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.
PLC/PC connection kits combine the trigger functions of a PLC with the tracking and notification features of computer software. They include a calibrated force sensor, a data conversion hub, data-recording software, and a 6-ft. hub-to-USB cord.
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 | |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
Round sensors have a low profile to fit in tight-clearance spaces. Those with a threaded through hole are also known as pancake load cells. They can be bolted to surfaces in any orientation and are commonly used to measure clamping forces.
| Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Load Connection Thread Size | Dia. | Ht. | Sensor Material | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
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| 550 lbs. (250 kg) | ±4.4 oz. (±125 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M10 × 1.5 mm | 2 15/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 1,100 lbs. (500 kg) | ±8.8 oz. (±250 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M10 × 1.5 mm | 2 15/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,200 lbs. (1,000 kg) | ±1.1 lbs. (±500 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 3 9/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 5,510 lbs. (2,500 kg) | ±2.8 lbs. (±1.25 kg) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 3 9/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 11,020 lbs. (5,000 kg) | ±5.5 lbs. (±2.5 kg) | 1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | M24 × 3 mm | 5 1/2" | 1 3/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
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| 550 lbs. (250 kg) | ±4.4 oz. (±125 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M10 × 1.5 mm | 2 15/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,100 lbs. (500 kg) | ±8.8 oz. (±250 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M10 × 1.5 mm | 2 15/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,200 lbs. (1,000 kg) | ±1.1 lbs. (±500 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 3 9/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 5,510 lbs. (2,500 kg) | ±2.8 lbs. (±1.25 kg) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 3 9/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 11,020 lbs. (5,000 kg) | ±5.5 lbs. (±2.5 kg) | 1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | M24 × 3 mm | 5 1/2" | 1 3/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
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| 550 lbs. (250 kg) | ±4.4 oz. (±125 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M10 × 1.5 mm | 2 15/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,100 lbs. (500 kg) | ±8.8 oz. (±250 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M10 × 1.5 mm | 2 15/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,200 lbs. (1,000 kg) | ±1.1 lbs. (±500 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 3 9/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 5,510 lbs. (2,500 kg) | ±2.8 lbs. (±1.25 kg) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 3 9/16" | 1" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 11,020 lbs. (5,000 kg) | ±5.5 lbs. (±2.5 kg) | 1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | M24 × 3 mm | 5 1/2" | 1 3/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
For Measuring Compression | |||||||||
| 11,020 lbs. (5,000 kg) | ±5.5 lbs. (±2.5 kg) | 1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | M24 × 3 mm | 5 1/2" | 1 3/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Round sensors have a low profile to fit in tight-clearance spaces.
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| Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Load Connection Thread Size | Dia. | Ht. | Sensor Material | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
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| 25,000 lbs. (11,335 kg) | ±12.5 lbs. (±5.7 kg) | 1 lbs. (1 kg) | 3/4"-16 | 4 3/4" | 3 1/16" | Alloy Steel | -40° to 175° | 0000000 | 000000000 |
For Measuring Compression | |||||||||
| 25,000 lbs. (11,335 kg) | ±12.5 lbs. (±5.7 kg) | 1 lbs. (1 kg) | 3/4"-16 | 4 3/4" | 3 1/16" | Alloy Steel | -40° to 175° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Round sensors have a low profile to fit in tight-clearance spaces.
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| Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Load Connection Thread Size | Dia. | Ht. | Sensor Material | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
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| 50 lbs. (22 kg) | ±1.2 oz. (±33 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 250 lbs. (113 kg) | ±6 oz. (±170 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | 70° to 85° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) | ±2.5 lbs. (±1.13 kg) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,500 lbs. (1,130 kg) | ±25 lbs. (±11.3 kg) | 1 lbs. (1 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 3 1/4" | 2 3/16" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Round sensors have a low profile to fit in tight-clearance spaces. Those with a threaded stud screw into equipment.
