Weighing modules for load introduction for load cells

A load cell only works reliably if it has been installed correctly. The load must be applied in such a way that the load cell moves evenly. due to their design. So-called weighing modules consist of a load cell that is already equipped with the appropriate mechanical components for correct load application. Continue reading...

Weighing modules for load introduction for load cells

A load cell only works reliably if it has been installed correctly. The load must be applied in such a way that the load cell moves evenly. due to their design. So-calledweighing modules consist of a load cell that is already equipped with the appropriate mechanical components for correct load application. For example, a bending beam load cell for a platform scale must be mounted on a load foot so that the force can be applied torque-free. Theload foot has a ball socket to prevent tension from occurring.

Different designs of weighing modules

Weighing modules make it easier to install load cells. For example, a simple module with an S-load cell for weighing hanging weights consists of the load cell and two eyebolts or eyebolts that are screwed to the top and bottom of the S-load cell . This design is suitable for use in hanging or container scales for lower weights. To build such a scale for larger loads, the module must be constructed much more massively. Here, a bending beam load cell is used, the load application of which is implemented via solid steel angles and eyebolts. Platform and floor scales for high weights usually contain shear beam weighing cells that are mounted on a base plate. The load is then introduced from above via a ball socket, which introduces the load evenly onto the load cell.

High demands on the material for weighing modules

In addition to the load cell, the material used to build a module must also meet the highest standards.Weighing modules are mostly used under harsh conditions in industry. They are exposed to dirt, moisture and fluctuating climatic conditions. It is therefore important that only high-quality steel alloys are used to build such a module. The steel used must be corrosion-free and must not deform under force. Only then is the long-term functionality of the entire module guaranteed.