New miniature load cell fits in anywhere

Citation

(1999), "New miniature load cell fits in anywhere", Sensor Review, Vol. 19 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.1999.08719dad.011

New miniature load cell fits in anywhere

New miniature load cell fits in anywhere

Keywords: Weight, Sensors

Force measurement specialist Thames Side-Maywood has developed a miniature tension-compression load cell only 35mm high (Plate 11). The new U4100 is ideally suited for direct mounting in material testing machines or other low range force measuring applications where space is at a minimum. Other uses of the new design have included multi-axis test rigs and medical instrumentation.

Plate 11Load cell fits in anywhere

The dual-cantilever sensing element in each load cell is machined from a high performance alloy. which exhibits excellent strength characteristics. Foil strain gauges are strategically placed to minimise the unwanted effects of side forces and non-axial forces. The cell is fully compensated for thermal effects and displays low deflection of only 0.05 per cent under load.

The U4100 measures forces from 50N to 500N in both tension and compression applications.

For further information, please contact Dave Etherington, Thames Side-Maywood Ltd, 17 Stadium Way, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG30 6BX. Tel: +44 (0) 118 945 8200; Fax: +44 (0) 118 945 8225; http:/www.thames-side-maywood.co.uk