FCOL Bending Beam Load Cell
High-precision bending beam load cell made of stainless steel, ideal for compact force measurements in harsh environments.
Key features
- Capacities from 20 kg to 500 kg
- High protection class IP68
- Combined error ≤ ±0.02% (C4: 0.017%)
- Made of 17-4 PH stainless steel
- ATEX, IECEx, NTEP, FM certifications on request
- Calibration report available
Performance highlights
The FCOL bending beam load cell offers superior measurement accuracy with a combined error of ≤ ±0.02% and high stability across a wide range of capacities. The optional C4 class provides even greater precision (0.017%).
Usage conditions
Built in 17-4 PH stainless steel and IP68-rated, the FCOL is perfect for use in demanding industrial environments. It operates reliably in temperatures from -35 °C to +65 °C and tolerates up to 300% overload.
Possible applications
- Industrial weighing systems
- Automation and machine integration
- Compact force measurement in OEM devices
- Legal-for-trade applications (NTEP, OIML)
Advantages of choosing this product
Its robust construction, wide capacity range, and availability of multiple international certifications make the FCOL an excellent choice for precise and reliable force measurement. Designed for easy integration with optional stainless steel brackets.
Other important features
- Output: 2 mV/V ±1%
- Input resistance: 460 Ω ±50
- Output resistance: 350 Ω ±3.5
- Creep: 0.02% over 30 minutes
- Maximum supply voltage: 18 V
- Deflection: 0.4 mm
- Cable length: 3 m, shielded, 4-wire
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Talk to an expertTechnical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal load (E max) | 20, 50, 100, 200, 350, 500 kg |
| Accuracy class | C3 (3000 d) / C4 (4000 d) |
| Combined error | ≤ ±0.02% / ≤ ±0.017% (C4) |
| Protection class | IP68 |
| Material | 17-4 PH stainless steel |
| Output signal | 2 mV/V ±1% |
| Input resistance | 460 Ω ±50 |
| Output resistance | 350 Ω ±3.5 |
| Temperature effect on zero | 0.002% /°C |
| Temperature effect on span | 0.0014% /°C |
| Operating temperature range | -35 °C to +65 °C |
| Compensated temperature range | -10 °C to +40 °C |
| Safe overload | 150% of full scale |
| Ultimate overload | 300% of full scale |
| Creep (30 min) | ≤ 0.02% |
| Deflection at nominal load | 0.4 mm |
| Max supply voltage | 18 V |
| Cable | 3 m, 4 x 0.22 mm² shielded |
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