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Remote-Reading Tension Force Gauges

Receiver

Display

Safely view your tension force measurements on a handheld receiver up to 450 ft. away when moving bulk material with cranes and hoists. These gauges are also called dynamometers and crane scales. Made of steel, they’re durable enough to briefly hold heavy loads up to 500% of their capacity. But, they will no longer take measurements if the load exceeds 200%. Warning lights will flash first when your load exceeds capacity, then again when it reaches 133% capacity. To prevent overloads, the peak-hold setting displays the highest measurement. The tare function lets you reset the gauge to zero after attaching a container to weigh only the material inside. These gauges include a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they’ve passed a test for accuracy. They also meet IEC and ASME safety and fatigue standards.

Because their indicators and load cells are IP rated, these gauges stand up to washdowns and brief submersion common to food and chemical plants. They’re also safe to use outdoors since they’re NEMA rated to seal out weather.

These gauges come with two shackles that work with other lifting fittings, such as clevis hooks. The included batteries power their load cells for up to 2,000 hours.

							Shackle										Temp. Range, ° F
	Cap.	Accuracy	Measuring Increments	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Opening Ht.	Opening Wd.	Material	Container Type	Includes	Specs. Met	Display Type	Digital Display Type	Features	Enclosure Rating	Load Point	Remote Receiver		Each
Gauges



		2,000 lb. 900 kg 8,800 N	±2 lb. ±1 kg ±9 N	1 lb. 0.5 kg 5 N	4 7/8"	4"	3 1/4"	1 3/8"	1"	Steel	Plastic Case	Calibration Instructions	ASME BTH-1, IEC 61508	Digital	LCD	Peak-Hold Setting Tare Function Two-Level Warning Lights	IP65 IP67 NEMA 4	-15 to 175	0 to 155	7113N11	000000000


		4,000 lb. 1,800 kg 17,700 N	±4 lb. ±2 kg ±18 N	2 lb. 1 kg 9 N	4 7/8"	4"	3 1/4"	1 3/8"	1"	Steel	Plastic Case	Calibration Instructions	ASME BTH-1, IEC 61508	Digital	LCD	Peak-Hold Setting Tare Function Two-Level Warning Lights	IP65 IP67 NEMA 4	-15 to 175	0 to 155	7113N12	00000000
		10,000 lb. 4,500 kg 44,400 N	±10 lb. ±5 kg ±45 N	5 lb. 2 kg 23 N	5 3/8"	4"	3 1/4"	2 3/8"	1 3/4"	Steel	Plastic Case	Calibration Instructions	ASME BTH-1, IEC 61508	Digital	LCD	Peak-Hold Setting Tare Function Two-Level Warning Lights	IP65 IP67 NEMA 4	-15 to 175	0 to 155	7113N13	00000000
		20,000 lb. 9,000 kg 88,900 N	±20 lb. ±9 kg ±89 N	10 lb. 5 kg 45 N	7 3/4"	4"	4 5/8"	3 3/4"	2 5/8"	Steel	Plastic Case	Calibration Instructions	ASME BTH-1, IEC 61508	Digital	LCD	Peak-Hold Setting Tare Function Two-Level Warning Lights	IP65 IP67 NEMA 4	-15 to 175	0 to 155	7113N14	00000000
		50,000 lb. 22,600 kg 222,400 N	±50 lb. ±23 kg ±222 N	10 lb. 5 kg 50 N	9 3/8"	4"	4 5/8"	5 3/4"	3 55/64"	Steel	Plastic Case	Calibration Instructions	ASME BTH-1, IEC 61508	Digital	LCD	Peak-Hold Setting Tare Function Two-Level Warning Lights	IP65 IP67 NEMA 4	-15 to 175	0 to 155	7113N21	00000000

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.

For the most accurate measurements, these sensors may need to be recalibrated.

Rectangle


With 4 Threaded Through Holes	With 6 Threaded Holes	With 8 Threaded Holes

Rectangle sensors are also known as single-point or shear beam load cells. They can be used in multiples across surfaces to measure uneven loads. They’re often used in bench-top and floor scales where loads are often unbalanced. They’re also used in packaging, machine bins, conveyors, and chutes.

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.

	Thread Size	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Sensor Material	Temp. Range, ° F	Enclosure Rating		Each
Measures Compression Not Legal-for-Trade







	With 4 Threaded Through Holes

	10.5 oz.; 300 g	±0.003 oz., ±0.09 g	0.01 oz., 0.1 g	M3 × 0.5 mm	2 3/4"	1/2"	7/8"	Aluminum	-30 to 145	IP65	6131N31	0000000


