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TC-LB Miniature Load Button Load Cell
- Compact, low profile load cell design for tight spaces
- Compression-only
- Stainless Steel Construction
- Wide operating temperature range
- Multiple capacities from 100 to 10,000 lbf
Product Description
The TC-LB miniature load button load cell (compact compression sensor) is designed for applications where space is limited but precision is essential. This tiny load button sensor delivers accurate compression force measurement with minimal deflection. Built for demanding uses such as robotics, medical device testing, test benches, and industrial automation.
Applications / Typical Use Cases
- Industrial machines
- Test fixtures and jigs
- Minature vertification systems
- End-effectors
Installation & Mounting Guide
Mount to a flat surface using integrated bolt circle
Apply equal torque to mounting bolts
Compressive force should be applied to integrated loading dome; often a flat loading plate works best
FAQs
Q1: What is a load button load cell?
A1: A load button load cell is a type of compression-only load cell that can have forces applied directly to its integrated loading dome dome (“button”). This reduces its overall height and the need for additional fixturing.
A2: Choose a capacity that is greater than the maximum force the sensor needs to measure. This sensor has a safe-overload rating of 150% of capacity so make sure this value is comfortably above the maximum force the load cell will be subjected to.
A3: Load button load cell are usually quite a bit smaller in both height and diameter for a given capacity, usually less expensive, and have an integrated loading dome. Pancake load cells are larger and taller, more expensive, often require the addition of a "load button" (fixture, not load cell) for compression loading, and are more accurate. So, the trade off is: Load buttons are smaller and less expensive; Pancakes are larger and more accurate.
Specifications
PART ID | CAPACITY (lbf) | NONLINEARITY (±lbf) | HYSTERESIS (±lbf) | REPEATABILITY (±lbf) |
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TC-LB-100LBF | 100 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
TC-LB-250LBF | 250 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.125 |
TC-LB-500LBF | 500 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 0.25 |
TC-LB-1KLBF | 1000 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
TC-LB-2KLBF | 2000 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
TC-LB-5KLBF | 5000 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 5 |
TC-LB-10KLBF | 10000 | 25 | 25 | 10 |
Dimensions / 3D Drawings
Note: You may need a software that can open/view STEP files.
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Data Sheets
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Interchangeable
Transcell Part ID | Futek Series | Futek Crossover |
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TC-LB-100LBF | LLB400 | FSH04603 |
TC-LB-250LBF | LLB400 | FSH04604 |
TC-LB-500LBF | LLB400 | FSH04605 |
TC-LB-1KLBF | LLB400 | FSH04606 |
TC-LB-2KLBF | LLB400 | FSH04607 |
TC-LB-5KLBF | LLB450 | FSH04551 |
TC-LB-10KLBF | LLB450 | FSH04552 |
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