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  • CO Cylindrical Load Cell

CO Cylindrical load cell

High-accuracy stainless steel load cell for 25,000 kg compression force measurement in industrial and certified weighing systems.


Key features

  • Precision accuracy ≤ ±0.017%
  • 17-4 PH stainless steel construction
  • IP68 protection and lightning protection
  • Certified to OIML R60 C4 class
  • Nominal load: 25,000 kg
  • Anti-rotation installation accessories available

Performance highlights

The CO Column Load Cell is designed for industrial high-capacity weighing applications. It offers an outstanding combined error of ≤ ±0.017%, rated to 25,000 kg nominal load. The output signal is 2 mV/V ±1%, ensuring stable and repeatable measurements even in demanding environments.

Usage conditions

Built from 17-4 PH stainless steel, the CO load cell is fully sealed to IP68 and equipped with lightning protection, making it ideal for outdoor or washdown conditions. It performs reliably across a wide temperature range and meets global legal-for-trade and explosion protection requirements.

Possible applications:

  • High-capacity tank and silo weighing
  • Legal-for-trade industrial weighing systems
  • Bulk material handling
  • Load monitoring in hazardous zones
  • Outdoor force monitoring in extreme conditions

Advantages of choosing this product

With OIML R60 C4 approval and optional ATEX, IECEx, and FM HazLoc certifications, the CO load cell is well-suited for regulated and safety-critical applications. Accessories like KITCO (anti-rotation base with O-ring) and PIACO (steel base plates) ensure secure installation with minimal drift and deflection.

Other important features:

  • Lightning protection as standard
  • Safe overload: 150%, Ultimate overload: 300%
  • Cable length: 15 m, 4-core shielded
  • Compact: only 2.4 kg
  • Optional mounting kits available

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Material 17-4 PH stainless steel
Nominal load 25,000 kg
Accuracy class OIML R60 C4 (4000 divisions)
Combined error ≤ ±0.017%
Protection rating IP68
Rated output 2 mV/V ±1%
Input/output resistance 700 Ω ±7
Temperature effect on zero/span 0.002%/°C
Zero balance ±1%
Compensated temp. range -10 °C to +40 °C
Operating temp. range -30 °C to +65 °C
Insulation resistance ≥5000 MΩ
Safe overload 150%
Ultimate overload 300%
Creep @ 30 min 0.02%
Max. supply voltage 18 VDC
Deflection @ nominal load 0.6 – 1 mm