One of the things you have to realise when buying load cells is that there are many options to choose from, and each is specially designed for specific situations. If you choose the wrong load cells for the job, you may not get the results you wanted.
In this regard, one of the most common types of load cells used in various industries is the donut load cell.
What Are Donut Load Cells?
The name of donut load cells pretty much gives away what these types of load cells look like. However, there is more to them than just the shape.
Also called a thru-hole load cell or load washer, a donut load cell is a design that features a smooth thru-hole (donut-shaped) design and low-profile compression features. This type of load cell offers a high degree of accuracy combined with robustness.
Features and Applications of Donut Load Cells
Donut load cells are typically manufactured using stainless steel and are sealed to allow their application in various types of industries. They feature a hole in the middle through which the load structure can pass through the sensors.
The most common applications for donut load cells are in rolling mill systems, overload monitoring post or leg mount, clamping forces, bolt force measurements, and inline compression.
Its range of measurement starts from around 5 lbs. to 5,000 lbs. In most cases, the standard sensor output will be in mV/V, with amplified output available with the right amplifiers.
Getting the Right Donut Load Cells for the Job
Knowing the type of measurement or application required is the first step to determining the right type of load cell for your needs. If it happens to be one of the applications listed above, a donut load cell from Novatech Measurements Limited will get the job done.
