The poultry plant was experiencing severe chain wear problems causing loss of production. It was suspected that this was due to excessive tension at certain points in the system. The challenge was to identify these areas, which could only be done effectively in a live running situation. Applied Measurements Ltd were supplied with a standard link from the chain, this was modified to enable strain gauges to be bonded to the structure, creating a strain-gauged chain link. The transformation of the link into a load cell was completed by terminating with a four core screened cable, environmental protective coatings and calibration. The strain-gauged chain link was then installed in the standard process chain and fitted with a portable data logger, […]
Category: Custom Sensors
Special Annular Load Cell Measures Tensioning System Spring Force
The overall tension in the system is controlled by a spring mechanism against an idler wheel. Some form of load measurement was required, but it had to fit into the existing system, which did not allow space for a standard off-the-shelf load cell. Applied Measurements Ltd designed and manufactured a custom load cell based on the CCG load cell concept, but to exactly fit the existing mechanical dimensions. It had to be annular to allow the tensioning system to fit through the centre and to be extremely low in height to replace an existing washer. To complete the system each load cell was supplied calibrated with a digital indicator containing 4 changeover relays. Each system operated from a 240Vac supply, […]
Hand Force Load Cell Enables Grip Measurement
The grip measurement application required the design of a custom built hand force load cell to enable the customer to determine the ratio between gripping force and friction coefficients of various materials. The length and overall diameter of the finished transducer were stipulated by the customer and it was important that the load cell could be gripped at any point along its length without compromising the sensitivity and accuracy. Successful grip measurement was achieved by utilising the basic single point load cell principles but adapting them to meet the dimension specifications. To enable transducer to be used in a variety of locations, it was calibrated to UKAS Standards with our portable battery powered PD100 Indicator. From the initial consultation through […]
Custom Load Pins Designed To Suit Your Needs
The DBEP series load pins are available in a standard range of capacities and sizes to show the overall scope of this product. As the majority of applications require specific dimensions we can quickly and easily design and manufacture custom load pins to meet individual needs. This can be achieved without the normal high cost and long delivery associated with custom load pin manufacture. Options for our custom load pin designs include; load ratings from 0-500kg up to 0-1500 tonnes, sealed to IP68 or subsea, built in amplifiers (analogue or digital), bi-directional operation, dual strain gauge bridges, X-Y force measurement, temperature ranges from –20ºC to +70ºC, while Stainless Steel construction is standard. Our custom load pins can be supplied as […]
