Key features

Low noise
Robust: High over-range capability
High reliability
Low deflection
Essentially unlimited cycle life expectancy
Low off center errors
Fast response time
High level or millivolt outputs

About the FC22 Miniature Force Sensor

The FC22 is a medium compression force sensor that creates new markets previously unrealizable due to cost and performance constraints. The FC22 offers normalized zero and span for interchangeability and is thermally compensated for changes in zero and span with respect to temperature.

The FC22 incorporates proprietary Microfused™ technology which employs micromachined silicon piezoresistive strain gages fused with high temperature glass to a high performance stainless steel substrate. Microfused™ technology eliminates age-sensitive organic epoxies used in traditional load cell designs providing excellent long term span and zero stability. The FC22 measures direct force and is therefore not subject to lead-die fatigue failure common with competitive designs which use a pressure capsule embedded within a silicone gel-filled cavity. Operating at very low strains, Microfused™ technology provides an essentially unlimited cycle life expectancy, superior resolution, and high over-range capabilities.

The FC22 brings your OEM product to life whether you need thousands or millions of load cells annually. Although the standard model is ideal for a wide range of applications, our dedicated design team at our Load Cell Engineering Center is ready to provide you with custom designs for your OEM applications.

Please refer to models FS20 for lower force applications or the FC23 for higher force applications.

Other Features FC22

Compact easy to fixture design
Reverse polarity protected
Interchangeable

Applications for FC22

Medical infusion pumps
Robotics end-effectors
Variable force control
Load and compression sensing
Exercise machines
Pumps
Contact sensing
Weighing
Household appliances

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Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Accuracy (non linearity, hysteresis, and repeatability)	±1% span
Load direction	Compression
Measurement range	50N - 500N
Operating temperature	-40 – 85°C
Sensitivity shift	±.05% of FS
Span (amplified)	4V
Span (unamplified, fc2201)	30mV/V
Span (unamplified, fc2211)	20mV/V
Zero shift in ctr	±.05% of FS

FC22 Miniature Force Sensor