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High Capacity Load Cells
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Sensing Systems has pioneered the design and manufacture of high capacity, compact load cells. Our high capacity load cells range from 100,000 lbs to 3,000,000 lbs. in capacity while incorporating NIST traceability. Whereas 100,000 lbs capacity is not typically considered high capacity, the small sizes of these load cells place them in a category of their own. The following attributes are an integral part of our high capacity models.
Size
Our high capacity load cells are designed to be compact, small and light in relation to their capacity. The sizes of our high capacity models range from 5 inches in diameter by 5/8 of an inch in height for a 100,000 lbs model to 21 inches in diameter by 2 inches in height for a 3,000,000 lbs model.
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Configuration
The design of Sensing Systems high capacity load cells allows them to be incorporated into any shape or configuration. The outside geometry may be machined to square, rectangular, circular or any other section or shape required by the application. Sensing Systems’ approach is to incorporate our standard sensing elements into a shape that fits the customer’s application. This allows us to deliver a high capacity load cell matched to the application within a short period of time.
Capacity & Traceability
Capacities vary from 100,000 lbs to 3,000,000 lbs for units requiring NIST traceable calibrations. Units exceeding the calibration limit are exercised to their nominal capacity but are only calibrated to 3,000,000 lbs.
Environment
All high capacity load cells may be waterproofed to withstand the rigors of challenging environments including wet, splash or underwater. These units are designed to operate in a wide temperature range of -452˚F to 450˚F (-269˚C to 230˚C). Service in chemically active and corrosive environments is also possible.
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Applications
High capacity load cells are used in a wide variety of applications and industries. Monitoring bridge static, dynamic and earthquake induced loads, setting up rolling loads at steel mills and monitoring foundation loads at power plants are a few examples of high capacity load cell applications.
High capacity load cells find use in the following industries:
- Bridge/Infrastructure
- Power Generation
- Transportation
- Aerospace
- Construction
- Steel
- Marine
Technical Assistance
Our engineers stand ready to discuss specific applications. Our design and manufacturing capabilities allow us to meet customer’s requirements in the most efficient manner. We will recommend the best solution based on your set of unique and specific requirements.
Contact Us now to discuss your application.
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