Tension load cells, also called force sensors, are one of the several styles of load cells. They are part of a group that includes:
- Column
- Compression
- Tension and compression
- Shear beam
- Single point
These various types or styles address the requirements of different applications. A tension load cell, comparable to other styles, is available in different levels of quality. Yet, whether high or low, it has this purpose – to transform tension into an electrical signal. The major differences include the amount of electrical sound reduction in the workplace and the extent of the ability to increase the smooth running of the equipment.
Types of Tension Load Cells
Tension load cells come in different types for various uses. The most common ones currently available are:
- S-beams
- Columns
- Link type
- Low profile
- Tensile
- Shackle
The Benefits of Tension Load Cells
A manufacturer can obtain many benefits from installing a high-quality tension load cell. Using this device:
- Defines and adjust tension with precision
- Improves quality of the production methods
- Makes batching and weighing easier – particularly for industries dealing with such substances as cement, chemicals, plastics, and steel
- Maintains a consistency for production levels and quality
These can prove to be very advantageous for come companies.
What Production Processes Benefit from Using A Tension Load Cell?
Using this device is beneficial for several production processes. They act to control the ability of the mechanisms to retain consistent tension in situations where temperature and humidity fluctuate. Failure to maintain such a consistency would result in continuous changes in the production tension and, therefore, potentially serious quality and repeatability or consistency issues. The production processes that can reap the most benefits are
- Coating
- Printing
- Slitting
- Unwinding
- Weighing
- Winding
Packaging companies are one industry that utilizes tension web cells for their maximum benefit. They are also very common in laboratories. Other standard uses for a tension load cell include patient hoist systems and tank and silo weighing
