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Low-Profile Pancake Load Cell with Shear Web Design

CAPACITY
0.5kN – 1000kN

NON-LINEARITY
±0.15% RO

RATING
IP65

The PLC is a bi-directional pancake load cell designed for monitoring both tension and compression in static or dynamic test rig applications . Its shear web design permits a degree of misaligned loading with minimal effect on the load cell output.


This load cell can be customised through dimensional modification, addition of a redundant bridge, temperature range, sealing, etc.



An alternative to the PLC is the TC4 pancake load cell, which is of similar design and is considered an ‘off the shelf’ product.


To view the full standard specification and accessories available, please download the product datasheet.


If this load cell doesn’t quite suit your application, get in touch to discuss your requirement in more detail with one of our experienced team members.

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Typical Specification

PARAMETER VALUE UNITS
Capacities Range 0.5, 1, 2.5, 5, 12.5, 25, 50, 100, 125, 250, 500, 1000 kN
Rated Output (NOMINAL) 2 mV/V
Linearity & Non-Repeatability 0.15 ±% of Rated Output
Zero Balance 1 ±% of Rated Output
Temperature Effect (ON ZERO) 0.02 ±% of Rated Output/°C
Temperature Effect (ON OUTPUT) 0.1 ±% of Rated Output/°C
Temperature Range (COMPENSATED) Ambient to +70 °C
Temperature Range (OPERATING) -30 to +80 °C
Input Resistance 780 (NOMINAL) Ω
Output Resistance 700 (NOMINAL) Ω
Insulation Resistance >2 GΩ
Excitation (RECOMMENDED SUPPLY) 10 Volts AC or DC
Excitation (MAXIMUM SUPPLY) 20 Volts AC or DC
Mechanical Limit (SAFE OVERLOAD) 150 % of Rated Output
Mechanical Limit (ULTIMATE OVERLOAD) 300 % of Rated Output
Cable Length 5 m
Cable Type 4-wire, screened -
Construction Material Aluminium(0.5-5kN) Stainless Steel(>5kN) -
Environmental Protection IP65 -

Additional Information

Outline dimensions for the PLC low-profile pancake load cell.


Loading instructions for the PLC low-profile pancake load cell.


CAPACITY (kN) ØA ØB C D E F H X Y Z BOLT TORQUE (Nm)
0.5, 1 65 18 17 2 10 20 M8x1.25 6 M4x0.7 54 4.6
2.5, 5 106 32 28 3 16 28 M16x1.5 8 M6x1.0 92 16
12.5, 25 106 32 36 3 16 29 M16x1.5 8 M6x1.0 92 16
50, 100 154 50 36 3 20 40 M30x2 8 M12x1.75 128 77
125, 250 194 93 64 6 26 60 M42x3 16 M12x1.75 165 135
500, 1000 240 125 75 8 45 75 M72x3 16 M16x1.5 206 330

Wiring Details

Wiring details for the PLC low profile pancake load cell.
OUTPUT CABLE
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OUTPUT+ YELLOW
EXCITATION- BLUE
OUTPUT- GREEN
SHIELD -
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