Side Mounted Shear Beam type Load Cell

The Model 60920 Side Mount Bending Beam Load Cell is a low-profile, strain gauge-based load cell designed primarily for web tension measurement applications. Constructed from durable aluminum alloy, it provides full temperature compensation and high accuracy for OEM web tension sensing systems. Its side-mounted loading design makes it ideal for integration into web processing equipment, force measurement systems, check weighers, and small bagging machines. The load cell offers IP65 environmental protection for reliable industrial operation.

Key Features

• Low-profile side-mounted bending/shear beam design
• Capacities: 20 kgf and 50 kgf
• Aluminum alloy construction
• Strain gauge technology with temperature compensation
• IP65 environmental protection
• High accuracy and repeatability
• Suitable for OEM web tension sensor development
• Custom capacities available upon request

FAQs

1. What is the Model 60920 load cell used for?

It is primarily used for web tension measurement, force measurement, check weighing, and small bagging machine applications.

2. What capacities are available?

Standard capacities offered are 20 kgf and 50 kgf.

3. What technology does the load cell use?

The 60920 uses strain gauge technology with full temperature compensation for accurate force measurement.

4. What is the output sensitivity?

The load cell provides a nominal output of 2.0 mV/V.

5. What excitation voltage is required?

• Recommended excitation: 10 VDC
• Maximum excitation: 15 VDC

6. What is the accuracy of the load cell?

The sensor offers:

• Non-linearity: < 0.05% FSO
• Hysteresis: < 0.05% FSO
• Non-repeatability: < 0.05% FSO

7. What material is used for construction?

The load cell is manufactured from aluminum alloy, providing a lightweight and durable structure.

8. What is the environmental protection rating?

The load cell meets IP65 protection standards, making it suitable for industrial environments.

9. What overload protection is available?

• Safe Overload: 150% of rated capacity
• Ultimate Overload: 250% of rated capacity

10. What is the operating temperature range?

The compensated temperature range is 10C to 50C.

11. What are the input and output resistances?

• Input Resistance: 350 5
• Output Resistance: 350 5

12. What cable length is provided?

The load cell is supplied with a 300 mm, 4-core screened cable.

13. Can the load cell be customized?

Yes, custom capacities and dimensions can be provided according to customer requirements.

14. What optional electronics are available?

The load cell can be paired with:

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

15. Why choose Model 60920?

The Model 60920 combines high accuracy, compact design, IP65 protection, temperature compensation, and OEM-friendly integration, making it an excellent solution for web tension measurement and industrial force sensing applications.