Introduction:
“Force is a basic engineering parameter”.
Direct methods:
Equal arm balance
Analytical balance
Unequal arm balance
Multiple level system
Pendulum scale
In-Direct methods:
Accelerometers
Electromagnetic balance
Load cells:
“Load cells are the force transducer for weighing purposes”
Elastic load members:
Coil springs
Proving rings
Load cell type
Bourdon tube
Bellows
Shear type load cell
Hydraulic load cell
Pneumatic load cell
Strain gauge load cell
Pressductor
Electronic Weighing System
