MV-LC0036 Low-Profile Compression Load Cell, 5-50 t

METRAVON MV-LC0036 is a low-profile compression load cell for force measurement and process weighing where a tall support cannot be accommodated. Its circular body uses an integral diaphragm and a raised central loading contact. The technical range is 5-50 t, but there is no single body size for that entire interval. Selecting a rating changes the mechanical envelope; selecting the electrical version changes the required supply and input channel.

Choose the low-profile compression load cell rating before designing the pocket

The metric outline groups several capacities under different dimensions. At the 5 t end of the published technical range, the 2-5 t drawing row gives a 90 mm body diameter and 48 mm height. The 10-20 t row changes these to 115 and 60 mm, while the 50 t row shows 155 and 90 mm. These are drawing references, not an assurance that every intermediate rating is offered. In particular, obtain the rated drawing where no explicit dimension row is provided. Do not enlarge the claimed measurement range merely because the outline table contains lower-capacity rows.

Separate the bridge from the amplified-output enquiry

The bridge specification is 2.8 +/-0.015 mV/V with 10-12 V DC excitation, 380 +/-10 ohms input resistance and 350 +/-5 ohms output resistance. The feature text also describes three-wire, 24 V, 0-10 V operation; the parameter table separately lists an optional 4-20 mA/24 V DC output. Those entries do not describe one interchangeable terminal arrangement. Ask the quotation to identify the supplied output, supply, wiring, scaling and any integrated or separate conditioner. Do not apply 24 V to the raw bridge or assume that all versions expose both voltage and current outputs.

Leave room for the side enclosure as well as the circular body

A circular recess drawn only around the sensing body misses the lateral enclosure, gland and cable. Supply a plan and section showing the central contact, base support and cable route. The central contact must carry the intended compression without surrounding brackets sharing the force. Confirm the supported underside and fixing details from the selected outline. The integral diaphragm does not make the housing a general-purpose clamp block, and the cable gland must remain accessible without pulling the cable against the enclosure.

Judge small batch changes against the selected full scale

Reference precision is 0.05% FS. Assess that full-scale basis against the useful material increment, not just the total vessel weight. Vessel tare, residual contents and unequal support reactions can consume much of the available capacity before a batch begins. State both the largest expected reaction and the smallest change that will trigger a process decision. Temperature effect is listed as 0.05% FS per 10 deg C, with operation from -40 to +85 deg C; a wide operating interval is not a promise of unchanged zero through that interval.

Check the completed support and the delivered signal together

Inspect the contact and base before recording unloaded readings, then load through the actual contact part and compare repeated readings and return after unloading. Test the final controller scaling only after the supplied electrical version is identified. The reference lists IP67/IP68 alternatives, so the order must state the delivered enclosure protection and actual water exposure. The 200% FS safe-load entry is not an instruction to overload the installation during acceptance. Specify alloy steel or stainless steel and any cleaning or corrosion conditions rather than assuming that one material suits every process.

Request MV-LC0036 with the rated load, mounting section, useful weighing increment and required bridge, voltage or current interface.

Output selection and restricted installation space