Category - Load Cell "How To"

Choosing the right load cell is critical to obtaining high-quality, accurate readings. Here, we explain the best choice based on application, physical space, orientation, durability, environmental factors, and required signal outputs.

Not all load cells are created equal. What sets the most accurate, reliable and long-lasting apart? This article answers this question to help you find the best quality load cell.

Load cell specifications generally cover three things: (1) what output voltage can you expect for a given load, (2) how much error can you expect for a given output and (3) how to safely operate the load cell. This article explains some of the most common load cell manufacturer's specifications.

The minimum weight, or even change in weight, that a load cell can sense is important information when selecting the right load cell. This article explains how to find this critical piece of knowledge.

All load cells come with a marking such as "IP57". What does this marking tell you? This article gives a brief but detailed explanation of the Ingress Protection rating on all load cells.

What are the most important considerations when mounting and installing load cells in scales or industrial systems? This guide gives best-practice tips.

Load cells contain delicate electronics and require careful handling. Learn quality control procedures for handling, storing and preserving load cells to extend their service life.

Load cell "quadro kits" make building 4-corner weigh systems easy & quick with a perfectly matched, full set of components. Find the right one with this guide.

Why do we use load cell amplifiers and signal conditioners to improve load cell signals? This tutorial explains, and compares best products.

When connecting a force sensor and data acquisition (DAQ) system, our overview of how these subsystems work together is a good place to start.

What is the difference between a four-wire and six-wire load cell? Find out the answer to this and other load cell cabling questions here.

Terminal blocks complete circuits between two bare wire ends. Aside from safety, terminal blocks have distinct advantages when building circuits, including organization and ease of maintenance. Learn the different types here.

Weighing systems often require multiple load cells to record accurate measurements. In this case, a junction or summing box combines signals from these distributed load cell devices. Learn here the trimming process that equalizes these multiple signals to ensure combined signal accuracy.

Wireless data transmission has become standard in most technology applications today. Load cell applications are no exception. Learn about wireless load cell advantages and available solutions.

A measuring system has many elements from the force sensor to the output device. Each can potentially introduce error. This article explains calibration's contribution to the accuracy of the measuring system's output.

Load cells contain delicate electronics and require careful handling. Learn quality control procedures for handling, storing and preserving load cells to extend their service life.

What are the most important considerations when mounting and installing load cells in scales or industrial systems? This guide gives best-practice tips.

Piezoelectric force transducers are small in size and well-suited for applications requiring miniature components or dynamic force measurement. This article explains how to install and mount them for highest accuracy.

Weighing systems often require multiple load cells to record accurate measurements. In this case, a junction or summing box combines signals from these distributed load cell devices. Learn here the trimming process that equalizes these multiple signals to ensure combined signal accuracy.

In force measurement, environmental noise such as voltage interferes with sensitive load cell applications, leading to errors. Learn best practices on how to reduce these unwanted effects.

Discover which load cell mount or module is best for your application with this comparison chart of over 20 products sold by Tacuna Systems.

Learn about axial thrust in rotating equipment, how to measure it and mitigate problems it causes. We focus on the specific example of a centrifugal pump.

From time to time, load cells may encounter faults that disrupt their performance. This guide explains step-by-step tests to identify and resolve common strain gauge load cell faults like unstable readings, overloads and erratic output display.