FCAX Bending & Shear Beam Load Cell
High-precision stainless steel load cell with IP68 protection. Ideal for weighing systems and harsh industrial environments.
Key features
- AISI 420 stainless steel housing
- Combined error ≤ ±0.02%
- IP68 protection class
- Capacity from 30 kg to 1500 kg
- Certified per OIML R60
- Optional ATEX & IECEx explosion protection
Performance highlights
The FCAX load cell offers exceptional accuracy with a combined error of ≤ ±0.02%, ensuring highly reliable measurements in industrial weighing applications. Designed for both bending beam (30–500 kg) and shear beam (750–1500 kg) configurations.
Usage conditions
Made from durable AISI 420 stainless steel, the FCAX is fully protected to IP68 standards, making it ideal for operation in humid, dusty, or washdown environments. Operating temperature ranges from -20 °C to +50 °C.
Possible applications:
- Platform and bench scales
- Dosing and filling systems
- Industrial automation
- OEM sensor integration
- Force measurement rigs
- Food & pharmaceutical production
Advantages of choosing this product
With its stainless steel construction and wide capacity range, the FCAX delivers high performance in demanding environments. Optional certifications, including ATEX and IECEx, make it suitable for use in explosive zones.
Other important features:
- Rated output: 2 mV/V ±0.4%
- Safe overload: 150%
- Ultimate overload: 300%
- Cable length: 5 m
- Optional: calibration reports (ISO 376 or ASTM E74)
- Accessories available: stainless steel tension brackets (up to 300 kg)
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Talk to an expertTechnical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | AISI 420 stainless steel |
| Capacity | 30 kg to 1500 kg |
| Rated output | 2 mV/V ±0.4% |
| Combined error | ≤ ±0.02% |
| Input resistance | 350 Ω ±5 |
| Output resistance | 350 Ω ±5 |
| Zero balance | ±1% |
| Temperature effect on zero | 0.002% °C |
| Temperature effect on span | 0.002% °C |
| Compensated temp. range | -10 °C to +40 °C |
| Operating temp. range | -20 °C to +50 °C |
| Safe overload | 150% of full scale |
| Ultimate overload | 300% of full scale |
| Max supply voltage | 15 V |
| Deflection at nominal load | 0.4 mm |
| Insulation resistance | >5000 MΩ |
| Cable length | 5 m |
| Cable spec | 6 x 0.22 mm², shielded |
| Mounting accessories | Stainless steel brackets (300 kg max) |
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