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FT-P Shear beam load cell

The FT-P shear beam load cell is designed for accurate industrial weighing applications where reliability and durability are essential. Manufactured from 17-4 PH stainless steel with IP68 protection, it delivers stable and precise measurements for platform scales, tanks, hoppers, and process weighing systems.


Key features

  • Capacity range from 300 to 2000 kg
  • OIML R60 C3 approved accuracy
  • 17-4 PH stainless steel construction
  • IP68 protection for harsh environments
  • Combined error ≤ ±0.02%
  • Optional ATEX, IECEx and IP69K certifications

FT-P shear beam load cell for industrial weighing

The FT-P shear beam load cell provides reliable force and weight measurement for demanding industrial applications. Designed with high-quality 17-4 PH stainless steel, it combines excellent measurement accuracy with long-term durability in harsh production environments.

With capacities ranging from 300 kg to 2000 kg, the FT-P is suitable for platform scales, hopper weighing, vessel weighing and automated process control systems. The load cell complies with OIML R60 C3, making it suitable for legal-for-trade and high-accuracy industrial weighing applications.

Performance highlights

The FT-P delivers a combined error of ≤ ±0.02%, ensuring highly repeatable measurements throughout its operating life.

Its IP68 protection rating safeguards the sensor against water and dust ingress, making it suitable for wet production environments such as food processing, agriculture and chemical industries.

The optional ATEX and IECEx certifications enable installation in hazardous areas where explosive atmospheres may occur.

Usage conditions

The FT-P load cell is designed for continuous industrial operation.

Its stainless steel construction provides excellent corrosion resistance while maintaining mechanical stability under dynamic loading conditions.

The load cell operates within compensated temperatures from −10°C to +40°C and can safely withstand overloads up to 150% of rated capacity.

Possible applications

  • Platform scales
  • Hopper weighing systems
  • Tank weighing
  • Silo weighing
  • Conveyor weighing
  • Process weighing
  • Filling and dosing machines
  • Industrial automation
  • Chemical processing
  • Food production

Advantages of choosing the FT-P

Selecting the FT-P gives engineers a dependable weighing solution that combines high measurement accuracy with robust mechanical construction.

Its wide range of available certifications simplifies integration into international industrial projects, while the optional mounting kits allow faster installation and improved long-term measurement stability.

The combination of corrosion resistance, high overload capability and proven OIML performance makes the FT-P suitable for both OEM equipment manufacturers and industrial end users.

Other important features

  • Stainless steel shear beam design
  • Rated output 2 mV/V
  • IP68 environmental protection
  • Available with calibration certificate
  • Optional IP69K certification
  • Available with ATEX Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 approvals
  • IECEx certified option
  • Compatible with multiple Laumas mounting kits

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Combined error ≤±0.02%
Compensated temperature range -10 °C / +40 °C
Creep at nominal load in 30 minutes 0.016%
Deflection at nominal load 0.4 mm
Input resistance 385 Ω ±10
Insulation resistance >5000 MΩ
Material 17-4 PH stainless steel
Max supply voltage without damage 15 V
Minimum verification interval (v min) E max / 10000
Nominal load (e max) 500 - 1000 - 2000 kg
Oiml r60 accuracy class • verification intervals C3 • 3000
Operating temperature range -20 °C / +70°C
Output resistance 350 Ω ±3
Protection class IP68
Rated output 2.0 mV/V ±0.4%
Safe overload (% of full scale) 150%
Temperature effect on span 0.0012% °C
Temperature effect on zero 0.002% °C
Ultimate overload (% of full scale) 200%
Zero balance ±2%

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