Sensor Developments, Inc. High Overload Protected Load Cell 10164

The VHO stands for “Very High Overload” protection in all ranges. Model 10164 incorporates a bidirectional overload protection system. At approximately 130% of the full scale capacity of the load cell, pre-loaded springs are engaged which direct the force path away from the sensing structure and through the housing. This protects it from damage due to loads up to 1000 lbs. VHO load cells can be mounted in series providing a dual range force measurement package. For example, a 5 lb. capacity unit can be mounted in series with the 100 lb. version. This package allows high measurement resolution in the 0 to 5 lbs. range. At approximately 6.5 lbs., the overload system engages for the 5 lb. load cell. The force path is then transferred around the 5 lb. load cell and measured by the 100 lb. sensing structure. At 130 lbs., the overload stops are engaged for the 100 lb. unit, and the entire assembly is protected from overload up to 1000 lbs.