Detailed Product Description

Detailed Product Description

C18 - Compact force transducer measures large forces precisely 
Suitable applications for the C18 compressive force transducer include calibration tasks in areas where only confined mounting space is available. Due to its low weight it is also ideally fit for mobile test applications. Based on the ring torsion principle, the transducer has a small diameter and a low profile.

The transducer is available in 11 models with different nominal (rated) forces ranging between 10 kN and 4.5 MN, allowing it to be used in a wide range of applications. The complete measuring body and the force applications parts (base and thrust piece) included in delivery are made from stainless steel. They ensure optimum test results and at the same time prevent error loads.

The force transducer is distinguished by its precision. It conforms to ISO 376, respectively, and is guaranteed to an accuracy of 0.5 if supplied with a calibration certificate issued on behalf of the German testing institute, Deutscher Kalibrierdienst (DKD). Main applications include calibration tasks such as e.g. the classification of material testing machines, or ensuring traceability of industrial test equipment. For these purposes, HBM calibrates its force transducers in its own laboratory, which has been accredited as a DKD laboratory for the the past 25 years. 
Key Feature(s)
Accurate measurement of large compressive forces up to the MN range
Compact, lightweight
Excellent price-performance ratio
Force application parts included in delivery
Classification to ISO 376, respectively, with DKD calibration certificate: 0.5% accuracy
Max. operating force [%]
 170 (10-1000 kN), 150 (2000-4500 kN)
 
Nominal temp. range [°C]
 +10 ... +40
 
Protection system
 IP68 acc. to DIN EN 60529
 
Material
 base and thrust piece are made from stainless steel
 
Direction of force
 compressive
 
Nominal force
 10 kN, 20 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN, 200 kN, 300 kN, 500 kN, 1 MN, 2 MN, 3 MN, 4.5 MN
 
Nominal sensitivity [mV/V]
 2