Miniature In-Line Load Cell | Tension and Compression | DDE

Compact, Low Deflection and Comes with Integral Mounting Threads

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DDE Miniature In-Line Load Cell

At a Glance

  • Capacities: 0-100N up to 0-50kN
  • Output: 2mV/V
  • Environmental Protection: IP65
  • Accuracy: <±0.30%/RC
  • Low Profile Design
  • Low Profile & Integral Mounting Threads Make it Ideal to use in Small Spaces
  • Designed for Both Tension and Compression Monitoring
  • Customisation Available to Suit Your Application
  • Excellent at Monitoring Fast Changes Thanks to its Low Deflection

Description

Applied Measurements DDE miniature in-line load cell is suitable for use in both tension and compression and offers a very low profile body coupled with integral mounting threads to allow use in applications with restricted mounting space where other in-line load cell designs such as S-Beam load cells are too large.

The DDE’s small size means that weight is kept to a minimum, this, in conjunction with its low deflection, results in a high stiffness assembly and makes the load cell suited to the measurement of fast changes in load and high-frequency transients.

The DDE miniature in-line load cell is currently being used in many applications including automotive production, cable tension monitoring and suspension force monitoring.  Customised versions with different thread sizes, specific dimensions and interim capacity can also be provided if required.

For a submersible in-line load cell please see Applied Measurements DDEN fully submersible load cell which has a protection rating of IP68 suitable for long-term immersion.

Technical Specifications

Rated Capacity (RC)N0-100, 0-250, 0-500, 0-1000, 0-2500, 0-5000, 0-10000, 0-20000, 0-50000
Operating ModesTension/Compression / Tension & Compression
Sensitivity (RO)mV/V2.0 nominal (1.2 approx on 100N)
Zero Balance/Offset±%/Rated Output<1.0
Output Symmetry (tension vs. compression±%/Rated Output<1
Non-Linearity±%/Rated Output (BFSL)<0.3
Hysteresis±%/Rated Output<0.3
Repeatability±%/Rated Output<0.2
Temperature Effect on Zero±%/Rated Output/ ˚C<0.005
Temperature Effect on Sensitivity±%/Applied Load/ ˚C<0.005
Input ResistanceOhms750 nominal
Output ResistanceOhms700 nominal
Insulation ResistanceMegohms>5000 @ 50Vdc
Excitation VoltageVolts AC or DC10 recommended (2-15 acceptable)
Operating Temperature Range˚C-20 to +80
Compensated Temperature Range˚C0 to +70
Storage Temperature Range˚C-20 to +80
Safe Overload% of Rated Capacity150
Ultimate Overload% of Rated Capacity200
Maximum Allowable Sideload% of Rated Capacity<5
Deflection @ Rated CapacitymmSee dimensions table
Fundamental Resonant Frequency*kHzSee dimensions table
IP Rating (Environmental Protection)IP65
Weight (excluding cable)grams150 nominal
Fatigue Life108 cycles typical (109 cycles on fatigue-rated version)
Cable Length (as standard)metres2
Cable Type4-core + screen, PVC sheath, Ø3.5 typical
ConstructionStainless Steel
Resolution:1 part in 250,000 (with appropriate instrumentation)
*The resonant frequency is calculated with the body of the load cell attached to a large plate, ensuring that only the sensing element oscillates: This is vital to achieve the highest natural frequency and subsequent frequency response.

Product Dimensions (mm)

DDE Miniature In-Line Load Cell Outline Drawing
CAPACITY (N)
A
B
C
D
Deflection mmResonant Frequency kHz
100501520M120.100.53
250501520M120.100.84
500501520M120.071.42
1000501520M120.052.37
2500501520M120.034.84
5000501520M120.028.39
100005012.525M120.0413
200005012.525M120.0418
50000561820M160.0325

Wiring Details

WireDesignation
Red+ve excitation
Blue-ve excitation
Green+ve signal (compression)
Yellow-ve signal
ScreenTo ground - not connected to load cell body

Ordering Codes & Options

Core ProductCapacity (inc Engineering Units)Cable Length (m)Specials CodeExample Result
DDE100N002000DDE-100N-002-000
DDE250N002000DDE-250N-002-000
DDE500N002000DDE-500N-002-000
DDE1000N002000DDE-1000N-002-000
DDE2500N002000DDE-2500N-002-000
DDE5000N002000DDE-5000N-002-000
DDE10,000N002000DDE-10kN-002-000
DDE20,000N002000DDE-20kN-002-000
DDE50,000N002000DDE-50kN-002-000

Mounting And Installation Accessories

Rod End Bearings for Tension Use

Designed to align forces through the principle axis of the load cell thus reducing the effects of extraneous forces, hence offering improved performance from the cell.

Rod End Bearings are used where tensile forces are being applied.

Maintenance-free rod ends are a complete units made up of a housing with both an integral shank (with an internal or external thread) and a maintenance-free spherical plain bearing, located within the housing.

Key Features:

  • Supports radial loads in a tensile or compressive direction.
  • Suitable for unilateral loads – can support alternating loads and alternating loads in combination with bearing GE..UK-2RS, please consult sales.
  • Zinc plated for corrosion resistance.
  • Are maintenance-free.
  • Fitted with radial spherical plain bearings GE..UK
  • Hard chromium/PTFE composite sliding contact surfaces.
  • Enables compact adjacent construction thanks to its thin-walled design of the eye housing.
Rod End Bearing

GIR..UK
(right hand thread)

To ISO 12 240-4, dimension series E, type F
Shank with internal thread

Maintenance-free
ISO 12 240-4, dimension series E, type F
Sliding contact surface: hard chromium/PTFE

Series GIR..UK
Sliding material: PTFE composite

Rod End Bearing GIR.UK
LOAD CELLSHAFT DIAMETERORDERING CODEMASSDIMENSIONS
dWITHOUT SEALSWITH SEALS≈ kgdDBdKd1d2d3d4h1
DDE-100N to 20kN12GIR 12 UK-0.09612-0.0082210-0.121814.934M1217.550
DDE-50kN17GIR 17 UK-0.2217 -0.0083014-0.122520.746M162467
LOAD CELLDegreesChamfer DimensionBasic Load RatingsRadial Internal ClearanceShaft Diameter
C1αl3l4l5l7d5Wr1s min.dyn. Cr Nstat. C0r Nd
DDE-100N to 20kN81123676.51822190.311 40030 4000 - 0.03212
DDE-50kN11103490102330270.322 40056 5000 - 0.0417

Published Sensor Application Articles

Below is a published sensor application paper that shows you how the DDE miniature in-line load cell has been used in a specific application.  See our published sensor application articles page for many more.

Design and implementation of a supervisory system for the automation of drained and non-drained experiments of the triaxial chamber of the faculty of civil engineering

By Ramírez García, María Fernánda, Romero Cañón, Diego Andrés. 2009. Universidad De La Salle.