Sensors & Measurement
Load cell
A force sensor that usually uses strain gauges bonded to a metal structure.
IN ONE SENTENCE
Applied load creates tiny strain that changes electrical resistance and produces a small bridge signal.
In normal English
Load cells are the basis of industrial weighing systems and require correct mechanical mounting, excitation and amplification.
Why would I use it?
Use it for weight, force and tension measurement.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
A carefully shaped piece of metal that electrically feels how hard it is being loaded.
Related terms
strain gauge, millivolt signal, weighing
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