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CBL Compression Load Cell – Low Profile

High-capacity compression sensor with IP68 protection and C3 accuracy for heavy industrial weighing applications.

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Key features

  • Stainless steel 17-4 PH construction
  • Capacity range from 250 kg to 100,000 kg
  • Accuracy class up to OIML R60 C3
  • IP68 protection rating (IP69K on request)
  • Very low combined error ≤ ±0.03% (≤ ±0.02% C3)
  • Available with ATEX, IECEx and legal-for-trade certifications

Performance highlights

The CBL series is a high-performance compression load cell designed for static weighing tasks up to 100 tons. It features a combined error of just ≤ ±0.03% (or ≤ ±0.02% for C3 class), ensuring precise measurement even in heavy-duty installations. It offers a standard output of 2 mV/V and is compatible with a wide range of mounting accessories.

Usage conditions

Manufactured from 17-4 PH stainless steel, the CBL load cell is resistant to harsh environmental conditions. Rated IP68 as standard, with optional IP69K marking for high-pressure cleaning, this sensor performs reliably across a wide temperature range (-30 °C to +90 °C). It supports safe overload up to 150% and ultimate overload up to 300%.

Possible applications

  • Tank and silo weighing
  • Truck scales and weighbridges
  • Industrial force monitoring
  • Process weighing and batching
  • OEM integrations in heavy-load equipment

Advantages of choosing this product

The CBL series combines a rugged mechanical design with highly accurate output, legal-for-trade compliance, and international certifications (including ATEX and IECEx for hazardous zones). A wide capacity range (250 kg to 100,000 kg) makes this sensor highly versatile for industrial applications.

Other important features

  • Rated output: 2 mV/V ±0.1%
  • Input/output resistance: 700 Ω ±10
  • Temperature effect on zero: 0.005%/°C
  • Temperature effect on span: 0.003%/°C
  • Creep (30 min): 0.03%
  • Insulation resistance: >10,000 MΩ
  • Cable: 5 m (250–10,000 kg), 10 m (12,500–100,000 kg)
  • Available with redundant Wheatstone bridge (on request)

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Combined error ≤0.03%/≤0.02%
Creep at nominal load in 30 minutes 0.03%
Deflection at nominal load 0.4mm
Material 17-4 PH stainless steel
Max supply voltage without damage 15V
Protection class IP68
Rated output 2 mV/V ±0.01%
Safe overload (% of full scale) 150%
Ultimate overload (% of full scale) 300%
Zero balance ±1%