{"id":8916,"date":"2020-08-20T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T08:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aep.it\/5-tips-for-selecting-load-cells\/"},"modified":"2020-08-21T15:39:18","modified_gmt":"2020-08-21T13:39:18","slug":"5-tips-for-selecting-load-cells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aep.it\/en\/5-tips-for-selecting-load-cells\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips for selecting load cells"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The choice of <strong>load cells<\/strong> is an important operation, which we certainly cannot underestimate. Clearly, however, it is not a simple selection: it is necessary to evaluate many details, many needs and relevant characteristics. With this in mind, we would like to share a few tips with you. These are suggestions that will help you make the right choice for these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aep.it\/en\/the-main-features-of-our-load-cells\/\">particular transducers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Tip 1 &#8211; Evaluate the environmental conditions<\/h2>\n<p>It is vital to identify load cells that are in line with the type of environment in which they will operate. Particular attention must be paid when working in environments with extreme temperatures or excessively humid and\/or in the presence of corrosive substances. All these factors influence the choice of load cell type: not all models will be suitable for your working environment.<\/p>\n<h2>Tip no.2 &#8211; Select the material carefully<\/h2>\n<p>Generally, load cells are made of steel, but there are models made of other materials. For example, aluminium is preferred for single point cells. The latter is not particularly performing in very humid environments, let alone in similar contexts or more difficult environmental conditions. For other models, instead, stainless steel is chosen, which is certainly more expensive but much more resistant. It is mainly suitable for those who work in environments where the presence of corrosive chemicals is high.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2415 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aep.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/aep-transducers-ts.jpg\" alt=\"celle di carico AEP transducers\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aep.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/aep-transducers-ts.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.aep.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/aep-transducers-ts-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aep.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/aep-transducers-ts-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.aep.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/aep-transducers-ts-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Tip n.3 &#8211; Pay attention to load cell capacity and dimensions<\/h2>\n<p>Another aspect you need to focus on is size and range. These details are essential, especially for load cells that have to bear the weight on one side only or have to withstand sudden overloads.<\/p>\n<h2>Tip no.4 &#8211; Precision is a priority<\/h2>\n<p>When choosing such a product, it is essential to carefully assess its accuracy. Thermal errors can also affect the performance of load cells. Therefore it is good to carefully analyze the selected transducer, especially with regard to the quality of the compensation system.<\/p>\n<h2>Tip 5 &#8211; Attention to detail<\/h2>\n<p>Load cells are characterized by a thousand different details and many of them are fundamental for their good functioning. Precisely for these reasons, it is important to choose a model that has everything you need, without being satisfied. There are elements that do not emit vibrations, some more suitable for working indoors or outdoors, in water or in dry environments.<\/p>\n<h2>Our conclusions<\/h2>\n<p>The advice we have shared within this article may help you make the best choice. Therefore, keep them in mind and use them as soon as the opportunity arises. Don&#8217;t forget that in order to select <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aep.it\/en\/aep-transducers-many-products-for-all-needs\/\">quality products<\/a>, you can request the support of our team. With our many years of experience in the design and manufacture of ATEX-certified measuring instruments and sensors, we can offer you individual advice and solutions. We will offer you the most suitable load cells to meet your needs and also many other functional and excellent instruments in every respect!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The choice of load cells is an important operation, which we certainly cannot underestimate. Clearly, however, it is not a simple selection: it is necessary to evaluate many details, many needs and relevant characteristics. With this in mind, we would like to share a few tips with you. These are suggestions that will help you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":8913,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1118],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-load-cells-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Choosing Load Cells: our advice | Aep Transducers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The choice of load cells is an important operation, which we cannot underestimate. 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