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  5. FCOL Bending Beam Load Cell
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FCOL Bending Beam Load Cell

High-precision bending beam load cell made of stainless steel, ideal for compact force measurements in harsh environments.

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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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Technical 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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