The RDE905 general purpose rod end compression and tension load cell series from Stellar Technology, offers maximum load range from 2.5k lbs to 50k lbs with an accuracy of ±0.25% FSO. These load cells are designed for both in-line tension and compression force applications with extreme side, bending and torque loads. The RDE905 from Stellar Technology are constructed with all welded stainless steel with bonded foil strain gauged force sensors, are compact in size and 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).

• General purpose rod end compression and tension load cell
• High off-axis capability of upto 20% of full scale loads
• Variety of thread combinations
• Maximum load ranges of 2.5k lbs, 5k lbs, 10k lbs, 15k lbs, 25k lbs and 50k lbs
• Temperature range −65°F (-53.89°C) to +250°F (+121.11°C)
• Accuracy of ±0.25% FSO and linearity of ±0.2% FSO
• Electrical output of 1mV/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 RDE905 series from Stellar Technology customers can specify a variety of male/female versions for the threaded arrangements, as well as internal signal conditioning with analog outputs (4-20mA, 0-5V, 0-10V) or digital outputs (RS232, RS485, CANbus and MODbus). Full optional features include:

• Metric versions
• Special full scale ranges
• Special calibration
• Amplified output (analog or digital)
• Dual or triple bridges
• Temperature range −320°F (-159.55°C) to +400°F (+204.44°C)

Potential markets for the Stellar Technology RDE905 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