Configurable Tension and Compression Force Sensors
Calibrate these sensors to your desired capacity to measure tension, compression, or both. Also known as load cells, they measure and track the forces of your equipment by converting them into electrical signals. Send these signals to your computer or programmable logic controller (PLC) to monitor, document, and trigger actions in your machinery.
When choosing a sensor, consider whether you’ll be measuring tension, compression, or both. Select sensors with a capacity rating higher than the greatest load you expect them to receive. They’re designed to briefly handle forces 1.5 times their load capacity to protect from overload. Choose between a rectangle, round, or S-shape sensor to best suit your application.
IP-rated sensors seal out dust. IP65 sensors stand up to splashing water. IP66 sensors stand up to spraying water. IP67 sensors won’t fail if briefly submerged.
Legal-for-trade sensors are NTEP approved for use with equipment that measures materials sold by weight.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Rectangle sensors are also known as single-point or shear beam load cells. They can be used in multiples across surfaces to measure uneven loads. They’re often used in bench-top and floor scales where loads are often unbalanced. They’re also used in packaging, machine bins, conveyors, and chutes.
| Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Load Connection Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Sensor Material | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | |
For Measuring Tension and Compression | |||||||||||
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With 4 Threaded Through Holes | |||||||||||
| 10.5 oz. (300 g) | ±0.0021 oz. (±0.06 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.01 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) | ±0.007 oz. (±0.2 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) | ±0.014 oz. (±0.4 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 6.6 lbs. (3 kg) | ±0.016 oz. (±0.5 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.1 g) | M6 × 1 mm | 5 1/8" | 1 3/16" | 7/8" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP65 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 6.6 lbs. (3 kg) | ±0.021 oz. (±0.6 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 11 lbs. (5 kg) | ±0.026 oz. (±0.8 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.1 g) | M6 × 1 mm | 5 1/8" | 1 3/16" | 7/8" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP65 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 22 lbs. (10 kg) | ±0.053 oz. (±1.5 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.1 g) | M6 × 1 mm | 5 1/8" | 1 3/16" | 7/8" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP65 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 44 lbs. (20 kg) | ±0.11 oz. (±3 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.001 kg) | M6 × 1 mm | 5 1/8" | 1 3/16" | 7/8" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP65 | 00000000 | 000000 |
With 8 Threaded Through Holes | |||||||||||
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±0.35 oz. (±10 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 1 3/16" | Alloy Steel | 15° to 100° | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Measuring Tension and Compression—Legal-for-Trade | |||||||||||
With 4 Threaded Holes | |||||||||||
| 22 lbs. (10 kg) | ±0.07 oz. (±2 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP67 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 44 lbs. (20 kg) | ±0.14 oz. (±4 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP67 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±0.35 oz. (±10 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 220 lbs. (100 kg) | ±0.7 oz. (±20 g) | 0.01 oz. (1 g) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | IP67 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Connect a display to your sensor to view the force applied as a weight measurement.
| Graduations | Scale | For No. of Sensors | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Housing Material | Temp. Range, °F | Data Connection Type | Serial Port Interface | Batteries Included | Battery Type | Environmental Rating | Features | Number of Digits | Digit Height | Each | |
Legal-for-Trade | |||||||||||||||||
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| 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | kg, lbs., oz. | 8 | 10 1/2" | 10 1/2" | 3 1/2" | Stainless Steel | 15° to 100° | Screw Terminals | RS-232, RS-485 | Yes | Rechargeable | IP65 | Auto Shut-Off, Backlit Display, Check-Weigh Mode, Counting Mode, Tare Function | 6 | 1" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Connection hubs combine the measurements of multiple tension and compression force sensors together.
Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensor Kits
With a sensor that’s already calibrated and everything you need to relay data, these kits come ready to operate. Use them to measure forces in equipment and send the data directly to a computer or programmable logic controller (PLC) to monitor, document, and trigger actions in machinery. They’re also used as the foundation within custom-built scales and force gauges, and to measure force in crash tests and other quality control processes. These sensors are also known as load cells.
When choosing a sensor, consider whether you’ll be measuring tension, compression, or both. Select sensors with a capacity rating higher than the greatest load you expect them to receive. They’re designed to briefly handle forces 1.5 times their load capacity to protect from overload. Choose between a rectangle, round, or S-shape sensor to best suit your application.
PC connection kits link to a computer, tablet, or LCD display. All include a calibrated force sensor, a data conversion hub, and data-recording software. The conversion hub turns electrical signals from the sensor into usable force measurements. The software plots and analyzes measurements, so you can track high, low, and average values over time. It can also set off connected alarms or notify you when readings fall outside a set range. Export the data to Microsoft Excel and other analytical software such as MATLAB and LabVIEW. Wired PC connection kits come with a 6-ft. hub-to-PC USB cord. Wireless PC connection kits transmit data over Wi-Fi to your computer from their conversion hub without a cord.
