Force & Weighing

A wide range of strain gauge based sensors offering tension, compression, universal, shear and bending in many configurations. Materials include stainless steel and aluminium. Many custom force sensors and designed and manufactured by StrainSense to meet customer requirements.

  1. Automotive

    A range of loadcells suitable for test and measurement in automotive applications. Forces can be measured in suspension, steering, gear-change, controls, door handles and many other applications.

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  2. Compression

    Loadcells for weighing systems and force measurement. Most compression loadcells have self-aligning capabilities. Hollow compression loadcells can be used to measure tension in a rod passing through them.

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  3. ATEX - Intrinsically Safe

    A range of sensors approved for use in hazardous areas. Approvals include ATEX, Ex, UL, GL, etc.

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  4. Low Cost OEM

    Typically compression or bending beam configurations made from aluminium, steel and plastic. May be full loadcells or just basic sensing elements.

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  5. Miniature force sensors

    Very small loadcells for tension, compression and universal use. Most have mV/V output.

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  6. Pancake/ Low Profile

    Loadcells made to a minimum height to measure tension, compression and universal forces. Can also be used in weighing applications. Most have high side-load rejection capabilities.

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  7. Tension

    Typically male or female threaded loadcells for placing in force system. Rodends can be applied to give self-aligning capabilities. Plate type loadcells are also available for clevis fitting.

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  8. Test and Measurement

    Sensors designed for test and measurement applications.

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  9. Universal

    A range of universal force sensors.

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  10. Weighing

    Sensors designed for weighing applications such as weigh scales or bridges.

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  1. FX1901

    FX1901

    • Compression load cell
    • 10-100 lbf range
    • 100mV output
    • -40° to 85°C range
    • Compact coin cell

    FX1901

    The FX1901 units are intended for OEM use in laboratory, hospital or consumer product applications, establishing a breakthrough price/performance value for compression load cells. The FX1901 is a 1% load cell device. 

     

  2. FS20

    FS20

    • Low force load cell
    • 550g and 1500g range
    • 1V to 4V output
    • 0° to 70°C range
    • Industry standard 

    FS20

    The FS20 is a low compression force sensor that creates new markets previously unrealizable due to cost and performance constraints. The FS20 offers normalized zero and span for interchangeability and is thermally compensated for changes in zero and span with respect to temperature.

  3. FC22

    FC22

    • Compression load cell
    • 10-100 lbf range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -40° to 85°C range
    • Plastic housing

    FC22

    The FC22 is a medium compression force sensor that creates new markets previously unrealizable due to cost and performance constraints. The FC22 offers normalized zero and span for interchangeability and is thermally compensated for changes in zero and span with respect to temperature.

  4. FC23

    FC23

    • Compression load cell
    • 50 to 2000 lbf range
    • 100mV output
    • -40° to 85°C range
    • Stainless steel housing

    FC23

    The FC23 is a high compression force sensor that creates new markets previously unrealizable due to cost and performance constraints. The FC23 offers normalized zero and span for interchangeability and is thermally compensated for changes in zero and span with respect to temperature.

  5. XFC200R

    XFC200R

    • Compression load cell
    • 0-2N to 0-10KN range
    • mV output
    • -40° to 120°C range
    • High overload

    XFC200R

    The miniature size and light weight of the XFC200R facilitates testing where these conditions are necessary. Unlike sensors with flat force application surfaces, the XFC200R incorporates a spherical load button resulting in more precise measurements. Its high stiffness, for the size and measurement ranges, allows measurements in dynamic applications. A strain relief spring strengthens the cable output. The sensing element is fitted with a fully temperature compensated Wheatstone bridge equipped with high stability micro-machined silicon strain gauges.

  6. XFL212R

    XFL212R

    • Compression load cell
    • 0-5N to 0-500N range
    • mV output
    • -40° to 120°C range
    • 3.5mm depth and 12mm diameter

    XFL212R

    The XFL212R series is an extraordinarily thin miniature load cell with a temperature compensation module integrated into the output cable. The XFL212R measures strain during compression in static and dynamic applications. Unlike sensors with flat force application surfaces, the XFL212R incorporates a spherical load button, which assures more precise loading and in return more accurate measurements.

