subject: Popular Load Cell Accessories [print this page] Load cell is a transducer that is primarily used to convert a force into an electrical signal. The conversion of the force happens through a mechanical arrangement where the force being sensed deforms a strain gauge, which is converted into electrical signals.
Choosing the right products for industrial use is vital to ensure there is consistent amount of electrical signal is generated for production. Companies have varying load sensing needs, so here is a short note on a variety of load cells which are primarily used for industrial purposes.
Companies don't need to design signal conditioning electronics anymore because there are now many load cell accessories with wide variety of features to ease the strain of electrical signal product. Capacitive sensors help to simplify product design tremendously and their accessories are widely available in the market. Some of the widely available accessories for load cells are:
Caster Wheels- 1. Caster Wheels can be utilized for weighing in motion. 2. These Caster Wheels are available in three different sizes and can support up to 275 lb. capacities.
Foot Pedal Platform- 1. They are usually made with special neoprene rubber sandwich base. 2. They provide high accuracy, linearity and repeatability.
Leveling Feet- It provides ideal load cell loading with maximum side load protection. It is usually made from hardened alloy steel with a plated finish and, includes two jam nuts, one for wrench access.
Eye Bolt- 1. The eye is used to anchor a cable, rope or chain. 2. Eye Bolts are threaded bolts with a loop/eye at one end.
Load Cell Rod Ends- 1. Rod-Ends provide an easy way to create easy to use, self-aligning inline application.
Capacitive Interfaces 1. A four-Channel LED display interface is available that can be used as an integral device incorporating display, interface device and a controller combined in one. 2. A single channel frequency interface is also available that provides a simple and convenient way for users to convert the frequency output of a sensor to either a USB digital output or analog output.
