LCM Systems offers S-Type load cells from stock on fast delivery

13 June 2012

The STA series of S-Type tension/compression load cells from LCM Systems are suitable for measuring both tensile and compressive forces. With a wide range of ex-stock products, available for same day despatch with easy credit card payments, the STA series is ideal for a wide range of applications requiring high accuracy such as hanging scales, material test machines and general force measurement.

Four different models are available. All have standard metric threads at each end that are designed to accept standard mating spherical rod-end bearings and can be supplied on their own or combined with LCM Systems’ comprehensive range of instrumentation to provide a complete load monitoring system. Popular instrumentation supplied with the STA load cells include the SGA strain gauge amplifiers and the TR150.

The STA-1 series has rated loads from 50 to 300kg, is manufactured in aluminium alloy and is environmentally sealed to IP66. For measurements in harsh environments, the STA-3 series is the range of choice. With load ratings up to 1,000kg, it is constructed in nickel-plated alloy steel and manufactured to IP67. For engineers looking for higher load ratings, the STA-4 is the tension/compression load cell of choice ranging from 1,500 – 5,000kg and along with the STA-3 series makes it a very cost-effective solution for many process weighing applications.

For straightforward application advice, LCM Systems’ experienced in-house design engineers are only a phone call or email away and they will talk you through the most appropriate load cell for your particular requirements.

Customers can now order and pay for their load cells using all major credit cards, including American Express, with no surcharges applied. The company now accepts card payments in Sterling, Euros and American Dollars (Only sterling payments accepted for American Express).

“Until recently we have only been able to accept payments in British Pounds.” says Steve Sargeant, Managing Director at LCM Systems. “However, we have been aware that it is easier for clients’ accounting systems if they can pay in their local currency. This has now been put in place. Along with the fact that we don’t add any surcharge for credit cards payments, this will give our customers even more payment choice.”

Details on the STA load cells can be found here.