  7. XFL225D

    XFL225D

    • Compression load cell
    • 0-10N to 0-5KN range
    • mV output
    • -40° to 120°C range
    • Miniature load washer design

    XFL225D

    The XFL225D series is a very flat miniature load cell with a temperature compensation module integrated into the output cable. This design allows extremely small sensors to be manufactured without sacrificing thermal zero and sensitivity performance.  The sensing element is fitted with a fully temperature compensated Wheatstone bridge equipped with high stability micro-machined silicon strain gauges. 


     

  8. XFTC300

    XFTC300

    • Tension & compression
    • 0-2N to 0-2KN range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -40° to 120°C  range
    • Heavy duty, miniature

    XFTC300

    The XFTC300 series has been specifically developed to measure tension and/or compression in static and dynamic applications. The miniature size and light weight facilitate testing where these conditions are necessary. The sensing element is fitted with a fully temperature compensated Wheatstone bridge equipped with high stability micro-machined silicon strain gauges. The use of silicon strain gauges optimizes the load cell’s performance at low ranges and frequencies. For sensors with a range of between 2 and 2KN, a high-level output model is available. With two male threads, the XFTC300 is easily installed in industrial or OEM applications. A strain relief spring strengthens the cable output.

  9. FN3002

    FN3002

    • Tension or compression
    • 10KN to 2000KN
    • mV or amplified output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • High IP protection

    FN3002

    The FN3002 is suitable for measuring cable tension and for use in test benches and in many industrial applications. The FN3002 with its compact dimensions measures tension and compression in standard ranges from 10 KN to 2,000 KN [2 to 400 klbf]. Numerous options are available for adaptation to severe environments, for example IP67 or IP68 protection. 

  10. FN2420

    FN2420

    • Compression load cell
    • 20-5000 KN range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • Very high stiffness

    FN2420

    The FN2420 is a high accuracy compression load cell often used in applications involving calibration presses. It comes with many options, including a concave loading fixture and an integrated amplifier for high level output. The FN2420's design and optional concave loading fixture minimizes transverse effects. Constructed in stainless steel, the sensor is suitable for use in many hostile environments and can be customized for increased protection.

  11. FN1010

    FN1010

    • Load pin design
    • 10 to 2000 KN
    • mV or amplified output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • Bidirectional version

    FN1010

    Model FN1010 is designed to fit in the place of the regular mounting unit. The implantation is facilitated by the possibility of modifying a certain number of dimensions. The FN1010 is suitable for numerous applications on lifting motors and handling equipment. The load pins can be used to measure forces on rotating components (pulleys, sheaves, etc.) and can be directly mounted on shackle.

  12. FN3030

    FN3030

    • Tension or compression
    • 50 to 100KN range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • S beam load cell

    FN3030

    The FN3030 is well suited for customization in industrial applications and protection levels can be upgraded for use in hostile environments.

  13. FN3060

    FN3060

    • Tension & compression
    • 250 to 2500N range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • 0.1% F.S. accuracy

    FN3060

    The FN3060 S-beam load cell is highly suited for use in test benches and fatigue tests. Due to the mechanical design, the FN3060 is especially durable. It measures tension and compression in standard ranges from 0-250 to 0-2500 N [50 to 500 lbf].

  14. FN3280

    FN3280

    • Tension and compression
    • 1 to 5N range
    • mV output
    • -20° to 80°C temp range
    • Mechanical overstops

    FN3280

    The FN3280 S-beam load cell is designed to measure low force and has standard ranges of 1 to 5 N[0.2 to 1 lbf]. Integrated mechanical stops protect against accidental overloads up to 100 times F.S. The FN3280 provides a combination of economy and performance, this low cost load cell has an accuracy of 0.1% F.S.

  15. FN3148

    FN3148

    • Tension & compression
    • 10-2000N range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -20 to 80°C range
    • High accuracy

    FN3148

    The FN3148 high precision load cell features accuracy of 0.05% F.S. Integrated mechanical stops protect against accidental overloads in tension and compression.

