What are the installation methods of the load cell manufacturer?

What are the installation methods of the load cell? What are the installation methods of a simple description of the load cell?

  1. Design the loading installation and device to ensure that the line of action of the loading force coincides with the stress axis of the load cell to minimize the influence of inclined loads and eccentric loads.
    2, the degree of being adjusted. If you are using a single weighing and measuring load cell, you can adjust the level of the installation plane base to the level of use; if you are measuring multiple load cells at the same time, then try to keep the installation surface on the horizontal plane of its base. The main purpose is to do so. To ensure that the force of each load cell is basically the same.
  2. Weighing and force sensors need to be handled gently. Especially for small-capacity load cells with aluminum alloy as an elastic body, any vibration will cause shock or drop, which is likely to cause a large output error.
  3. The device surface of the load cell base should be as smooth as possible, clean and free of oil or film. The device base itself should have sufficient strength and rigidity, usually higher than that of the sensor itself.
  4. The load cell should be placed in a dry, ventilated, non-corrosive gas room.
  5. The load cell housing, protective cover and lead connectors need to be sealed, and users are not allowed to open them.
  6. The rated load of the sensor used is determined according to the weighing and measuring range of the force sensor in its design. Pay attention to the installation and use of weighing and load cells
  7. If it is unavoidable, protective equipment or mitigation equipment should be added.
  8. In order to prevent high current from directly passing through the sensor body, after the sensor installation is completed, it is strictly forbidden to damage the sensor and stop the welding operation.
  9. Avoid chemical corrosion. It is suitable to apply petroleum jelly to the surface of load cells and dynamometer sensors. The use of the sun and changes in ambient temperature should be avoided.
  10. The cable should not be extended, it should indeed be extended in the solder of the joint, and the moisture-proof sealant should be used.
  11. When using with high precision, the weighing, load cell and instrument should be preheated for 30 minutes.
  12. It is best to cover the sensor with a baffle around the weighing and load cell. The purpose of this is to prevent debris from falling into the moving part of the sensor and affecting the measurement accuracy.
  13. Add a copper braided wire bypass at both ends of the weighing and load cell loading installation.
  14. According to the weighing and measuring range of the sensor, the rated load of the sensor can be determined. The weighing and load cell itself has a certain overload capacity, but it should be avoided during installation and operation. Sometimes overloading for a short time can also cause permanent damage to the sensor.
  15. The sensor cable should be kept away from strong power lines or pulse waves. When the competition cannot be prevented, the cables of the load cell should be inserted into the iron pipe separately, and the connection interval should be shortened as much as possible.

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