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Load cell series ELPF

The ELPF series tension/compression load cells raise the bar for high performance at low cost. Measurement Specialties proprietary Microfused™ technology, derived from demanding aerospace applications, employs micro-machined piezoresistive strain gages fused with high temperature glass to a high performance stainless steel force measuring flexure.

Microfused™ technology eliminates age-sensitive organic epoxies used in traditional load cell designs providing excellent long term span and zero stability.

Operating at very low strains, Microfused™ technology utilizes strain gages providing gage factors greater than 100, an essentially unlimited cycle life expectancy, superior resolution, exceedingly high overrange capabilities (without the need for stops) and an amplified ratiometric high level 0.5 to 4.5 V output or 20 mV/V bridge output. Microfused™ sensors are ideal for your test and measurement applications.

Série ELPF

Measurement Specialties’ ELPF Test and Measurement series sensors, unlike most competitive designs, are provided with a "four-bar" design where a flexible diaphragm parallels the measuring flexure. This configuration is far less susceptible to off-axis load components than single diaphragm traditional designs.

Shielded, teflon insulated instrumentation cabling is provided along with spring steel strain reliefs and full NIST traceable calibration certificates. The ELPF unit is fully thermally compensated and will provide an essentially unlimited cycle life expectancy.

The ELPF can be configured with a variety of options to fine tune the instrument to your application: select from several standard package geometries, compensated temperature ranges, input voltages, lead lengths or specify entirely unique combinations of these options.

Available models

  • Available measurement range: tension/compression, 4.5 kgf to 227 kgf (10 lbf to 500 lbf, 50 N to 2.5kN)
  • Maximum overload: 250% of full scale
  • Excitation and Output: variety of options (check documentation)
  • Packages: 19.0 mm and 25.4 mm diameter (with/without mount thread)

Features

  • Low Cost
  • Optional High Level Output
  • Small, Low Profile Design
  • Low Noise
  • Robust: High Overrange
  • High Reliability
  • Low Deflection
  • Low Off-Axis Response
  • Fast
  • Essentially Unlimited Cycle Life

Applications

  • Theatrical Rigging Loads
  • Assembly Forces
  • Weighing
  • Tool Forces
  • Thrust Measurements
  • Batch Weighing
  • Robotics End Effectors
  • Product Validation Testing
  • Medical Instruments
  • Hoist and Winch Loads