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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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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Unit of Measure
Items Strainsert Compression Load Cell.jpg
FL025C
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FL05C
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FL1C
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FL2.5C
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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
We - 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
fc' - Natural Frequency N/A 18000 cps N/A 18000 cps N/A 22800 cps N/A 23300 cps N/A 22000 cps
Wp - 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
fp' - 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.