A load cell works by converting mechanical force into digital values that the user can read and record.
Pcm load cell.
We configure strain gauge installations to customer requirements in house on site static dynamic.
For this guide i have decided to split the fault finding into the areas load cell signal conditioner and cabling.
This compression load cell range tends to be readily available from pcm stock.
A load cell system.
In figure 1 below we can see a diagram of a load cell system.
Refer to the loading mode sketch which can be found on every pcm load cell datasheet.
Our in house design team build bespoke customer load cells.
Cm compression load cell capacities 100kg 5000kg.
There are hydraulic load cells pneumatic load cells and strain gauge load cells.
The inner working of a load cell differs based on the load cell that you choose.
Select models of the fw load cell range are available to hire to accommodate short term requirements.
How the force is going to be applied to the load cell.
Our load cell offering includes competitively priced general purpose and fatigue rated load cells which come in a variety of mechanical configurations such as single or dual bridge low profile canister rod end and s beam load cells all of which provide excellent accuracy at an affordable price.
Whatever the application and however demanding the environment we can provide a.
I ll start with the load cell check correct wiring connections and colour coding.
And lastly though there are many other less common load cell set ups there is a strain gauge load cell which is a mechanical element of which the force is being sensed by the deformation of a or several strain gauge s on the element.
Strain gauge load sensors are the most commonly used among the three.
Optional hardened or spherical washers are also available.
We also provide a complete line of signal.
We also offer in house load cell repair load cell calibration and load cell hire service.
The design of this load cell can be modified to better suit your requirement if desired.
Be aware of how the force and re acting force is to be applied to the load cell.
Misaligned forces can damage certain designs of load cells.
This is how you maximise your accuracy in the system.
Lcm systems is a specialist provider of standard and bespoke load cells load pins load shackles load links and associated instrumentation with over 35 years experience in supplying innovative load measurement solutions to many different industries world wide.
Strain gauge load cells.