FTK Load Cell – Bending and Shear Beam
Robust bending and shear beam load cell made of nickel-plated steel. Designed for high-accuracy weighing and force measurements in demanding industrial applications.
Key features
- AISI 4340 nickel-plated steel construction
- High accuracy with combined error ≤ ±0.02%
- IP67 (up to 300 kg) / IP68 (500 kg and above)
- Capacities from 75 kg to 5000 kg
- OIML R60 C3 certification
- Optional ATEX & IECEx for hazardous zones
Performance highlights
The FTK Load Cell from Laumas is a precision force transducer available in both bending beam and shear beam designs. With an outstanding combined error of ≤ ±0.02%, it guarantees reliable and repeatable measurements for industrial weighing systems.
Usage conditions
- Operating temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C
- Compensated temperature: -10 °C to +40 °C
- Safe overload up to 150% of full scale
- Ultimate overload: 250% of full scale
- High insulation resistance ≥ 5000 MΩ
- Protection class: IP67 (≤ 300 kg) / IP68 (≥ 500 kg)
Possible applications
- Platform scales
- Tank and hopper weighing
- Force measurement in machines
- OEM force feedback systems
- Industrial process control systems
Advantages of choosing this product
- Versatile capacity range to suit various applications
- Optional certifications for legal-for-trade or explosive environments
- Compact dimensions for easy integration
- Calibration options: ISO 376, ASTM E74, LAT Accredia
- Fast installation with mounting kits available
Other important features
- Output signal: 2 mV/V ±0.1%
- Material: AISI 4340 nickel-plated steel
- Input resistance: 400 Ω ±10
- Output resistance: 352 Ω ±2
- Zero balance: ±2%
- Deflection at nominal load: 0.6 mm
- Cable length: 6 m
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Talk to an expertTechnical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | AISI 4340 nickel-plated steel |
| Nominal load (E max) | 75 kg to 5000 kg |
| Accuracy class | OIML R60 C3 |
| Combined error | ≤ ±0.02% |
| Output signal | 2 mV/V ±0.1% |
| Input resistance | 400 Ω ±10 |
| Output resistance | 352 Ω ±2 |
| Temperature range | -20 °C to +70 °C |
| Compensated temperature range | -10 °C to +40 °C |
| Safe overload | 150% of full scale |
| Ultimate overload | 250% of full scale |
| Protection class | IP67 (≤ 300 kg), IP68 (≥ 500 kg) |
| Cable length | 6 m |
| Certifications | OIML, UKCA, EAC, ATEX, IECEx |
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