  16. FN7110

    FN7110

    • Tension & compression
    • 10/100N to 1KN/10KN
    • mV or amplified
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • Double range load cell

    FN7110

    The FN7110 features high accuracy measurement channels in two ranges in the same load cell. The standard ratio between the ranges is 1 to 10, and standard load range combinations go from 0-10 and 0-100 N through 0-1000 and 0-10,000 N. The FN7110's percentage accuracy is the same over each range in the load cell. In practice one maintains accuracy of 0.1% over the high force range even in the first 10% of F.S.

  17. FN3050

    FN3050

    • Tension and compression
    • 100 to 20KN range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • 0.1% F.S. accuracy

    FN3050

    The rugged FN3050 load cell is highly suited for the process industry and test bench applications. Dimensions are identical in standard ranges from 0-100 to 0-20,000 N so during testing the sensor can be interchanged for another of a different range without mechanical modifications. 

  18. FN3000

    FN3000

    • Heavy duty load cell
    • Tension & compression
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • mV or amplified output
    • High IP protection

    FN3000

    The FN3000 measures tension and compression in standard ranges from 0-10 KN to 0-1000 KN. The mechanical design and gauge placement minimizes transverse effects. Depending on the range, the FN3000 is constructed in aluminium alloy or stainless steel and is available with numerous options. It is suitable for test bench applications and used in many hostile environments and can be customized for increased protection.

  19. FN3042

    FN3042

    • Tension & compression 
    • 5-500KN range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • Fatigue and crash test

    FN3042

    The FN3042 is highly suited for use in test benches and fatigue tests. Due to the mechanical design, the FN3042 is especially durable. It measures tension and compression in standard ranges from 5 KN to 500 KN and is able to undergo more than 1,000,000 cycles of full scale with very little change in zero offset stability.

  20. CB14

    CB14

    • 100kg to 300kg
    • Single point load cell for platform weighing
    • IOML certified

    CB14

    100kg to 300kg
    Single point load cell for platform weighing
    IOML certified

  21. EL20-S458

    EL20-S458

    • Web Tension
    • 5KN to 25KN range
    • mV output
    • -40° to 120°C range
    • Seat belt testing

    EL20-S458

    The EL20-S458 provides a super low mass titanium structure to minimize F=MA errors during crash events.  The EL20-S458 is offered with optional ultra low mass slotted titanium axles and super robust armoured cable exit from the device.The low noise Wheatstone bridge consists of metal foil strain gages which provide full scale outputs of typically 2 mV/V of excitation. The EL20-S458 can be configured with a variety of options to fine tune the instrument to your application: select from several standard compensated temperature ranges, slotted or knurled axles, input voltages, lead lengths or specify unique combinations of these options. 

  22. FN7325

    FN7325

    • 6 component load cell
    • 5 to 250KN range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • 3 axis force & torque

    FN7325

    The multiaxial FN7325 measures force from 0-5  KN to 0-250 KN along three axes as well as the corresponding torque from 0-200 Nm to 0-7000 Nm. The FN7325 is simple to use and install and in many diverse applications circumvents the necessity of employing multiple single-axes units. 

  23. FN2114

    FN2114

    • Compression
    • 200N to 2.5KN range
    • 1.5mV/V output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • High accuracy

    FN2114

    The FN2114 load cell has been developed for pedal load testing. Its small size allows the sensor to be easily installed on the pedals of any vehicle or a fatigue/endurance test bench.

  24. FN7080

    FN7080

    • Gear lever force
    • 200N to 500N range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • Aluminium Housing

    FN7080

    The FN7080 is installed in place of the original gear knob to measure the force required to change gear. Force can be measured in either 2 or 3 directions.

  25. FN2570

    FN2570

    • Compression
    • 500N to 2KN range
    • 2mV/V output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • Pedal load cell

    FN2570

    The FN2570 load cell has been developed for pedal force testing. It attaches easily on all types of pedals and test rigs for endurance and fatigue tests, especially where size is an important factor. Strain is measured with high precision independent of the point of application of force. A strain relief spring strengthens the cable output.

  26. UT

    UT

    • 100g to 2kg
    • Low universal force measurement
    • High accuracy

    UT

    The UT is a robust, high accuracy loadcell with a low profile.  

  27. T3B1

    T3B1

    • 100kg to 5te
    • Universal S-beam
    • High accuracy
    • General purpose

    T3B1

    High accuracy universal S-beam loadcell with easy installation.  Excellent side-load rejection.

