Universal Load Cell

Description

Applied Measurements DBBSM universal load cell is suitable for tension or compression. It lends itself to a wide force and load measurement applications such as those found on tensile testing machines, suspended hoppers and geotechnical test equipment, as well as a wide range of other general purpose applications.

Our s-beam load cells are available to buy online from our webshop, with the 0-5000kg ranges in stock.

Our universal load cell features a dual bending beam sensing design on all capacities up to 1000kg, while a shear web sensing design is used from 2500kg upwards.  Both designs offer excellent accuracy and are guaranteed to meet a specification of ±0.03% of the rated capacity of better.

Applied Measurements rod-end bearings and load buttons are available (see gallery images) to suit all universal load cell capacities and provide optimal loading conditions to ensure that you get the best possible performance from your measuring system.  Plus, our expert knowledgeable team can customise the DBBSM s-beam load cell to suit your specific application.

Product Dimensions

DBBSM Outline
CAPACITY (kgf)
H
L
W
W1
G
G1
Threads T
Deflection mmWeight kgResonant Frequency Hz
1, 2, 5, 10, 25
60
48
12.7
20
30
6.35
M8 x 1.25
0.55; 0.58; 0.51; 0.41; 0.360.08594; 130; 212; 326; 536
50, 100, 250
70
48
18
25
35
9
M8 x 1.25
0.410.14; 0.14; 0.33530; 740; 715
500, 1000
75
48
30
37
37.5
15
M12 x 1.75
0.41; 0.560.56; 0.58760; 900
2500, 5000
90
63
38
38
45
8
M16 x 2.0
0.33; 0.431.33; 1.351200; 1700
10,000
145
138
55
N/A
72.5
27.5
M30 x 2.0
0.167.21600
20,000, 30,000
190
183
70
N/A
95
35
M45 x 3.0
0.16; 0.1616;161100; 1400
Note: Capacities of 10,000kg and up
have rounded shoulders

All dimensions are in mm

Wiring Details

WireDesignation
Red+ve excitation
Blue-ve excitation
Green+ve signal (tension)
Yellow-ve signal
ScreenTo ground – not connected to load cell body

Features

  • Capacities: 0-1kg up to 0-30,000kg
  • Output: 2mV/V to 2.7mV/V
  • Environmental Protection: IP51
  • High Accuracy: <±0.03%/RC
  • Custom Versions Available

Spesification

Rated Capacity (RC)kgf0-1, 0-2, 0-5, 0-10, 0-25, 0-50, 0-100, 0-250, 0-500, 0-1000, 0-2500, 0-5000, 0-10000, 0-20000, 0-30000
Operating ModesTension/Compression/Tension & Compression
Sensitivity (RO)mV/V2.7 nominal (2.0 nominal on 10000kgf>)
Zero Balance/Offset±%/Rated Output<1.0
Zero Return after 30 mins±%/Applied Load<0.03
Output Symmetry (tension vs. compression)±%/Rated Output0.1 to 0.25 typical
Non-Linearity±%/Rated Output<0.03
Hysteresis% / Rated Output<0.03
Repeatability±%/Rated Output<0.02
Temperature Effect on Zero±%/Rated Output/˚C<0.005
Temperature Effect on Sensitivity±%/Applied Load/˚C<0.005
Input ResistanceOhms375-420 nominal
Output ResistanceOhms340-360 nominal
Insulation ResistanceMegohms>5000 @ 50Vdc
Excitation VoltageVolts AC or DC10 recommended (2-15 acceptable)
Operating Temperature Range˚C-20 to +80
Compensated Temperature Range˚C0 to +70
Storage Temperature Range˚C-20 to +80
Safe Overload% of Rated Capacity150
Ultimate Overload% of Rated Capacity200
Maximum Safe Side Load% of Rated Capacity30
Deflection @ Rated Capacitymmsee dimensional table
Fundamental Resonant Frequency*Hzsee dimensional table
IP Rating (Environmental Protection)IP51 (IP67 optional 50kg capacity and higher only)
Weight (excluding cable)kgsee dimensional table
Fatigue Life108 cycles typical (109 cycles on fatigue-rated version)
Cable Length (as standard)metres3
Cable Type4-core screened, PUR sheath, Ø5
Construction Material1kg-100kg: Aluminium Alloy / 250kg-30,000kg: Stainless Steel
Resolution1 part in 250,000 (with appropriate instrumentation)
*The resonant frequency is calculated with the body of the load cell attached to a large plate, ensuring that only the sensing element oscillates: This is vital to achieve the highest natural frequency and subsequent frequency response.

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