Top 4 Ultra-Compact Load Cells by Unipulse

In this article, Temas introduces you to Unipulse's top 4 ultra-compact load cells. Unipulse, a renowned manufacturer of electronic measuring devices and system controls from Japan, leverages decades of industrial expertise and cutting-edge technologies. Unipulse has designed and produced a variety of ultra-compact load cells suitable for diverse industrial applications and environments.

Tension / compression loadcell UCW

Ideal for integration into devices, this ultra-compact force sensor is smaller than a typical pencil.

Measurement ranges of 10N and 20N with a diameter of only 6mm and a total height of 3.5mm.

For higher ranges from 50N to 500N, it measures 7mm in diameter with a total height of 4.5mm.

Achieves linear accuracy, hysteresis, and repeatability of 0.3%, 0.2%, and 0.1%, respectively.

Applications of load cell UCW:

Tension Control for Coil Winding Machines.
Compression Force Control for Cutting Tools.
Clamping Force Control for Robots.

These sensors are essential in applications requiring precise force control. They are crafted from stainless steel for corrosion resistance and excellent durability in various environments.

Tension / Compression load cell USM

Featuring an ultra-compact design, the USM sensor is versatile for both tension and compression forces. It measures just slightly larger than a cent coin: 11mm width x 14mm height x 4mm depth, with a thickness equivalent to three cent coins.

Despite its small size, it boasts a safe overload capacity of up to 500%, reducing the risk of damage from overloading during installation and testing, common with low-capacity force sensors.

Linear accuracy, hysteresis, and repeatability are rated at 0.1% each (0.2% for 1N and 2N types).

Applications of USM load cell:

Peel force testing machines
Lid pull-off force testing machines
Tensile and compressive strength testing of materials

It is utilized in conjunction with various devices requiring precise tension load measurement or both tension and compression force measurement.

Tension / Compression loadcell USH

USH is a small yet powerful sensor with a diameter of 26mm and a capacity of 20 kN (approximately 2 tons), and a diameter of 40mm with a capacity of 50 kN (around 5 tons).

It boasts linear accuracy, hysteresis, and repeatability rates of 0.2%, 0.15%, and 0.1%, respectively.

Compression load cell UCC

The compact yet powerful force sensor has a diameter of 21mm, a height of 10mm, and a capacity of 20 kN (approximately 2 tons). It achieves linear accuracy, hysteresis, and repeatability rates of 0.5%, 0.5%, and 0.2%, respectively.

Unipulse's development standard for their sensors is "Robust, compact, and highly accurate." To achieve this, Unipulse designs, prototypes, and calibrates their strain gauge and deformation measuring instruments to optimize their performance and ensure seamless integration.