Applied Measurements needed to design and manufacture a pair of custom load pins for the university that could compensate for temperatures as low as -30degC. The load pin also had a built in ICA4S amplifier that could give a 4-20mA output for them to use to monitor the drilling forces.
Category: Load & Force
Applied Measurements Builds Weighing System for Packaged Biomass Plantrooms
The weighing systems comprise of between 6 and 8 silo mount-style load cell weighing assemblies depending on the size of the plant, all of which are then wired into a bespoke junction box. The signal from the junction box feeds into an Intuitive2-L panel mounted digital display that provides a local weight reading in the biomass plantroom.
S-Beam Load Cells are The Versatile Choice
S-beam load cells are a highly versatile measuring device suitable for measuring a broad range of tensile or compressive loads from a few hundred grams right up to 30 tonnes with very high accuracy (better than 0.05% in most cases). Simple installation and compact size makes the S-beam load cell an ideal choice for many applications including materials testing, suspended hopper weighing, and winch monitoring where the in-line mounting arrangement via 2 female threads makes the machine builders life easy. The majority of our range of s-beam load cells are available ex-stock and are competitively priced. Custom or modified versions can be provided if required while our catalogue of existing modifications include; miniature (35mm high), waterproof, fully submersible, high temperature […]
Submersible Compression Load Cell Resists Freeze-Thaw Weathering
Applied Measurements have just designed and manufactured a special version of their compact CCG annular load cell (also known as a ‘ring load cell’ or ‘donut load cell’) for use in a particularly tough application where it is submerged 1 metre deep in potable water, subjected to a force of 160kN (~16 tonnes) and subjected to a repeated cycle of freezing and thawing. The load cell design utilises 17-4PH stainless steel for the sensing element and cover in conjunction with a stainless steel IP68 cable gland, submersible polyurethane cable and a double ‘O’ ring sealing system to ensure that the transducer’s integrity is maintained at all times. The submersible load cells achieved an accuracy of better than 0.5% of rated […]
UK Calibration Service for Microtronics BlueForce and SpeedForce EN 12445 Impact Force Testers
Applied Measurements are now offering a UK-based, UKAS traceable calibration service for all Microtronics BlueForce and SpeedForce EN 12445 / EN 12453 gate impact force tester models. It is vital to have your impact force tester calibrated every 12 months to ensure that it is performing to specification and giving accurate force readings, as well as maintaining your CE documentation portfolio with an up-to-date calibration certificate. We offer two levels of service to choose from depending on the urgency of your requirement; 7 working days, priced at £149.00 GBP, or an accelerated 3 working days priced at £189.00 GBP (note: prices current as of September 2014). Return shipment of the meter via UPS is included free of charge and a […]
Force Measurement Determines The Effect of Girth Tension on Horse Gait
Using electrical systems for the measurement of mechanical forces is by no means limited to machines and laboratory based applications. In her recently completed research thesis ‘Girth Tensions and their Effects on Equine Stride Characteristics’, Sue Wright of Moulton College Northampton used load cells, motion sensors and GPS amongst other technologies to measure and record the tension within the girth strap used to hold the saddle in place.
Bolt-On Weighing Systems
Fitting a weighing system to an existing silo, hopper or tank using a conventional load cell system can be expensive, disruptive and sometimes even impossible. UK sensor experts Applied Measurements Ltd offer a solution to these problems by using a simple bolt-on load transducer. This weighing approach is cost-effective and quick to install, causes a minimum of production downtime and is ideal as a retrofitted system. The BOSS bolt-on sensor is a well-proven robust product consisting of a strain-gauged element encased in a protective housing. It is simply bolted to a structural member of the silo and deflects under the changing weight conditions, to give a varying electrical output relative to the load. Bob Davies, general manager at Applied Measurements […]
Underwater Load Cell offers Tension and Compression Measurement
When approached by one of our customers to design a load cell for underwater tension measurement, We looked at our core range of products and decided the DDE style load cell, which features M12x1.75 male threads at each end, would best meet the customer’s requirement, but this model as standard is only rated to IP65. With a small, quick and cost effective re-design we changed the construction to Stainless Steel with two halves locking together with a seal. Internally it was further protected by back-filling with an inert waterproof gel. The electrical termination is a tough IP68 multicore cable that is connected through an IP68 cable gland, to complete fully submersible sealing. The new underwater load cell has been designated […]
