Miniature and Load Button

Miniature load cells and load buttons measure force in spaces too small for a standard load cell. We carry ANYLOAD products in aluminum and stainless steel.

Which Style Fits Your Application

• Load buttons are short, round compression sensors with a raised button on top. They quantify forces that press on the button and suit press-fit, clamping, and assembly testing applications. Through-hole models let a bolt pass through the center to measure clamping forces.
• Miniature S-type and side-mount load cells measure both tension and compression, for cable and spring testing, small hoppers, and automated machinery.

Choosing a Miniature Load Cell

• Load direction: load buttons measure compression only. Choose an S-type or side-mount model if you also need tension.
• Mounting: a load button needs a flat, rigid base and a load centered on the button. Off-center or side loads reduce accuracy.
• Capacity: small sensors are easily damaged by overload, so leave a margin above your expected maximum and consider a mechanical overload stop.
• Signal: pair the sensor with a load cell amplifier to send its signal to a PLC, controller, or data acquisition system.

For more on these sensors, see Choosing the Right Load Cell for Your Job and Load Cells and Force Sensors in Robotics.

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