Bolt-type load cells are typically mounted under mechanical fasteners such as bolts or nuts. These load cells operate by undergoing deformation when a mechanical force is applied. When the bolt is tightened or loosened, the force applied to the load cell changes, resulting in small deformations in the steel cell.
Sensors inside the load cell measure changes in electrical resistance caused by these deformations. These measurements are continuously taken, providing real-time data. This data is used to determine the actual load experienced by the bolt. As a result, monitoring and controlling the loads of bolts and nuts becomes easier.
Since load cells are commonly used in heavy industrial environments, they are designed as heavy-duty models and manufactured from high-strength steel material. Additionally, custom manufacturing dimensions can be requested, allowing for the production of load cells specifically tailored to particular applications, thus providing solutions to meet any specific requirement.