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ALF225 Pancake Force Sensor

Ultra low profile axial loadcell for use in force measurements in compression

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Key features

  • High load ultra low profile loadcell
  • Full load range: 50 - 100kN
  • Non-lin./hysteresis:0.5/0.5% RL
  • Dimensions (mm): Ø100 x 22

About the ALF225 Pancake Force Sensor

The ultra slim design provides for ease of installation beneath heavy machinery mounts, hydraulic rams or interposed within series mechanical compression assemblies.

In the event of structural failure of the loadcell the resulting vertical movement of the supported load including normal deflection will not exceed 2.5mm.

We are happy to design variants of this loadcell to meet your specific requirements. Please consult our engineering department.

Geometry: Ultra low profile axial loadcell for use in force measurements in compression.

All standard ranges are manufactured in stainless steel.

Notes
1. AL = Applied load. 3. Temperature coefficients apply over the compensated range.
2. RL = Rated load. 4. The load must be applied directly through the central loading axis.

Connections
The loadcell is fitted with 2 metres of PVC insulated 4 core screened cable type 7-2-4C.
Excitation + = Red Signal + = Yellow Screen = Orange
Excitation - = Blue Signal - = Green
The screen is not connected to the loadcell body.

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Bridge resistance 350Ω
Creep - 20 minutes ±0.05% AL
Excitation voltage - maximum 10V
Excitation voltage - recommended 10V
Hysteresis ±0.5% RL
Insulation resistance - minimum at 50vdc 500 MΩ
Load direction Compression
Measurement range 50kN - 100kN
Non-linearity - terminal ±0.5% RL
Overload - safe 50% RL
Overload - ultimate 300% RL
Rated output - nominal 2.3mV/V
Rated output - rationalised 2.0mV/V
Rationalisation tolerance ±0.5% RL
Repeatability ±0.02% RL
Sealing - r option IP65
Sealing - s option IP67
Temperature effect on rated output per °c ±0.005% AL
Temperature effect on zero load output per °c ±0.005% RL
Temperature range - compensated -10 to +50°C
Temperature range - safe -10 to +80°C
Weight - nominal (excluding cable) 0.8kg
Zero load output ±4% RL

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