Load Cell Shear Beam

In a load cell the resistors are replaced with strain gauges and arranged in alternating tension and compression formation.

Load cell shear beam.

A flintec bending beam load cell is manufactured to the highest quality ensuring that our sensors remain reliable and accurate. Standard single ended shear beams are available in capacities as low as 100 lbs and as high as 10 000 lbs. Shear beams are by far the most popular beam load cell available. When force is exerted on the load cell the structure and resistance of the strain gauges changes and is measured.

Shear beam load cells offer excellent stability in the case of lateral forces. Our selection of shear beams come in alloy aluminum stainless and tool steel. Shear beam load cells are designed for low profile scales and process applications. These load cells should be mounted on a smooth flat surface using high strength hardened bolts.

From the resulting data can be easily determined using the equation above. There are several types of strain gauge load cells. At the core of our shear beam load cell range is the use of stainless steel combined with modern sealing compounds providing durability for most applications. These beams have fixed ends on both sides allowing for loads to be applied on the center of the load cell.

Hence the electrical signal that is proportional to the applied load is independent of the load application point. Common types of load cells. The mounting holes are at the opposite end to where the cell is loaded. Shear beam load cells.