Fundamentals Archives

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The Versatile Strain Gauge Load Cell

Date: February 14, 2020
By: Maria Pontones
Categories: Fundamentals

For load measurement, strain gauge load cells are cost-effective, accurate and highly configurable. Learn about their properties and how their bridge configurations affect accuracy.

An Overview of Load Cells

Date: January 8, 2020
By: Maria Pontones
Categories: Fundamentals

Learn about different load cell types that exist and what applications they are suited for: strain gauge, hydraulic, pneumatic, capacitive and piezoelectric transducers

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Measurement Uncertainty in Force Measurement

Date: March 13, 2020
By: Maria Pontones
Categories: Fundamentals

Here we present general ways to evaluate uncertainty in force measurement applications. We also relate these concepts to the uncertainty figures given with load cell product specifications.

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Significant Digit Considerations for Weighing Applications

Date: May 19, 2020
By: Maria Pontones
Categories: Fundamentals

Accurate load cell measurements rely on proper rounding techniques to ensure data sets are within the range of a manufacturer's specifications. Learn more about this here.