Shear Beam Load Cell | Industrial weighing, material handling | Material: 316 Stainless Steel (ASTM A276) ▲▲ Load Capacity: 5,000 kg (ISO 376) ▲ Noise: 43 dBA (quieter than refrigerator hum) | High durability in harsh environments Accurate force distribution (cross-cut design) Mounting flexibility (ISO 1043 compliant) | Higher cost than basic models Larger footprint compared to S-Type load cells |
S-Type Load Cell | Laboratory testing, medical devices | Material: 304 Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) Load Capacity: 500 kg (ISO 376) Accuracy: ±0.05% (NIST traceable) | Compact design Handles tension/compression (ASTM E4) | Lower durability in corrosive environments Sensitive to lateral forces |
Compression Load Cell | Weighing platforms, packaging systems | Material: Aluminum (ASTM B209) Load Capacity: 2,000 kg (ISO 376) Response Time: 1 ms (IEC 60068) | Cost-effective Rugged for vertical loads | Limited to compression-only applications Less precise than shear beam types |
Tension Load Cell | Overhead cranes, suspension systems | Material: Alloy Steel (ASTM A36) Load Capacity: 10,000 kg (ISO 376) Temperature Range: -20°C to 80°C (IEC 60068) | High tensile strength Wide temperature tolerance | Requires precise alignment Prone to wear in abrasive environments |
Pneumatic Load Cell | Food processing, pharmaceuticals | Material: Food-grade Stainless Steel (FDA 21 CFR) Hygienic design (IP69K rated) No electronic components | Intrinsically safe Resistant to moisture/chemicals | Lower accuracy (±1%) Slower response time (500 ms) |
Hybrid Load Cell | High-precision labs, aerospace | Material: Inconel Alloy (ASTM B440) Accuracy: ±0.01% (NIST) Multi-axis sensing (ISO 9001) | Ultra-precise measurements Multi-directional force detection | Complex calibration High cost and maintenance requirements |