Session 3 (1st July 2010)

Objectives:

The learner will be able to identify the importance of Load cells.

Understand:

• Types of Load cells
• Installation and sensitivity of load cells

Students work:

• Find out industries where load cells can be applied
• Identify the types of load cells for different applications.
• Typical application areas

References:

http://www.sensorland.com/HowPage005.html
http://www.npl.co.uk/reference/faqs/how-many-different-types-of-force-transducer-are-there-%28faq-force%29
http://www.omega.com/prodinfo/loadcells.html