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Beam Load Cells: Smart Ways to Measure Weight (and Level) in Industrial Applications

A bending beam or sheer beam load cell determines weight indirectly by measuring the deformation of its strain gauge or thin-film sensor. These force transducers are a smart – and often the only – way to measure load in industrial applications. There …

Custom Load Cells for Downforce Control in Planters

Jeff Placek | Applications, Force

Downforce systems in agricultural planters optimize uniform emergence by cutting consistent seed furrows. WIKA specializes in working with OEMs to manufacture customer-specific load cells that fit seamlessly into their machines’ unique designs. Precise downforce …