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Compression load cells are ideal for applications such as tank weighing, mounting under mixers or vessel weighing and are ideally suited to applications ranging from 1000kg through to 100,000kg. There are a range of load cell mounts to interface between the item needing to be weighed and the load cell itself.
Call us for advice before choosing load cells for your application
The RCPT Analogue Column Load Cell for CE-M approved weighbridges, tanks, silos, etc.
The VC3500 was originally devised to offer high resistance to earthquakes and strong winds, so its rugged design can withstand significant lateral, longitudinal, vertical and lift-off forces
The T30 is a high accuracy compression load cell housed in an integral mounting accessory, which is ideal for general commercial weighing of large tanks, silos and vessels, particularly in the cement, minerals and coal industries.
A unique load cell/mounting accessory combination for applications requiring high accuracy when there is significant movement present
Assembly kits for compression load cells CPX series up to 100,000kg and CPA up to 10,000kg.
The Q50 compression load cell is suitable for applications such as: Vessel and silo weighing systems, high capacity platform scales, general test and measurement tasks
Stainless steel compression load cells suitable for weighing tanks, hoppers and vessels accurately, easy to install and setup.
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Overloads, misalignment (bending), cable damage, ingress and corrosion. Correct mounting, protective hardware and routine inspections reduces failures exponentially. Most failures are due to poor installation
Yes — initial load cell calibration on installation and periodic calibrations are essential, especially for legal-for-trade or safety-critical applications.
Yes — stainless steel versions with high IP ratings are available for corrosive, wet or hygienic environments. We have models that can also withstand higher temperatures.
They prefer strictly axial loads. For environments with lateral forces, use guides, load-distribution plates or a model designed to tolerate off-axis loads, these are built into the purpose made installation mounts.
Use manufacturer-recommended installation mounts, centring rings or load buttons; ensure axial alignment to avoid bending. Proper torquing and isolation from side loads are important. Each compression load cell generally has a matched mount to be installed into.
Yes — accuracy depends on model and class. Look at data sheets for non-linearity, hysteresis and accuracy classes (e.g., C3/C4) for performance expectations. Typical accuracies are around 0.02% of full capacity, installation is always the key to maximum performance, load cell accuracy cannot outperform and poor installation.
Select a cell rated above your maximum expected load with margin for overloads and dynamic peaks. Also consider resolution and required accuracy. You need to decide how many load cells you will need and the total capacity with margin for error, the sum of the sum of the load cells should be greater than the expected total load.
For Example, on a three legged vessel rated to 15t total weight you would select 3 x 7.5t load cells, not 3 x 5t load cells.
Column/rod, puck/button, disc/pancake, and platform/flanged housings — each tailored to capacity, height constraints, or installation needs.
Commonly in testing machines, hydraulic presses, platform and tank weighing, structural load monitoring, and OEM machinery where compressive loads are dominant.
A sensor that measures compressive (pushing) forces by converting mechanical strain into an electrical signal using strain gauges.
