Learn more about Load Cells

The applications for load cells include measuring and monitoring the loads of ground anchors, struts, tie backs and rock bolts, and the testing of load bearing capacity of piles in building foundations. They are an integral load measurement tool in concrete dams and other mass concrete structures.

RST’s Vibrating Wire Load Cells contain between three to six vibrating wire sensors depending on their calibrated load capacity range. These versatile and long-lasting cells are tolerant of extreme temperatures and unbalanced loads. The Vibrating Wire Load Cell is available in both a solid and annular design and can be customized according to your project needs. Annular models are typically used where ground anchors or rock bolts pass through the center hole and together with the provided platens can be installed appropriately for monitoring the forces applied. Solid models are typically used for struts or pile applications where no central hole is necessary.

Data from Load Cells can be monitored either manually using a RST VW2106 Vibrating Wire Readout or for a fully automated system, used together with an RSTAR Affinity Datalogger and RSTAR Affinity Gateway for remote access to the data.