Sensors

The safety of food is a critical aspect of human health and a fundamental part of maintaining economic stability and social harmony. Ensuring food safety is a complex, systematic process involving every step from production to distribution and, ultimately, consumption. The use of sensors in food production has become an essential element for controlling safety […]

In weighing systems, the connection between the load cell and the weighing indicator is critical for ensuring measurement accuracy and system reliability. There are two primary wiring methods for load cells: four-wire and six-wire configurations. Understanding the differences between these approaches is essential for selecting the right solution for your application. 1. Four-Wire Connection A

Introduction Temperature is one of the most significant environmental factors that affect the accuracy and longevity of load cells. Whether you’re measuring forces in an outdoor setting or in a climate-controlled facility, temperature fluctuations can lead to errors in readings. This article explains how temperature affects load cell performance, why it matters, and how to

Introduction Even the most accurate load cell will fail to perform if it’s not mounted correctly. In fact, improper installation is the #1 reason for unreliable, unstable, or inaccurate weighing system performance. This article highlights the most common load cell mounting errors, their effects on measurement accuracy, and how to avoid or correct them. 1.

Introduction When you apply and remove a load from a weighing system, you’d expect the sensor to return the exact same output, right? But in reality, it often doesn’t. That difference in sensor output between loading and unloading is called hysteresis—and it’s one of the key error sources in load cell performance. This article explores

Introduction When integrating a load cell into your weighing system, one of the most overlooked—but critical—decisions is choosing the correct wiring configuration. You may encounter 2-wire, 3-wire, or 4-wire load cells in specifications or datasheets.So… what’s the difference, and why does it matter? This article explains each wiring type, its pros and cons, and which

Introduction You may have noticed that when a constant load is placed on a weighing system, the reading slowly drifts over time—even though nothing changes physically. This is not a failure or signal instability.It’s called load cell creep—a natural behavior of strain-based transducers. In this article, we explain what creep is, what causes it, how

Introduction No matter how advanced or expensive your sensor is, its performance will degrade over time.To maintain measurement accuracy, system reliability, and compliance, regular calibration is essential. This guide explains what sensor calibration is, why it matters, and how to build a calibration strategy that keeps your instrumentation sharp and dependable. 1. What Is Sensor

Introduction Both load cells and pressure sensors are used to measure force—but they’re not interchangeable. Whether you’re building an industrial weighing system, a fluid monitoring setup, or a materials testing platform, choosing the wrong type of sensor can lead to inaccurate data, system failure, or costly redesigns. This article compares load cells and pressure sensors,

Introduction As robotic systems become more intelligent and dexterous, they increasingly require feedback in all directions—not just linear force or rotational torque. This is where 6-axis force/torque (F/T) sensors come into play. These advanced sensors provide real-time data on forces and torques in all three spatial dimensions, enabling precise control, collision detection, and adaptive behavior.