Pancake Load Cell
Your Professional Pancake Load Cell Supplier
We specialize in designing and manufacturing load cells and force sensors for industrial weighing and measurement applications.
Our main products include load cells, force sensors, weighing modules, as well as single point, shear beam, and compression types.
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Material: |
Alloy, Stainless |
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Capacity: |
50kg-100t,1klb-200klb |
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Rated Output: |
2mV/V, 4mV/V |
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Non Linearity: |
±0.03%F.S. |
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Hysteresis: |
±0.03%F.S. |
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Repeatability: |
±0.02%F.S. |
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Creep (30min): |
±0.02%F.S. |
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Zero Balance: |
±1.00%F.S. |
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Tem.Effect on Zero: |
±0.02%F.S./10℃ |
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Tem.Effect on Output: |
±0.02%F.S./10℃ |
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Input Impendance : |
385±15Ω , 765±15Ω |
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Out Impendance: |
350±3Ω , 700±5Ω |
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Insulation Impendance: |
≥5000MΩ |
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Excitation Voltage: |
10V (DC/AC) |
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Compensated Tem.Range: |
-10℃~+50℃ |
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Service Tem.Range: |
-20℃~+60℃ |
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Safe Overload Range: |
120%F.S. |
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Protection Class: |
IP67 , IP68 |
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Cable length: |
9m |
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Wire Code: |
Red(Ex+) Black(Ex-) Green(Sig+) White(Sig-) |
Features of Pancake Load Cell
Confined Spaces
The low-profile disk shape fits in applications where height is severely restricted, such as beneath die plates in deep-draw presses or inside compact test fixtures.
Moment Tolerance
Unlike button cells, pancakes tolerate slight eccentric loading without significant output drift. This is particularly valuable in field retrofit scenarios where perfect alignment may be impractical.
Distributed Loading
The large, flat sensing surface distributes force evenly, reducing localized stress concentrations and extending sensor life in high-cycle applications.
How Pancake Load Cells Work
Radial Strain Gauge Configuration
Pancake cells employ a radial strain gauge arrangement where the sensing element is positioned to respond to diametral stress changes. When an axial load is applied to the flat top surface, the disk body deflects slightly, creating radial strain that the gauges detect. This geometry offers several engineering advantages:
Moment Rejection
Radial configuration naturally rejects off-axis tilting moments, ensuring accurate force measurement even under slightly eccentric loads typical in real-world press applications.
Low Profile
Disk shape allows direct load introduction with minimal vertical height, critical for confined spaces in presses, test fixtures, and production automation.
Direct Coupling
Flat, hard-faced loading surface threads directly into a mating structure, eliminating intermediate adapters and reducing error sources.
Considerations For Selecting Pancake Load Cell
Measurement range
Ensure the load cell can capture the full range of expected forces, including any variations during operation.
Load capacity
Identify the maximum load the load cell will measure. Choosing a pancake load cell with the correct capacity is essential for accurate readings.
Accuracy and sensitivity
Review specifications for accuracy and sensitivity, as higher precision is crucial for detailed measurements.
Physical dimensions and mounting
Verify that the load cell’s dimensions fit your installation space and that it can be easily mounted in your specific setup.
Environmental conditions
Assess the operating conditions, including temperature and humidity, and select a load cell designed to withstand these factors.
Output type
Check the output signal format (analog, current, or digital) to ensure compatibility with your data acquisition systems for seamless integration.
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Shipping and Payment Terms
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