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An S-type load cell price can exclude the parts that determine whether a force-test fixture works: threaded adapters, alignment joints, signal conditioning and testing in the required direction. For a machine that both pushes and pulls, request an offer for that duty rather than a generic sensor and calibration package.
Specify the duty of MV-LC0099 before pricing the fittings
METRAVON MV-LC0099 measures axial tension and compression, with listed rated capacities from 500 to 2000 kg. Select the rating against fixture preload and the largest transmitted force. The lowest listed capacity is not a minimum readable force, and the static specification does not establish dynamic bandwidth.
Show both ends of the fixture, including thread form, engagement and any rotation during assembly. Identify which party supplies each adapter. An adapter that screws in is not automatically suitable for the load, reversal cycle or available clearance.
S-type load cell price comparisons need the same test scope
| Duty | Quote separately | Acceptance question |
|---|---|---|
| Pull only | Tension fittings and calibration points. | Does the fitted assembly return to its unloaded indication after release? |
| Push and pull | Bidirectional test coverage and reversal checks. | Are both directions tested, including behaviour around zero? |
| Short force peak | Acquisition rate, filtering and recording equipment. | Can the full signal chain capture the event without excessive attenuation? |
A certificate for the loose sensor and a test of the installed machine are different deliverables. Ask whether adapters and electronics are present during calibration, which direction is applied and whether results are provided at the forces that matter to the process.
For an existing rig, retain the amplifier model and settings with the enquiry. MV-LC0099 has a nominal bridge output of 2 mV/V; this is not a direct 4-20 mA output. Reusing electronics may be possible after checking excitation, input range and required time response, but it should not be assumed merely to reduce the quotation.
Q1. Is tension-only calibration enough for occasional compression?
Not if compression results are part of acceptance or process control. The reverse load path can expose play or bending that was absent in tension. State the compression test points and fixture arrangement when requesting the work.
Q2. Can a higher rating be chosen to avoid overload concerns?
Assess peak force first, then check whether the selected range still resolves the smallest required change. Excess capacity does not repair misalignment or eliminate the need for appropriate mechanical protection.
Summary
Request an MV-LC0099 fixture quotation with the force cycle, preload, connection drawing and recording requirements. Use the installation guide to review assembly access before finalising the hardware list.
