cells that makes weight / force into an easily measurable unit can be a trifle confusing. However, the functionality of transducers remains unparalleled. Almost all weighing / force measuring device use only load cells that is extremely accurate in measuring. It is utilized across all industries as these advantages are extremely difficult to duplicate by any other means available to date.
The advantages are not limited to accuracy though as the load cells happen to be extremely durable sensors that happen to be hugely cost effective as well.
Sure, an device can be utilized effectively in various industrial processes. The ‘British Antarctic Survey’ used small nests made out of glass fiber to check the weight of albatross chicks. Additionally, it can also be used in a variety of devices such as:-
- Flow meters
- Load testing equipments
- Platform scales
- Balances for laboratory uses
- Seven post shaker – an important component of setting up car racing events
The types of load cells in use today are diverse with each type specifically designed to perform a certain function. The commonest transducers in vogue today are:-
- The unique S shaped cell is designed for use in Universal mode (Tension & Compression mode). The top companies manufacturing these transducers utilize a quality stainless steel and can last for a long time due to its anti corrosion properties. There are a number of models used according to the industry that procure them with a specific purpose in mind. The S-type cells can be easily installed negating the traditional thought that load cells cannot be mounted with ease. Customized products can also be requested to meet special needs of various industries including research institutes.
Double Ended Shear Beams–It is preferred by the shipping industry because of certain advantages. It allows a very limited form of movement for the vessel due to expansion as well as thermal contraction when in use. It is designed to meet medium and high capacity applications of weighing such as silo, bin, and hopper. It is made out of a very high quality tool steel alloy that is plated with nickel to prevent water damage. A totally sealed version is also available for weighing of certain vessels along with various batching systems. It can also be employed for submarines and is utilized by the navy.
Compression Loadcell–It is primarily used for multiple weighing applications although the single use is not quite unknown either. This happens to be commonly used for weighing scales operating on weigh axle, weighbridges, and tank scales and can also be utilized for vessel weighing at times.
Weighbridge load cell – This one, on the other hand, is designed impeccably for installation in truck scales. It can be utilized to weigh a big vehicle for learning about its weight before loading. It is also used for commercially for invoicing. However, the calibration needs to be done as per the standards and usually a certified organization is entitled to do it. This type of load cells has been approved by the Indian Railways for a number of purposes.
About the Company:Sensomatic manufacture a wide range of high precision load cells for various Industrial application in India. Our range includes S-type load cell, Shear beam load cell, Double ended load cell, Compression load cell, Stainless steel load cell, Weighbridge load cell and many more.