Last updated: 30th April 2026
Due to our policy on ongoing development, dimensions and specifications may change without notice.

Bending Beam Load Cell | OBBS

Hermetically Sealed, Accurate and Ideal for Process Applications

  • Lead Time: 2 weeks
OBBS Bending Beam Load Cell

At a Glance

  • Capacities: 0-10kg up to 0-500kg
  • Output: 2mV/V
  • Environmental Protection: IP68
  • High Accuracy: <±0.02%/RC
  • Optional Vessel Mounts
  • Ideal for Accurate Batch Hopper Weighing Applications
  • Hermetically Sealed & Immersion Protected for Food Hygiene Environments
  • Optimum Accuracy Guaranteed with Vessel Mounts
  • Optimise Signal Integrity and Reduce Noise – With our Integrated Signal Conditioning Options

Description

The OBBS bending beam load cell design is suitable for low capacity weighing applications such as batching hoppers where a highly accurate measurement system is required.  They are also suitable for use in conveyor weighing applications.

The bending beam load cell’s high integrity hermetically sealed IP68 bellows and stainless steel construction means that it is ideal for use in process situations where regular washdowns are required to maintain hygiene standards.

A vessel mount is available to suit the OBBS bending beam load cell for static applications and is ideal for load cells in hopper and tank weighing applications.

If you have an existing installation that you would like to upgrade with higher capacity bending beam load cells, we have custom designs for capacities up to 1200kg in the same form factor.  Please contact our technical sales team via the quick enquiry form, email us, or phone +44 (0) 1189 817339.

Technical Specifications

Rated Capacity (RC)kgf0-10, 0-20, 0-50, 0-100, 0-200, 0-250, 0-500
Operating ModesTension/Compression / Tension & Compression
Sensitivity (RO)mV/V2.0 ±0.1%
Zero Balance/Offset±%/Rated Output±2.0
Zero Return After 30 mins±%/Applied Load±0.06
Total Error±%/Rated Output±0.05
Temperature Effect on Zero±%/Rated Load/ ˚C±0.04
Temperature Effect on Sensitivity±%/Applied Load/ ˚C±0.02
Input ResistanceOhms380 ± 10
Output ResistanceOhms350 ± 3
Insulation ResistanceMegohms>5000 @ 100Vdc
Excitation VoltageVolts AC or DC10 recommended (5-15 acceptable)
Operating Temperature Range˚C-40 to +80 (ATEX -40 to +60)
Compensated Temperature Range˚C-10 to +40
Storage Temperature Range˚C-20 to +70
Safe Overload% of Rated Capacity200
Ultimate Overload% of Rated Capacity300
Deflection @ Rated Capacitymm<0.4
IP Rating (Environmental Protection)IP68
Weight (excluding cable)kg0.35
Cable Length (as standard)3 metres
Cable Type6-Core Screened, PUR sheath
Construction MaterialStainless Steel 17-4 PH (1.4548)

Product Dimensions (mm)

OBBS Outline

Wiring Details

WireDesignation
Green+ve excitation
Blue+ve sense
White+ve signal
Brown-ve sense
Black-ve excitation
Red-ve signal
YellowShield

VRev8

Ordering Codes & Options

Core ProductCapacity (inc Engineering Units)Cable Length (m)Specials CodeExample Result
OBBS10kg003000OBBS-10kg-003-000
OBBS20kg003000OBBS-20kg-003-000
OBBS50kg003000OBBS-50kg-003-000
OBBS100kg003000OBBS-100kg-003-000
OBBS200kg003000OBBS-200kg-003-000
OBBS250kg003000OBBS-250kg-003-000
OBBS500kg003000OBBS-500kg-003-000

Mounting Accessories

Vessel Mount for OBBS Load Cells

  • Prevent unwanted forces from affecting load cell performance.
  • Ideal for load cells in hopper and tank weighing applications.
  • Integrated lift-off and overload protection.
  • Load introduction by ball and socket joint.
Vessel Mount for OBBS Load Cell

The Vessel Mount assembly for both the OBBS Series of load cells is low profile and simple to install and design into new or existing installations. The mounts can be installed with or without the load cells in position. Plant downtime is reduced to an absolute minimum and the risk of damage to the load cell is eliminated during installation.

Thanks to its integrated jacking device, load cell replacement requires minimum lifting height.

All modules within a scale are identical and can be freely oriented in any direction. It incorporates an integrated check link to eliminate oscillations caused by slow-moving agitators etc.