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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.
    S-Shape
    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, S-Shape.
    S-shape sensors with threaded through holes monitor and test tension in wires, cords, ropes, and harnesses. They’re often used in hanging scales.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating—IP67 rated sensors won’t fail if briefly submerged.
    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.
    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
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    Wd.
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    Sensor
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Measures Compression and Tension (Not Legal-for-Trade)
     
    With 2 Threaded Through Holes
    11 lb.; 5 kg±0.88 oz., ±25 g0.01 lb., 1 kgM4 × 0.5 mm11/16"1/4"3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N343000000000———0———0
    22 lb.; 10 kg±1.8 oz., ±50 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kgM4 × 0.5 mm11/16"1/4"3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N34400000000———0———0
    25 lb.; 11 kg±0.08 oz., ±2.2 g0.01 lb., 1 kg1/4"-28
    		2"1/2"2 1/2"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N2900000000———0———0
    50 lb.; 22 kg±0.16 oz., ±4.4 g0.01 lb., 1 kg1/4"-28
    		2"1/2"2 1/2"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N291000000003487N324000000000———0
    50 lb.; 22 kg±1 lb., ±453 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		3"1"4 1/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140———03487N3300000000———0
    100 lb.; 45 kg±0.32 oz., ±9 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg1/4"-28
    		2"1/2"2 1/2"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N292000000003487N32500000000———0
    110 lb.; 50 kg±8.8 oz., ±250 g0.1 lb., 1 kgM4 × 0.7 mm11/16"1/4"3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N345000000003487N35400000000———0
    250 lb.; 113 kg±0.8 oz., ±23 g0.01 lb., 1 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"3"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N293000000003487N32600000000———0
    500 lb.; 225 kg±1.6 oz., ±45 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"3"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N294000000003487N32700000000———0
    1,000 lb.; 450 kg±3.2 oz., ±90 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"3"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N295000000003487N328000000006384N27000000000
    2,500 lb.; 1,130 kg±8 oz., ±226 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		2"1"3"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N296000000003487N329000000006384N3200000000
    5,000 lb.; 2,265 kg±1 lb., ±453 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		3"1"4 1/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N29700000000———06384N3300000000
    10,000 lb.; 4,535 kg±2 lb., ±907 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		3"1"4 1/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N298000000003487N331000000006384N4100000000
    20,000 lb.; 9,070 kg±4 lb., ±1.8 kg1 lb., 0.1 kg1 1/4"-12
    		5"2"7"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N29900000000———06384N4400000000
    40,000 lb.; 18,140 kg±8 lb., ±3.6 kg1 lb., 1 kg1 1/2"-12
    		5 1/2"2 3/8"7 3/8"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N300000000———0———0
     
    Measures Compression and Tension—IP67 Rated (Legal-for-Trade)
     
    With 2 Threaded Through Holes
    1,000 lb.; 450 kg±4.8 oz., ±135 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-40 to 1756384N2100000000———0———0
    2,500 lb.; 1,130 kg±12 oz., ±338 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		3"1"4"Alloy Steel-40 to 1756384N2300000000———0———0
    5,000 lb.; 2,265 kg±1.5 lb., ±680 g1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		2"1"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-40 to 1756384N2200000000———0———0
     
    Measures Tension (Not Legal-for-Trade)
     
    With 2 Threaded Through Holes
    250 lb.; 113 kg±0.8 oz., ±23 g0.01 lb., 1 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"3"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N282000000———0———0
    500 lb.; 225 kg±1.6 oz., ±45 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"3"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N283000000———0———0
    1,000 lb.; 450 kg±3.2 oz., ±90 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"3"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N284000000———0———0
    2,500 lb.; 1,130 kg±8 oz., ±226 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		2"1"3"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N285000000———0———0
    5,000 lb.; 2,265 kg±1 lb., ±453 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		3"1"4 1/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N28600000000———0———0
    10,000 lb.; 4,535 kg±2 lb., ±907 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		3"1"4 1/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N28700000000———0———0
     
    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

    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.
    S-Shape
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Load Cells. Configurable Tension and Compression Force Sensors, S-Shape, Threaded Through Hole.

