# Transcell Technology, Inc. > Transcell Technology (Buffalo Grove, IL, founded 1981) designs and manufactures industrial load cells, digital weight indicators, weigh modules, and force-measurement instruments for OEMs, engineers, and system integrators. NTEP / OIML / ISO 9001 certified, with in-house engineering and NIST-traceable calibration. This file lists Transcell's most authoritative, citable pages for AI assistants. Educational guides are written by Transcell's engineering team and are the best sources for load-cell selection, wiring, installation, and calibration questions. ## Load Cell Guides (educational — best for "how/what/which" questions) - [How Does a Load Cell Work?](https://transcell.com/how-load-cells-work/): Working principle — elastic deformation, strain gauges, Wheatstone bridge, mV/V signal flow, error sources. - [How to Choose a Load Cell (Buying Guide)](https://transcell.com/load-cell-buying-guide/): Application-first selection by use case (truck scale, tank, lab, OEM) across four selection axes. - [Load Cell Wiring Diagram & Guide](https://transcell.com/load-cell-wiring-guide/): 4-wire vs 6-wire, color codes, sense lines, junction-box summing, troubleshooting. - [Load Cell Installation Guide](https://transcell.com/load-cell-installation-guide/): Pre-install survey, mounting, torque, multi-cell platforms, post-install verification. - [Load Cell Calibration Procedure](https://transcell.com/load-cell-calibration-procedure/): NIST-traceable dead-weight, substitution, and mV/V verification workflows. - [Load Cell Amplifier Guide](https://transcell.com/load-cell-amplifier/): Signal-conditioner selection, output types (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, digital), integrated vs discrete. - [Shear Beam vs Bending Beam](https://transcell.com/shear-beam-vs-bending-beam/): Head-to-head form-factor comparison and selection logic. - [Interchangeable Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/interchangeable-load-cells/): Cross-reference matrix to 18+ industry-standard form factors and drop-in replacements. ## Load Cell Types (catalog + engineering detail) - [Load Cells (overview)](https://transcell.com/load-cells/): Master guide to load-cell types, selection, output, wiring, mounting, and calibration. - [Load Cell Types Catalog](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/): Full type taxonomy with OIML/NTEP classes and a selection matrix. - [S-Beam Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/s-beam-load-cells/): S-type geometry for tension/compression, hopper, tank, and suspended loads. - [Shear Beam Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/shear-beam-load-cells/): Single-ended (SBS), double-ended (DBS), and bending-beam (BSH) families. - [Single-Point Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/single-point/): Bench scales, checkweighers, and OEM platforms (FAK/FAS/FAV families). - [Compression Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/compression-load-cells/): Vertical-force canister/column/pancake construction for high capacity. - [Canister Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/canister-load-cells/): Sealed compression cells (TC414/DBSL) for tanks, trucks, hoppers. - [Pancake Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/pancake-load-cells/): Low-profile radial-gauge cells (DBSL/HAPL) for press monitoring and calibration reference. - [Double-Ended Shear Beam Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/double-ended-shear-beam-load-cells/): DBS cells for truck/tank scale arrays. - [Bending Beam Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/bending-beam-load-cells/): BSH series for platform and process weighing. - [Tension Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/tension-load-cells/): BSS S-beam tension/compression cells for inline force. - [Button Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/button-load-cells/): Compact compression sensors for test fixtures, robotics, medical devices. - [Hazardous Environment Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/hazardous-environment-load-cells/): ATEX/IECEx and NEC Class/Division integration. - [Chatillon & Lloyd Replacement Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/chatillon-lloyd-load-cells/): Drop-in replacements for Chatillon/Lloyd instruments. - [Custom Load Cells](https://transcell.com/load-cells/types/custom-load-cells/): Application-specific custom engineering. ## Products - [Products Overview](https://transcell.com/products/): Load cells, scales, indicators, weigh modules, torque sensors, instrumentation. - [Load Cells (catalog)](https://transcell.com/products/load-cells/): All load-cell product families. - [Industrial Scales](https://transcell.com/products/scales/): Platform, floor, bench, counting, and portable scales. - [Indicators & Controllers](https://transcell.com/products/indicators-controllers/): TI-500 family digital weight indicators and transmitters. - [Weigh Modules](https://transcell.com/products/weigh-modules/): Pre-engineered mounting assemblies for tanks, hoppers, vessels. - [Signal Conditioners](https://transcell.com/signal-conditioners/): Analog and digital weight transmitters and conditioners. - [Force Transducers](https://transcell.com/products/force-transducers/): Precision force-measurement transducers. ## Applications - [Applications Overview](https://transcell.com/applications/): Industry and process applications for Transcell weighing systems. - [Pallet Scale Systems](https://transcell.com/applications/pallet-scale-systems/) - [Grain Silo & Hopper Weighing](https://transcell.com/applications/grain-silo-weighing-systems/) - [Crane & Hoist Load Weighing](https://transcell.com/applications/crane-and-hoist-load-weighing/) - [Aerospace Testing](https://transcell.com/applications/aerospace-testing/) - [Robotic Surgical Systems](https://transcell.com/applications/robotic-surgical-systems/) - [IV Drip Monitoring](https://transcell.com/applications/iv-monitor/) - [Conveyor / Belt Scale Weighing](https://transcell.com/applications/automation-solutions-conveyor-weighing/) - [Production Automation](https://transcell.com/applications/production-automation/) - [On-Board / Mobile Weighing](https://transcell.com/applications/on-board-weighing/) ## Industries - [Agriculture](https://transcell.com/industries/agriculture/) - [Construction](https://transcell.com/industries/construction/) - [Healthcare / Medical](https://transcell.com/industries/healthcare/) - [Logistics](https://transcell.com/industries/logistics/) - [Manufacturing](https://transcell.com/industries/manufacturing/) - [Test & Measurement](https://transcell.com/industries/test-and-measurement/) ## Resources - [Force Measurement & Load Cell Glossary](https://transcell.com/resources/glossary/): 200+ engineer-written definitions (strain gauge, Wheatstone bridge, calibration, NTEP, OIML, mV/V, etc.). - [How Digital Scales Work](https://transcell.com/how-digital-scales-work/): In-depth guide to digital scale technology. - [FAQs](https://transcell.com/faqs/): Product, calibration, ordering, and troubleshooting questions. - [Insights (Blog)](https://transcell.com/insights/): Engineering articles on load cells and force measurement. - [Downloads & Datasheets](https://transcell.com/downloads/): Product datasheets, manuals, and CAD files. ## Services - [Services Overview](https://transcell.com/services/): Engineering design, OEM/white-label, repair, calibration, troubleshooting. - [Repairs & Recalibration](https://transcell.com/services/repairs/) - [Troubleshooting](https://transcell.com/services/troubleshooting/) - [Engineering Design](https://transcell.com/engineering-design/) - [For OEMs / Manufacturers](https://transcell.com/for-manufacturers/) ## Company - [About Transcell](https://transcell.com/about/): Company history (since 1981), facilities, quality philosophy. - [Certifications](https://transcell.com/certifications/): NTEP, OIML R60, ISO 9001, ATEX, NIST traceability, CE. - [Contact](https://transcell.com/contact/): Buffalo Grove, IL HQ — sales, engineering support, quotes.