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Bi-Directional Load Cells

Bi-directional (or universal) load cells are unique because they are designed to accurately measure force along a single axis in two opposing directions: both tension (pulling) and compression (pushing). This capability makes them ideal for sensing the complete force profile in applications like:

  • Measuring the in-line forces applied to cables, rods, or bolts, where the force might switch from a pulling (tension) load to a relaxing or pushing (compression) load.
  • Integrating directly into mechanical linkages or actuators to monitor the dynamic forces of cyclic testing.

This dual-sensing ability eliminates the need for two separate, single-direction load cells, simplifying system design and installation.

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DDE Miniature Low Profile – Bi-directional Load Cell

The DDE series load cells are an inline bi-directional load cell suitable for tension and compression applications with restricted mounting space. The DDE's small size and reduced weight, along with its low deflection results in a high stiffness assembly, makes this load cell suitable for rapid measurement changes and high ...
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DDEN Miniature Low Profile Submersible – Tension & Compression Load Cell

The DDEN series load cells are an inline bi-directional load cell suitable for tension and compression applications in areas likely to be submerged. The DDENA version is fitted with an integral amplifier and can incorporate any of the ICA series amplifiers, or DCELL RS485 signal digitisers. ...
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DSCRC Series – Pancake/Low Profile – Bi-Directional Load Cell

The DSCRC load cell is a pancake load cell designed for weighing and force measurement applications and can operate in both tension and compression. The DSCRC load cells are ideal for material and component fatigue testing applications. Range is 0-2,000N, higher ranges are available from the DSCC series load cells. ...
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DSCC Series – Pancake/Low Profile – Bi-directional Load Cell

The DSCC load cells are pancake load cells designed for weighing and force measurement applications and can operate in both tension and compression. The DSCC load cells are ideal for material and component fatigue testing applications. Ranges available from 0-5kN up to 0-1000kN, lower ranges are available from the DSCRC ...
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CCG Annular Force Washer – Compression Load Cell

The CCG load cell is an annular/force washer load cell designed for the measurement of compressive forces and they are suitable for use in a wide range of research and industrial applications. The CCG load cell is often used in electro-mechanical test rigs and other critical bolted installations for monitoring ...
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DDE Miniature Low Profile – Bi-directional Load Cell

The DDE series load cells are an inline bi-directional load cell suitable for tension and compression applications with restricted mounting space. The DDE's small size and reduced weight, along with its low deflection results in a high stiffness assembly, makes this load cell suitable for rapid measurement changes and high frequency transients. Load cells are available with a bi-directional range of 100N up to 50kN with a standard 2mV/V output and accuracy of 0.3%. Units ...
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DDEN Miniature Low Profile Submersible – Tension & Compression Load Cell

The DDEN series load cells are an inline bi-directional load cell suitable for tension and compression applications in areas likely to be submerged. The DDENA version is fitted with an integral amplifier and can incorporate any of the ICA series amplifiers, or DCELL RS485 signal digitisers. ...
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DSCRC Series – Pancake/Low Profile – Bi-Directional Load Cell

The DSCRC load cell is a pancake load cell designed for weighing and force measurement applications and can operate in both tension and compression. The DSCRC load cells are ideal for material and component fatigue testing applications. Range is 0-2,000N, higher ranges are available from the DSCC series load cells. Standard output is mV/V, but options are available for inline amplifiers for standard 4-20mA or voltage outputs. ...
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DSCC Series – Pancake/Low Profile – Bi-directional Load Cell

The DSCC load cells are pancake load cells designed for weighing and force measurement applications and can operate in both tension and compression. The DSCC load cells are ideal for material and component fatigue testing applications. Ranges available from 0-5kN up to 0-1000kN, lower ranges are available from the DSCRC series load cells. Standard output is mV/V, but options are available for inline amplifiers for standard 4-20mA or voltage outputs. ...
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CCG Annular Force Washer – Compression Load Cell

The CCG load cell is an annular/force washer load cell designed for the measurement of compressive forces and they are suitable for use in a wide range of research and industrial applications. The CCG load cell is often used in electro-mechanical test rigs and other critical bolted installations for monitoring continuously, or periodically, the tension profile of bolts during their use in the installation. The CCG load cell can also be used in cable tension ...
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Bi-directional (or universal) load cells are unique because they are designed to accurately measure force along a single axis in two opposing directions: both tension (pulling) and compression (pushing). This capability makes them ideal for sensing the complete force profile in applications like:

  • Measuring the in-line forces applied to cables, rods, or bolts, where the force might switch from a pulling (tension) load to a relaxing or pushing (compression) load.
  • Integrating directly into mechanical linkages or actuators to monitor the dynamic forces of cyclic testing.

This dual-sensing ability eliminates the need for two separate, single-direction load cells, simplifying system design and installation.

DDE Miniature Low Profile – Bi-directional Load Cell

The DDE series load cells are an inline bi-directional load cell suitable for tension and compression applications with restricted mounting space. The DDE's small size and reduced weight, along with its low deflection results in a high stiffness assembly, makes this load cell suitable for rapid measurement changes and high ...
View Product

DDEN Miniature Low Profile Submersible – Tension & Compression Load Cell

The DDEN series load cells are an inline bi-directional load cell suitable for tension and compression applications in areas likely to be submerged. The DDENA version is fitted with an integral amplifier and can incorporate any of the ICA series amplifiers, or DCELL RS485 signal digitisers. ...
View Product

DSCRC Series – Pancake/Low Profile – Bi-Directional Load Cell

The DSCRC load cell is a pancake load cell designed for weighing and force measurement applications and can operate in both tension and compression. The DSCRC load cells are ideal for material and component fatigue testing applications. Range is 0-2,000N, higher ranges are available from the DSCC series load cells. ...
View Product

DSCC Series – Pancake/Low Profile – Bi-directional Load Cell

The DSCC load cells are pancake load cells designed for weighing and force measurement applications and can operate in both tension and compression. The DSCC load cells are ideal for material and component fatigue testing applications. Ranges available from 0-5kN up to 0-1000kN, lower ranges are available from the DSCRC ...
View Product

CCG Annular Force Washer – Compression Load Cell

The CCG load cell is an annular/force washer load cell designed for the measurement of compressive forces and they are suitable for use in a wide range of research and industrial applications. The CCG load cell is often used in electro-mechanical test rigs and other critical bolted installations for monitoring ...
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