PLC connection kits send an analog signal to your PLC to trigger actions such as diverting items that exceed a certain weight on a conveyor. They include a calibrated sensor and a data conversion hub. They’re not for use with LCD displays.
IP rated sensors seal out dust. IP66 rated sensors stand up to spraying water. IP67 rated sensors won’t fail if briefly submerged.
Legal-for-trade sensors are NTEP approved for use with equipment that measures materials sold by weight.
Rectangle sensors are also known as single-point or shear beam load cells. They can be used in multiples across surfaces to measure uneven loads. They’re often used in bench-top and floor scales where loads are often unbalanced. They’re also used in packaging, machine bins, conveyors, and chutes.
| Cap. | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Load Connection Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Sensor Material | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
PC Connection Kits | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For Measuring Tension and Compression | ||||||||||
With 8 Threaded Holes | ||||||||||
| 1,650 lbs. (750 kg) | ±7.9 oz (±225 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 2 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 0000000 | 000000000 |
With 8 Threaded Through Holes | ||||||||||
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±0.35 oz. (±10 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 1 3/16" | Alloy Steel | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
For Measuring Compression | ||||||||||
With 8 Threaded Holes | ||||||||||
| 1,650 lbs. (750 kg) | ±7.9 oz (±225 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 2 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Measuring Tension and Compression—IP65 Rated | ||||||||||
With 4 Threaded Through Holes | ||||||||||
| 22 lbs. (10 kg) | ±0.053 oz. (±1.5 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.1 g) | M6 × 1 mm | 5 1/8" | 1 3/16" | 7/8" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 44 lbs. (20 kg) | ±0.11 oz. (±3 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.001 kg) | M6 × 1 mm | 5 1/8" | 1 3/16" | 7/8" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
For Measuring Tension and Compression—IP66 Rated | ||||||||||
With 4 Threaded Through Holes | ||||||||||
| 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) | ±0.007 oz. (±0.2 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) | ±0.014 oz. (±0.4 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 6.6 lbs. (3 kg) | ±0.021 oz. (±0.6 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 10.5 oz. (300 g) | ±0.0021 oz. (±0.06 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.01 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
For Measuring Tension and Compression—IP67 Rated (Legal-for-Trade) | ||||||||||
With 4 Threaded Holes | ||||||||||
| 22 lbs. (10 kg) | ±0.07 oz. (±2 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 44 lbs. (20 kg) | ±0.14 oz. (±4 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±0.35 oz. (±10 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 220 lbs. (100 kg) | ±0.7 oz. (±20 g) | 0.01 oz. (1 g) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
With 8 Threaded Holes | ||||||||||
| 550 lbs. (250 kg) | ±1.8 oz. (±50 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 5/16"-18 | 7 3/8" | 2 1/2" | 2 7/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,100 lbs. (500 kg) | ±3.5 oz. (±100 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 5/16"-18 | 7 3/8" | 2 1/2" | 2 7/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
PLC Connection Kits | ||||||||||
For Measuring Tension and Compression | ||||||||||
With 8 Threaded Through Holes | ||||||||||
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±0.35 oz. (±10 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 1 3/16" | Alloy Steel | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
For Measuring Tension and Compression—IP66 Rated | ||||||||||
With 4 Threaded Through Holes | ||||||||||
| 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) | ±0.007 oz. (±0.2 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) | ±0.014 oz. (±0.4 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 6.6 lbs. (3 kg) | ±0.021 oz. (±0.6 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 10.5 oz. (300 g) | ±0.0021 oz. (±0.06 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.01 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 13/16" | 1/2" | 3/4" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
For Measuring Tension and Compression—IP67 Rated (Legal-for-Trade) | ||||||||||
With 4 Threaded Holes | ||||||||||
| 22 lbs. (10 kg) | ±0.07 oz. (±2 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 44 lbs. (20 kg) | ±0.14 oz. (±4 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±0.35 oz. (±10 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 220 lbs. (100 kg) | ±0.7 oz. (±20 g) | 0.01 oz. (1 g) | 1/4"-20 | 5 15/16" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Wireless PC Connection Kits | ||||||||||
For Measuring Compression | ||||||||||
With 8 Threaded Holes | ||||||||||
| 1,650 lbs. (750 kg) | ±7.9 oz (±225 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 2 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Connection Hubs for Tension and Compression Force Sensors
Also known as junction and summing boxes, these hubs combine the measurements of multiple tension and compression force sensors together. Add a digital display to view the measurements from the attached sensors.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Ready-to-Use Tension and Compression Force Sensors
