Tension Link Load Cells

Strainsert is one of the most well-known force sensor manufacturers in the industry. Our tension link design consists of a sensor body, a strain gage bridge circuit, and a controlled assembly process. The circuit is installed inside a small diameter axial hole at the ideal location along the sensor’s longitudinal axis. Key features of this design include:

·         Tight installation with minimal effects due to temperature drift, extraneous torsion loads, and bending loads.

·         Environmental sealing for the protection of internal electronics.

·         Stainless-steel or Hardcoated Aluminum alloy construction.

·         Large variety of hardware interface options.

Tension links provide an optimal solution for many measurement applications including:

• Chains, Anchors, Moorings
• Pull testing
• Equipment rigging
• Material Handling
• Hoists
• Cranes and scales
• Parachute Deployment Testing
• High wind structural tests

Strainsert tension link designs include a tight strain gage installation centered along the neutral axis of the sensor body. Other sensors have a large distance between strain gage elements, which may expose them to measurement error. Our neutral axis approach minimizes the risk of errors related to temperature drift, extraneous torsion, and bending loads.

Our tension link design is rugged, versatile, and practical. For many applications, it can be more cost effective than other ap