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  • FTK Bending Shear Beam Load Cell

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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Technical 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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