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

    Button

    Threaded Standoff

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Load Cells. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensor Kits, Round, Dual-Sided Threaded Standoff.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Load Cells. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensor Kits, Round, Threaded Stud.

    Dual-Sided Threaded Standoff

    Threaded Stud

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

    Dual-Sided Threaded Stud

    Round sensors have a low profile to fit in tight-clearance spaces.
    Dual-Sided Threaded Stud—Those with a dual-sided threaded stud can monitor push-pull forces. For example, they might be used to test the durability of products that repeatedly fold and unfold.
    Button—Those with a button are often used to measure weight in packaging machinery and for pressure sensing in medical device prototypes.
    Threaded Stud—Those with a threaded stud screw into equipment.
    Threaded Stud—Sensors with a threaded stud screw into equipment.
    Dual-Sided Threaded Stud—Sensors with a dual-sided threaded stud can monitor push-pull forces. For example, they might be used to test the durability of products that repeatedly fold and unfold.
    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/PC Connection Kits—PLC/PC connection kits combine the trigger functions of a PLC with the tracking and notification features of computer software. They include a calibrated force sensor, a data conversion hub, data-recording software, and a 6-ft. hub-to-USB cord.
    Enclosure Rating—IP rated sensors seal out dust.
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    Measures Compression and Tension (Not Legal-for-Trade)
     
    With 2 Dual-Sided Threaded Standoffs
    50 lb.; 22 kg±1.2 oz., ±33 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		—3 1/4"2 3/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 85———03487N138000000000
    250 lb.; 113 kg±6 oz., ±170 g0.01 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		—3 1/4"2 3/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 85———03487N1400000000
    1,000 lb.; 450 kg±2.5 lb., ±1.13 kg0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		—3 1/4"2 3/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 85———03487N14200000000
    2,500 lb.; 1,130 kg±25 lb., ±11.3 kg1 lb., 1 kg1/2"-20
    		—3 1/4"2 3/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 85———03487N14300000000
     
    With 2 Dual-Sided Threaded Studs
    100 lb.; 45 kg±8 oz., ±225 g0.1 lb., 1 kg1/4"-28
    		1/2"1 1/4"1 13/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N162000000000———0
     
    Measures Compression (Not Legal-for-Trade)
     
    With 1 Button
    10 lb.; 4.5 kg±0.8 oz., ±23 g0.001 lb., 1 kg——1 1/4"13/32"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N144000000———0
    100 lb.; 45 kg±8 oz., ±225 g0.1 lb., 1 kg——1 1/4"13/32"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N146000000———0
    200 lb.; 90 kg±1 lb., ±450 g1 lb., 0.01 kg——1 1/4"13/32"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N147000000———0
     
    With 1 Threaded Standoff
    50 lb.; 22 kg±1.2 oz., ±33 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		—3 1/4"1 3/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N108000000———0
    100 lb.; 45 kg±2.4 oz., ±68 g0.01 lb., 1 kg1/2"-20
    		—3 1/4"1 3/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N109000000———0
    250 lb.; 113 kg±6 oz., ±170 g0.01 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		—3 1/4"1 3/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N11000000———0
    500 lb.; 225 kg±12 oz., ±338 g0.01 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		—3 1/4"1 3/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N111000000———0
    1,000 lb.; 450 kg±2.5 lb., ±1.13 kg0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		—3 1/4"1 3/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N112000000———0
    2,500 lb.; 1,130 kg±25 lb., ±11.3 kg1 lb., 1 kg1/2"-20
    		—3 1/4"1 3/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N113000000———0
     
    With 1 Threaded Stud
    50 lb.; 22 kg±4 oz., ±110 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg10-32
    		1/2"1 1/4"13/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 853487N153000000———0
     
    Measures Tension (Not Legal-for-Trade)
     
    With 1 Threaded Stud
    50 lb.; 22 kg±4 oz., ±110 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg10-32
    		1/2"1 1/4"13/16"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		70 to 85———03487N16900000000
     
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