Weight Sensor Types

Weight sensor is another term for a Load cell or force sensor. Like many sensors, weight sensors are available in many different forms or types. Each type of weight sensor has features that make them well suited to different applications.

Weight sensors are a device used to measure force and load. They convert weight into an electrical signal which can be processed and used within various applications. To measure force and weight, most weigh sensors used internal strain gauges to measure the weight.

Weight Sensor Types

There are various types of weight sensors available. Our selection includes:

Single Point - Single point weight sensors or load cells are the most common type of load cell. This type of weight sensor can measure off-centre loads which is useful for various types of scales. They are often used in low capacity compact weighing systems.

S-Type - S Type weight sensors are shaped like the letter “s” hence the name. They are commonly used in both tension and compression applications offering high endurance and compact designs. S-Type weight sensors are suitable for applications in hoppers and truck scales, tank level scales, mechanical to electrical scales conversions, level and inventory monitoring.

Shear Beam and Bending Beam - Bending beam weight sensors often offer low profile construction and making them well suited to applications in restricted areas as well as OEM applications and multiple cell applications. They are very cost efficient and some models are corrosion resistant and well suited to harsh environments.

Miniature - Miniature weight sensors are small sensors, some as small as 1cm for applications where space can be extremely tight. They are still rugged and reliable and can be used in various industrial weighing applications.

Tension and Compression - Most weight sensors come into the category Tension and Compression. This is a very broad term to encompass weight sensors. Tension and compression weight sensors are used for all types of applications which involve measuring weight and force.  

Weight Sensor Applications

Weight sensors can be used in various industries for all different types of applications. Some common applications for weight sensors are:

• Various types of scales
• Onboard weighing
• Marine weighing applications
• Aerospace applications
• OEM applications

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