FAY Single Point Load Cell | 500-1000 kg

Product Description

FAY single point load cell overview

The FAY is a heavy-duty aluminum single point load cell designed for accurate weight measurement in floor scales, tank weighing systems, and bin and hopper scales in the 250 to 1,000 kg range. As a single point cell, it is engineered so that loads applied anywhere across the platform surface produce an accurate, consistent reading — making it the ideal choice for large-platform applications where off-center loading is unavoidable. The FAY mounts via 5/16"-18 UNC or M12x1.75 threaded holes and ships with a 20 ft cable. Available in 250 kg, 500 kg, and 1,000 kg capacities, it supports platform sizes up to 24 x 24 in. The FAY is a larger-body cell designed for applications where the lighter-duty FAV or FASB C4 would be under-rated, and where a multi-cell floor scale arrangement would add unnecessary complexity.

Capacity range

250 kg

to 1,000 kg

Nonlinearity

±0.03%

of rated output

Construction

Aluminum

5/16"-18 UNC or M12x1.75

Safe overload

150%

of rated capacity

Typical applications

The FAY is specified for large-capacity single point platform scale applications where loads up to 1,000 kg must be measured accurately regardless of position on the platform, using a single-cell design that eliminates multi-cell complexity.

Floor scales and large platform scales

The FAY is designed for floor scale applications in the 250 to 1,000 kg range where a single-cell design is preferred. It supports platforms up to 24 x 24 in and provides accurate off-center load measurement, making it suitable for industrial receiving scales, warehouse floor scales, and heavy-duty platform weighing.

Tank and vessel weighing

Suitable for tank and vessel weighing applications where a single-cell design under a small tank or vessel eliminates the complexity of multi-cell mounting and summing. The FAY's 250 to 1,000 kg capacity range covers small process tanks, IBC containers, and drum weighing applications in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical processing.

Bin and hopper scales

Used in bin and hopper scale systems where a single cell under a small hopper or bin replaces multi-cell arrangements. The FAY handles the higher loads of larger-capacity hoppers and accumulation bins in food processing, grain handling, and chemical batching applications.

Warehouse and inventory weighing

The FAY's 500 and 1,000 kg models suit warehouse receiving and inventory scales where pallet-scale loads in the sub-metric-ton range are common. The single point design means operators do not need to center loads on the platform for accurate results, reducing operator error in busy receiving operations.

OEM scale builds

The FAY's large-body aluminum construction, dual-thread mounting options (5/16"-18 UNC or M12x1.75), and 24 x 24 in maximum platform size make it a practical choice for OEM manufacturers building heavy-duty platform scales in the 250 to 1,000 kg range. Its footprint matches the Rice Lake RL1250, Tedea 1250, HBM PW12, Sensortronics 60060, and Celtron LOC, simplifying drop-in integration without wiring or mounting changes.

System integration and instrumentation

The FAY produces a standard 2.0 mV/V analog output compatible with any weight indicator, PLC analog input, or DAQ system accepting a mV/V bridge signal. The 20 ft cable provides sufficient reach for most floor scale and hopper scale installations without requiring cable extensions.

Technical notes

Installation and mounting

The FAY mounts via 5/16"-18 UNC or M12x1.75 threaded holes and supports platform sizes up to 24 x 24 in. The cell body must be mounted on a flat, rigid surface with the platform attached to the top face of the cell. For best accuracy, the mounting surface and platform must be flat and parallel — warped or uneven surfaces will compromise the single point correction and degrade off-center load performance. No summing junction box is required since a single FAY cell handles the full platform area.

System integration

The FAY operates at a rated excitation of 10V DC/AC (15V max) and produces a 2.0 mV/V analog output signal. It is compatible with any standard weight indicator, PLC analog input, or load cell conditioner accepting a mV/V bridge input. Ships with a 20 ft cable. The cell is temperature compensated between -10°C and +40°C, with a safe operating range of -10°C to +70°C. Additional capacities including 150 kg, 200 kg, 300 kg, and 635 kg are available on request.

Key specifications

Rated output

2.0 mV/V

Nonlinearity / Hysteresis

±0.03%

Temp. effect on output

0.002%

Safe temp. range

-10°C

Insulation resistance

≥5,000 MΩ

Input impedance

410 Ω

Output impedance

350 Ω

Max platform size

24 × 24 in

Cable wiring

The FAY ships with a 20 ft cable. Standard color code:

■ RED	+Excitation
■ BLACK	−Excitation
■ GREEN	+Signal
■ WHITE	−Signal

Interchangeable with

The FAY is a direct mechanical and electrical substitute for the following single point load cell models. No wiring or mounting changes are required when upgrading or replacing:

➤	Rice Lake RL1250
➤	Tedea 1250
➤	HBM PW12
➤	Sensortronics 60060
➤	Celtron LOC

Dimensions / 3D Drawings

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

Interchangeable

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