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What’s the Difference Between Tension and Compression Load Cells?

Tension and compression load cells are two distinct types that measure force in different directions.

Tension Load Cells

Tension load cells are designed to measure forces pulling or stretching. They have holes on each end to attach the load to be measured.

These load cells are for when the force is in tension, to measure tensile forces.

When to Use

Use tension load cells when you need to measure forces pulling or stretching, like crane, hoisting and lifting. They are for applications where the force is tensile.

Compression Load Cells

Compression load cells are designed to measure forces pushing or compressing together. They have flat surfaces or mounting plates to bear the measured weight or pressure.

When to Use

Use compression load cells when measuring forces that are pushing or compressing together, like weighing heavy loads or monitoring pressure in industrial processes.

Tension load cells are for tensile forces, and compression load cells are for compressive forces. Choosing the right one based on the direction of force in your application will give you accurate and reliable force measurement.