Double Ended Shear Beam Load Cell

The Model 70310 Double Ended Shear Beam Load Cell is a heavy-duty strain gauge-based load cell designed for truck scales, weighbridges, tank weighing, and hopper weighing applications. Manufactured from electroless nickel-plated tool steel with triple-sealed protection, it is built to withstand harsh industrial environments. The load cell provides excellent accuracy, long-term stability, and IP68 environmental protection, making it suitable for demanding outdoor and industrial weighing systems.

Key Features

• Double-ended shear beam design
• Capacities from 5 Tf to 100 Tf
• Triple-sealed gauge area
• Electroless nickel-plated tool steel construction
• High accuracy and stability
• IP68 environmental protection
• Compatible with WM-V weigh mounting module
• Suitable for harsh industrial environments

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FAQs

1. What is the Model 70310 load cell used for?

It is primarily used for:

• Truck scales
• Weighbridges
• Tank weighing systems
• Hopper weighing systems
• Tensile testing applications

2. What capacities are available?

Standard capacities include:
5, 10, 15, 20, 23, 30, 40, 50, 75, and 100 Tf.

3. What type of sensing technology does it use?

The load cell uses strain gauge technology based on the double-ended shear beam principle for precise force measurement.

4. What is the output sensitivity?

The nominal output is 3.0 mV/V.

5. What excitation voltage is required?

• Recommended: 10 VDC
• Maximum: 15 VDC

6. How accurate is the load cell?

Performance specifications include:

• Non-linearity: < 0.025% FSO
• Hysteresis: < 0.02% FSO
• Non-repeatability: < 0.01% FSO

7. What material is used in construction?

The load cell is manufactured from electroless nickel-plated tool steel, providing excellent strength and corrosion resistance.

8. What environmental protection rating does it have?

The Model 70310 meets IP68 protection standards, offering superior resistance to dust and water ingress.

9. What overload protection is provided?

• Safe Overload: 150% of rated capacity
• Ultimate Overload: 300% of rated capacity

10. What is the temperature compensated range?

The load cell is temperature compensated from 0C to 50C.

11. What are the input and output resistances?

• Input Resistance: 770 20
• Output Resistance: 700 2

12. What makes this load cell suitable for harsh environments?

Its triple-sealed gauge area, nickel-plated tool steel body, and IP68 protection ensure reliable performance in demanding industrial conditions.

13. Is a mounting module available?

Yes, the load cell is compatible with the WM-V Weigh Mounting Module, available separately.

14. What communication and output options are available?

Optional solutions include:

• Relay output instruments
• 420 mA output
• 02 V output
• RS-485 interface
• USB output
• Bluetooth telemetry
• Wireless telemetry systems

15. Why choose Model 70310?

The Model 70310 offers high capacity, exceptional accuracy, IP68 protection, rugged construction, and long-term reliability, making it an ideal choice for weighbridges, truck scales, tanks, and hopper weighing applications.