Applied Compression Load Cell or Force Sensors | Low Profile Button Load Cells
Applied load cell come with standard capacities from 0-50kg up to 0-50,000kg, with other capacities and special sizes available on request. This button load cell has an integral load button to deliver optimum performance. Plus, its built-in location holes offers you a fast and easy installation.
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Capacities: 0-50kg up to 0-50,000kg
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Output: 2mV/V
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Environmental Protection: IP65
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Accuracy: <±0.15%
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Integral load button
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Option: IP67 or IP68 Submersible
Applied S-Beam or Z-Beam Load Cell
Applied Measurements DBBSMM miniature S-Beam load cell (or Z-Beam load cell) is suitable for use in tension and compression and lends itself to both force and load measurement applications where the space to mount a standard size load cell is not available.
All of our miniature S-Beam load cells offer high accuracy of better than ±0.03% of their rated capacity and can be optionally gel-filled to provide a waterproof device suitable for applications such as wave tank monitoring.
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Capacities: 0-1kg up to 0-50kg
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Output: 2mV/V nominal
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Accuracy: <±0.03%/RC
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Only 35mm High
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IP51 Environment Protection
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Custom Versions Available
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Applied Micro Button Load Cell
Applied Measurements CDFT micro button load cell is designed for compression measurement applications where the absolute minimum of space is available for transducer mounting.
With capacities from 10N to 250N available and measuring just 9mm in diameter and 2.9mm in height, the CDFT is the smallest standard button load cell that we offer. If you need to measure lower or higher forces, the CDFM3 miniature button load cell is available in capacities from 0-100N right up 0-20kN and is slightly larger at 30mm diameter and 12mm in height.
Applied Measurements CDFT micro button load cell is ideal for retro-fitment and is ideal to use in robotics and effectors, hoist and winch loads, micro-component assembly tools and machinery, keyboard button and telephone control and mechanical switches.
Applied Pancake Load Cell | Low Profile Force Sensor | DSCC
The DSCC pancake load cell / low profile load cell by Applied Measurements is manufactured in stainless steel and is suitable for use in weighing and force measurement applications.
The DSCC can operate in both tension and compression and are commonly used in materials testing and component fatigue testing applications for axial force measurements where a high accuracy, low-profile device is required.
The high-frequency response of the DSCC pancake load cells also makes them ideal for dynamic force and load measurement applications such as crash test walls. The high-speed analogue SGA amplifier is an ideal complement to the DSCC pancake load cell, offering a conditioned signal output of 4-20mA, ±5Vdc or ±10Vdc with a bandwidth of up to 6kHz.
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Capacities: 0-5kN up to 0-1000kN
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Output: 2mV/V
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High-Frequency Response
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High Accuracy: <±0.05%/RC
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Options:
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Fatigue-Rated Versions
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IP67 Rated Versions
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IP68 Submersible Versions
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Applied Submersible S-Beam Load Cell
Applied Measurements DBBSUB submersible S-Beam load cell is ideal for tension and compression measurement in situations involving permanent submersion in water. They are hermetically sealed to IP68 to a depth of 10m/1bar making them ideal for flood susceptible locations, submersible and hydrostatic applications.
The permanently submersible s-beam load cell has a dual bending beam design to ensure inherently high accuracy and enables us to guarantee performance well within specification.
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Capacities: 0-0.5kN up to 0-5kN
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Output: 2mV/V ±0.1%
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Hermetically Sealed
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Fully Submersible IP68 Rated to 10m/1bar
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Simple To Install
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High Accuracy: <±0.02%/FS
Applied Subminiature Button Load Cell
Applied Measurements CDF subminiature button load cell is designed for compression measurement applications where the absolute minimum of space is available for transducer mounting.
With capacities from 500N to 2000N available measuring just 15mm in diameter and 8mm in overall height, our CDF load cell is the smallest standard button load cell that we offer, however we can create smaller customised versions if required.
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Capacities: 0-500N up to 0-2000N
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Output: 1.5mV/V nominal
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Environmental Protection: IP65
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Accuracy: <±0.5%/RC
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Integral Load Button
Applied Force and Torque Sensor | 2-Axis | Bi-Directional
Applied Measurements DBBSS/TSF dual axis force and torque sensor is a compact and accurate transducer designed to measure both static torque and axial load in clockwise and counter-clockwise / tension and compression respectively.
