Side Mounted Shear Beam Load Cell

About Side Mounted Shear Beam Load Cell

The ADI ARTECH Model 60930 is a side-mounted shear beam load cell designed for high-capacity industrial weighing applications such as platform scales, tank weighing, silo weighing, hopper weighing, and forklift load measurement. Manufactured from high-strength tool steel with an electroless nickel-plated finish, it provides excellent corrosion resistance and long-term durability. The load cell utilizes strain gauge technology with full temperature compensation from 0C to 50C, ensuring accurate and stable performance in demanding environments. With IP65 environmental protection and capacities ranging from 750 kgf to 5000 kgf, the Model 60930 is an ideal solution for industrial weighing systems requiring reliability, accuracy, and easy installation.

FAQs

1. What is the Model 60930 load cell used for?

The Model 60930 is commonly used in platform scales, tank and silo weighing systems, hopper weighing applications, forklift load monitoring, and material handling equipment.

2. What type of load cell is the Model 60930?

It is a side-mounted shear beam load cell designed for medium to high-capacity weighing applications.

3. What capacities are available?

Standard capacities include 750 kgf, 1000 kgf, 1500 kgf, 2000 kgf, 3000 kgf, and 5000 kgf. Custom capacities can also be provided.

4. What material is used in its construction?

The load cell is manufactured from tool steel and finished with electroless nickel plating to provide corrosion resistance and mechanical strength.

5. Is the load cell suitable for industrial environments?

Yes. The Model 60930 features IP65 environmental protection, making it suitable for industrial applications exposed to dust and moisture.

6. What makes this load cell suitable for platform scales and tanks?

Its shear beam design offers high accuracy, excellent repeatability, and reliable performance under heavy loads, making it ideal for platform, hopper, tank, and silo weighing systems.

7. What is the output signal of the load cell?

The load cell provides a nominal output of 2 mV/V, compatible with most weighing indicators, controllers, and transmitters.

8. What is the operating temperature range?

The load cell is temperature compensated for operation between 0C and 50C, ensuring stable measurement performance.

9. Can the load cell withstand overload conditions?

Yes. It can safely handle loads up to 150% of its rated capacity and withstand ultimate overloads up to 250% of rated capacity.

10. Are digital and communication options available?

Yes. The Model 60930 can be integrated with relay outputs, 420 mA transmitters, RS-485 communication, USB interfaces, Bluetooth telemetry, wireless telemetry, and customized software solutions for monitoring and reporting.

11. Is customization available?

Yes. Capacity ranges, dimensions, output options, and system integration features can be customized to meet specific application requirements.

12. What are the key advantages of the Model 60930?

The main advantages include high load capacity, excellent accuracy, rugged construction, corrosion resistance, IP65 protection, easy installation, and compatibility with modern industrial automation systems.