Quantity Available: 711
| Qty | Price |
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| 5 | $43.20 |
| 10 | $41.40 |
| 25 | $40.50 |
| 50 | $39.60 |
| 100 | $38.70 |
A load cell is a force sensing module - a carefully designed metal structure, with small elements called strain gauges mounted in precise locations on the structure. Load cells are designed to measure a specific force, and ignore other forces being applied. The electrical signal output by the load cell is very small and requires specialized amplification. Fortunately, Phidget Bridge Interfaces will perform all the amplification and measurement of the electrical output, see the Connection & Compatibility tab for details.
This S-Type load cell can be operated in compression or tension.
Load cells require a power source and produce a very small voltage differential when under strain. In order to read this signal, an amplifier or a board with a high-precision analog-to-digital converter is required. For more details and a list of Phidgets that will connect to this load cell, see the Connection & Compatibility tab.
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Make sure to calibrate your load cell before using it. You can find information on how to calibrate the cell in the Load Cell Primer. You should also have a look at the User Guide for the bridge interface board that you're using to read the load cells. |
Load cells and strain gauges produce a very tiny voltage differential and must be read by a high-resolution analog-to-digital converter. You can connect this load cell to a bridge interface as described in this table:
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| Sensor Properties | |
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| Sensor Type | Compression/Tension Load Cell |
| Controlled By | Bridge Input |
| Weight Capacity Max | 100 kg |
| Maximum Overload | 120 kg |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Output Impedance | 350 Ω |
| Supply Voltage Min | 5 V DC |
| Supply Voltage Max | 18 V DC |
| Physical Properties | |
| Compensated Temperature Min | -10 °C |
| Compensated Temperature Max | 40 °C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -20 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 55 °C |
| Cable Length | 3 m |
| Cable Gauge | 20 AWG |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Screw Thread Size | M6 |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8423.90.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8423.90.10.00 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |
| Product | Sensor Properties | |||||||
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| Part Number | Price | Sensor Type | Weight Capacity Max | Creep | Zero Balance | Cell Repeatability Error Max | Cell Non-Linearity Max | Cell Hysteresis Max |
 Micro Load Cell (0-780g)
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$6.00 | Shear Load Cell | 780 g | 1.6 g/hr | ± 11.7 g | ± 390 mg | 390 mg | 390 mg |
 Micro Load Cell (0-5kg)
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$7.00 | Shear Load Cell | 5 kg | 5 g/hr | ± 75 g | ± 2.5 g | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
 Micro Load Cell (0-20kg)
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$7.00 | Shear Load Cell | 20 kg | 20 g/hr | ± 300 g | ± 10 g | 10 g | 10 g |
 Micro Load Cell (0-50kg)
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$7.00 | Shear Load Cell | 50 kg | 50 g/hr | ± 750 g | ± 25 g | 25 g | 25 g |
 Button Load Cell (0-50kg)
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$45.00 | Compression Load Cell | 50 kg | 20 g/hr | ± 500 g | ± 100 g | 100 g | — |
 Button Load Cell (0-200kg)
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$45.00 | Compression Load Cell | 200 kg | * 40 g/hr | * ± 2 kg | * ± 200 g | * 400 g | — |
 S Type Load Cell (0-100kg)
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$45.00 | Compression/Tension Load Cell | 100 kg | — | — | — | — | — |
 Micro Load Cell (0-100g)
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$7.00 | Shear Load Cell | 100 g | — | — | ± 50 mg | 50 mg | 50 mg |
 S Type Load Cell (0-500kg)
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$50.00 | Compression/Tension Load Cell | 500 kg | — | — | — | — | — |
 Button Load Cell (0-1000kg)
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$50.00 | Compression Load Cell | 1 Mg | — | — | — | — | — |
 Micro Load Cell (0-780g)
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$7.00 | Shear Load Cell | 780 g | 7.8 g/hr | ± 78 g | ± 390 mg | 390 mg | 390 mg |
 Micro Load Cell (0-5kg)
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$7.00 | Shear Load Cell | 5 kg | 50 g/hr | ± 500 g | ± 2.5 g | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
 Micro Load Cell (0-25kg)
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$7.00 | Shear Load Cell | 25 kg | 250 g/hr | ± 2.5 kg | ± 12.5 g | 12.5 g | 12.5 g |
