strain gage load cell

Our strain gage load cells include internal compensation resistors that keep zero and span stable within the rated temperature range. If you're dealing with fast thermal transients—like sun exposure on a steel bearing—we recommend a dummy gage or a shading cover. We also provide temperature correction coefficients if you want to apply post-processing in your software.

Use a spherical seat or a hardened flat load button above the cell. The loading surface should be machined flat and parallel. In pile tests, we often weld a guide ring and use a thin layer of quick-setting grout to ensure full contact. Radial clearances matter—we can supply mounting accessories machined to your plunger diameter.

Yes, IP68-rated versions with welded stainless steel housings and cable gland seals are common. Typical depth rating is 100 meters, but we can test to higher pressures if your project calls for it. Just let us know the working pressure and duration so we match the cable jacket and crimp sealing.

Our cells are calibrated against force reference standards, not hydraulic pressure. If you compare the mV/V output with a jack's manometer reading, you'll often see a discrepancy because the jack friction isn't accounted for. A better check is to put the cell in series with a calibrated reference load cell—we can help set up that comparison if needed.

Output is ratiometric, typically 2 mV/V at rated load, with an excitation of 5–10 V DC. Most geotechnical dataloggers accept this directly. We can also integrate an inline signal conditioner to give you 4–20 mA or 0–5 V if your system requires it. Just tell us the input card specs and we'll match the gain.