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LPB Custom Designed Stainless Steel Load Measuring Pin

Simple and versatile load cells that can be used in a wide range of applications


Key features

  • Ranges: 100kg to 1500+ tonnes
  • Dimensions to suit specific individual requirements
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Choice of environmental sealings
  • Many special design options available
  • Versions available to meet offshore, subsea and marine specifications
  • Design support software available

About the LPB Custom Designed Stainless Steel Load Measuring Pin

The load measuring pins are designed for general use. They are a simple and versatile type of load cell that are used in a large variety of applications, including harsh environments such as subsea, marine and offshore. They are easily installed into machines by replacing any existing load bearing pin with no modifications to the equipment required. They are very easy to install new or retrofitted
and have a long design life to offer many years of troublefree operation.


The LPB load pin range is entirely custom designed to meet specific customer requirements, and over 4500 different product variants have been manufactured to date. Machined from high tensile stainless steel, they are built to exacting standards and proof loaded to 150% of normal rated load. We also offer a standard load pin range that covers load ratings between 500kgs and 1500 tonnes (see LMP data sheet).


The LPB series can be supplied on its own or combined with our extensive range of instrumentation to provide a complete load monitoring system.

APPLICATION

  • Crane overload protection
  • Winch force monitoring
  • Cable and wire dynamometers
  • Hoist overload protection
  • Mooring load tension measurement

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

  • Submersible and subsea versions
  • Integral signal conditioning
  • Special electrical connectors
  • Wireless option (not available with Explosion Proof (Exd) certification)
  • Hazardous Area certified - Explosion Proof (Ex d) and Intrinsically Safe (Ex i)
  • Anti-rotation plate
  • TEDS option when used with TR150 handheld display (Not available with Hazardous Area versions)

Do you need this sensor for your next project?

Request a no-obligation quote or send us your contact details for a free, no-obligation consultation. Our sales engineers will then contact you within a maximum of 1 to 2 working days.

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Not exactly what you are looking for? We offer standard sensors, but can also help you with sensors adapted for you or a fully customised measurement solution. Contact us for advice or pricing.

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Rated load (tonne) 100 kgs to 1500 tonnes (higher available on request)
Proof load 150% of rated load or higher
Ultimate breaking load 300% to 500% of rated load
Output 1.5mV/V at rated load (nominal)
Non-linearity <±0.2 to ±1.5% of rated load typically, depending on pin geometry
Non-repeatability <±0.1% of rated load
Excitation voltage 10vdc recommended, 15vdc maximum
Bridge resistance 350Ω, 1000Ω or 5000Ω
Insulation resistance >500MΩ @ 500vdc
Operating temperature range -20 to +70°C for standard and Ex i cabled-20 to +55°C for Ex d cabled, -20 to +50°C for Ex i wireless
Compensated temperature range -10 to +70°C
Zero temperature coefficient <±0.01% of rated load/°C
Span temperature coefficient <±0.01% of rated load/°C
ATEX certification: Ex i (cabled) / Ex i (wireless) / Ex d (cabled) II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb / II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C DbII 2G Ex ib IIC T4 GbII 2G Ex d IIC T6 Gb / II 2D Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db
Environmental protection level As required (standard IP67)
Connection type 4-core screened PUR cable. Length as required
Wiring connections +ve supply - Red / -ve supply - Blue+ve signal - Green /  -ve signal - Yellow

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