Compression load cells
Direct force measurement at the highest accuracy class, primarily for compressive forces. Many models can also measure tensile forces via an adapter.
Measurement principle
A compression load cell takes up a compressive force along its axis and routes it through an elastic measuring element whose deformation is picked up by four strain gauges (SG) wired as a full bridge and output as a bridge signal. The variants differ in height, force introduction and connection technology; the measurement principle is identical across all of them.
Low-profile cells suit confined installation envelopes. A load button or compact bearing keeps lateral forces away from the measuring element; a tensile adapter extends the cell to tensile forces as well.
Models
Low-profile compression load cell Type M-0033
- Rated force
- 10…1,000 kN
- Output
- SG bridge (~1.5 mV/V), optional 4…20 mA
- Connection
- Fixed cable; M12 connector on request
- IP rating
- IP 65 (EN 60529), optional IP 68
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Operating temperature
- −25…+70 °C, optional −40…+80 °C
Optional accessories
- Load button
- Compact bearing
Options
- Redundant version
- ATEX certification
Datasheet: on request
Low-profile compression load cell Type M-0063
- Rated force
- 10…300 kN
- Output
- 4…20 mA, optional SG bridge (~1.5 mV/V)
- Connection
- M12 connector; fixed cable on request
- IP rating
- IP 65 (EN 60529), optional IP 68
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Operating temperature
- −25…+70 °C, optional −40…+80 °C
Optional accessories
- Load button
- Compact bearing
Options
- Redundant version
- ATEX certification
Datasheet: on request
Compression load cell Type M-0065
- Rated force
- 10…1,000 kN
- Output
- 4…20 mA, optional SG bridge (~1.5 mV/V)
- Connection
- M12 connector; fixed cable on request
- IP rating
- IP 65 (EN 60529), optional IP 68
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Operating temperature
- −25…+70 °C, optional −40…+80 °C
Options
- Redundant version
- ATEX certification
Datasheet: on request
Compression load cell Type M-0074
- Rated force
- 10…300 kN
- Output
- SG bridge (~1.5 mV/V), optional 4…20 mA
- Connection
- Fixed cable; M12 connector on request
- IP rating
- IP 65 (EN 60529), optional IP 68
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Operating temperature
- −25…+70 °C, optional −40…+80 °C
Optional accessories
- Self-centring spherical bearing
Options
- Redundant version
- ATEX certification
Datasheet: on request
Application examples
- Test stands in the automotive and aerospace industries
- Automation technology
- Weighing and dosing technology
- Plant and machinery construction
Other force transducers
- Tension links
- Direct tensile force measurement in the rope termination, rated loads 0.5 to 200 t.
- Load pins
- Force measurement in existing pin joints without modifying the host structure.
- Wire rope tension sensors
- Indirect load measurement on the hoist rope without breaking the rope.
Enquiry
Choosing between standard and low-profile cells comes down to rated force, vertical clearance, and how the load is applied. We’re happy to walk through the options. Get in touch.