The unique design of the 2-axis force and torque sensor ensures that crosstalk between the axes is minimised, with less than 1% being typical, whilst maintaining an excellent accuracy of better than 0.1% of rated capacity in both torque and force modes.
Applied Measurements DBBSS/TSF 2 axis force and torque sensor series is used widely in the geotechnical and materials testing sectors where it is employed as a central component on pieces of high accuracy analytical test equipment, although its design lends itself to a huge range of other applications where dual-axis measurement is required.
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Capacities: 0-50N/0-1Nm to 0-250kN/0-2500Nm
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Output: 1.5-3.0mV/V
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Accuracy: <±0.1%/RC
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Environmental Protection: IP65
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Custom Versions Available
Applied Brake Pedal Load Cell | Accelerator Pedal Load Cell
The CCGBP low profile brake pedal load cell is designed to measure brake pedal or accelerator pedal force with ranges from 0-50kg up to 0-250kg. The CCGBP’s low profile of 12.5mm lends it to applications where space is at a premium.
Their integral mounting and loading plate along with their low profile, enables fast and simple installation directly onto the pedal. The brake pedal load cell can also be used on other pedals within the vehicle.
The brake pedal load cell is constructed from stainless steel and features a radial strain gauge arrangement which reduces the effect of any off-centre loading and helps to keep measurement errors to a minimum.
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Capacities: 0-50kg up to 0-250kg
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Very Low Profile (12.5mm)
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Integral Loading & Mounting Plate
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Robust Design
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Stainless Steel Construction
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Output: 2mV/V nominal
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Environmental Protection: IP65
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Accuracy: <±2.5%/RC typical
Applied Single Point Load Cell | Platform Load Cell
Applied Measurements OBUC low profile single point load cell is designed for use in weighing scales and a wide selection of low range force measurement applications such as manufacturing, testing, research and development. It is primarily designed for compression measurements, but it can also measure tension loads, or it can be used bi-directionally.
This single point load cell dual cantilever beam design makes them insensitive to bending moments and also offers extremely high accuracy and stability, while aluminium construction ensures lightweight and low cost.
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Capacities: 0-10kg up to 0-200kg
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Output: 2mV/V
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Environmental Protection: IP67
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High Accuracy: <±0.03%/Rated Capacity
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ATEX Certificate: EEx ia IIC T4
Applied Bending Beam Load Cell
The OBBS bending beam load cell design is suitable for low capacity weighing applications such as batching hoppers where a highly accurate measurement system is required. They are also suitable for use in conveyor weighing applications.
The bending beam load cell’s high integrity hermetically sealed IP68 bellows and stainless steel construction means that it is ideal for use in process situations where regular washdowns are required to maintain hygiene standards.
Two mounting assemblies are available to suit the OBBS bending beam load cell; the Vessel Mount for static applications and the Shock / Anti-Vibration Mount for mixer, feed hopper and conveyor applications where vibration or transient loads may occur.
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Capacities: 0-5kg up to 0-500kg
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Output: 2mV/V
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Environmental Protection: IP68
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High Accuracy: <±0.02%/RC
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Optional Vessel & Shock Mounts
Applied Wireless Strain Gauge System | DSCC + T24-ACMi-SA
Applied Measurements wireless strain gauge system is supplied with the DSCC compression load cell and T24-ACMi-SA wireless transmitter to deliver fast wireless readings of 200 per second up to 800 metre range. A noise-free resolution of 1 in 50,000 is possible, increasing to 1 in 400,000 at a reduced output rate of 1 reading/10 seconds.
The T24-ACMI-SA is a tough miniature enclosure housing 1 off T24-SA wireless strain gauge transmitter. If a faster speed is required, the transmitter can be substituted for the T24-SAf to deliver ultra-fast update rates of 2,000 per second.
