PCB Load & Torque, Inc.
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ROD END LOAD CELL OPERATION MANUAL
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Rod end load cells manufactured by PCB Load & Torque, Inc.
are designed for integration into tension/compression
measurement applications such as process automation, quality
assurance, and production monitoring. Standard 3/4”-16 and
1”-14 male/female threads facilitate ease of installation.
The following document explains the characteristics and
installation of the rod end load cells.
2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Failure of the load cell structure may cause personal injury
and equipment damage.
The load cell can withstand loads of at least 150% of the full-
scale capacity before any damage occurs to the sensing
element. Be sure that the load cell and any fixturing used is
properly designed, fabricated, and securely installed prior to
use.
3.0 OVERVIEW
Rod end load cells come in a variety of capacities to handle
loads ranging from 500 lbf to 20k lbf.
3.1 Dimensions
3.2 Optional Components
4.0 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Loads applied to rod end load cells must be even and centered.
Compensation linkages (e.g. rod end bearing, alignment
couplers) are recommended to help minimize load
misalignment. When installing fixtures, be sure to thread the
fixture to the load cell, and not the load cell to the fixture. If
alignment fixtures are not used, ensure loading surfaces are
flat and parallel, with loads applied in-line with the sensor.
Figure 2
- Dimensions
Table 2
- Dimension Values
Table 1 -
Full-Scale Capacities
Figure 1 -
Rod End Load Cell Loads
Full-Scale Capacities
Model
(lbf)
(N)
1380-01A
500
2.22k
1380-02A
1k
4.45k
1380-03A
2k
8.90k
1381-01A
5k
22.24k
1381-02A
10k
44.48k
1381-04A
20k
88.96k
3
2
1
5
8
4
6
9
7
10
Tensile Load
Tensile Load
Compression Load
Compression Load
Series Number
1380
1381
Dimensions
(see Figure 2)
(in)
(mm)
(in)
(mm)
1
4.25
107.9
4.50
114.3
2
1.00
25.4
1.00
25.4
3
0.72
18.3
0.97
24.6
4
∅
1.50
∅
38.1
∅
1.50
∅
38.1
5
1.86
47.3
2.12
53.8
6
0.83
21.1
0.83
21.1
7
1.31
Wrench Flat
33.3
Wrench Flat
1.31
Wrench Flat
33.3
Wrench Flat
8
1.13
Wrench Flat
28.6
Wrench Flat
1.13
Wrench Flat
28.6
Wrench Flat
9
3/4”-16 Tapped
1”-14 Tapped
10
3/4”-16 Tapped
1”-14 Tapped
Item Number
Description
181-012A
PT06A-10-6S (SR), Mating Connector
8311-01-10A
Cable – Non-Coax, PT65 to Pigtail, 10 feet
Table 3
- Optional Components
