The U2B force sensors are proven industrial standard for measuring static and dynamic tensile and compressive forces in production, test stands and monitoring applications.
NEW: Now available with integrated digital amplifier with IO-Link output.
The U2B force sensor, tried and tested over a long time, is a diaphragm sensor – a design that is very well-suited for fast measurements. The sensor has a bending moment compensation to ensure that you get reliable results even if bending or lateral forces occur in the application. As a strain gauge sensor, the U2B measures both static and dynamic forces.
HBK has re-engineered the U2B series sensors for tensile and compressive force measurement to enable quick and optimized response to spare parts requirements and new designs. Different cable lengths, mounted plugs and TEDS are available, allowing for more efficient installation. In addition to the well-known passive versions of the force sensor, optional versions are now also available featuring integrated electronics, while external dimensions remain unchanged.
Please have a look at the K-U2B- model. Beside many other options, you can find order information for the IO-Link version as well.
Benefit from the U2B’s maturity and long-life technology.
Save on cost: Sensor configuration at HBK, plug and measure at the point of use! Benefit from the advantages of HBK's IO-Link technology: Improved accuracy, less costs, even better relaibility.
Solve both static and dynamic measurement tasks using the U2B.
U2B - Mounting Instructions | Mounting Instructions | English, Italian, French, German |
U2B - Data Sheet | Data Sheets | English |
U2B - Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | English, Italian, French, Chinese, German, English (US) |
Sales documents
Reliable force measurement - Brochure | Brochure | English |
Certificates and Approvals
U2B - EU Declaration of Conformity | Declaration of Conformity | English |
U2B capacity 500 N - CAD | CAD File |
U2B capacity 1 kN - CAD | CAD File |
U2B capacity 2 kN - CAD | CAD File |
U2B capacity 5 kN - CAD | CAD File |
U2B capacity 10 kN - CAD | CAD File |
U2B capacity 20 kN - CAD | CAD File |
U2B capacity 20 kN - CAD | CAD File |
U2B capacity 50 kN - CAD | CAD File |
U2B capacity 100 kN - CAD | CAD File |
U2B capacity 200 kN - CAD | CAD File |
Maximum capacity (nominal load) | 500 N, 1 kN, 2 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN, 200 kN |
Maximum capacity (nominal load) | 112 lbf, 225 lbf, 450 lbf, 1.12 klbf, 2.25 klbf, 4.5 klbf, 11.2 klbf, 22.5 klbf, 45 klbf, 44.5 klbf |
Direction | Both directions |
Type / technology | Strain Gauge |
Calibration | Calibrated |
Output signal | mV/V (passive strain gauge), Voltage (0…10V), Current (4-20mA), IO-Link |
HBK Accuracy class | 0.2, 0.1 |
Degree of protection | forceind_capgrp_2, IP67 |
Mechanical adaptation | Central thread |
Height (without accessories) | 72 mm, 112 mm, 141 mm, 197 mm, 232 mm |
Height (without accessories) | 2.83 in, 4.41 in, 5.55 in, 7.76 in, 9.13 in |
Diameter (without cable or plug) | 50 mm, 135 mm, 155 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm |
Diameter (without cable or plug) | 1.9685 in, 5.31495 in, 6.10235 in, 3.5433 in, 3.937 in |
List of accessories available for all variants of this family
The U2B is now optionally available with a current or voltage output, which does not affect its dynamics nor its metrological properties