Crane Scale Weighing Load Cell

The ADI ARTECH Model 20710 Crane Load Cell is a high-precision strain gauge-based tension load cell designed for crane weighing, force measurement, and tension monitoring applications. Its compact and rugged construction, made from high-alloy tool steel with an electroless nickel-plated finish, provides excellent resistance to shock, overload, and harsh industrial environments. Designed exclusively for tension loading, the load cell can be used with shackles or threaded hooks for easy integration into lifting and pulling systems. Available in capacities from 10 TF to 60 TF, the Model 20710 is ideal for crane scales, tension dynamometers, towing force measurement, cargo handling, and material handling applications. Its lightweight and portable design, combined with IP65 protection, ensures reliable performance in demanding industrial conditions.

FAQs

1. What is the Model 20710 load cell used for?

The Model 20710 is used for crane weighing, rope tension measurement, force monitoring, towing force measurement, hanging scales, and material handling applications.

2. What type of load cell is the Model 20710?

It is a strain gauge-based tension load cell designed specifically for tension force measurement.

3. What capacities are available?

Standard capacities are available in 10 TF, 20 TF, 45 TF, and 60 TF.

4. Can the load cell be used in compression applications?

No. The Model 20710 is designed exclusively for tension loading applications.

5. What material is used for construction?

The load cell is manufactured from high-alloy tool steel and features an electroless nickel-plated finish for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance.

6. Is the load cell suitable for outdoor and industrial environments?

Yes. It offers IP65 environmental protection, making it suitable for demanding industrial and outdoor applications.

7. Can it be used with hooks and shackles?

Yes. The load cell can be used with bow shackles, dee shackles, threaded hooks, and swiveling hooks depending on the application requirements.

8. What industries commonly use this load cell?

It is widely used in crane operations, shipyards, cargo handling, material handling, transportation, construction, and industrial force measurement systems.

9. Can it measure towing and pulling forces?

Yes. The Model 20710 is suitable for measuring towing forces of vehicles and ships, as well as rope and cable tension.

10. Is a high-temperature version available?

Yes. A high-temperature version is available upon request for foundry and other elevated-temperature applications.

11. What output options are available?

The load cell is compatible with weighing indicators, relay-based controllers, 4-20 mA transmitters, voltage output systems, RS-485 communication, USB interfaces, Bluetooth telemetry, and wireless telemetry solutions.

12. What are the key advantages of the Model 20710?

The main advantages include high accuracy, rugged construction, excellent overload resistance, portability, versatile mounting options, IP65 protection, a