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This section provides an overview for weight sensors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 weight sensor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked weight sensor companies as of December, 2024: 1.RUPTELA, 2.Flintec, 3.Tekscan, Inc..
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A weight sensor is a sensor used to weigh an object. Load cells are mainly used.
Before load cells became mainstream, mechanical lever-type scales were used to measure weight. Lever-type scales require time-consuming calibration and maintenance to ensure accurate measurements.
Load cell scales are difficult to break because they have no moving or friction parts in their design, and can be used for a long period of time with only simple maintenance. They also have excellent features, such as high measurement accuracy and minimal influence of temperature on measurement, and are widely used.
Weight sensors are used in a wide range of applications.
The main application of weight sensors is to measure weight itself. For example, they can be used in hospital beds to weigh patients or in production to check the weight of products.
Since pressure is used to detect weight, it can also be used to measure the load on an object. For example, they are used to determine the torque of an engine or the load on the wheels of a vehicle.
As mentioned above, load cells are the most common type of weight sensors. Load cells can be broadly classified into hydraulic load cells, pneumatic load cells, and strain gauge load cells, depending on the output signal.
Hydraulic load cells are filled with fluid inside the load cell. They are designed so that the pressure of the fluid increases as the force applied to the load cell increases, and weight can be measured from the change in fluid pressure. Since no electronic components are used, they can be used in hazardous areas and are used to measure the weight of tanks and hoppers.
Pneumatic load cells are load cells that use air pressure for detection. By using multiple damping chambers, measurement accuracy is improved over the hydraulic type. Since they are not filled with liquid as in the hydraulic type, the risk of contamination in the event of breakage is reduced.
Strain gage load cells capture the force applied to the load cell as an electrical signal. When a force is applied to a strain gage, deformation occurs, resulting in a change in the electrical resistance of the gage. Since the change in electrical resistance is proportional to the amount of deformation of the gauge, or the force applied, weight can be measured by observing the electrical resistance.
Various types of weight sensors have been developed and are in use. Typical examples are listed below.
Load Cell: The most commonly used weight sensors are the load cell. Load cells are basically made of metal, and the strain that occurs when stress is applied to the metal is converted into weight by measuring the change in resistance due to deformation of a strain gage attached to the metal and converted into an electrical value. It is suitable for the purpose of accurately measuring weight.
Piezoelectric Element: A piezoelectric element made of crystal or ceramic generates an electric charge due to the piezoelectric effect when a force is applied. By measuring the change in charge, the strain produced in an object can be measured and replaced with the presence or absence of weight.
Capacitance Type: It is replaced with weight by measuring the change in capacitance between two films, which deforms in response to changes in pressure.
Film Laminate Type: Applied to sheet type switches to detect weight or to detect when an object comes in contact with it.
A sheet or mat type that detects the presence or absence of weight is also called weight sensors. They are also known as pressure-sensitive sheets or mat switches.
The structure consists of two sheets of resin, rubber, or other materials that deform according to weight or load, and piezoelectric elements, capacitive elements, and contacts are placed on the combined surfaces. When weight is applied to the sheet or mat, an electrical change is output, and this change is used to detect the presence or absence of weight. Typical examples are those mounted on the bumpers of automatic door openers and unmanned vehicles to detect human contact.
A wide variety of sensors are used in IoT-related applications, and weight sensors are one of them. As an example, they are used to detect the presence or absence of objects in automated conveyor lines and to detect the presence of inventory in automated warehouses. Weight sensors can also be used to count the amount of goods in stock automatically or the number of shipments by weight, and warehouse management systems can be operated remotely, even from remote locations.
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Tekscan Inc. is a manufacturer of sensor technology products that was established in 1985 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The company designs various products for force measurement, pressure mapping, and tactile sensing operations. These products include sensors used in touch-sensitive interfaces, medical devices for assessing gait or posture, and pressure visualization devices. The company also offers custom engineering services, and its products are both used by medical professionals such as dentists and podiatrists, and applied in robotics.
OMEGA Engineering Inc., founded in Norwalk, CT, in 1962 is a manufacturer of products used to measure temperature and humidity, flow and level, and pressure. The company's product portfolio includes thermocouple probes and assemblies, pressure gauges and switches, and air velocity measurement systems, wireless systems and portable optic sensors. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. The company also offers customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.
