Load Cell Shear Beam

Shear beam load cells are designed for low profile scales and process applications.

Load cell shear beam.

In a load cell the resistors are replaced with strain gauges and arranged in alternating tension and compression formation. Our selection of shear beams come in alloy aluminum stainless and tool steel. These beams have fixed ends on both sides allowing for loads to be applied on the center of the load cell. Standard single ended shear beams are available in capacities as low as 100 lbs and as high as 10 000 lbs.

Common types of load cells. Shear beams are used almost exclusively for floor scales due to their low height requirements and high capacity options. Hence the electrical signal that is proportional to the applied load is independent of the load application point. There are several types of strain gauge load cells.

Double ended shear beam load cells are an excellent option for industrial applications such as floor scales and heavy duty weighing scales for trucks vessels and tanks. Shear beams are by far the most popular beam load cell available. Shear strains do not vary when the load application point moves within a certain range. These load cells should be mounted on a smooth flat surface using high strength hardened bolts.

When force is exerted on the load cell the structure and resistance of the strain gauges changes and is measured. From the resulting data can be easily determined using the equation above. Shear beam load cells. The mounting holes are at the opposite end to where the cell is loaded.