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    Configurable Tension and Compression Force Sensors

    Calibrate these sensors to your desired capacity to measure tension, compression, or both. Also known as load cells, they measure and track the forces of your equipment by converting them into electrical signals. Send these signals to your computer or programmable logic controller (PLC) to monitor, document, and trigger actions in your machinery.
    When choosing a sensor, consider whether you’ll be measuring tension, compression, or both. Select sensors with a capacity rating higher than the greatest load you expect them to receive. They’re designed to briefly handle forces 1.5 times their load capacity to protect from overload. Choose between a rectangle, round, or S-shape sensor to best suit your application.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Load Cells. Configurable Tension and Compression Force Sensors, Round, Button.

    Button

    Round sensors have a low profile to fit in tight-clearance spaces.
    Button—Those with a button are often used to measure weight in packaging machinery and for pressure sensing in medical device prototypes. Those without mounting holes are about as thin as a credit card. To mount, sandwich them between two plates or use a thin layer of adhesive. They can only be used for compression applications.
    IP66 Enclosure Rating—IP66 sensors stand up to spraying water.
    Enclosure Rating—IP-rated sensors seal out dust.
    Mounting Holes
    Wt. Cap.
    Accuracy
    Wt. Measuring
    Increments
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Sensor
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Location
    Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Thread Size
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Measures Compression Not Legal-for-Trade
     
    With 1 Button
    4.4 lb.; 2 kg±0.7 oz., ±20 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"1/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140—————3487N4460000000
    22 lb.; 10 kg±3.5 oz., ±100 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"1/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140—————3487N447000000
    55 lb.; 25 kg±0.44 oz., ±12.5 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo4M5 × 0.8 mmIP66
    		3487N176000000
    110 lb.; 50 kg±0.88 oz., ±25 g0.01 lb., 0.001 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo4M5 × 0.8 mmIP66
    		3487N177000000
    220 lb.; 100 kg±1.8 oz., ±50 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo4M5 × 0.8 mmIP66
    		3487N178000000
    550 lb.; 250 kg±4.4 oz., ±125 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo4M5 × 0.8 mmIP66
    		3487N179000000
    1,100 lb.; 500 kg±8.8 oz., ±250 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo4M5 × 0.8 mmIP66
    		3487N18000000
    2,200 lb.; 1,000 kg±1.1 lb., ±500 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo4M5 × 0.8 mmIP66
    		3487N181000000
    4,405 lb.; 2,000 kg±2.2 lb., ±1 kg0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3 1/4"1 3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo3M8 × 1.25 mmIP66
    		3487N517000000
    11,020 lb.; 5,000 kg±5.5 lb., ±2.5 kg1 lb., 0.1 kg3 1/4"1 3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo3M8 × 1.25 mmIP66
    		3487N518000000
     
    Load Cell Junction Boxes
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Load Cell Junction Boxes. Configurable Tension and Compression Force Sensors.
    Connection hubs combine the measurements of multiple tension and compression force sensors together.
    Housing
    For No.
    of Sensors
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    27 11/16"4 15/16"1 1/2"Aluminum
    		Blue-40 to 185IP66
    		6131N110000000
    47 11/16"7 1/4"1 1/2"Aluminum
    		Blue-40 to 185IP66
    		6131N12000000

    Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensor Kits

    With a sensor that’s already calibrated and everything you need to relay data, these kits come ready to operate. Use them to measure forces in equipment and send the data directly to a computer or programmable logic controller (PLC) to monitor, document, and trigger actions in machinery. They’re also used as the foundation within custom-built scales and force gauges, and to measure force in crash tests and other quality control processes. These sensors are also known as load cells.
    When choosing a sensor, consider whether you’ll be measuring tension, compression, or both. Select sensors with a capacity rating higher than the greatest load you expect them to receive. They’re designed to briefly handle forces 1.5 times their load capacity to protect from overload. Choose between a rectangle, round, or S-shape sensor to best suit your application.
    Round
    Image of System. PC Connection Kit. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. PC Connection Kits. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensor Kits.

    PC Connection Kit

    Image of System. PLC Connection Kit. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. PLC Connection Kits. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensor Kits.

    PLC Connection Kit

    Image of System. Wireless PC Connection Kit. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Wireless PC Connection Kits. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensor Kits.

    Wireless PC Connection Kit

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Load Cells. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensor Kits, Round, Button.

    Button

    Round sensors have a low profile to fit in tight-clearance spaces.
    Button—Those with a button are often used to measure weight in packaging machinery and for pressure sensing in medical device prototypes.
    IP66 Enclosure Rating— IP66 rated sensors stand up to spraying water.
    PC Connection Kits—PC connection kits link to a computer, tablet, or LCD display. All include a calibrated force sensor, a data conversion hub, and data-recording software. The conversion hub turns electrical signals from the sensor into usable force measurements. The software plots and analyzes measurements, so you can track high, low, and average values over time. It can also set off connected alarms or notify you when readings fall outside a set range. Export the data to Microsoft Excel and other analytical software such as MATLAB and LabVIEW. Wired PC connection kits come with a 6-ft. hub-to-PC USB cord.
    PLC Connection Kits—PLC connection kits send an analog signal to your PLC to trigger actions such as diverting items that exceed a certain weight on a conveyor. They include a calibrated sensor and a data conversion hub. They’re not for use with LCD displays.
    Wireless PC Connection Kits—Wireless PC connection kits transmit data over Wi-Fi to your computer from their conversion hub without a cord.
    Enclosure Rating—IP rated sensors seal out dust.
    PC
    Connection Kits
    PLC
    Connection Kits
    Wireless PC
    Connection Kits
    Wt. Cap.
    Accuracy
    Wt. Measuring
    Increments
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Sensor Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Measures Compression (Not Legal-for-Trade)
     
