Compression Load Cell Manufacturing from Strainsert

Compression Load Cells measure forces in compression only.

Measurement ranges:
250 to 2.5 million lbs.

Model FL7.5C(C)-2SPK shown

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Items	FL025C Compression Load Cells	FL05C Compression Load Cells	FL1C Compression Load Cells	FL2.5C Compression Load Cells	FL5C Compression Load Cells
Load Capacity	N/A 250 lb	N/A 500 lb	N/A 1,000 lb	N/A 2,500 lb	N/A 5,000 lb
Type of Flat Load Cells	N/A Compression
Rated Output	N/A 2-mV/V (Nominal) 2-mV/V (Std. Output)	N/A 2-mV/V (Nominal) 2-mV/V (Std. Output)	N/A 2-mV/V (Nominal) 2-mV/V (Std. Output) 3-mV/V (Nominal) 3-mV/V (Std. Output)	N/A 2-mV/V (Nominal) 2-mV/V (Std. Output) 3-mV/V (Nominal) 3-mV/V (Std. Output)	N/A 2-mV/V (Nominal) 2-mV/V (Std. Output) 3-mV/V (Nominal) 3-mV/V (Std. Output)
Configuration	N/A Single Bridge	N/A Single Bridge	N/A Dual Bridge Single Bridge	N/A Dual Bridge Single Bridge	N/A Dual Bridge Single Bridge
Non-Linearity	N/A General Purpose ±0.25% F.S. Precision ±0.15% F.S.	N/A General Purpose ±0.25% F.S. Precision ±0.15% F.S.	N/A General Purpose ±0.25% F.S. Precision ±0.15% F.S.	N/A General Purpose ±0.25% F.S. Precision ±0.15% F.S.	N/A General Purpose ±0.25% F.S. Precision ±0.10% F.S.
Connector Type	N/A Connector Permanently Attached Cable
A - Diameter	N/A 9/16 in	N/A 9/16 in	N/A 1/2 in	N/A 9/16 in	N/A 11/16 in
B - Diameter	N/A 1-1/4 in	N/A 1-1/4 in	N/A 1-5/16 in	N/A 1-1/2 in	N/A 1-7/16 in
C - Diameter	N/A 2-1/2 in
D - Diameter	N/A 2-11/16 in
E - Length	N/A 3-23/32 in
F - Height	N/A 15/16 in
G - Width	N/A 2-13/16 in
H - Height	N/A 1-1/16 in
J - Length	N/A 1/16 in
K - Outside Diameter	N/A 7/32 in	N/A 7/32 in	N/A 7/32 in	N/A 1/4 in	N/A 1/4 in
k - Inside Diameter	N/A 1/8 in	N/A 1/8 in	N/A 1/8 in	N/A 5/32 in	N/A 5/32 in
Number of Hold Down Bolt Holes	N/A 4
L - Diameter	N/A 1-13/16 in	N/A 1-13/16 in	N/A 1-7/8 in	N/A 1-7/8 in	N/A 1-7/8 in
M - Length	N/A 1/32 in
N - Depth of Hole	N/A 1/8 in	N/A 1/8 in	N/A 1/8 in	N/A 5/32 in	N/A 5/32 in
Lifting Holes - Threads	N/A NONE
Lifting Holes - BC. Diameter	N/A NONE
Weight	N/A 0.6 lb	N/A 0.6 lb	N/A 0.6 lb	N/A 0.6 lb	N/A 1.2 lb
y - Full Load Deflection	N/A 0.00027 Inch	N/A 0.00054 Inch	N/A 0.00082 Inch	N/A 0.00114 Inch	N/A 0.00076 Inch
K - Spring Rate	N/A 920000 lb/in	N/A 920000 lb/in	N/A 1220000 lb/in	N/A 2200000 lb/in	N/A 6600000 lb/in
W_e - Load Cell Without External Weights	N/A 0.028 lb	N/A 0.028 lb	N/A 0.023 lb	N/A 0.040 lb	N/A 0.135 lb
f_c' - Natural Frequency	N/A 18000 cps	N/A 18000 cps	N/A 22800 cps	N/A 23300 cps	N/A 22000 cps
W_p - Load Cell With External Weights	N/A 0.25 lb	N/A 0.5 lb	N/A 1.0 lb	N/A 2.5 lb	N/A 5.0 lb
f_p' - Natural Frequency	N/A 5700 cps	N/A 4150 cps	N/A 3420 cps	N/A 2930 cps	N/A 3560 cps
Accuracy	N/A
Material of Construction	N/A Aluminium Alloy	N/A Aluminium Alloy	N/A Aluminium Alloy	N/A Aluminium Alloy	N/A Alloy Steel
Non-Linearity	N/A General Purpose ±0.25% FS Precision ±0.15% FS	N/A General Purpose ±0.25% FS Precision ±0.15% FS	N/A General Purpose ±0.25% FS Precision ±0.15% FS	N/A General Purpose ±0.25% FS Precision ±0.15% FS	N/A General Purpose ±0.25% FS Precision ±0.10% FS
Hysteresis	N/A General Purpose ±0.20% FS Precision ±0.15% FS	N/A General Purpose ±0.20% FS Precision ±0.15% FS	N/A General Purpose ±0.20% FS Precision ±0.15% FS	N/A General Purpose ±0.20% FS Precision ±0.15% FS	N/A General Purpose ±0.15% FS Precision ±0.10% FS
Non-Repeatability	N/A ±0.05% FS
Environmental	N/A
Compensated Range	N/A 60 to 150 ºF
Effect on Zero	N/A ±0.0035% FS/°F
Effect on Output	N/A ±0.0030% Load/°F (Nominal)
Electrical	N/A
Excitation Voltage	N/A 15V AC or DC (Maximum)
Bridge Resistance	N/A 350 Ohms (Nominal)
Zero Balance¹	N/A ±2% FS (Nominal)
Insulation Resistance	N/A 10,000 Megaohms (Minimum)
Mechanical	N/A
Safe Static Overload without Zero Shift	N/A 200%FS
Safe Static Overload without Output Shift	N/A 200%FS
Safe Static Overload without Structural Failure	N/A 250%FS
¹ Prior to loading, it is necessary to initially/periodically null the zero load output to account for any residual offset.