Thayer Scale introduces new Strain Gauge Series of Load Cells, Scales, and Instrumentation

STRAIN GAUGE weighing technology on the other hand has reached commodity status thanks to the full evolution of the strain gauge load cell in its various “standardized” capacities and configurations. Numerous competitors worldwide, utilizing highly automated production and testing facilities, have made strain gauge load cells the most cost effective scale building block available today. Excellent performance characteristics, such as high linearity and immunity to changes in temperature, are readily achieved in a volume production environment. The vast offerings of off-the-shelf instrumentation in support of this technology is also of growing importance. Lower un-amplified signal levels and a lower tolerance for shocks and overloading are distinguishing drawbacks in some of the aforementioned applications.

Also of interest, THAYER LC-174 Strain Gauge Load Cells and LC-137 LVDT Load Cells are field interchangeable on most of the company’s proprietary Force Measurement Suspension Systems (FMSS’s), providing flexibility in meeting future upgrades or sourcing needs.