Load - OEM custom sensors

HBK load sensors ensure robust, accurate measurement. Custom designs integrate seamlessly into OEM products, delivering safety, compliance, and long-term reliability.

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Load measurement

Load measurement solutions are widely used in manufacturing, logistics, construction, and transportation to monitor forces and weights directly within OEM equipment.

Strain gauge load cells offer high accuracy and excellent stability under static and dynamic loads by converting elastic deformation into electrical signals. In demanding environments, hydraulic or pneumatic load cells provide a robust alternative.

Custom load sensor integration ensures dependable measurement data, supports regulatory compliance, and improves overall system reliability and performance.

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Mechanical design
Sensing and electronics
Performance characteristic
Environmental and reliability options
Integration and validation

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Engineered for precision under load — from compression to tension, built to fit your process

Geometry tailored to compression, tension, or shear applications
Choice of construction material for capacity, corrosion resistance, or hygiene requirements
Low-profile, ring, S-type, or single-point architectures available
Mechanical reinforcement for overload protection

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Reliable strain-gauge measurement — delivering stable, accurate signals from day one

Precision strain-gauge configuration for stable long-term output
Analog or digital signal path with optional amplifier integration
Custom bridge resistance and output sensitivity
Calibration and temperature compensation adapted to application

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Measurement integrity that lasts — precise, consistent, and repeatable even at low loads

Defined nominal and full-scale loads
Excellent linearity and creep behaviour under static load
High repeatability for dosing, weighing, or testing applications
Low noise for precise measurement at low loads

Step 5 - Results of first Prototype Tests

Ready for any environment — hygienic, sealed, and proven under demanding conditions

Designed for industrial, food, or outdoor environments 
IP-rated protection and corrosion-resistant materials
Cable and connector options for easy system integration
Long-term stability under cyclic loading

Adapted to your process — calibrated, certified, and ready for embedded operation

Application-specific mounting interface and mechanical fit 
Verification of performance under real operating conditions
Supported with calibration certificates and documentation

Step 2- The Engineer-to-Engineer discussion

Why HBK Custom Sensors for Load measurement?

Strain gauge load cell expertise – HBK is a global leader in high-accuracy load sensing solutions.
Engineering partnership – OEM-focused teams design solutions optimized for static and dynamic loads.
High-capacity solutions – From light loads to thousands of tons.
Custom form factors – Shear beams, compression cells, tension links, rings.
Harsh environment protection – IP69K and ATEX-certified options available.

Load custom Sensor - Applications Example

Agriculture & off-highway – On-board weighing, load monitoring for safety and efficiency.
Medical devices – Load sensing in rehabilitation and prosthetics.
Robotics – Load Monitoring in Motion, Precision Weighing & Adaptive Picking, Balance Control

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