There are several types of strain gauge load cells.
Load cell shear beam.
Shear strains do not vary when the load application point moves within a certain range.
The mounting holes are at the opposite end to where the cell is loaded.
From the resulting data can be easily determined using the equation above.
Common types of load cells.
Our selection of shear beams come in alloy aluminum stainless and tool steel.
In a load cell the resistors are replaced with strain gauges and arranged in alternating tension and compression formation.
Shear beam load cells offer excellent stability in the case of lateral forces.
Double ended shear beam load cells are an excellent option for industrial applications such as floor scales and heavy duty weighing scales for trucks vessels and tanks.
Shear beams are used almost exclusively for floor scales due to their low height requirements and high capacity options.
Shear beam load cells are designed for low profile scales and process applications.
A flintec bending beam load cell is manufactured to the highest quality ensuring that our sensors remain reliable and accurate.
Shear beam load cells.
When force is exerted on the load cell the structure and resistance of the strain gauges changes and is measured.
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.
Hence the electrical signal that is proportional to the applied load is independent of the load application point.
These beams have fixed ends on both sides allowing for loads to be applied on the center of the load cell.