LOAD PINS FOR FORCE MEASUREMENT

Load pins are essential components for force measurement in a wide range of applications. Often referred to as force measuring axes or load measuring pins, these versatile devices are predominantly utilized in mechanical and plant engineering as well as industrial settings. Given the unique design requirements of different applications, OCTOGON is prepared to assist with custom integration tailored to specific customer needs.

LOAD PINS FROM OCTOGON: COMPACT AND CUSTOMIZED

OCTOGON manufactures load pins that are precisely tailored to customer specifications, ensuring high accuracy and linearity. Their design team employs advanced CAD tools to create custom dimensions based on extensive experience in the field. By utilizing a bidirectional approach, they can adapt existing designs or develop new ones while adhering to the necessary capacity and safety requirements. Additionally, OCTOGON is equipped to recommend load pins that best suit individual applications.

DESCRIPTION

Measuring pins, also known as force measuring pins or load measuring pins, are designed to accurately measure mechanical loads such as tension or compression. These pins can be utilized individually or integrated into more complex measurement systems, often combined with measuring amplifiers for enhanced data transmission. They are crucial in industrial applications where monitoring forces and ensuring safety are vital.

Constructed from stainless steel, these pins offer high strength and rigidity, allowing them to endure expected loads without failure. The design ensures measurable deformation under load, and embedded strain gauges convert this deformation into electrical signals for precise force calculations. This technology is essential for maintaining structural integrity, optimizing machine performance, and preventing overloads.

OCTOGON’s measuring pins are built for harsh environments, featuring robust construction to withstand humidity, temperature variations, and mechanical shocks. Overall, load measuring pins enhance safety and efficiency by delivering reliable data on mechanical loads.

FEATURES

Material: Alloy steel or stainless steel

Nominal Load Range: Customized

Encapsulation: Hermetically sealed—laser-welded or molded

Robust Design: Suitable for continuous industrial use

Space-Saving Assembly: Direct integration into the force flow

3D CAD Dimensioning: Approval prior to production

Optional Redundancy: Double signal output

VIDEO

Octogon LMB Load Pins: Precision and Reliability for Heavy-Duty Applications

APPLICATION AREAS

Load monitoring for cranes, winches, hoists, overload protection, lifting devices, cable winches, deflection pulleys, chain conveyor belts in the automotive industry, and rolling force measurement in mills and presses.

For more information visit OCTOGON´s webside: 

LOAD PINS

https://www.octogon.org/en/product/load-pins-force-measurement/load-pins

PIN LOAD CELLS

https://www.octogon.org/en/product/load-pins-force-measurement/standard-pin-load-cells