The load cell has a specific load orientation; do not apply lateral forces, bending, or torsional movements to the load cell. Inappropriate loading applications will reduce the load cell's lifespan and distort accurate measurement results. In compressive load applications, a rigid design for the load cell support structure is preferable to a flexible design to achieve uniform descent of all supports, distribute tension, and provide a uniform contact surface.
Some specific applications of load cells in the industrial field:
1. Gas turbine engine:
High-precision measurement of gas volumetric flow rate through a pipeline. A turbine rotor rotates its blades as the airflow enters the flow meter, measuring the gas velocity. The rotor blades generate electrical signal pulses via a pickup coil. Each pulse corresponds to a specific volume of gas. The total volumetric flow rate is recorded by the number of pulses. Flow velocity is expressed in actual cubic feet or actual cubic meters (ACF/AM3).
2. Engine thrust measurement:
These custom-made combination torque and thrust reaction and rotary load cells are constructed entirely of stainless steel for long-term reliability. Applications in industrial environments include safe overload capacity of 150% and ultimate overload capacity of 300%. Contact our engineering department for more details.
3. Weighing of the material bin:
To simplify load cell installation, use bins and bin weighing systems with capacities up to 2500 lbs. The system provides shock absorption for industrial installations and helps prevent improper installation that could otherwise damage the load cells. Build a complete four-point system with a capacity of 4000 lbs using heavy-duty shear beam load cells and tank/silo weighing systems.
4. Process control system:
A wide range of process controllers are available, including temperature controllers, ramp and immersion controllers, dual-zone controllers, and benchtop process controllers. Microprocessor-based controllers feature various displays, wired RTDs, and process voltage and current sensors. They can be directly connected to Ethernet networks with embedded web servers and downloadable data acquisition software.
5. High-load fatigue test:
Reduce the time required to troubleshoot weighing systems and analyze the conditions of strain gauge-based load cells in weighing and industrial applications. Test load cells without disconnecting, with easy-to-read, clear screen messages. Provide essential data such as deformation caused by overload, metal fatigue, or impact loads, as well as potential grounding faults or bridging resistance electrical issues.
6. Bridging test:
Using terminal block systems with bridging and testing accessories across different clamping technologies can reduce inventory and logistics costs. Modular terminal block designs can be used in combination with different types of terminal blocks, or individually for application flexibility.
