How Non-Uniform Loading Can Mask Load Cell Failures
In tanks, hoppers, silos and large industrial platforms, several load cells share the job of measuring weight. When everything is set up and...
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Designing Load Cells for High-Impact or Shock-Loading Environments
The crushing reality of shock loads is that weight isn’t always what it seems. When people think about weighing something, they often picture...
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Exploring the Relationship Between Nonlinearity and Repeatability in Load Cells
When we're talking about load cell accuracy, what we're really after is trust. A load cell needs to be able to tell...
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Does the Size of a Load Cell Matter?
Short answer: Yes, load cell size does matter, but not always for the reasons people assume. In advanced load cell technology, the size...
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A Guide to Load Cell IP Ratings
How do you find a load cell that performs as well in the field as it does on paper? Before those delicate millivolt...
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What Types of Industrial Weighing Systems Use Load Cells?
Load cell weighing systems are electromechanical devices used to convert the force exerted by weight into a measurable electrical signal. They are...
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Breaking Down Milestones in Load Cell Technology History
Before we measured data, we measured grain. Before we calibrated systems, we balanced stones. And before we trusted sensors, we trusted our...
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How Are Strain Gauges Bonded to the Load Cell Body?
Precision often comes from many parts working together, and sometimes the smallest ones do the hardest work. Take strain gauges, for example, these...
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How to Protect Load Cells from Vibration Interference
In practical applications, environmental conditions are rarely ideal. Heavy machinery, motors, conveyors, and even nearby traffic can create vibrations that interfere with...
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What Are Load Cell Mounting Kits and Why Would You Need One?
We all know that when engineers or operators think about weighing systems, the first component that comes to mind is usually the...
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