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Load Cell Capacities: 0-5kN up to 0-1000kN
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Load Cell Output: 2mV/V
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High Accuracy Load Cell: <±0.05%/RC
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800m Wireless Range
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Up To 200 Readings/Second
Applied Dome Top Column Load Cell | Canister Load Cell
Applied Measurements CCDDT dome top column load cell is designed to make compression load measurements in general use applications or in permanent outdoor installations. Thanks to its stainless steel construction and IP67 dust tight and immersion protection it is suitable for harsh environments.
Further applications include hydraulic press calibration, pile force measurement, jack force measurement, centre of gravity measurement systems and structural proof testing. Verification standard versions are available which are suitable for use in laboratories.
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Capacities: 0-2te up to 0-1000te
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Output: 1.5mV/V
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Sealed to IP67 (IP68 submersible versions available)
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Stainless Steel Construction
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Optional Amplifier Output & Integral Connector
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Can be Supplied with Loading Cap & Mounting Base
Applied Donut Load Cell | Annular Load Cell | Load Washer
Applied Measurements CCG low profile donut load cell (also known as an annular load cell, force washer or load washer) has been designed for applications where bolt tension needs to be measured with a very low-profile transducer. They are also used in cable tension measurement applications where they are mounted at the anchor point to provide continuous monitoring.
The annular donut load cell design is inherently stiff which gives it an excellent frequency response allowing it to be used for transient measurements if required, while its rugged stainless steel construction and IP66 ingress protection rating ensure a long and maintenance-free life.
Our annular donut load cell design is one that customised regularly to suit a multitude of applications, these include even lower height versions, the current record for which stands at 5mm, fully submersible IP68 versions and versions with inserts to allow the use of a single load cell with multiple sizes of bolt. We have also constructed very high capacity versions, with 3000kN / 300 tonnes being the largest manufactured to date, however, it is possible for us to manufacture versions rated to 15MN / 1500 tonnes and above for extreme applications.
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Capacities: 0-12.5kN up to 0-540kN
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Output: 1.5mV/V nominal
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Environmental Protection: IP66
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Accuracy: <±1.5%/RC typical
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Custom-Sized Versions Available
Applied Pin Load Cell | Shear Pin Load Cell | Force Measuring Pin
Applied Measurements DBEP shear pin load cell design is suitable for the measurement of tensile and compressive forces across a huge range of process monitoring, offshore, civil engineering, industrial, marine and crane/lifting applications.
All of our pin load cells are manufactured from stainless steel and sealed to IP67 as standard to ensure that they are able to stand up to the tough conditions that are commonplace in a typical industrial, marine or offshore application. We also manufacture custom versions in aluminium alloy, super-duplex stainless steel and titanium where application conditions demand.
We can readily modify any shear pin load cell to make it fully submersible in sea water to depths of 6500 metres or more, and we can also integrate either analogue or digital signal conditioning to provide an output compatible with any existing monitoring or control system.
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Capacities: 0-2.5te to 0-50te
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Output: 1 – 1.5mV/V nominal
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Environmental Protection: IP67
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Custom Design Versions
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Special Ranges: 0-200kg up to 0-1500te
Applied High Accuracy Column Load Cell
Applied Measurements CCDHA high accuracy column load cell is designed for use in applications where precise compression measurement of mid to high loads and forces is required.
The majority of high accuracy CCD canister load cells that we manufacture are used as reference standards for the calibration or verification of other force transducers and testing machines such as concrete cube crushers and compression testers.
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Capacities: 0-2te up to 0-1000te
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Output: 2mV/V (1.5mV/V on 500te+)
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Accuracy: <±0.10%
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IP67 & IP68 Submersible Options
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Domed-Top Versions Available
Applied In-Line Column Load Cell | High Capacity
Applied Measurements DBCL high capacity in-line column load cell is suitable for the measurement of tension and compression and are ideal for high force applications where a device with a low diameter is required.
The DBCL load cell is sealed to IP66 as standard and manufactured from stainless steel. Optionally we can increase the sealing to IP68 for tough marine and offshore applications where submersion depths of 6500 metres or more can be catered for if required. Integrated signal conditioning is also available with the choice of various analogue and digital outputs.