    Threaded Through

    Hole

    S-shaped sensors are a common choice for monitoring and testing tension in wires, cords, ropes, and harnesses. They are often used in hanging scales. Also known as S-beam load cells.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating—IP67 sensors won’t fail if briefly submerged.
    Enclosure Rating—IP-rated sensors seal out dust.
    Wt. Cap.
    Accuracy
    Wt. Measuring
    Increments
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Sensor
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Measures Tension and Compression
     
    With 2 Threaded Through Holes
    11 lb.; 5 kg±0.88 oz., ±25 g0.01 lb., 0.001 kgM3 × 0.5 mm11/16"1/4"3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N3340000000
    25 lb.; 11 kg±0.08 oz., ±2.2 g0.01 lb., 0.001 kg1/4"-28
    		2"1/2"2 1/2"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N257000000
    50 lb.; 22 kg±0.16 oz., ±4.4 g0.01 lb., 0.001 kg1/4"-28
    		2"1/2"2 1/2"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N258000000
    100 lb.; 45 kg±0.32 oz., ±9 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg1/4"-28
    		2"1/2"2 1/2"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N259000000
    110 lb.; 50 kg±8.8 oz., ±250 g0.1 lb., 0.001 kgM4 × 0.7 mm11/16"1/4"3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N336000000
    250 lb.; 113 kg±0.8 oz., ±22.6 g0.01 lb., 0.001 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"3"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N26000000
    500 lb.; 225 kg±1.6 oz., ±45 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"3"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N261000000
    1,000 lb.; 450 kg±3.2 oz., ±90 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"3"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N262000000
    2,500 lb.; 1,130 kg±8 oz., ±226 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		2"1"3"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N263000000
    5,000 lb.; 2,265 kg±1 lb., ±453 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		3"1"4 1/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N264000000
    10,000 lb.; 4,535 kg±2 lb., ±907 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		3"1"4 1/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N265000000
    20,000 lb.; 9,070 kg±4 lb., ±1.8 kg1 lb., 0.1 kg1 1/4"-12
    		5"2"7"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N266000000
    40,000 lb.; 18,140 kg±8 lb., ±3.6 kg1 lb., 1 kg1 1/2"-12
    		5 1/2"2 3/8"7 3/8"Alloy Steel0 to 140—3487N26700000000
     
    Measures Tension and Compression Legal-for-Trade
     
    With 2 Threaded Through Holes
    25 lb.; 11 kg±0.12 oz., ±3.4 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg1/4"-28
    		2"1/2"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-40 to 175IP67
    		3487N515000000
    50 lb.; 22 kg±0.24 oz., ±6.8 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg1/4"-28
    		2"1/2"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-40 to 175IP67
    		3487N516000000
     
    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 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.
    S-Shape
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Load Cells. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensors, S-Shape.
    S-shape sensors with threaded through holes monitor and test tension in wires, cords, ropes, and harnesses. They’re often used in hanging scales.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating— IP67 and IP68 sensors won’t fail if briefly submerged.
    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.
    Wt. Cap.
    Accuracy
    Wt. Measuring
    Increments
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Sensor Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Measures Tension and Compression Legal-for-Trade
     
    With 2 Threaded Through Holes
    100 lb.; 45 kg±0.32 oz., ±9 g0.01 lb., 0.001 kg1/4"-28
    		2"7/16"2 3/8"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N540000000
    100 lb.; 45 kg±0.32 oz., ±9 g0.01 lb., 0.001 kg1/4"-28
    		2"1/2"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N44000000
    250 lb.; 113 kg±0.8 oz., ±23 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg1/4"-28
    		2"7/16"2 3/8"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N55000000
    250 lb.; 113 kg±0.8 oz., ±23 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg1/4"-28
    		2"1/2"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N45000000
    500 lb.; 225 kg±1.6 oz., ±45 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		2"11/16"2 3/8"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N56000000
    500 lb.; 225 kg±1.6 oz., ±45 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N46000000
    1,000 lb.; 450 kg±3.2 oz., ±90 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		2"11/16"2 3/8"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N57000000
    1,000 lb.; 450 kg±3.2 oz., ±90 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kg1/2"-20
    		2"3/4"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N47000000
    2,000 lb.; 905 kg±6.4 oz., ±181 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		2"15/16"2 3/8"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N58000000
    2,000 lb.; 905 kg±6.4 oz., ±181 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		2"1"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N48000000
    2,500 lb.; 1,130 kg±8 oz., ±226 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		2"15/16"2 3/8"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N59000000
    2,500 lb.; 1,130 kg±8 oz., ±226 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		2"1"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N49000000
    3,000 lb.; 1,360 kg±9.6 oz., ±272 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		3"15/16"3 7/8"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N61000000
    3,000 lb.; 1,360 kg±9.6 oz., ±272 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		3"1"4"Alloy Steel-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N51000000
    5,000 lb.; 2,265 kg±1 lb., ±453 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		3"15/16"3 7/8"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N62000000
    5,000 lb.; 2,265 kg±1 lb., ±453 g0.1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		3"1"4"Alloy Steel-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N52000000
    10,000 lb.; 4,535 kg±2 lb., ±907 g1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		2 15/16"1 3/16"3 7/8"17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    		-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N63000000
    10,000 lb.; 4,535 kg±2 lb., ±907 g1 lb., 0.1 kg3/4"-16
    		3"1"4"Alloy Steel-30 to 145IP67
    		6131N53000000
     
    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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