Custom Force Sensors

Load Pin Configurator Revisited

Typically, standard load pins fail for two reasons, either they are too large for the space, causing friction and disruption, or they don’t receive the proper force in the space […]

Load Cell Manufacturer Force Measurement Tests

Force measurement testing is one of the most critical processes that Load Cell manufacturers use to ensure their products meet key mechanical and structural requirements. Force measurement tests are used […]

Selection Factors for Aerospace Load Cells

Custom load cells have always played a key role in Aerospace application designs, testing, manufacture, and operation. Aerospace load cell measurements utilized throughout all these phases lead to increased mission […]

Tension Links Load Cells for Cranes

Tension Link Load Cells, also known as Tension Links, are a critical system component for ensuring an overload does not happen on cranes and other types of working machines designed […]

Defining Your Force Sensor Application

Before selecting and buying a load pin, load cell or other force sensor, Strainsert recommends identifying and defining your force sensor application and operating environment. First, make sure you have […]

Internal Strain Gaging Minimizes Force Measurement Errors

How does internal strain gaging minimize force measurement errors in Bolts and Studs used for preload and clamping force measurement? Strainsert Force Sensing Bolts and Studs are designed and manufactured using […]

The Important Benefits of Tension Link Load Cells

Tension link load cells, also known as tension links, are high-performance sensors used to measure force, primarily in weighing and lifting applications. Tension link sensors convert a tensile force load […]

The Value of Parts, Materials and Processes (PMP)

To ensure consistent success, proper design and fabrication are controlled through Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP). Strainsert documents and utilizes special PMP controls to ensure all unique requirements are met. […]

Custom Force Sensors: Essential for Mission Success

Strainsert is a leading designer/patent holder of a variety of custom force sensors, including load pins, load cells, load bolts and tension links to list a few examples. Over 90% […]