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Model 53 Compression Load Cell

Stainless steel
Infinite resolution
Miniature

A load cell or force sensor is a

device which converts load or
force into an electrical signal.
A load cell should be mounted
on a hard, flat surface. A
compression load cell
measures the force applied to
the load button.
Care should be taken to ensure
that the load sensor is not
exposed to load or force in
excess of its capability. The
range of compression load cell
selected should therefore be
appropriate for the maximum
force (including transient
forces) that can be applied to it.
This series of transducer is a
strain gauge type transducer
and has a mV output which
may require an amplifier. We
can offer a variety of high
quality, low noise and high
precision strain gauge
amplifiers.
How it Works - Strain Gauge
Load Cell

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Type * = shorter lead-time

SLC53/00005
SLC53/00010
SLC53/00025
SLC53/00050
SLC53/00100
SLC53/00250
SLC53/00500*
SLC53/01000*
SLC53/02000*
SLC53/03000
SLC53/04000
SLC53/05000*
SLC53/07500
SLC53/10000*
SLC53/15000
SLC53/20000*
SLC53/30000
SLC53/50000*

Range
D1
H
E
PCD
D2
H2
5lbs (22N)
25mm 16mm #4-40 UNC, 5.6mm 19.1mm 5mm 1.3mm
10lbs (44N)
25mm 16mm #4-40 UNC, 5.6mm 19.1mm 5mm 1.3mm
25lbs (111N) 25mm 16mm #4-40 UNC, 5.6mm 19.1mm 5mm 1.3mm
50lbs (222N) 25mm 16mm #4-40 UNC, 5.6mm 19.1mm 5mm 1.3mm
100lbs (445N) 25mm 16mm #4-40 UNC, 5.6mm 19.1mm 5mm 1.3mm
250lbs (1.1kN) 32mm 10mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 25.4mm 8mm 1.8mm
500lbs (2.2kN) 32mm 10mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 25.4mm 8mm 1.8mm
1000lbs (4.4kN) 32mm 10mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 25.4mm 8mm 1.8mm
2000lbs (8.9kN) 32mm 10mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 25.4mm 8mm 1.8mm
3000lbs (13kN) 38mm 16mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 31.8mm 10mm 2.0mm
4000lbs (18kN) 38mm 16mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 31.8mm 10mm 2.0mm
5000lbs (22kN) 38mm 16mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 31.8mm 10mm 2.0mm
7500lbs (33kN) 38mm 16mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 31.8mm 10mm 2.0mm
10000lbs (44kN) 38mm 16mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 31.8mm 10mm 2.0mm
15000lbs (67kN) 51mm 25mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 41.3mm 15mm 3.0mm
20000lbs (89kN) 51mm 25mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 41.3mm 15mm 3.0mm
30000lbs (133kN) 51mm 25mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 41.3mm 15mm 3.0mm
50000lbs (222kN) 76mm 38mm #6-32 UNC, 6.4mm 60.3mm 20mm 4.6mm

Specification
Excitation/supply
(acceptable)
Excitation/supply
(calibrated)
Output
Bridge resistance
Linearity error

0 to 10V(ac or
Temperature coefficient (span)
dc)
Operating temperature range
10Vdc
(minimum)
Operating temperature range
2mV/V
(maximum)
Compensated temperature range
350 Ohms
(minimum)
Compensated temperature range
0.25% F.S.
(maximum)

Hysteresis

0.3% F.S.

Deflection at full scale

Repeatability

0.1% F.S.

Over-range capacity

Resolution

Infinite

Major construction material

Temperature coefficient 0.009% F.S. /

0.02% rdg /C
-54C
121C
16C
71C
0.076mm
maximum
50% F.S.
17-4 PH stainless
steel
1.5m (integral

(zero)

Electrical termination

cable)

Options and accessories

Electronics

All dimensions and specifications

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are nominal.
Due to our policy of on-going development, specifications may change without notice. Any modification
may affect some or all of the specifications for our equipment.
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