Maintaining accurate tension is imperative if your company operates a continuously moving processing line. This quality is essential if the result is consistent in terms of quality, speed, and replicability. The most common means of achieving these goals is through some form of tension indicator and controller. The common choice is to employ a load cell transducer.
What Are Load Cell Transducers?
These devices are sensors. They mechanically sense and report the load acting upon them, translating this into an electronic signal. Companies have a variety of models and types from which to choose. The major choice is one of the following two kinds:
1. Resistive
2. Capacitive
A company will make a decision based on certain factors.
Factors for Choosing the Best Load Cell Transducer
Whenever looking at potential load cell transducers for your applications, it is always necessary to consider various factors that will affect the overall ability of it to ensure optimal production. The factors listed below comprise a basis for selecting the best load cell transducer for your application(s):
• Size: What size do you need? What is available?
• Capacity: What capacity does your equipment require to run appropriately?
• Environment: What environmental conditions will the device be operating under? This includes interior and exterior as well as temperature
• Accuracy: How much accuracy do you require from the device?
• Measurement: How long and how fast do you require the device to measure?
• Loading direction
• Mounting options: What ones suit your needs best?
• Output: Do you require Analog or Digital?
• Certifications/ testing: What types do you need the load cell transducers to comply with, i.e., ASTM E-74, NTEP, OIML, R & D
• Costs: How much do you plan to spend? How cost-effective will the device be?
Finding the answers to these questions should provide you with the ability to choose the optimal load cell transducer for your company and its applications.
