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Loadcells, Force Sensors and Torque Sensors
News Release from: Amalgamated Instrument Co | Subject: PA6170 range rope clamp load cells
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 January 2001
Warning when lifting equipment is near
capacity
A range of rope clamp load cells is available which can be used in measuring the tension in equipment lifting ropes when used in conjunction with a suitable indicator and alarm system
It is vital that warnings are given when lifting equipment is approaching its capacity A useful way of alerting an operator to a possible problem is by measuring the tension in the equipment's lifting rope
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 14 Aug 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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This can be done using load cells that clamp onto the rope.
Amalgamated Instrument Co now offers a range of rope clamp load cells that can be used in such a role when used in conjunction with a suitable indicator and alarm system.
The PA6170 range of rope clamp load cells offers 3 models with differing capacities: Capacity 0.4t to 1.5t for rope sizes 6 - 10mm; Capacity 2t to 4t for rope sizes 11 - 16mm; and Capacity 4t to 9t for rope sizes 17 - 22mm.
The cells have an output of 2mV/V and offer exceptional specifications in terms of linearity, repeatability and temperature stability.
The cells use a 4 wire strain bridge configuration.
When used with, say, AIC's panel mount PM4-WT load cell monitor/controller, the PA6170 range of cells offers a system to alert operators to overload situations and, if necessary, halt operations.
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