Tiny but tough - RDP's new miniature load cell resists abuse and overload

Citation

(1999), "Tiny but tough - RDP's new miniature load cell resists abuse and overload", Sensor Review, Vol. 19 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.1999.08719cad.011

Tiny but tough - RDP's new miniature load cell resists abuse and overload

Tiny but tough - RDP's new miniature load cell resists abuse and overload

Keywords Force sensors, Weight

RDP Electronics' new MCL load cell uses the company's proven, patented capacitive technology, to provide highly accurate, non-contact sensing, at a competitive price. Even under the abuse of severe overload and lateral bending, the MCL maintains its performance, as the sensing element measures the deflection of an intemal load ring to its full capacity of ±50kN. The MCL comes in two compact models, with the smaller model measuring only 31mm x 44.5mm (see Plate 11).

Plate 11 New minature load cells from RDP electronics.

Conditioning electronics are internal and fully protected inside the rugged aluminium and steel, IP65 sealed housing. Wide operating temperature from -25°C to +75°C enables the MCL to meet the needs of demanding applications in test and research.

For sales and technical information contact Fred Thorneycroft, RDP Electronics Limited, Grove Street, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, WV10 OPY. Tel: 01902 457512. Fax: 01902 452000. e-mail: sales@rdpelectro.demon.co.uk Website; http://www.rdpelectro.com