Load Cells - Tension and Compression

FC21 and FC22 Series

(Measurement Specialties - Schaevitz: Force Measurement)

Applications:

Load Cells - Tension and Compression

Compression Force Sensors create new markets previously unrealizable due to cost and performance constraints. MSI Sensors’ proprietary MicrofusedTM technology, derived from demanding aerospace applications, employs micromachined silicon piezoresistive strain gages fused with high temperature glass to a high performance stainless steel substrate. MicrofusedTM technology eliminates age-sensitive organic epoxies used in classical load cell designs providing excellent long term span and zero stability. Operating at very low strains, MicrofusedTM technology provides gage factors greater than 100, an essentially unlimited cycle life expectancy, superior resolution, exceedingly high over-range margins without the need for stops and a ratiometric span of up to 4V. MicrofusedTM sensors are used in a variety of applications including bathroom scales, paint sprayers and safety critical automotive brake sensors. MSI’s models FC21 and FC22 are appropriate for use in all types of OEM weighing and force measurement applications where high reliability and accuracy are critical. From appliance controls to biomechanical force feedback, the FC21 and FC22 are the OEM designer’s dream-come-true: cost-optimized to bring your OEM products to life whether you need thousands or millions of load cells annually. The standard model is ideal for a wide range of applications.,. The FC21 and FC22 are fully thermally compensated for changes in zero and span with respect to temperature and offer normalized zero and span for interchangeability. Specifications: Compression Ranges: 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 Lbf. High Level or Millivolt Outputs Interchangeable Compact Easy to Fixture Design FC21 & FC22 Compression Load Cells APPLICATIONS Medical infusion pumps Robotics end-effectors Variable force control Load and compression sensing Exercise machines Pumps Contact sensing Weighing Household appliances CE compliant