PCB Load & Torque to Offer Custom Load Solutions for Unique Customer Applications

Company provides custom 'transducerizing' solutions to meet application needs not met by stock product offering

October 7, 2013, Depew, N.Y. - PCB Load & Torque is pleased to announce that it is now providing custom "transducerizing" solutions for customers with unique application needs. ("Transducerizing" means taking a structural component of a system and gaging it to measure load.) Some of the customized solutions to date include instrumenting customer-supplied bolts for thrust load measurements; transducerizing drive shafts using telemetry for wireless data collection; and customized load cells for measuring hose clamp pressure.
 
The company recently re-launched its line of general purpose and fatigue rated load cells. The product line includes value priced fatigue rated and general purpose load cells that come in a variety of mechanical configurations such as low profile, canister, rod-end, and s-type--all of which provide excellent accuracy at an affordable price.
 
PCB stock general purpose load cells are available in standard capacities that range from 25 lb to 200 klb, with a standard static error band (±0.04% to 0.06%) non-linearity, hysteresis, non-repeatability, and extraneous load sensitivity. In addition, they have an A2LA accredited calibration to ISO 17025 in both tension and compression directions and include thermal and barometric compensation.
 
Designed and manufactured at PCB Load & Torque, Inc. in Farmington Hills, Mich., PCB® general purpose load cells are suitable for a wide range of general force measurement applications such as weighing, structural testing, and material test machines.
 
"Our stock load cell products are quite versatile," said Dominec El-Achkar, manager of Engineering at PCB Load & Torque, "but every so often, customers identify application needs that are not met by our stock product offering, so in keeping with our 'total customer satisfaction' philosophy, we work with them to provide custom solutions to meet their unique needs."
 
For technical information on how PCB Load & Torque can help you with your unique application needs, please contact Ken Watkins, product marketing manager, at 1-800-828-8840 or via e-mail: kwatkins@pcb.com

About PCB Load & Torque
 
PCB Load & Torque, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., the industry leader in sensor technology for more than 40 years. PCB Load & Torque manufactures high quality, competitively priced precision load cells, torque transducers and telemetry systems for test and measurement applications in industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, medical rehabilitation, energy, and material testing. Located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, the A2LA accredited, ISO 9001 certified facility also offers calibration services for load, torque and related instrumentation. PCB® proudly stands behind their products with services you value most, including toll-free customer service, 24-hour technical assistance, a global distribution network, and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. Visit us at www.pcb.com or www.pcbloadtorque.com.
 
About PCB Piezotronics
 
PCB Piezotronics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of microphones, vibration, pressure, force, torque, load, and strain sensors, as well as the pioneer of ICP®technology. This instrumentation is used for test, measurement, monitoring, and control requirements in automotive, aerospace, industrial, R&D, military, educational, commercial, OEM applications, and more.  Our Platinum Products program ensures fast delivery of over 10,000 sensors, in-stock and ready to ship. PCB®proudly stands behind their products with services you value most, including toll-free customer service, 24-hour SensorLinesm, a global distribution network, and the industry's only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction.  Visit us at www.pcb.com