Series RF

RF Series Force Transducers | Force Sensors
– The Lightweight Class for full Power

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Flange Mount Column Load Cell for High Forces, with a very Broad Measuring Spectrum from 25 kN to 10 MN

Originally designed for high forces, the load cells of the RF series are suitable for nominal loads from 25 kN to 10 MN. That makes it the GTM force transducer series with the broadest measuring range. The versions above 100 kN can be screwed on from the sensor side. This eliminates the need for through holes in the crowns and cross-arms, as well as expensive flange adaptors. Another highlight is the optional tubular feedthrough, for cable tests, for example. With a permanent cable connection the RF series load cell achieve IP rating IP68. The RF-I series supplements this force transducer series with adaptation dimensions for the once widespread Schenck sensor for test engineering.

Despite their relatively low mass, RF series load cells have very good overload tolerance and are especially resistant to any shear forces and moments that are introduced. The RF series is also designed for easy and flexible integration in existing systems.

Force transducers of the RF series are ideal for critical load conditions with requirements for high precision and insensitivity to eccentricity or high bending moments. Some examples are dynamic applications and cyclic testing in test machines and test benches.

 

+ Key Facts

  • Compression and tensile forces, static and dynamic
  • Nominal force range: 25 kN to 10 MN
  • Accuracy class: 0.05
  • Fatigue endurance limit: >100 million load cycles
  • Mounting: flange
  • IP rating: up to IP68  

+ Advantages

  • Flexibly configurable sensor variants
  • Precise and reliable measurements
  • Very easy mounting and installation
  • Investment security due to long service life
  • Very robust & durable

Options

  • Mechanical version with or without through hole
  • Mechanical plug protection 
  • Rated output (nominal) 2 mV/V, 1.6 mV/V, 1 mV/V
  • Second axial measuring circuit for redundancy
  • Bending moment measuring circuits Mx, My to check the axial force introduction
  • or fixed cable in various lengths on the sensor
  • In case of fixed cable on load cell: different connector types (e.g. D-Sub 9/15, MS, M12) or free ends

Technische Daten

General data
Nominal force range 25 to 10.000 [kN]
Linearity deviation 0,05 [%]
Hysteresis 0,01 [%]
TKC rated value 0,05 [%/10K]
TK0 zero signal 0,05 [%/10K]
Type of construction Flange

 

Electrical data
Nominal characteristic value 2 oder 1 [mV/V]; depending on nominal force
Bridge resistance 500-750 [Ohm]; depending on nominal force
Zero signal tolerance 0,5 - 1 [%]; depending on nominal force
Operating range of excitation voltage 5-12 [V]

 

Mechanical data
Fatigue strength Amplitude ≤ 80% Fnom @[2mV/V]
Maximum overload 150 [%]
Static breaking load 300 [%]
Fatigue strength / cycles Continuous vibration proof >108
Sensor body material stainless steel
Electrical connection 1. fixed connector socket on the sensor housing
2. fixed cable with open ends or selectable connectors

 

Environmental conditions
Operating temperature range -10 - +80 [°C]
Degree of protection IP68, with fixed cable connection
IP50, with plug connection

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