ALF216 Miniature force sensor
Compact cylindrical compression force sensor for accurate force measurement in confined installation spaces. The ALF216 is ideal for OEM integration, machinery, presses and industrial testing where reliable force monitoring is required.
Key features
- Compact miniature cylindrical design
- Compression ranges from 5 kN to 40 kN
- Stainless steel IP65 construction
- High repeatability of ±0.02% RL
- Easy integration into existing machinery
- Optional rationalised 1.0 mV/V output
Compact miniature force sensor for industrial force measurement
The ALF216 miniature force sensor is a compact compression load cell developed for precise force measurement where installation space is limited. Its cylindrical design allows easy integration into existing equipment without major mechanical modifications. This makes it an excellent solution for OEM machinery, industrial automation and production equipment.
Designed for compression force measurement, the sensor delivers reliable and repeatable results with excellent long-term stability.
Performance highlights
The ALF216 measures compression forces from 5 kN to 40 kN while maintaining high accuracy and excellent repeatability. Manufactured from stainless steel with an IP65 protection rating, it performs reliably in demanding industrial environments.
Its compact dimensions make it particularly suitable where conventional load cells cannot be installed.
Usage conditions
The force must be applied centrally through the loading axis for optimum accuracy. The sensor is intended for compression applications and is supplied with a 2 m screened cable for straightforward installation.
Operating temperature ranges from -10°C to +80°C, making it suitable for indoor and industrial environments.
Possible applications
- Industrial presses
- Printing machinery
- Production equipment
- OEM machine integration
- Process force monitoring
- Material testing
- Automation systems
- Assembly machines
Advantages of choosing the ALF216
The ALF216 combines compact dimensions with reliable measurement performance, making it ideal for machine builders and engineers who require accurate force measurement without sacrificing valuable installation space. Its rugged stainless steel construction ensures long service life while the simple mounting design reduces installation time.
Other important features
- Weather-sealed construction
- Compression measurement
- 1.2 mV/V nominal output
- Optional 1.0 mV/V rationalised output
- Bridge resistance 700 Ω
- Safe overload 150%
- Ultimate overload 400%
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Talk to an expertTechnical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bridge resistance | 700 Ω |
| Creep - 20 minutes | ±0.05% AL |
| Excitation voltage - maximum | 20V |
| Excitation voltage - recommended | 10V |
| Hysteresis | ±0.5% RL |
| Insulation resistance - minimum at 50vdc | 500 MΩ |
| Load direction | Compression |
| Measurement range | 5kN, 10kN, 20kN, 40kN |
| Non-linearity - terminal | ±0.5% RL |
| Overload - safe | 50% RL |
| Overload - ultimate | 400% RL |
| Rated output - nominal | 1.2mV/V |
| Rated output - rationalised | 1.0mV/V |
| Rationalisation tolerance | ±0.5% RL |
| Repeatability | ±0.02% RL |
| Sealing | IP65 |
| Temperature effect on rated output per °c | ±0.005% AL |
| Temperature effect on zero load output per °c | ±0.03% RL |
| Temperature range - compensated | -10 to +50°C |
| Temperature range - safe | -10 to +80°C |
| Weight - nominal (excluding cable) | 90 to 100g |
| Zero load output | ±4% RL |