	1.3 lb.; 600 g	±0.006 oz., ±0.18 g	0.01 oz., 0.1 g	M3 × 0.5 mm	2 3/4"	1/2"	7/8"	Aluminum	-30 to 145	IP65	6131N32	000000
	2.2 lb.; 1 kg	±0.01 oz., ±0.3 g	0.01 oz., 0.001 kg	M3 × 0.5 mm	2 3/4"	1/2"	7/8"	Aluminum	-30 to 145	IP65	6131N33	000000
	6.6 lb.; 3 kg	±0.03 oz., ±0.9 g	0.01 lb., 0.001 kg	M3 × 0.5 mm	2 3/4"	1/2"	7/8"	Aluminum	-30 to 145	IP65	6131N34	000000


	Measures Compression Legal-for-Trade







					With 6 Threaded Holes

					22 lb.; 10 kg	±0.07 oz., ±2 g	0.01 lb., 0.001 kg	M6 × 1 mm	5 7/8"	1"	1 9/16"	Aluminum	-30 to 145	IP65	6131N35	000000


					44 lb.; 20 kg	±0.14 oz., ±4 g	0.01 lb., 0.01 kg	M6 × 1 mm	5 7/8"	1"	1 9/16"	Aluminum	-30 to 145	IP65	6131N36	000000
					110 lb.; 50 kg	±0.35 oz., ±10 g	0.01 lb., 0.01 kg	M6 × 1 mm	5 7/8"	1"	1 9/16"	Aluminum	-30 to 145	IP65	6131N37	000000
					220 lb.; 100 kg	±0.7 oz., ±20 g	0.1 lb., 0.01 kg	M6 × 1 mm	5 7/8"	1"	1 9/16"	Aluminum	-30 to 145	IP65	6131N38	000000




							With 8 Threaded Holes

							330 lb.; 150 kg	±1.1 oz., ±30 g	0.1 lb., 0.1 kg	5/16"-18	7 1/2"	3"	3"	Aluminum	-30 to 145	IP65	6131N39	000000


							1,100 lb.; 500 kg	±3.5 oz., ±100 g	1 lb., 1 kg	5/16"-18	7 1/2"	3"	3"	Aluminum	-30 to 145	IP65	6131N41	000000

Load Cell Junction Boxes

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
2	7 11/16"	4 15/16"	1 1/2"	Aluminum	Blue	-40 to 185	IP66	6131N11	0000000
4	7 11/16"	7 1/4"	1 1/2"	Aluminum	Blue	-40 to 185	IP66	6131N12	000000

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.

For the most accurate measurements, calibrate these sensors to your data acquisition system or display.

Rectangle


With 8 Threaded Through Holes	With 4 Threaded Through Holes

IP65 Enclosure Rating—IP65 sensors stand up to splashing water.

Enclosure Rating—IP-rated sensors seal out dust.

	Thread Size	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Sensor Material	Temp. Range, ° F	Enclosure Rating		Each
Measures Tension and Compression







	With 4 Threaded Through Holes

	6.6 lb., 3 kg	±0.016 oz., ±0.5 g	0.001 oz., 0.1 g	M6 × 1 mm	5 1/8"	1 3/16"	7/8"	Aluminum	15 to 100	IP65	3487N511	0000000


	11 lb., 5 kg	±0.026 oz., ±0.8 g	0.01 oz., 0.1 g	M6 × 1 mm	5 1/8"	1 3/16"	7/8"	Aluminum	15 to 100	IP65	3487N512	000000
	22 lb., 10 kg	±0.053 oz., ±1.5 g	0.01 oz., 0.1 g	M6 × 1 mm	5 1/8"	1 3/16"	7/8"	Aluminum	15 to 100	IP65	3487N513	000000
	44 lb., 20 kg	±0.11 oz., ±3 g	0.01 oz., 0.001 kg	M6 × 1 mm	5 1/8"	1 3/16"	7/8"	Aluminum	15 to 100	IP65	3487N514	000000

Load Cell Junction Boxes

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
2	7 11/16"	4 15/16"	1 1/2"	Aluminum	Blue	-40 to 185	IP66	6131N11	0000000
4	7 11/16"	7 1/4"	1 1/2"	Aluminum	Blue	-40 to 185	IP66	6131N12	000000

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.

Rectangle

PC Connection Kit

With 4 Threaded Through Holes

Threaded Through Hole—Sensors with a threaded through hole are also known as pancake load cells. They can be bolted to surfaces in any orientation and are commonly used to measure clamping forces

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.

Enclosure Rating—IP rated sensors seal out dust.

										PC Connection Kits
	Wt. Cap.	Accuracy	Wt. Measuring Increments	Thread Size	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Sensor Material	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
Measures Compression and Tension—IP65 Rated (Not Legal-for-Trade)







				With 4 Threaded Through Holes

				22 lb., 10 kg	±0.053 oz., ±1.5 g	0.01 oz., 0.1 g	M6 × 1 mm	5 1/8"	1 3/16"	7/8"	Aluminum	15 to 100	6384N12	0000000


				44 lb., 20 kg	±0.11 oz., ±3 g	0.01 oz., 1 kg	M6 × 1 mm	5 1/8"	1 3/16"	7/8"	Aluminum	15 to 100	6384N13	000000

Accessories for Load Cells