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    40 Products

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

    Threaded Through Hole

    Threaded Standoff

    Round sensors have a low profile to fit in tight-clearance spaces.
    Threaded Through Hole—Those 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
    Wt. Measuring
    Increments
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Sensor
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Measures Compression and Tension (Not Legal-for-Trade)
     
    With 1 Threaded Through Hole
    550 lb.; 250 kg±4.4 oz., ±125 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kgM10 × 1.5 mm2 15/16"1"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N2370000000003487N2520000000006384N37000000000
    1,100 lb.; 500 kg±8.8 oz., ±250 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kgM10 × 1.5 mm2 15/16"1"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N238000000003487N253000000006384N3900000000
    2,200 lb.; 1,000 kg±1.1 lb., ±500 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kgM12 × 1.75 mm3 9/16"1"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N239000000003487N254000000006384N3500000000
    5,510 lb.; 2,500 kg±2.8 lb., ±1.25 kg0.1 lb., 0.1 kgM12 × 1.75 mm3 9/16"1"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N24000000003487N255000000006384N3800000000
    11,020 lb.; 5,000 kg±5.5 lb., ±2.5 kg1 lb., 0.1 kgM24 × 3 mm5 1/2"1 3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N241000000003487N256000000006384N3600000000
     
    With 2 Threaded Standoffs
    25,000 lb.; 11,335 kg±12.5 lb., ±5.7 kg1 lb., 1 kg3/4"-16
    		4 3/4"3 1/16"Alloy Steel-40 to 1756384N4300000000———0———0
     
    Measures Compression (Not Legal-for-Trade)
     
    With 1 Threaded Through Hole
    1,100 lb.; 500 kg±8.8 oz., ±250 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kgM10 × 1.5 mm2 15/16"1"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N228000000003487N243000000———0
    2,200 lb.; 1,000 kg±1.1 lb., ±500 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kgM12 × 1.75 mm3 9/16"1"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N229000000003487N244000000———0
    5,510 lb.; 2,500 kg±2.8 lb., ±1.25 kg0.1 lb., 0.1 kgM12 × 1.75 mm3 9/16"1"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N23000000003487N245000000———0
    11,020 lb.; 5,000 kg±5.5 lb., ±2.5 kg1 lb., 0.1 kgM24 × 3 mm5 1/2"1 3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 1403487N231000000003487N2460000006384N3100000000
     
    With 2 Threaded Standoffs
    25,000 lb.; 11,335 kg±12.5 lb., ±5.7 kg1 lb., 1 kg3/4"-16
    		4 3/4"3 1/16"Alloy Steel-40 to 1756384N4200000000———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.
    For the most accurate measurements, calibrate these sensors to your data acquisition system or display.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Load Cells. Configurable Tension and Compression Force Sensors, Round, Threaded Through Hole.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Load Cells. Configurable Tension and Compression Force Sensors, Round, Threaded Standoff.

    Threaded Through Hole

    Threaded Standoff

    Round sensors have a low profile to fit in tight-clearance spaces.
    Threaded Through Hole—Those 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. They can be mounted in any orientation.
    Threaded Standoff—Those with a threaded standoff have a threaded hole to connect to eye bolts, rod ends, and threaded rods. They’re commonly mounted upside-down between a tank and a leveling mount to weigh material in small tanks and silos.
    Enclosure Rating—IP-rated sensors seal out dust.
    Mounting Holes
    Wt. Cap.
    Accuracy
    Wt. Measuring
    Increments
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Sensor
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Location
    Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Diameter,
    mm
    Each
    Measures Tension and Compression
     
    With 1 Threaded Through Hole
    1,100 lb.; 500 kg±8.8 oz., ±250 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kgM10 × 1.5 mm2 15/16"1"Alloy Steel0 to 140TopNo66.53487N2230000000
    2,200 lb.; 1,000 kg±1.1 lb., ±500 g0.1 lb., 0.01 kgM12 × 1.75 mm3 9/16"1"Alloy Steel0 to 140TopNo68.53487N224000000
    5,510 lb.; 2,500 kg±2.8 lb., ±1.25 kg0.1 lb., 0.1 kgM12 × 1.75 mm3 9/16"1"Alloy Steel0 to 140TopNo68.53487N225000000
    11,020 lb.; 5,000 kg±5.5 lb., ±2.5 kg1 lb., 0.1 kgM24 × 3 mm5 1/2"1 3/4"Alloy Steel0 to 140TopNo8113487N226000000
     
    With 2 Threaded Standoffs
    25,000 lb.; 11,335 kg±12.5 lb., ±5.7 kg1 lb., 1 kg3/4"-16
    		4 3/4"3 1/16"Alloy Steel-40 to 175————3487N519000000
     
    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.
    For the most accurate measurements, these sensors may need to be recalibrated.
    Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Load Cells. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensors, Round, Threaded Through Hole.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Load Cells. Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensors, Round, Threaded Standoff.

    Threaded Through Hole

    Threaded Standoff

    Threaded Standoff—Round sensors with threaded standoffs have a threaded hole to connect to eye bolts, rod ends, and threaded rods. They’re commonly mounted upside-down between a tank and a leveling mount to weight material in small tanks and silos.
    Threaded Through Hole—Round 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.
    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
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Sensor
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Location
    Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Diameter,
    mm
    Each
    Measures Tension and Compression
     
    With 1 Threaded Through Hole
    550 lb.; 250 kg±4.4 oz., ±125 g0.01 lb., 0.01 kgM10 × 1.5 mm2 15/16"1"Alloy Steel0 to 140TopNo66.56131N250000000
     
    With 2 Threaded Standoffs
    5,000 lb.; 2,265 kg±2.5 lb., ±1.13 kg0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		4 1/8"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-40 to 175————6131N1600000000
    10,000 lb.; 4,535 kg±5 lb., ±2.2 kg0.1 lb., 0.1 kg1/2"-20
    		4 1/8"2 1/2"Alloy Steel-40 to 175————6131N1700000000
    25,000 lb.; 11,335 kg±12.5 lb., ±5.7 kg1 lb., 1 kg3/4"-16
    		4 3/4"3 1/16"Alloy Steel-40 to 175————6131N1800000000
     
    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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