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| Cap. | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Thread Size | Stud Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Sensor Material | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
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For Measuring Tension and Compression—IP66 Rated | ||||||||||
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±8.8 oz. (±250 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 220 lbs. (100 kg) | ±1.1 lbs. (±500 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 440 lbs. (200 kg) | ±2.2 lbs. (±1 kg) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,100 lbs. (500 kg) | ±5.5 lbs. (±2.5 kg) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
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For Measuring Tension and Compression—IP66 Rated | ||||||||||
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±8.8 oz. (±250 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 220 lbs. (100 kg) | ±1.1 lbs. (±500 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 440 lbs. (200 kg) | ±2.2 lbs. (±1 kg) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,100 lbs. (500 kg) | ±5.5 lbs. (±2.5 kg) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M12 × 1.75 mm | 1" | 2" | 2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
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| 50 lbs. (22 kg) | ±4 oz. (±110 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 10-32 | 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 13/16" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Round sensors have a low profile to fit in tight-clearance spaces. Those with a dual-sided threaded stud can monitor push-pull forces. For example, they might be used to test the durability of products that repeatedly fold and unfold.
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| Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Thread Size | Stud Lg. | Dia. | Ht. | Sensor Material | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
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| 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) | ±0.35 oz. (±10 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) | ±0.7 oz. (±20 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 11 lbs. (5 kg) | ±1.8 oz. (±50 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.1 g) | M5 × 0.8 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 7/16" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 22 lbs. (10 kg) | ±3.5 oz. (±100 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M5 × 0.8 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 7/16" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 100 lbs. (45 kg) | ±8 oz. (±225 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/4"-28 | 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 1 13/16" | 17-4 PH Stainless Steel | 70° to 85° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 220 lbs. (100 kg) | ±2.2 lbs. (±1 kg) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M6 × 1 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 7/16" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
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| 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) | ±0.35 oz. (±10 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) | ±0.7 oz. (±20 g) | 0.001 oz. (0.1 g) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 11 lbs. (5 kg) | ±1.8 oz. (±50 g) | 0.01 oz. (0.1 g) | M5 × 0.8 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 7/16" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 22 lbs. (10 kg) | ±3.5 oz. (±100 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M5 × 0.8 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 7/16" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 220 lbs. (100 kg) | ±2.2 lbs. (±1 kg) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M6 × 1 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 7/16" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
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| 220 lbs. (100 kg) | ±2.2 lbs. (±1 kg) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M6 × 1 mm | 5/16" | 1" | 1 7/16" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
S-shape sensors with threaded through holes monitor and test tension in wires, cords, ropes, and harnesses. They’re often used in hanging scales.
| Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Load Connection Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Sensor Material | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
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| 11 lbs. (5 kg) | ±0.88 oz. (±25 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 11/16" | 1/4" | 3/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 000000000 |
| 22 lbs. (10 kg) | ±1.8 oz. (±50 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | M3 × 0.5 mm | 11/16" | 1/4" | 3/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 25 lbs. (11 kg) | ±0.08 oz. (±2.2 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/4"-28 | 2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 50 lbs. (22 kg) | ±0.16 oz. (±4.4 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/4"-28 | 2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 100 lbs. (45 kg) | ±0.32 oz. (±9 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/4"-28 | 2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±8.8 oz. (±250 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M4 × 0.7 mm | 11/16" | 1/4" | 3/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 250 lbs. (113 kg) | ±0.8 oz. (±23 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 500 lbs. (225 kg) | ±1.6 oz. (±45 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) | ±3.2 oz. (±90 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,500 lbs. (1,130 kg) | ±8 oz. (±226 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 1" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 5,000 lbs. (2,265 kg) | ±1 lbs. (±453 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg) | ±2 lbs. (±907 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 20,000 lbs. (9,070 kg) | ±4 lbs. (±1.8 kg) | 1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 1 1/4"-12 | 5" | 2" | 7" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 40,000 lbs. (18,140 kg) | ±8 lbs. (±3.6 kg) | 1 lbs. (1 kg) | 1 1/2"-12 | 5 1/2" | 2 3/8" | 7 3/8" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 000000 | 00000000 |
