Canister loadcells boast heavyweight performance

A Futek Advanced Sensor Technology product story

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Apr 17, 2007

Column/canister load cells suit applications requiring high-capacity range measurement and control in compression.

In addition to the popular pancake loadcell, Futek now offers the LCA700 column/canister loadcell series for applications requiring high capacity range measurement and control in compression.

Weighing only 22.7kg, its compact design is offered with up to 453.6t of capacity and a high accuracy of column design flexure.

The LCA700 column/canister loadcell has a raised spherical surface to lower the possibility of off-centre loading, and comes equipped with a handle for easy carrying.

Some additional features that can be added include dual bridge, amplifier and TEDS/IEEE1451.4.

One ideal application is for high tonnage press.

Major calibration houses currently use this product and accept no substitute.

Similar to Futek's entire loadcell product line, this canister (LCA) series is manufactured in the USA and uses metal foil strain gauge technology.

Futek also provides various instruments including signal conditioned displays and digital loadcell displays that can be calibrated with the sensor.

Futek's calibration services are ISO17025 accredited by A2LA.

Futek also offers a VCal portable system, an in house creation that brings easy-to-use system verification directly to the customer, making it ideal for on-site verification and calibration of products.