From Honeywell Test & Measurement
Load cell symmetry refers to whether a load cell exhibits the same sensitivity for both compression and tension usage.
All load cells have a non-symmetry of a greater or lesser extent. The linear representation for compression in a load cell is not, by default, symmetrical to the linear representation for tension. Thus, when both sensitivities are mapped, the sensitivity curves for compression and tension are different and have a different slope.
Most tension and compression load cells are used in only one direction for an application so the question of symetry is not an issue. On some occasions, though, applications might call for true symmetry in a load cell. An example might be an application which measures both compression and tension in a hydraulic line.
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Metric Universal Load Cells from Strainsert
Metric Flat Load Cells are simply Universal Flat Load Cells designed for tension/compression force measurements, with the difference being they are...
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Universal Flat Load Cells - Strainsert.
Strainsert standard Universal Flat Load Cells® are offered in a wide force measurement range from 250 up to 2 million pounds. They are designed to measure...
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The LCCE S-Beam load cells are designed with mechanical overload protection to 500% of FS in both tension and compression. This design gives you extra protection and functionality that is typically an...
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The Interface High Capacity Series Load Cells are engineered to provide superior accuracy and high moment resistance. They utilize our proprietary strain gages for superior temperature compensation,...
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The Series 2 Digital Force Gauges are designed for basic tension and compression force testing applications up to 100 lbF (500N). The gauge’s ±0.5% accuracy and 500 Hz sampling rate...
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Cooper offers load cells and a variety of other products for structural testing of aircraft or testing of individual components of aircraft. We offer single and dual bridge configurations for...
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Fatigue Rated Flat Load Cells from Strainsert.
The Fatique Rated Universal Load Cells are similar to the Universal Flat Load Cell models and are designed for fatigue measurement/control applications...
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The LFS 270 is a miniature tension / compression load cell. This load cell offers a unique combination of compact size, with a high overload capacity rating of 1000% of full scale. The LFS 270 has two...
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Topics of Interest
FUTEK load cell and instruments can be used in suspension bridges. Our load cells can be installed on the cables to measure the tension and stress applied to the cables under various traffic...
This particular application is used in batching or mixing of multiple chemicals. By measuring the viscosity, you can determine when to stop adding a liquid to the mix. As shown here, the table can be...
In this application FUTEK load cells are used to control material distribution while monitoring the tank level. The load cell with in-line amplifier can be directly connected to a plc or computer for...
In this particular application, a car door is being tested. This test can be used to determine whether or not the door could function for a certain time period, or how long it will last before it...
As illustrated in this application the volume of a single or multiple container of any shape or form can be monitored and controlled during an automated process using load cells and instrumentations...
