Force Sensors - Industrial

Force sensors, also known as load cells or force transducers, are sensors that are used to measure forces, such as weight, tension, or pressure. Force sensors are commonly used in industrial applications to monitor and control processes, as well as to provide feedback for automatic control systems. Industrial force sensors are typically designed to withstand harsh environments and demanding conditions, and are available in a variety of types and styles to suit different applications and measurement requirements. Some common types of industrial force sensors include: Compression load cells: Compression load cells are sensors that are designed to measure forces that act along the axis of the sensor, such as the weight of an object resting on a platform. Compression load cells are commonly used in applications such as weighing scales, process control, and material testing. Tension load cells: Tension load cells are sensors that are designed to measure forces that act in the opposite direction to the axis of the sensor, such as the tension in a cable or rope. Tension load cells are commonly used in applications such as hoists, winches, and tension testers. Shear load cells: Shear load cells are sensors that are designed to measure forces that act perpendicular to the axis of the sensor, such as the shear forces in a beam or structure. Shear load cells are commonly used in applications such as material testing, force measurement, and strain measurement. Bending load cells: Bending load cells are sensors that are designed to measure forces that cause a beam or structure to bend, such as the bending moment in a beam or the torque in a shaft. Bending load cells are commonly used in applications such as torque measurement, force measurement, and material testing. Specialty load cells: Specialty load cells are sensors that are designed for specific applications or environments. Specialty load cells can include sensors that are designed for use in extreme temperatures, high-pressure environments, or high-vibration applications, as well as sensors that are designed for specific measurement tasks, such as torque measurement or strain measurement.