Strainsert, Inc.
Strainsert, Inc.
12 Union Hill Rd.,
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone: 610-825-3310 • Fax: 610-825-1734
Email: info@strainsert.com • Website: www.strainsert.com
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Force Sensing Tension Links are designed for easy integration and use with standard Crosby Shackle hardware for quick and accurate measurement of applied tension force.
Measurement range: 1,500 to 350,000 pounds.

Model STL-13.5(SS)X shown.

STL Series, Force Sensing Tension Links for Anchor and Chain Shackles
Unit of Measure
Items STL Series, Force Sensing Tension Links for Anchor and Chain Shackles
STL-0.75
STL Series, Force Sensing Tension Links for Anchor and Chain Shackles 		STL Series, Force Sensing Tension Links for Anchor and Chain Shackles
STL-1
STL Series, Force Sensing Tension Links for Anchor and Chain Shackles 		STL Series, Force Sensing Tension Links for Anchor and Chain Shackles
STL-1.5
STL Series, Force Sensing Tension Links for Anchor and Chain Shackles 		STL Series, Force Sensing Tension Links for Anchor and Chain Shackles
STL-2
STL Series, Force Sensing Tension Links for Anchor and Chain Shackles 		STL Series, Force Sensing Tension Links for Anchor and Chain Shackles
STL-3.25
STL Series, Force Sensing Tension Links for Anchor and Chain Shackles
Load Capacity N/A 1500 lb N/A 2000 lb N/A 3000 lb N/A 4000 lb N/A 6500 lb
Overload without Zero Shift N/A 150%
Bridge N/A Full bridge 350 Ohm (Nominal)
Excitation N/A 12 V AC (Maximum) 12 V DC (Maximum)
Output Signal1 N/A 2-mV/V (Nominal) 2-mV/V (Standardized Output)
Non-Repeatability N/A 0.10% FS
Non-Linearity N/A 0.25% FS
Hysteresis N/A ±0.15% FS
Temp Effects (on Zero) N/A 0.003% FS / °F
Temp Effects (on Output) N/A 0.003% load / °F (Nominal)
Zero Balance2 N/A ±2% FS (Nominal)
Static Overload N/A 150% without zero or open shift
Material N/A Aluminum Alloy 7075-T6, Hard Coat Finish: Rockwell C-60
Connector Type N/A Connector Permanently Attached Cable
Shackle Size N/A 5/16 Inch N/A 3/8 Inch N/A 7/16 Inch N/A 1/2 Inch N/A 5/8 Inch
A - Length N/A 1/2 in N/A 9/16 in N/A 5/8 in N/A 3/4 in N/A 15/16 in
B - Width N/A 7/16 in N/A 9/16 in N/A 5/8 in N/A 11/16 in N/A 15/16 in
C - Diameter N/A 1 in N/A 1-1/8 in N/A 1-7/16 in N/A 1-9/16 in N/A 2 in
D - Diameter N/A 0.384 in N/A 0.427 in N/A 0.505 in N/A 0.572 in N/A 0.779 in
E - Length N/A 2-1/8 in N/A 2-3/16 in N/A 2-1/4 in N/A 2-5/16 in N/A 2-9/16 in
F - Length N/A 1/4 in N/A 5/16 in N/A 5/16 in N/A 3/8 in N/A 9/16 in
G - Length N/A 1-5/8 in N/A 1-3/4 in N/A 1-15/16 in N/A 2-1/16 in N/A 2-3/8 in
L - Overall Length N/A 5 in N/A 5-3/8 in N/A 5-3/4 in N/A 6-1/4 in N/A 7-3/8 in
M - Length N/A 4 in N/A 4-1/4 in N/A 4-1/2 in N/A 4-3/4 in N/A 5-1/2 in
R - Radius N/A 1/2 in
T - Diameter N/A 0.406 in N/A 0.469 in N/A 0.531 in N/A 0.656 in N/A 0.781 in
Weight N/A 1 lb
Safety Factor N/A 4.2 N/A 4.2 N/A 4.2 N/A 4.2 N/A 4.1
  • 1 Exact output provided with calibration data. (Standardized outputs are optional).
  • 2 Prior to loading, it is necessary to initially/periodically null the zero load output to account for any residual offset.