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Vibrating Wire Load Cell

Vibrating Wire Load Cells are available in both solid and annular styles to monitor compressive loads and suit varying application usage.

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Overview

Vibrating Wire Load Cells contain load elements that are manufactured from high-tensile, heat-treated, stress-relieved steel, with precision bearing surfaces. Machined overall, high-tensile matching load platens are recommended to provide a smooth parallel bearing surface and spread the load.
Both Solid and Annular style cells incorporate 3 to 6 Vibrating Wire strain sensing elements mounted parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cell and equidistant around the circumference.
With the multi sensor configuration, it is possible to obtain accurate readings even under mildly eccentric loading conditions, as the sensors are read individually. In multi-strand anchors, it is possible to tension the strands uniformly by monitoring the load in each sensor as appropriate.

Produce features

  • Available in 3 to 6 sensor configurations for accurately determining eccentric loads
  • Calibrated to expected load ranges for accurate measurements
  • Robust and weatherproof for harsh environments
  • Manufactured from high-tensile, heat-treated, stress-relieved steel, with precision bearing surfaces

Benefits

Ease of use

Ease of use

Improve safety

Improve safety

Data insights

Data insights

Features and benefits

Vibrating Wire Load Cell Specifications

ItemSpecification
Capacity445 kN to 4450 kN (100,000 to 1,000,000 lbs)
Overrange Capacity150% full scale
Sensitivity0.01% full scale
Accuracy0.5% full scale
Temperature range-20°C to +80°C
MaterialHigh tensile, stress relieved steel
Hole SizeAs requested

Industries

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Civil infrastructure

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Energy

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Surface metal

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Underground mining

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