Measurement of compression
and tensile forces

The very flat ring-shaped force transducer X-142 is ideal for use in confined spaces.

The compact and flat design of the load cell, with a large through-hole in the center, guarantees trouble-free use even in special applications. The load cell comes in a size of Ø 120 x 20 mm.

Due to its highly sensitive diaphragm, the ring force sensor enables precise force measurement in the force range from 5 kN to 50 kN.

The force applied to the ring-shaped compression force sensor takes place centrally from the top.

Features

• Inner diameter of 60 mm
• Very flat design
• Through-holes for easy mounting
• Measuring ranges from 5 kN to 50 kN available

Electrical connection

The force sensors from X-Sensors are based on a strain gauge full bridge. The output signal for this sensor is specified in mV/V. Various input modules of controllers already allow the direct connection of force sensors with a strain gauge full bridge.

Additionally, measuring amplifiers with voltage output (0-10 V) and current output (4-20 mA) are available, which amplify the strain gauge full bridges accordingly. The measuring amplifiers are available in a robust field housing or for DIN rail mounting. Brand new is the compact inline amplifier X-201-IN09 from X-Sensors, which can be used universally for static and cyclic measurements and offers an excellent price-performance ratio.

Mechanical connection / design

A very flat and compact design characterizes the ring force transducers. This design allows the use of the compression force sensors under particularly low space conditions.

For mounting, the compression load cell has holes with which it can be easily attached.

Application areas for the ring load cell are high-precision monitoring of pressing operations in manufacturing processes, pressing and joining force monitoring. In particular, the strain gauge force sensor is suitable for force measurement on spindles, e.g., spindle drives and press spindles.