This section provides an overview for tension load cells as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 tension load cell manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A tension load cell is a specialized type of load cell designed specifically for the measurement of tensile forces.
Load cells are classified based on their output signal type, which includes pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical variants. They are further distinguished by the method they use to detect weight, such as bending, shearing, compression, or tension. Tension load cells are configured to provide readings that increase in the positive direction as tensile force is applied.
Tension load cells are characterized by their slim and robust design, often constructed from welded stainless steel. They excel at accurately measuring tensile forces and are versatile in their applications. Many industrial load cells are equipped with load connection screws, making them suitable for use in various environments. Common industrial applications for tension load cells include measuring the tension of wire ropes, weighing suspended loads on cranes, automatic weighing systems, and control systems for batch processing.
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Redex USA, established in 1980 and based in New Jersey, USA, is a manufacturer of motion control components and systems. The company provides gearboxes and solutions to be used on industrial machinery. Its product portfolio includes servo planetary reducers, 2 speed spindle gearboxes, clutches & torque limiters, automatic lubrication systems and magnetic particle brakes. The company is a part of Redex group that manufactures precision cold rolling mills and strip processing technologies such as lines and equipments for carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other non-ferrous metals strip producers.
Nexen Group Inc. was established in 1902 and is based in Minnesota as a manufacturer of industrial motion control products. The company offers different products in the Power Transmission line that generate twisting power in clutches, brakes, torque limiters, and coupling products, and their various designs are compatible with imperial and metric components. Their Precision Rotary Motion technology consists of rotary drive systems, torque rotary brakes, and mechanical torque limiters, all delivering zero backlashes. And for Linear Motion Control, Nexen provides a wide selection of Rail Brakes and Rod Locks.
OMEGA Engineering was originally begun in 1962 as a manufacturer of thermocouples and has grown to over 100,000 products for measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain force, flow, level pH, and conductivity as well as customer service including data acquisition, electric heating, and custom-engineered products. Additionally, OMEGA offers tools to serve as reference for engineers around the world. OMEGA Engineering serves the aerospace, automotive, wireless, sanitary, test & measurement, process control, power monitoring, environmental, and laboratory markets.
Dover Flexo Electronics Inc., established in 1974 and headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, United States, is a manufacturer and supplier of tension measurement and control systems. The company's products include precision-balanced load cells, the trademarked Tri-Wheel Tension Load Cell, and the STR Segmented Tension Roll. These products are used in battery electrode manufacturing, in the manufacture of composite materials, and in the manufacture of vehicle tires. It also serves sectors that include cable and wire manufacturing and flexible packaging manufacturing.
Sure Torque Europe Ltd, founded in 2004 as a subsidiary of Sure Torque, Inc., is based in Budapest, Hungary, and is a manufacturer of closure torque testers for the industrial sector. The company’s product's includes top load force testers which measure the amount of force applied on caps during automated capping operations, and closure torque testers which measure the torque on bottle caps. It also stocks precision measurement products and aids from SmartLoadCell. The company’s products are used primarily by clients in the industrial manufacturing and packaging sectors, with applications in the recreational beverage market.
ACRN, founded in 1997, is a manufacturer and designer of physical testing and measurement solutions with over 2000 equipped plants & laboratories and headquarters in France. The product categories are equipment used for torque testing, force measurement, leak testing, sensors, and measurement. The products include torque wrenches & screwdrivers, vacuum chambers, dynamometers, tube seattle testers, and compression test stands used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, packaging, and industrial markets. The company provides services such as calibration & metrology, custom-made equipment, specific testing, and after-sale services.
Burster Präzisionsmesstechnik GmbH & Co KG is a manufacturer of sensors & precision measurement products established in 1961 and based in Gernsbach, Germany. The company produces a wide range of sensors, calibration equipment, and testing devices. Its products include force and displacement monitoring systems, universal calibrators for in-field QA operations, and potentiometric angle of rotation sensors. The company also offers contract manufacturing, OEM, and product modification services. It chiefly serves clients in the automation, chemical processing, and industrial facility engineering sectors.
Lorenz Messtechnik GmbH, established in 1985 and headquartered in Alfdorf, Germany, is a precise sensor for torque and force measurement manufacturer and supplier. The company's products include non-rotating reaction sensors, tension and compression sensors, and electric motor test rigs. It also supplies sensor interfaces, built-in portable measuring devices, and systems. These products are used in laboratory and industrial testing scenarios. The company also provides customized system solutions and test benches for the acquisition of speed, torque, and force characteristics, and offers proprietary calibrations for all sensors and devices.
Linepro Controls Pvt. Ltd., founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a manufacturer of customized input devices and printed electronics. The company's product portfolio includes a wide range of keyboards and flexible printed electronics. Its keyboard product range includes AES keyboards, membrane keyboards, and silicone rubber keyboards. Its printed electronics range includes printed flexible heaters, transparent flexible heaters, and flexible sensors. The company's products are used in electrochromic displays, automotive occupancy detection systems, and medical syringes.
ABB is a manufacturer and supplier of robotics and process automation products that was established in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1988 following the merger of BBC of Switzerland and ASEA of Sweden. The company specializes in products for electrification and motion control applications. These products include sensors, motors, and drives for in-facility delivery rovers. It also offers transformers, circuit breakers, and inverters for maintaining operational efficiency in automated lines. The company chiefly serves clients in the mining, oil and gas, and food and beverage industries.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 4 | 44.4% |
Germany | 2 | 22.2% |
Hungary | 1 | 11.1% |
France | 1 | 11.1% |
Belgium | 1 | 11.1% |