Saturday, 9 November 2013

Load Cells






A Load Cell is a transducer that is used to turn a power into an electric indication. This transformation is oblique and happens in two levels. Through a technical agreement, the power being felt deforms a stress evaluate. The stress evaluate actions the deformation (strain) as an electric indication, because the stress changes the effective electric level of resistance of the cable. A Load Cell usually includes four stress indicators in Wheatstone link settings. Load Cells of one stress evaluate (quarter bridge) or two stress indicators (half bridge) are also available.[1] The electric indication outcome is typically in the order of a few millivolts and needs boosting by an instrumentation firm before it can be used. The outcome of the transducer can be scaly to determine the power used to the transducer. The various types of Load Cells that can be found include Gas Load Cells, Air-driven Load Cells and Strain evaluates Load Cells.


How Load Cells Can Be Supplied and used:

 

This experience has allowed us to create extensive stress evaluating techniques that observe all load routes and have efficient hermetic closing to make sure long-term efficient function in the toughest of surroundings. We are justifiably extremely pleased of the load cells we provide, which are generally regarded to be second to none.

Our load cells can be used primarily or in places, together with Epoch Load Cell's comprehensive variety of conventional and unique instrumentation offers. All our load cells are provided with a complete certification of calibration. Many of our load cells have been created for long-term service on overseas TLPs and other identical components. 

Benefits of Epoch Load Cells:


1. High accuracy
2. Can be customised to meet specific customer requirements
3. Utilises well proven strain gauge technology
4. Calibrated to national standards
5. Robust, with a design life of 20+ years
 

Kinds of load cells:

 


Compression Load cells:


Our compression load cells can be used primarily or in places, together with Epoch Load Cell's comprehensive variety of conventional and special instrumentation offers. All our pressure load cells are provided with a full certification of calibration.

Benefits of compression load cells:


1. Ideal for applications where high accuracy is important
2. Life expectancy of 20+ years
3. High degree of protection against dust and water

Tension Load Cells:


The line stress load cells have threaded ends appropriate for rotating bearings and are manufactured from great strength aluminum for low capabilities and stainless-steel for higher capabilities. The 'S' or 'Z' type tension load cells are globally popular in common commercial applications for both common purpose and great precision, while the larger capacity line stress load cells are appropriate for use in dangerous areas and so are extremely effective. Epoch also supply a variety of tensile load links.


Benefits of tension load cells:


1. Easy to install
2. Sealed against dust and water
3. High performance
4. Robust and compact


Shear Beam Load Cells:


Beam load cells have a high level of potential to deal with balanced out plenty which is especially useful in programs where true central running cannot be assured. The shear beam load cells are available in capabilities which range from 20kgs to 4,500kgs. The smaller load cells (up to 200kgs) are produced from aluminum metal and larger beam load cells from stainless-steel, making them suitable for use in tough commercial surroundings.


Benefits of beam load cells:


1. High accuracy
2. Very low profile
3. High input resistance
4. Sealed against water and dust


S Beam Load Cells:



Epoch Load Cells (Tension/Compression) offer a lightweight style for a variety of programs. Available in standard and measurement, the S Beam Load Cell sequence provides precision, lightweight style features, excess protection (select models), and a wide potential range to choose from. S Beam Load Cells are also generally known as Z Beam Load Cells or S Type Load Cells.


 Benefits of S Beam Load Cell:

 

1. High Endurance 
2. Built in Overload Protection 
3. High Capacity / Low Capacity
4. Compact designs available for tight environments
5. Metric Threads available
6. Single Point Construction
7. Operating Temperature of -60° F - 200° F
8. Utilizes Metal Foil Strain Gauge Technology



Double Ended Beam Load Cell:


The double ended shear beam features are just like those of the single ended shear beam. It is most widely used in vehicle machines and container and hopper programs. Instead of being properly secured at one end and load used to the other end as in the single ended shear beam, the double ended shear beam load cell is properly secured at both finishes and the load is applied to the center of the load cell.

Benifits of Double Ended Beam Load Cell:

 
1. Robust digital output signal improves communications especially over long cable runs.

2. Interfacing with standard bus systems is simplified.

3. Higher capacity load cells than normal can be used in areas subject to high overload (wind, seismic).

4. Calibration routines can be simplified provided systems are repeatable.

5. Load cell replacement in the field under certain circumstances can be accomplished without system re-calibration.
6. Built in diagnosis can help speed up fault finding.

Cantilever Load Cell:


Cantilever Load Cell This fully welded stainless-steel load cell is hermetically enclosed to IP68 and can be used in the harshest commercial surroundings. It is appropriate for weighing systems, bag filler injections, buckle weighers and tank with a weight of in the food managing, substance, pharmaceutical and general large managing sectors.


Benefits of cantilever load cell:


1. All-In-One system
2. Industry Leading Resolution
3. Semi-Conductor Strain Gauge Technology
4. Anti-Deflection Design
5. Web Steering Eliminated
6. Customized Lengths, Diameters & Finishes
7. Easy Installation with Multiple Mounting Options
8. Enhanced Reliability
9. Maximum Protection
 



Pedal Force Load Cell:


Our pedal Effort sensors are designed to measure load applied to the braking mechanism, decrease, and clutch i465 black pedals during speeding, deceleration, and transmitting move events. The models are lightweight and light-weight, making them easy to set up and remove.

Benefits of pedal force load cell:


1. Suitable for automotive applications
2. Resistant to off centre loading
3. Low profile height
4. Lightweight: 454g
5. Strain gauge based
 



Weight Transducer:


An Electrical Weight Transducer Designed for the Measurement of the Changes of Weight of Detached Leaves
An electrical weight transducer able of solving 5 mg in a complete load of 5 g is described. The outcome is 2000 μV g−1 highest possible. Both unique mistake and methodical mistake have been calculated and proven to be appropriate when the transducers are used to adhere to common changes of foliage leaf weight.


Benefits of Weight Transducer:


1. Working Heat range Circumstances (Well managed, 70 degrees or outside, severe surroundings with modifying moisture and temperature)
2. Duration of statistic (Short phrase statistic with a Tare or long run dimensions where Tare is not feasible)
3. Absolute Precision Required (as a amount of complete range outcome or as a amount of reading)
4. Direction of running (tension or pressure or both)
5. Certifications Required (for business programs requiring NTEP or OIML certification or analyze and statistic requiring ASTM E-74 OR R & D)
6. Mounting Choices (Fasten indicator on both factors or no need for attaching at all)
7. Output required (Analog mV/V, 0-5V, 4-20mA, Electronic USB, Electronic Wi-fi, Electronic RS-232/485)
8. Measurement Rate (1Hz or up to 100Hz or quicker than 100Hz)
9. Total price of function (small amount or huge volumes)

Contact Us: 

EPOCH INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS PVT. LTD. 

Address:


MIG 132, Ist Floor,
2nd Stage, 80 Feet Road,
K.H.B. Colony,
Bangalore - 560079,
Karnataka, India.

Phone:
 +91-80-2348 1364
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Website:
www.epochloadcell.com