MV-LC0037 High-Capacity Compression Load Cell, 100-350 t

METRAVON MV-LC0037 is a high-capacity compression load cell with a published 100-350 t technical range. Its reference drawing shows a circular sensing body on a square base, so a purchase enquiry needs more than the nominal tonnage. The upper bearing part, foundation support and supplied base arrangement determine whether the assembly can transmit the intended force. Specify the maximum compression at each support and identify the bearing parts retained in the installation.

Review the complete bearing assembly before fixing the foundation

The outline shows a 240 by 240 mm base, four diameter-18.3 mounting positions and a 204 mm horizontal centre spacing. The vertical hole spacing is labelled 200 mm, not the same 204 mm value. A circular diameter-204 callout also appears on the body. These similar numbers describe different features and should not be merged into a square bolt pattern. Ask for a dimensioned base plan and the selected rated section before drilling, especially where an existing foundation is to remain.

Distinguish the high-capacity compression load cell from its mounting parts

The illustrated assembly carries a 100 mm overall-height reference, with further 65, 40, 33 and 30 mm vertical annotations. Do not treat one of those internal references as the available installed clearance or a separate sensor-only height. The photograph shows a circular unit while the outline includes a square base. Confirm which bearing and base components are included in the offer, their permitted contact faces and the final height under the agreed assembly definition. The centre feature labelled by diameter is not evidence of a threaded fixing or an approved tension attachment.

Establish reaction, bearing area and acceptance resolution

For a high-load support, provide the maximum compression at the individual sensor and the force distribution through the upper and lower structure. A total machine rating divided by the number of supports is insufficient where stiffness, eccentric loading or process forces create unequal reactions. The reference precision of 0.05% FS belongs to the sensor full scale; it does not establish the error of an installed press or vessel. State which loaded points and repeated cycles will decide acceptance, with a safe method of applying and independently checking those forces.

Size the reading channel for the actual electrical build

The detailed specification gives a 2.8 +/-0.015 mV/V bridge, 10-12 V DC excitation, 770 +/-10 ohms input resistance and 700 +/-2 ohms output resistance. A separate feature statement describes three-wire 24 V, 0-10 V operation. The purchase order must resolve which build is supplied; no optional current-output entry is established by this parameter table. Do not select a PLC voltage input on the assumption that the documented bridge already contains an amplifier. Obtain the delivered terminal schedule, since the reference colour list and circuit disagree on signal polarity.

Make the restraint and environmental requirements explicit

Specify lateral forces and any possibility of uplift to the mechanical designer rather than asking the sensing body to serve as a structural guide. The 200% FS safe-load limit does not validate the base, fasteners or foundation at that force, and higher failure-limit entries are not a usable working range. Materials are listed as alloy steel or stainless steel; IP67/IP68 also needs a selected version and defined exposure. Temperature effect is 0.05% FS per 10 deg C across a reference operating interval of -40 to +85 deg C. Include thermal changes in the acceptance plan instead of correcting every temperature-related shift with a fresh zero.

Send the maximum support force, foundation plan, upper bearing section and required readout when requesting an MV-LC0037 assembly quote.

Foundation layout and high-load verification