    With 1 Button
    4.4 lb.; 2 kg±0.7 oz., ±20 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"1/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N4480000000003487N450000000———0
    10 lb.; 4.5 kg±0.8 oz., ±23 g0.001 lb., 1 kg1 1/4"13/32"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N144000000———0———0
    22 lb.; 10 kg±3.5 oz., ±100 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"1/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N449000000003487N451000000———0
    100 lb.; 45 kg±8 oz., ±225 g0.1 lb., 1 kg1 1/4"13/32"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N146000000———0———0
    200 lb.; 90 kg±1 lb., ±450 g1 lb., 0.01 kg1 1/4"13/32"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N147000000———0———0
     
    Measures Compression—IP66 Rated (Not Legal-for-Trade)
     
    With 1 Button
    55 lb.; 25 kg±0.44 oz., ±12.5 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N1820000003487N188000000———0
    110 lb.; 50 kg±0.88 oz., ±25 g0.01 lb., 1 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N1830000003487N189000000———0
    220 lb.; 100 kg±1.8 oz., ±50 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 140———03487N19000000———0
    550 lb.; 250 kg±4.4 oz., ±125 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N1850000003487N1910000006384N25000000000
    1,100 lb.; 500 kg±8.8 oz., ±250 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N1860000003487N1920000006384N2600000000
    2,200 lb.; 1,000 kg±1.1 lb., ±500 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N1870000003487N1930000006384N2400000000
    4,405 lb.; 2,000 kg±2.2 lb., ±1 kg0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3 1/4"1 3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1406384N1700000000———06384N2800000000
    11,020 lb.; 5,000 kg±5.5 lb., ±2.5 kg1 lb., 0.1 kg3 1/4"1 3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1406384N1800000000———06384N2900000000
     
    Accessories for Load Cells
    Screens
    Image of Product. Display. Front orientation. Display Screens. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensor Kits.

    Display

    Component
    Display
    Type
    For No.
    of Sensors
    Each
    DisplayDigital13487N4870000000
    DisplayDigital43487N488000000
    Software
    Each
    Data-Recording Software3487N4910000000

    Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensors

    Already calibrated, these sensors are ready to use right out of the box. Use them to measure forces in equipment by converting forces into electrical signals. They’re also used as the foundation within custom-built scales and force gauges, and to measure force in crash tests and other quality control processes. These sensors are also known as load cells.
    When choosing a sensor, consider whether you’ll be measuring tension, compression, or both. Select sensors with a capacity rating higher than the greatest load you expect them to receive. They’re designed to briefly handle forces over their load capacity to protect from overload. Choose between a rectangle, round, S-shape, or cylinder sensor to best suit your application.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Load Cells. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensors, Round, Button.

    Button

    Button—Round sensors with a button are often used to measure weight in packaging machinery and for pressure sensing in medical device prototypes.
    IP66 Enclosure Rating— IP66 sensors stand up to spraying water.
    Legal-for-Trade—Legal-for-trade sensors are NTEP approved for use with equipment that measures materials sold by weight.
    Enclosure Rating—IP-rated sensors seal out dust.
    Mounting Holes
    Wt. Cap.
    Accuracy
    Wt. Measuring
    Increments
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Sensor
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Location
    Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Thread Size
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Measures Compression Not Legal-for-Trade
     
    With 1 Button
    550 lb.; 250 kg±4.4 oz., ±125 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo4M5 × 0.8 mmIP66
    		6131N210000000
    1,100 lb.; 500 kg±8.8 oz., ±250 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo4M5 × 0.8 mmIP66
    		6131N22000000
    2,200 lb.; 1,000 kg±1.1 lb., ±500 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg2 1/16"7/8"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo4M5 × 0.8 mmIP66
    		6131N19000000
    4,405 lb.; 2,000 kg±2.2 lb., ±1 kg0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3 1/4"1 3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo3M8 × 1.25 mmIP66
    		6131N14000000
    11,020 lb.; 5,000 kg±5.5 lb., ±2.5 kg1 lb., 0.1 kg3 1/4"1 3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140BottomNo3M8 × 1.25 mmIP66
    		6131N15000000
     
    Load Cell Junction Boxes
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Load Cell Junction Boxes. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensors.
    Junction Boxes bring multiple sensors together to create a single system. They’re often used in platform or hopper scales when multiple sensors need to work together to give a total weight reading.
    Housing
    For No.
    of Sensors
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    27 11/16"4 15/16"1 1/2"Aluminum
    		Blue-40 to 185IP66
    		6131N110000000
    47 11/16"7 1/4"1 1/2"Aluminum
    		Blue-40 to 185IP66
    		6131N12000000
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