Load Cell Vendors

A selection of load cell and instrumentation vendors, based on my research.

I have used load cells from Futek, Sensotek (now part of Honeywell), and Omega.

Load Cells

• ​Futek
• ​HBM
• ​Hoffmann-Krippner (Inelta))
• ​Honeywell
• ​Interface Force
• ​Kistler Force sensors using piezoelectric quartz sensors (not strain gauges)
• ​LCM Systems
• ​Loadstar Sensors
• ​Omega
• ​PCB Piezotronics
• ​Phidgets Good for education and experimenting
• ​Stellar Technology
• ​Strainsert
• ​Transducer Techniques

Load Cell Instrumentation (Signal Conditioners and such)

• ​Adlink The USB-2401 24-bit 4-channel DAQ features built-in signal conditioners for current output transducers, thermocouple, RTD, load cell, strain gauge, and others.
• ​Dataq Several models have built-in slots for DI-5B or DI-8B signal conditioners; USB, Ethernet, and data logger interfaces available.
• ​Data Translation Some models have built in signal conditioners for strain and bridge-based sensors.
• ​Futek - Signal Conditioners (1KHz, 10KHz, and 25KHz available) and USB DAQ devices for load cells
• ​HBM A variety of signal conditioners and DAQ systems
• ​Hoffmann-Krippner (Inelta)) Signal conditioners and integrated load cells
• ​Honeywell Inline signal conditioners and more
• ​Interface Force A variety of signal conditioners and DAQ systems
• ​Kistler Kistler makes a variety of signal conditioners for their piezoelectric quartz force sensors
• ​LCM Systems A variety of signal conditioners and interfaces, including compact systems with RS485 or CAN output
• ​Loadstar Sensors Load cell interfaces to analog and serial/USB.
• ​mantracourt Analog signal conditions and DAQ devices for load cells with various interfaces such as Modbus, CAN, and USB.
• ​Measurement Computing A wide variety of USB, Ethernet, and PCI/PCIe DAQ systems, including the USB-2404 4-channel 24-bit model with signal conditioners for voltage, temperature, or bridge-based sensors.
• ​Omega A wide variety of signal conditioners (mostly low frequency) and DAQ systems.
• ​PCB Piezotronics A variety of signal conditioners
• ​Phidgets Very affordable Load Cell to USB, but not in the same class as the more expensive instruments
• ​Stellar Technology DIN Rail and in-line analog signal conditioners
• ​Strainsert Signal conditioners and load indicators
• ​Transducer Techniques Signal conditioners and displays