Button Load Cell

Product Description

A sort of load cell created expressly to measure compressive forces is a button load cell, sometimes referred to as a compression load cell or a force sensor. Its resemblance to a button or a disc gives it the name "button load cell."

Product details

The following are some salient qualities and traits of button load cells:

1. Design: The typical design of a button load cell is small and cylindrical. The compressive force is applied through a threaded hole in the centre of a metal body that makes up these devices. The load cell deforms as a result of the force, and this deformation is detected and turned into an electrical signal.

2. Button load cells come in a variety of load capacities that range from a few pounds to many tonnes. The load capacity describes the highest force that the load cell can precisely measure.

3. Sensitivity: The extreme sensitivity of button load cells enables them to detect even minute variations in the applied compressive force. Exact force measurements are made possible by this sensitivity.

4. Accuracy: Button load cells are made to measure forces with precision. Indicating how closely the measured force matches the real force, the accuracy is often expressed as a percentage of the full-scale load.

5. The compressive force is often supplied directly to the threaded hole of a button load cell during installation. They can be incorporated into a variety of configurations, including automation systems, force testing machines, and industrial equipment.

6. Output: Button load cells generate an electrical output that is proportional to the applied force, typically in the form of a voltage or current signal. For additional processing and analysis, this output can be interfaced with data acquisition systems, controllers, or other instruments.

7. Applications: Compressive force measurements are frequently used in applications where button load cells are used. They are used in robotics, assembly lines, quality control, force testing, material testing, and other industrial and research situations.

8. Environmental Considerations: Different environmental circumstances, such as high temperatures, humidity, and harsh environments, can be accommodated in the design of button load cells. It's crucial to choose a load cell that complies with the exact environmental specifications needed for your application.

9. Calibration: To guarantee accurate force measurements, button load cells, like all load cells, may need periodic calibration. Applying known forces and modifying the load cell's output to match predicted values are also possible calibration processes.

Consider the needed load capacity, precision, ambient conditions, and compatibility with your measuring system when choosing a button load cell. You can identify the ideal load cell for your unique application by speaking with load cell suppliers or manufacturers. 

FAQ

1. What exactly are button load cells?

Ans - A form of force transducer or sensor called a button load cell is most frequently employed in consumer electronics as well as in industrial settings like test stands and other measuring apparatus. A mechanical force, such as stretching, pressing, or pushing, is transformed into an electrical signal by this precise transducer. 

2. How precise is a button load cell?

Ans - A button load cell's accuracy might vary depending on the weight being applied, however the majority claim accuracy levels of up to 0.03%. 

3. What kind of substance is used to make a button load cell?

Ans - For robustness and extended life, button load cells are typically composed of stainless steel. 

4. In what kinds of applications might a button load cell be used?

Ans - Consumer electronics and industrial applications including test stands, weighing scales, force gauges, and other measuring tools frequently employ button load cells. 

5. What is a button load cell's maximum load capacity?

Ans - A button load cell's maximum load capacity normally ranges from 500 grammes to 50 kg.