compression load cells

Kingmach focuses on manufacturing geotechnical instruments, and our compression load cells reflect that. The cells come in low-profile canister and column styles, with capacities typically ranging from a few hundred kilonewtons up to several meganewtons. We use heat-treated stainless steel for the sensing element, and the whole assembly is usually sealed to IP68, so even temporary flooding won’t knock out a reading. For projects that need a non-standard cable length or a specific connector, we handle that in-house. Every cell goes through a deadweight calibration before shipping, with a traceable certificate included. Temperature compensation is done for the range you actually expect on site—not just a lab curve. In terms of outputs, we offer both mV/V and 4–20 mA versions, plus RS485 if you’re wiring into an automated system. Our support team can help you pick the right mounting hardware, too, because a misaligned load cell in a strut can ruin a whole data set. Over the years, these sensors have been used in bridge bearing monitoring, tieback anchor testing, and deep excavation bracing. They’re not the cheapest option on a list, but replacing a failed sensor mid-project costs a lot more than the upfront hardware.