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Capacities: 0-1te up to 0-150te
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Output: 1.5mV/V
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Environmental Protection: IP66
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Submersible Versions Available (IP68)
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Special Capacities To 1500te+
Applied Low Profile Tension and Compression Load Cell
Applied Measurements DSCRC low profile tension and compression load cell/pancake load cell is manufactured from stainless steel and is suitable for use in weighing and force measurement applications. They can operate in both tension and compression and are commonly used in materials testing and component fatigue testing applications for axial force measurements where a high accuracy, low-profile device is required.
The high-frequency response of our DSCRC low profile tension and compression load cell also make them ideal for dynamic force and load measurement applications. The high-speed analogue SGA amplifier is an ideal complement to the DSCRC, offering a conditioned signal output of 4-20mA, ±5Vdc or ±10Vdc with a bandwidth of up to 6kHz.
Applied Low Profile Tension and Compression Load Cell
Applied Measurements DSCRC low profile tension and compression load cell/pancake load cell is manufactured from stainless steel and is suitable for use in weighing and force measurement applications. They can operate in both tension and compression and are commonly used in materials testing and component fatigue testing applications for axial force measurements where a high accuracy, low-profile device is required.
The high-frequency response of our DSCRC low profile tension and compression load cell also make them ideal for dynamic force and load measurement applications. The high-speed analogue SGA amplifier is an ideal complement to the DSCRC, offering a conditioned signal output of 4-20mA, ±5Vdc or ±10Vdc with a bandwidth of up to 6kHz.
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Capacities: 0-200N up to 0-2000N
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Output: 2mV/V
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Environmental Protection: IP65
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High Accuracy: <±0.1%/RC
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Optional Fatigue-Rated Versions
Applied Platform Load Cell | Single Point Load Cell
Applied Measurements low profile single point platform load cell OBUG is designed for use in weighing scales and a wide selection of low range force measurement applications such as manufacturing, testing, research and development. It is primarily designed for compression measurements, but it can also measure tension loads, or it can be used bi-directionally.
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Capacities: 0-250g up to 0-40kg
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Output: 2mV/V
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Environmental Protection: IP65 (2kg and below)
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Environmental Protection: IP67 (3kg and above)
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High Accuracy: <±0.03%/RC
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Customised Versions Available
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ATEX Certificate: EEx ia IIC T4
Applied Submersible Load Cell for use in Triaxial Chambers | IP68 to 70bar
Applied Measurements STALC3 submersible load cell is designed for use in fully submerged in water, at pressures up to 7000kPa. Primarily they are used in triaxial chambers and can be retrofitted into existing triaxial chambers or installed into new ones. Triaxial chambers are pressurised chambers used for testing the shear strength of core samples taken from the earth. These provide a direct measurement of the axial compression load applied to the sample under test. Please see gallery images above.
In addition, our STALC3 submersible load cell can be adapted for use in other applications where they will be submerged in fluids including water and oil.
Thanks to its pressure compensating system, incorporated within its design, there is no change in zero or sensitivity when the STALC3 load cell is subjected to external pressure changes. Plus, the STALC3 also features accurate temperature compensation, excellent accuracy and stability, which is essential for the type of long term testing applications in which they are used.
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Capacities: 0-1kN up to 0-100kN
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Output: 2mV/V
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Fully Submersible to 7000kPa
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Pressure Compensated Design
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High Accuracy: <±0.05%/RC
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IP68 Protection Rating
In-Line Submersible Load Cell | IP68 | Underwater Force Sensor
Applied Measurements high accuracy DDEN in-line submersible load cell can be used in both tension and compression and is specially designed for applications where load or force needs to be measured underwater, or in areas subject to high humidity or the risk of flooding.
The submersible in-line load cell is sealed using ‘O’ rings to provide integrity at depths up to 10 metres as standard, with greater depths possible if the appropriate modifications are made to the design. Applied Measurements standard in-line waterproof load cell model DDEN, is currently being used in various applications including wave tank measurement systems and mooring buoy cable tension monitoring.
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Capacities: 0-50N up to 0-50kN
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Output: 0.75mV/V to 2mV/V
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Fully Submersible: IP68 to 10m
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Accuracy: <±0.15%/RC (0.05% typical)
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Optional Integral Amplifier