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

To ensure accurate measurement:
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.
Q2: How do I choose the right capacity for a miniature load button?
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.
Q3: What is the difference between "load button" and a "pancake load cell"?
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 IDCAPACITY (lbf)NONLINEARITY (±lbf)HYSTERESIS (±lbf)REPEATABILITY (±lbf)
TC-LB-100LBF1000.150.150.05
TC-LB-250LBF2500.3750.3750.125
TC-LB-500LBF5001.251.250.25
TC-LB-1KLBF10002.52.50.5
TC-LB-2KLBF2000771
TC-LB-5KLBF500012.512.55
TC-LB-10KLBF10000252510

 

Dimensions / 3D Drawings

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

Interchangeable

Transcell Part IDFutek SeriesFutek Crossover
TC-LB-100LBFLLB400FSH04603
TC-LB-250LBFLLB400FSH04604
TC-LB-500LBFLLB400FSH04605
TC-LB-1KLBFLLB400FSH04606
TC-LB-2KLBFLLB400FSH04607
TC-LB-5KLBFLLB450FSH04551
TC-LB-10KLBFLLB450FSH04552

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