Rod-End Tension Load Cell

The RDE900 shackle ready, rod end load cell series from Stellar Technology, offers maximum load range from 5k lbs to 100k lbs with an accuracy of ±0.2% FSO BFSL. The RDE900 from Stellar Technology is designed for in-line tension force applications, constructed with all-welded stainless steel with bonded foil strain gauged force sensors which provide reliable performance. Hysteresis of 0.15% FSO and an operating temperature range of −65°F (-53.89°C) to +250°F (+121.11°C).

• Shackle ready, rod end load cell
• Variety of thread combinations
• Maximum load ranges of 5k lbs, 10k lbs, 15k lbs, 25k lbs, 50k lbs and 100k lbs
• Temperature range −65°F (-53.89°C) to +250°F (+121.11°C)
• Accuracy and linearity of ±0.2% FSO
• Electrical output of 2mV/V nominal
• Hysteresis of 0.15% FSO
• Temperature effect on zero of ±0.005% FSO/°F
• Temperature effect on span of ±0.005% reading/°F
• Zero balance of ±1% FSO
• Shock and vibration resistant
• Each unit comes with a 5 point calibration record traceable to NIST

With the RDE900 series from Stellar Technology customers can specify a variety of male/female versions for the threaded ends, as well as optional internal amplifiers for analog (current and voltage) or digital outputs (RS232, RS485 and CANbus). Full optional features include:

• Multiple threaded mounting configurations
• Metric versions
• Customer specified electrical termination
• Subsea/submersible versions
• Special calibration
• Internal signal conditioning (analog or digital)
• Intrinsically safe (4-20 mA ATEX/CSA)
• Temperature range −65°F (-53.89°C) to +400°F (+204.44°C)

Potential markets for the Stellar Technology RDE900 series include:

• Aerospace, defence systems
• Alternative energy, industrial automation
• Medical and pharmaceutical, power generation
• Oil and gas, process
• Subsea, test and measurement
• Transportation and automotive