Load Cells by Sands Industries
Precision Force Measurement from Milligrams to Megatons
Sands Industries supplies high-accuracy load cells for industrial, OEM, and research applications. From crane overload protection to automated filling systems and sim racing pedals, our load cells are designed for performance, repeatability, and integration. We offer custom engineering and local support for projects across Australia.
Engineered for Strength: How Double Ended Shear Beams Differ
Double ended shear beam load cells are designed for heavy-duty, symmetrical loading systems where structural integrity, balance, and durability are non-negotiable. Unlike single ended shear beams, which are fixed at one end and loaded on the other, double ended models are supported at both ends with the load applied to the centre.
This configuration allows for:
- Greater stability under heavy or dynamic loads
- Minimal side-load sensitivity
- Even distribution of forces across mounting points
Because they measure force through the same shear strain principle as their single-ended counterparts, these sensors maintain excellent linearity and repeatability — even in rough industrial conditions.
Built for Scale: High-Capacity Use Cases
Double ended shear beam load cells are the gold standard in large-scale industrial weighing systems where platform integrity and sensor precision go hand in hand.
Typical load capacities range from 2,000 kg to over 45,000 kg per sensor, depending on the model. They’re ideal for:
- Truck Scales / Weighbridges
- Tank and Silo Weighing (especially with large or offset contents)
- Axle Load Measurement Systems
- Rail Weighing and Bogie Scales
- Heavy Duty Conveyor Belt Weighing
Their inherent resistance to overload and side forces makes them a safer, more reliable option in systems where movement, impact, or irregular loading occurs.
Trusted Across Key Australian Industries
If your business operates in a high-impact or high-volume environment, these load cells are purpose-built for you. Their welded stainless steel bodies and IP68-rated enclosures handle dust, mud, chemicals, and extreme weather without performance degradation.
Ideal for:
- Agriculture: Grain silos, feed tanks, weighbridges for inbound/outbound transport
- Mining & Resources: Ore bins, batch weighing of minerals, site truck scales
- Logistics & Transport: Axle weighing, container terminals, rail loading zones
- Construction: Cement batching plants, bridge-mounted scale systems
- Waste Management: High-capacity compactors, tipper truck systems
These industries value robustness, service life, and reliability — all hallmarks of a properly installed double ended shear beam load cell.
Installation Insights: Load Cell Mounting Kits
Due to the immense structural forces and the critical safety implications, proper mounting is non-negotiable. To unlock the full performance potential of a double ended shear beam, it is imperative to use factory-engineered mounting kits designed specifically for them. These kits are not mere accessories; they are integral components of the weighing system.
Key Mounting Kit Features:
- Self-Centring Rocker Pin Assemblies: This is the most critical feature. It ensures that the load is introduced vertically and centrally onto the load cell, allowing for slight thermal expansion and contraction or platform movement without introducing measurement-corrupting side forces.
- Anti-Lift and Anti-Rotation Mechanisms: These components secure the scale deck or vessel to the foundation, preventing dangerous shifting or lifting under wind, vibration, or dynamic loads.
- Integrated Overload Stops: Hard stops are built into the mount to protect the load cell’s internal shear mechanism from catastrophic damage during sudden load surges or accidental drops.
- Thermal Expansion Compensation: The mounting hardware allows the scale platform to expand and contract with temperature changes without binding the load cells, a crucial feature in outdoor Australian applications.
Using the correct mounting hardware significantly reduces measurement error, dramatically extends the load cell’s service life, and simplifies installation and routine maintenance.
Why Choose Sands Industries?
At Sands Industries, we supply precision double ended shear beam load cells engineered for Australia’s harshest working environments. Whether you’re managing bulk material flows, designing weighbridges, or retrofitting high-capacity silos — our solutions are backed by application expertise and local technical support.
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📍 Unit 16/191, McCredie Avenue, Smithfield, NSW 2175
📞 +61 4415 9165 | +61 477 123 699
✉️ sales@sandsindustries.com.au
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