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| 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) | ±4.8 oz. (±135 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 2 1/2" | Alloy Steel | -40° to 175° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,500 lbs. (1,130 kg) | ±12 oz. (±338 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4" | Alloy Steel | -40° to 175° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 5,000 lbs. (2,265 kg) | ±1.5 lbs. (±680 g) | 1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 1" | 2 1/2" | Alloy Steel | -40° to 175° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
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| 250 lbs. (113 kg) | ±0.8 oz. (±23 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 500 lbs. (225 kg) | ±1.6 oz. (±45 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) | ±3.2 oz. (±90 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2,500 lbs. (1,130 kg) | ±8 oz. (±226 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 1" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 5,000 lbs. (2,265 kg) | ±1 lbs. (±453 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg) | ±2 lbs. (±907 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
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| 50 lbs. (22 kg) | ±0.16 oz. (±4.4 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/4"-28 | 2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 50 lbs. (22 kg) | ±1 lbs. (±453 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 100 lbs. (45 kg) | ±0.32 oz. (±9 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/4"-28 | 2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±8.8 oz. (±250 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.001 kg) | M4 × 0.7 mm | 11/16" | 1/4" | 3/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 250 lbs. (113 kg) | ±0.8 oz. (±23 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 500 lbs. (225 kg) | ±1.6 oz. (±45 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) | ±3.2 oz. (±90 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,500 lbs. (1,130 kg) | ±8 oz. (±226 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 1" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
| 10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg) | ±2 lbs. (±907 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 00000000 | 00000000 |
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| 1,000 lbs. (450 kg) | ±3.2 oz. (±90 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 3/4" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 2,500 lbs. (1,130 kg) | ±8 oz. (±226 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 1/2"-20 | 2" | 1" | 3" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 5,000 lbs. (2,265 kg) | ±1 lbs. (±453 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 10,000 lbs. (4,535 kg) | ±2 lbs. (±907 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 3/4"-16 | 3" | 1" | 4 1/4" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 20,000 lbs. (9,070 kg) | ±4 lbs. (±1.8 kg) | 1 lbs. (0.1 kg) | 1 1/4"-12 | 5" | 2" | 7" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | 0000000 | 00000000 |
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. IP66 sensors stand up to spraying water.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Round sensors have a low profile to fit in tight-clearance spaces. Those with a button are often used to measure weight in packaging machinery and for pressure sensing in medical device prototypes. They can only be used for compression applications.
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| Capacity | Accuracy | Measuring Increments | Dia. | Ht. | Sensor Material | Temp. Range, °F | Location | Fasteners Included | No. of Holes | Hole Thread Size | Environmental Rating | Each | |
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| 55 lbs. (25 kg) | ±0.44 oz. (±12.5 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | Bottom | No | 4 | M5 × 0.8 mm | IP66 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 110 lbs. (50 kg) | ±0.88 oz. (±25 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.001 kg) | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | Bottom | No | 4 | M5 × 0.8 mm | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 220 lbs. (100 kg) | ±1.8 oz. (±50 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | Bottom | No | 4 | M5 × 0.8 mm | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 550 lbs. (200 kg) | ±4.4 oz. (±100 g) | 0.01 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | Bottom | No | 4 | M5 × 0.8 mm | IP66 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1,100 lbs. (500 kg) | ±8.8 oz. (±250 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | Bottom | No | 4 | M5 × 0.8 mm | IP66 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2,200 lbs. (1,000 kg) | ±1.1 lbs. (±500 g) | 0.1 lbs. (0.01 kg) | 2 1/16" | 7/8" | Alloy Steel | 0° to 140° | Bottom | No | 4 | M5 × 0.8 mm | IP66 | 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 | |
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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.