DBSL-XS Pancake Load Cell

Product Description

DBSL-XS pancake load cell overview

The DBSL-XS is a low-profile alloy steel pancake load cell built as a replacement sensing element for OEM materials testing machines. Its flat disc body stands under 51 mm tall even at 30 t capacity, allowing it to drop into the height-restricted space beneath a test frame crosshead or platen where a taller sensor will not fit. Load is applied axially through a central threaded loading boss, and eight through-holes on the mounting flange bolt the cell directly to a machined surface, so the original machine structure does not need to be modified. A nickel-plated finish protects the alloy steel body against corrosion, and the bonded foil strain gauge element delivers ±0.03% nonlinearity with the long-term stability required for repeatable test results. Available in 5 t, 10 t, 20 t, and 30 t capacities, all rated at 3.0 mV/V with 150% safe overload and a 6 m shielded cable.

Capacity range

5 t

up to 30 t (300 kN)

Nonlinearity

±0.03%

of rated output

Construction

Alloy steel

nickel-plated

Safe overload

150%

of rated output

Typical applications

The DBSL-XS is specified primarily as a replacement load cell for OEM materials testing machines, where the low-profile pancake geometry and bolt-down flange allow it to fit the original mounting envelope.

OEM materials testing machine replacement

The DBSL-XS is built to serve as a replacement sensing element in OEM materials testing machines. Restoring a machine with a failed or drifting load cell is considerably less costly than replacing the frame, and the standardized flange and central loading thread let the cell fit the original mounting envelope.

Height-restricted installations

At 45 mm tall on the 5 t and 10 t models and 50.8 mm on the 20 t and 30 t models, the DBSL-XS fits load paths where vertical clearance is the binding constraint. This makes it a practical option for test frames and fixtures that cannot accommodate a column or shear beam cell of equivalent capacity.

Compression test frames and presses

The central M24 or M40 loading thread accepts a platen, adapter, or load button, allowing the DBSL-XS to sit directly in the compression load path of a test frame or hydraulic press. The large-diameter pancake body tolerates minor off-center loading better than a column cell of the same capacity.

Quality control and production testing

With ±0.03% nonlinearity, hysteresis, and repeatability, the DBSL-XS supports the consistent pass and fail decisions required in end-of-line compression testing and production validation. Long-term stability keeps calibration intervals predictable across high-volume test cycles.

OEM integration and custom builds

The standardized eight-hole flange and central loading thread make the DBSL-XS straightforward to design into new OEM test equipment as well as retrofit into existing machines. OEM customers are welcome to request customizations.

Force monitoring and feedback systems

The 3.0 mV/V output connects directly to standard force indicators, transmitters, and DAQ systems for real-time compression monitoring, overload detection, and closed-loop control. The shielded cable with dedicated drain wire suits the electrically noisy environments around hydraulic and servo-driven test equipment.

Technical notes

Installation and mounting

The DBSL-XS is compression-only and must not be used in tension. Mount the cell on a flat, machined surface using all eight flange holes: ⌀11.5 mm holes on the 5 t and 10 t models, ⌀11 mm holes on the 20 t and 30 t models. Load must be applied axially through the central loading thread, M24 x 1.5 on the 5 t and 10 t models and M40 x 1.5 on the 20 t and 30 t models. Avoid side, eccentric, and off-center loading. Do not cut or splice the cable, since changing its length alters calibration.

System integration

The DBSL-XS operates at a rated excitation of 10V DC/AC (15V max) and produces a 3.0 mV/V analog output signal. It is compatible with any standard force indicator, PLC analog input, or load cell conditioner accepting a mV/V bridge input. Bridge resistance differs by capacity group: 387 Ω input and 350 Ω output on the 5 t and 10 t models, 775 Ω input and 700 Ω output on the 20 t and 30 t models. All models ship with a 6 m (20 ft) shielded cable.

Cable wiring

All DBSL-XS models ship with a 6 m (20 ft) 4-conductor shielded cable. Standard color code:

■ RED	+Excitation
■ BLACK	−Excitation
■ GREEN	+Signal
■ WHITE	−Signal
■ SHIELD	Drain wire, ground

Bond the drain wire to instrument ground at one end only to avoid ground loops.

Ordering notes

Specify the model number corresponding to the required capacity:

➤	DBSL-XS-5T (5 t / 5,000 kg / 11 Klbf / 50 kN)
➤	DBSL-XS-10T (10 t / 10,000 kg / 22 Klbf / 100 kN)
➤	DBSL-XS-20T (20 t / 20,000 kg / 44 Klbf / 200 kN)
➤	DBSL-XS-30T (30 t / 30,000 kg / 66 Klbf / 300 kN)

SKU: N/A Categories: Load Cells, Pancake Load Cells

Specifications

Model	DBSL-XS-5T	DBSL-XS-10T	DBSL-XS-20T	DBSL-XS-30T
Rated capacity	5 t	10 t	20 t	30 t
Capacity (kg)	5,000 kg	10,000 kg	20,000 kg	30,000 kg
Capacity (lbf)	11 Klbf	22 Klbf	44 Klbf	66 Klbf
Capacity (kN)	50 kN	100 kN	200 kN	300 kN
Loading thread	M24 × 1.5		M40 × 1.5
Input impedance	387 ± 20 Ω		775 ± 20 Ω
Output impedance	350 ± 5 Ω		700 ± 5 Ω
Overall diameter	⌀154 mm (6.06 in)		⌀141 mm (5.55 in)
Height	45 mm (1.77 in)		50.8 mm (2.00 in)
Bolt circle	⌀126 mm (4.96 in)		⌀116.8 mm (4.60 in)
Bolt holes (8×)	⌀11.5 mm (0.45 in)		⌀11 mm (0.43 in)
Counterbore (8×)	⌀20 mm (0.79 in)		⌀18 mm (0.71 in)
Loading boss diameter	⌀50.4 mm (1.98 in)		⌀52 mm (2.05 in)
Relief diameter	⌀94.4 mm (3.72 in)		⌀96.9 mm (3.81 in)
Rated output	3.0 mV/V ±0.25%
Zero balance	±1.0% of rated output
Nonlinearity	±0.03% of rated output
Hysteresis	±0.03% of rated output
Repeatability	±0.03% of rated output
Creep (30 minutes)	±0.03% of rated output
Safe overload	150% of rated output
Rated excitation	10V DC/AC (15V max)
Insulation resistance	≥5,000 MΩ at 50V DC
Compensated temp. range	−10 to +40°C
Safe temp. range	−10 to +70°C
Temp. effect on output	≤0.002% of applied / °C
Temp. effect on zero	≤0.002% of rated output / °C
Material	Alloy steel, nickel plated
Element type	Bonded foil strain gauge
Direction of loading	Compression
Cable	6 m (20 ft) · 4-conductor shielded with drain wire

Dimensions / 3D Drawings

Note: You may need a software that can open/view STEP files.

Data Sheets

Transcell-DBSL-XS-5-t-10-t-—-Pancake-Load-Cell-Data-Sheet.pdf

Transcell-DBSL-XS-20-t-30-t-—-Pancake-Load-Cell-Data-Sheet.pdf

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