Dynamometers & Tension Load Cells

A dyno load cell is a load cell specifically used within a dynamometer system to measure force or torque. It converts mechanical force into an electrical signal that is processed by signal conditioning electronics. In dynamometer testing, dyno load cells must withstand repeated loading cycles, making fatigue-rated designs — rated for up to 100 million fully reversed cycles — ideal for these applications.

SensorData Technologies offers load cells across a wide range of capacities. For example, the F341-F347 series covers 5K to 500K lbf, the F502 series handles 5K to 100K lbf, and the F312 series ranges from 200 to 3K lbf. Capacities vary by model, and custom configurations are available upon request.

SensorData's force sensors and load cells are compatible with both AC carrier and DC strain gage signal conditioning electronics. This dual compatibility gives engineers flexibility when integrating sensors into existing test systems or selecting new instrumentation setups for specific applications.

SensorData's fatigue-rated shear web load cells achieve nonlinearity and hysteresis as low as 0.07% for the F341-F347 series. The F502 series offers nonlinearity and hysteresis of 0.15%. These accuracy levels make them suitable for precision structural testing, press calibration, and aerospace component testing applications.

Yes. SensorData Technologies offers custom sensor design services with over 25 years of engineering experience. Customers can request custom capacities, geometries, and connector configurations. The company retains proprietary rights to all custom designs, and technical consultation is available to define the best solution for your specific application.

These sensors serve a broad range of industries including aerospace and defense, automotive, civil engineering, material testing, and heavy manufacturing. Applications include airframe structural testing, hydraulic actuator force measurement, rolling mill monitoring, press calibration, and tank or silo weighing systems across industrial and laboratory environments.