Flintec, founded in 1968 and based in Cardiff, Wales, is a manufacturer and supplier of weight measurement technologies. The company designs and manufactures force sensors, amplifiers, AD converters, weight indicators, strain gauge load cells, specialist sensors, and more. These equipment are used in industrial and agricultural vehicles, automation and medical industries. ISO9001 accreditation confirms Flintec's quality of management systems, and ISO13485 accreditation ensures its expertise in the engineering of medical devices.
Avery Weigh-Tronix, founded in 1731, is a supplier of weighing scales, systems, and equipment in Armstrong Drive, Fairmont, MN. The catalogue contains indicators, weighing bars, batching kits, and scales comprising conveyors, forklift trucks, light capacity, shipping, and floor scales used in manufacturing, waste management, construction, transport, and mining. The company has an ISO 9001:2015 certified management system and provides services such as calibration, re-verification, preventive maintenance, and training on how to use the scales.
Nagano Keiki Co Ltd is a company founded in the year 1896 and based in Tokyo, Japan as a manufacturer and supplier of pressure and temperature sensors. Their product portfolio includes digital pressure gauges, pressure and temperature sensors, and digital panel meters in different models. The company also provides effective solutions with calibration and maintenance. The products are used in multiple industries which include automobile, construction, machinery, semiconductors, marine, aeronautical, medical, gas, and energy.
Mettler Toledo was incorporated in 1945 in Toledo, Ohio, and is today headquartered in Greifensee, Switzerland. Mettler Toledo is a manufacturer of various analytical instruments for use in laboratories, industrial and manufacturing, and food retailing applications to customers globally. Mettler Toledo offers many products across product lines for uses such as product inspection, process analytics, jewelry scales, moisture analyzers, and software for laboratory weighing. Mettler Toledo also offers numerous accessories such as density kits, hands-free accessories, weighing tables, and weight accessories.
HBK, formerly named HBM, is a global ISO9001 and ISO14001-certified company founded in 1950. It is known for providing the best technology and expertise in test and measurement. With branches in 30 countries, it provides clients with different solutions ranging from sound and vibration to propulsion efficiency and weighing. Examples of product offerings include transducers, amplifiers, sensors, strain gauges, data acquisition systems, etc. Such products are used in different markets, including aerospace, automobiles, telecom audio, and more. Besides supplying products, they also entertain their customers with after-sales services.
TE Connectivity Ltd., started in 2007 and headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is a designer and manufacturer of sensor and connectivity solutions for harsh conditions. It operates three primary segments, namely transport, industrial, and communication solutions, and its product portfolio includes automotive connectors, fiber optic connectors, analog power meters, RTD sensors, and circuit breakers. It serves customers in approximately 140 countries and several industries, including aerospace, automotive, rail, IoT connectivity, and E-mobility. The company manufactures 192 billion products annually and has invested over 610 million USD in research development and engineering.
Technoton, established in 2000 and based in Minsk, Belarus, is a manufacturer of automotive telematics and GPS tracking systems. The company produces products such as fuel level sensors, fuel and liquid flowmeters, contactless readers, telematics gateway, and axle load sensors. Besides this, it manufactures vehicle electronics for fuel monitoring and operating parameter analysis on highway trucks, commercial vehicles, diesel trains, tractors, and other construction and agricultural equipment. The company offers solutions for stationary units such as boilers, burners, diesel generators, and fuel storages and follows ISO 9001: 2015 standards to test the products for quality purposes.
ALTHEN, established in 1978, headquartered in Kelkheim, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier that specializes in providing precision sensors and measurement solutions. Their product range includes strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers, and displacement sensors, catering to industries such as aerospace, automotive, renewable energy, and robotics. ALTHEN's sensors enable accurate data collection, testing, and monitoring of various parameters critical to the performance and safety of industrial processes and structures. They maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, ensuring the quality of their products for precise measurements across diverse industrial applications.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUPTELA |
15.0%
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| 2 | Flintec |
14.3%
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| 3 | Tekscan, Inc. |
11.6%
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| 4 | Mettler-Toledo |
10.2%
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| 5 | Omega Engineering, Inc. |
8.8%
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| 6 | ALTHEN |
7.5%
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| 7 | Venture Measurement Co. LLC |
6.8%
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| 8 | Technoton |
6.1%
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| 9 | TE Connectivity |
6.1%
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| 10 | NAGANO KEIKI CO., LTD. |
5.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the weight sensor page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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5 | 62.5% |
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Japan
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1 | 12.5% |
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Germany
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1 | 12.5% |
Lithuania
|
1 | 12.5% |
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