  28. U2D1

    U2D1

    • 3kg to 100kg
    • Loadcell for platform weighing
    • Especially large platform

    U2D1

    The U2D1 is a robust 'constant moment beam' loadcell that can take a larger than average platform size.  

  29. ELHS

    ELHS

    • Tension or compression
    • 2.5KN to 50KN range
    • 200mV FSO
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • High resolution

    ELHS

    The ELHS load cell is a compact package able to fit into many applications where others cannot. The low noise Wheatstone bridge consists of piezoresistive strain gauges which provide 200 mV of typical full scale output. When compact design, extreme stiffness and superior resolution are required, the ELHS load cell is the sensor for your application. The ELHS is provided with either SAE or metric threads for tension and compression applications.

  30. ELFF

    ELFF

    • Tension or compression
    • 10-100 lbf range
    • mV or amplifed output
    • -40° to 120°C range
    • NIST calibration

    ELFF

    The ELFF unit is fully thermally compensated and will provide an essentially unlimited cycle life expectancy. The ELFF can be configured with a variety of options to fine tune the instrument to your application: select from several standard package geometries, compensated temperature ranges, input voltages, lead lengths or specify entirely unique combinations of these options.

  31. ELHM

    ELHM

    • Tension or compression
    • 2.5KN to 50KN range
    • 2mV/V output
    • -50° to 120°C range
    • High stability

    ELHM

    The ELHM load cell is a compact package able to fit into many applications where others cannot. When compact design and superior stability are required, the ELHM load cell is the sensor for your application.

  32. ELPF

    ELPF

    • Tension or compression
    • 10-500lbf range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -40° to 120°C range
    • IP 65 rating

    ELPF

    ELPF series of sensors, unlike most competitive designs, are provided with a "four-bar" design where a flexible diaphragm parallels the measuring flexure. This configuration is far less susceptible to off-axis load components than single diaphragm traditional designs. Shielded, Teflon insulated instrumentation cabling is provided along with spring steel strain reliefs and full NIST traceable calibration certificates. The ELPF unit is fully thermally compensated and will provide an essentially unlimited cycle life expectancy. The ELPF can be configured with a variety of options to fine-tune the instrument to your application: select from several standard package geometries, compensated temperature ranges, input voltages, lead lengths or specify entirely unique combinations of these options.

  33. ELWF

    ELWF

    • Through hole design
    • 5 to 2000lbf range
    • mV or amplified output
    • -40 to 120°C range
    • NIST calibration

    ELWF

    The ELWF series of sensors are ideal for your test and measurement applications. Shielded, Teflon insulated instrumentation cabling is provided along with full NIST traceable calibration certificates. The ELWF unit is fully thermally compensated and will provide an essentially unlimited cycle life expectancy. The ELWF can be configured with a variety of options to fine tune the instrument to your application: select from several standard compensated temperature ranges, input voltages, lead lengths or specify entirely unique combinations of these options.

  34. ELAF

    ELAF

    • Button load cell
    • 10-5000 lbf range
    • Amplified or mV output
    • -40° to 120°C range
    • NIST calibration 

    ELAF

    The ELAF series of sensors, unlike most designs, are provided with a "four-bar" design where a flexible diaphragm parallels the measuring flexure. This configuration is far less susceptible to off-axis load components than single diaphragm traditional designs. Shielded, teflon insulated instrumentation cabling is provided along with spring steel strain reliefs and full NIST traceable calibration certificates. The ELAF unit is fully thermally compensated and will provide an essentially unlimited cycle life expectancy. The ELAF can be configured with a variety of options to fine tune the instrument to your application: select from several standard package geometries. Compensated temperature ranges, input voltages, lead lengths or specify entirely unique combinations of these options.

  35. FMT

    FMT

    • Washer load cell
    • 20 to 320KN range
    • mV output
    • -20° to 80°C range
    • Static or dynamic 

    FMT

    Model FMT is designed to measure clamping and screwing forces. The sensor design reduces the hysteresis and sensitivity variations associated with torque generated by friction during tightening. The FMT has a high stiffness and can be used in static and dynamic applications.