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Load Connection Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Sensor Material | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | |
For Measuring Tension and Compression | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
With 8 Threaded Holes | |||||||||||
| 1,650 lbs. (750 kg) | ±7.9 oz (±225 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 2 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | __ | 0000000 | 0000000 |
With 8 Threaded Through Holes | |||||||||||
| 550 lbs. (250 kg) | ±1.8 oz. (±50 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 1 3/16" | Alloy Steel | 15° to 100° | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Measuring Compression | |||||||||||
With 8 Threaded Holes | |||||||||||
| 1,650 lbs. (750 kg) | ±7.9 oz (±225 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 2 9/16" | Aluminum | 15° to 100° | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
With 4 Threaded Through Holes | |||||||||||
| 1.3 lbs. (600 g) | ±0.006 oz. (±0.18 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 3/4" | 1/2" | 7/8" | Aluminum | -30° to 145° | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) | ±0.01 oz. (±0.3 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.001 kg) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 3/4" | 1/2" | 7/8" | Aluminum | -30° to 145° | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6.6 lbs. (3 kg) | ±0.03 oz. (±0.9 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 3/4" | 1/2" | 7/8" | Aluminum | -30° to 145° | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10.5 oz. (300 g) | ±0.003 oz. (±0.09 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 2 3/4" | 1/2" | 7/8" | Aluminum | -30° to 145° | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 |
With 8 Threaded Through Holes | |||||||||||
| 550 lbs. (250 kg) | ±1.8 oz. (±50 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 2 3/8" | 1 3/16" | Alloy Steel | 15° to 100° | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Measuring Compression—Legal-for-Trade | |||||||||||
With 6 Threaded Holes | |||||||||||
| 22 lbs. (10 kg) | ±0.07 oz. (±2 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M6 × 1 mm | 5 7/8" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | -30° to 145° | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 44 lbs. (20 kg) | ±0.14 oz. (±4 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M6 × 1 mm | 5 7/8" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | -30° to 145° | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±0.35 oz. (±10 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M6 × 1 mm | 5 7/8" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | -30° to 145° | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 220 lbs. (100 kg) | ±0.7 oz. (±20 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M6 × 1 mm | 5 7/8" | 1" | 1 9/16" | Aluminum | -30° to 145° | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 |
With 8 Threaded Holes | |||||||||||
| 330 lbs. (150 kg) | ±1.1 oz. (±30 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 5/16"-18 | 7 1/2" | 3" | 3" | Aluminum | -30° to 145° | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 440 lbs. (200 kg) | ±1.4 oz. (±40 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 1 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | -30° to 145° | IP68, IP69K | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1,100 lbs. (500 kg) | ±3.5 oz. (±100 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | M8 × 1.25 mm | 6 7/8" | 1 3/4" | 2 1/2" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | -30° to 145° | IP68, IP69K | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1,100 lbs. (500 kg) | ±3.5 oz. (±100 g) | 1 lbs. (1 kg) | 5/16"-18 | 7 1/2" | 3" | 3" | Aluminum | -30° to 145° | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Load Connection | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Thread Size | Hole DIa. | Dia. | Lg. | Sensor Material | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Each | |
For Measuring Compression—Legal-for-Trade | |||||||||||
| 65 lbs. (30 kg) | ±0.2 oz. (±6 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 | 5/16" | 1 1/2" | 4 3/4" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | -30° to 145° | IP68 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 220 lbs. (100 kg) | ±0.7 oz. (±20 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 | 5/16" | 1 1/2" | 4 3/4" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | -30° to 145° | IP68 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 440 lbs. (200 kg) | ±1.4 oz. (±40 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M8 | 5/16" | 1 1/2" | 4 3/4" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | -30° to 145° | IP68 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1,100 lbs. (500 kg) | ±3.5 oz. (±100 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | M10 | 13/32" | 1 1/2" | 4 3/4" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | -30° to 145° | IP68 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Graduations | Scale | For No. of Sensors | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Housing Material | Temp. Range, °F | Data Connection Type | Serial Port Interface | Batteries Included | Battery Type | Environmental Rating | Features | Each | |
Legal-for-Trade | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | kg, lbs., oz. | 8 | 10 1/2" | 10 1/2" | 3 1/2" | Stainless Steel | 15° to 120° | Screw Terminals | RS-232, RS-485 | Yes | Rechargeable | IP65 | Auto Shut-Off, Backlit Display, Check-Weigh Mode, Counting Mode, Tare Function | 0000000 | 0000000 |