Pancake Load Cells

Low-profile ring sensors -Floating Load Cells-Pancake Load Cells Pancake load cells are used in many applications that require force measurement to be monitored accurately. They have a small height, large load, and good anti off performance. They are robustly built and ideal for even the toughest of industrial settings.

Common specifications & sizes ( Typical Sizes & Capacities )

Outside diameter: Usually 50mm – 200mm (2-8 inches)

Height (thickness): Usually 20mm -50mm

Range: 100kg to 50 tonnes (100kN – 500kN)paren, 100kg to 30tonnes Range (100kN – 300kN)

Output Type: Analog/Digital(with amplifier/signal amplification)

Material: SS, Alloy Steel, Enclosure Protection up to IP65 – IP68

1.Classification by measurement direction

Compression Pancake Load Cells (compression)

Applicable for single direction compression, such as the press or foundation bearing test.

Compression & Tension Pancake Load Cells (tension or compression)

Applicable to servo control or mechanical test table and other systems that need bidirectional force feedback.

2. Classification by Installation Method

Flange Mount Pancake Load Cell (Flange), Submersible Load Cells

Threaded flange provides easy attachment to equipment bases, frequently employed in structural testing.

Through hole Pancake Load cells (Spindle mounted)

Central hole for pass-through bolts or shaft structure, typically used for preload or clamping force measuring.

3. Classification by output signal type

Analog Pancake Load Cells

Offer mV/V output for use with amplifiers or data acquisition cards.

Digital Pancake Load Cells

With signal conditioning modules, output of digital signals like RS485, USB, CAN – applicable in industrial bus systems.

Amplified Output Pancake Load Cells

With an amplifier that generated common 0–5V, 0–10V, or 4–20mA type signals for PLC control technology.

4. Classification by Structural/Performance Enhancements

High-Capacity Pancake Load Cells

Support loads from tens to hundreds of tons”, which is typically used in building lifting and heavy equipment testing.

Miniature Pancake Load Cells

Small size, used in small equipment such as precision instruments or medical instruments.

High-Temperature Pancake Load Cells

Can withstand high temperature environments (about 200C or more), Good for metallurgy or furnace monitoring.

Hermetically Sealed Pancake Load Cells

Sealed, For extreme or outdoor use.

5. Classification by industry application

Industrial Pancake (for common industrial machinery use)

MAHINE ALL TYPE LIKE AUTO, AND ASSEMBLY LINE, TESTING MACHINES ETC.

Aerospace/Defense Pancake Load Cells

Better precision and accuracy, to the level of the military or aerospace specifications.

Heavy construction & CIVIL ENGINEERING PANCAKE LOAD CELLS

It is widely used in large structure monitoring, such as bridge, foundation and tunnel load test.