This tension and compression load cell dynamometer is designed as a compact and universal sensor delivering high precision at a low price.
Made of high-grade steel, the sensor has small dimensions and allows easy assembly into existing structures where static and dynamic forces need to be measured.
This load sensor is used typically for measuring forces, weights, coefficients of friction, sliding friction and adhesion on fitting devices, manipulators, coupling mechanisms, loading machines and operating devices.

Description

This type of load cell uses proven strain gauge technology to perform measurements. Straing gauges are applied to the sensitive element and connected to form a full bridge. The electrical resistance of this full bridge increases with the load acting on it, so that the bridge supplies an output voltage proportional to the measurement variable.
This model allows the application of two types of force:
compression via the load application button and tension via the centric internal thread. The measurement range of 0 ... 5000 N is supplied exclusively with the integrated load application button. The sensor has to be mounted on a level surface using screws fitted through the three boreholes in the outer ring.
To achieve the highest possible measurement accuracy, the sensor should not be subjected to lateral forces.
A strain-relief and an anti-bend mechansim for the connection cable are integrated in the sensor housing.