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Strainsert CompanyWest Conshohocken, PA 610-825-3310 For over four decades, Strainsert Company has pioneered the miniature load cell industry. Strainsert's patented designs are made possible by innovative internal processes and an unsurpassed dedication to engineering and customer requirements. For a product overview description, please go to Strainsert's website or call a helpful staff member with any questions you may have.
The Montalvo CorporationGorham, ME 207-856-2501 The Montalvo Corporation has built its reputation on having industry leading web tension control knowledge to identify and create the elements you need to truly improve your process. Every miniature loadcell Montalvo manufactures is built for quality and performance and is engineered to meet the demands of today's industry. "Your Partner in Web Tension Control Since 1947!"
Stress-Tek, Inc.Kent, WA 800-237-0022 Stress-Tek has extensive experience in the design and manufacturing of superior miniature loadcells. You can trust in Stress-Tek to provide complete in-house capability, including precision engineering, machining, assembly and testing. Stress-Tek's staff has over 400 man-years of experience in this specialized field, so turn to Stress-Tek for related products and services-you won't regret it!
Interface, Inc.Scottsdale, AZ 800-947-5598 Interface is the preeminent supplier of miniature load cells to companies such as Boeing, Airbus, NASA, Ford, GM, Johnson & Johnson, NIST and thousands of measurement labs throughout the world. Interface's products are complimented by highly accurate machine calibration systems, indicators, software and F measurement system components - which is manufactured and sold throughout the world.
SENTRAN, LLCOntario, CA 888-545-8988 Ext 12 For precision made miniature loadcells, let the experts at Sentran solve your every need. Sentran expertly matches aluminum, high alloy steel and stainless steel materials to the requirements of almost any environment. For the highest levels of protection, hermetically sealed stainless steel solutions are warranted against moisture ingression and contamination to the highest NEMA & IP standards.
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Miniature load cells are small units that can fit into tight areas. It is one of many specialized load cells meant for a specific function, including donut load cells, beam load cells and button load cells. In particular, the miniature load cell produces around 4mv/v output and is a full bridge strain gauge design. Also known as the Wheatstone bridge equation, this formation of sensors connected by circuits, functions well because it utilizes numerous sensors instead of just one. This enables the load cell to get the most accurate and efficient readings every time. Sensors within load cells are usually one of two styles; strain gages, which use a coil or piezoelectric sensors, which use a crystal. Both function through the deformation of their structures when weighing an object, be it compression or tension. The deformation of their structure is then translated into an electric current that is outputted in either an analog or digital fashion and then made readable through a computer. Analog outputs have a variety of different styles, including analog frequency, analog voltage and analog current.
The compression style of measuring involves the negative force, or "push-together" force of an object. Tension, on the other hand is measuring the positive force, or "pull-apart" energy of an object. These two models of measurement are the principal types of miniature load cells. With threaded studs on one end, compression models can be easily attached. Tensions/compression models assist in tension and compression because they use threaded rods on both ends. Typically, load cells are made in a few set load ratings, such as five hundred or one thousand lbs. Miniature load cells, in contrast, provide maximum voltage output with a small, specific load rating that can be customized instead of having to be purchased from a catalog. Load cells are offered in various accuracies, which are influenced by the size-to-load capacity and the construction of the load cell. Like other size load cells, miniature load cells are utilized often in the medical, aerospace, automotive and robotic industries.
