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Tension load cells
James Fisher Strainstall’s tension load cells offer an effective alternative to load shackles.
Manufactured from either high strength aluminium for low capacities or stainless steel for higher capacities, our tension load cells are suitable for process weighing, lifting and general measurement applications. We offer three main types including flat plate, S or Z beam and column tension load cells.
Highly accurate, our S or Z tension load cells are widely used in general industrial applications. The larger capacity column tension load cells are extremely robust and suitable for use in hazardous areas.
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Benefits of James Fisher Strainstall tension load cells:
- Designed and manufactured in the UK for high quality assurance
- Robust construction for use in hostile environments
- Easy to install, highly accurate and reliable
- Long design life with corrosion protection
- Bespoke solutions tailored to your specific needs
- Supplied with full certificate of calibration
Tension load cells typical specifications:
mV/V Output | mA Output | |
Rated load | As required | As required |
Proof load | 150% of rated load | 150% of rated load |
Cable connection | Gland or connector | Gland or connector |
Cable length | 5m as standard | 5m as standard |
Non linearity | < +/- 0.15% of full scale | < +/- 0.15% of full scale |
Non repeatability | < +/- 0.05% of full scale | < +/- 0.05% of full scale |
Zero balance | < +/- 0.05% of full scale | < +/- 0.05% of full scale |
Environmental protection | As required | As required |
Safety factor | As required | As required |
Operating temperature range | -20oC to +60oC | -20oC to +60oC |
Storage temperature range | -30oC to +80oC | -30oC to +80oC |
Output signal | mV/V | 4-20mA |
Electrical connection | 4 core | 2 or 3 wire |
Recommended excitation voltage | 10V | x |
Maximum excitation voltage | 15V | x |
Recommended supply voltage | x | 24V |
Maximum supply voltage | x | 30V |
Bridge resistance | 700 Ohm | x |
Sensitivity | 1.5mV/V-2.0mV/V nominal | x |
Wireless available with external interface
Benefits of James Fisher Strainstall tension load cells:
- Designed and manufactured in the UK for high quality assurance
- Robust construction for use in hostile environments
- Easy to install, highly accurate and reliable
- Long design life with corrosion protection
- Bespoke solutions tailored to your specific needs
- Supplied with full certificate of calibration
Tension load cells typical specifications:
mV/V Output | mA Output | |
Rated load | As required | As required |
Proof load | 150% of rated load | 150% of rated load |
Cable connection | Gland or connector | Gland or connector |
Cable length | 5m as standard | 5m as standard |
Non linearity | < +/- 0.15% of full scale | < +/- 0.15% of full scale |
Non repeatability | < +/- 0.05% of full scale | < +/- 0.05% of full scale |
Zero balance | < +/- 0.05% of full scale | < +/- 0.05% of full scale |
Environmental protection | As required | As required |
Safety factor | As required | As required |
Operating temperature range | -20oC to +60oC | -20oC to +60oC |
Storage temperature range | -30oC to +80oC | -30oC to +80oC |
Output signal | mV/V | 4-20mA |
Electrical connection | 4 core | 2 or 3 wire |
Recommended excitation voltage | 10V | x |
Maximum excitation voltage | 15V | x |
Recommended supply voltage | x | 24V |
Maximum supply voltage | x | 30V |
Bridge resistance | 700 Ohm | x |
Sensitivity | 1.5mV/V-2.0mV/V nominal | x |
Wireless available with external interface