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Load Cells in the Crane & Winch Industry- Ensuring efficiency and safety

4^th Jul 2024

In the construction, manufacturing and maritime industries, cranes and winches are indispensable equipment for lifting, moving and positioning heavy loads. The precise measurement of loads is crucial for ensuring safety, optimising efficiency and preventing equipment overload.

Innovative Applications of Load Cells in the Aquaculture Sector

4^th Jul 2024

Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish and aquatic plants, plays a significant role in meeting the growing demand for seafood worldwide.

Load Cell Calibration Importance and Methods

4^th Jul 2024

Load cells are critical components in various industrial and scientific applications, providing accurate measurement of force, weight and pressure.

Choosing Load Cells for Harsh Environments - Considerations and Solutions

4^th Jul 2024

In industrial settings where extreme temperatures, moisture, chemicals and mechanical stresses are prevalent, selecting the right load cells for measurement applications is crucial for ensuring accuracy, reliability and longevity.

Understanding Load Cell Accuracy and Resolution

4^th Jul 2024

In various industrial and scientific applications, load cells are relied upon to provide accurate measurements of force, weight and pressure.

100te ATEX Flat Top Load Cells

28^th Jun 2024

We have recently sent six of these 100 tonne rated compression load cells to one of our UK customers who specialise in the supply of industrial weighing equipment.

900kg ATEX/IECEx Load Pin

21^st Jun 2024

20 Tonne Beam Load Cells

14^th Jun 2024

These custom design stainless steel beam load cells have been manufactured for a company that manufactures articulated loaders, dump trucks and utility vehicles for the underground mining industry.

Farewell Steve!

7^th Jun 2024

This week we said a fond goodbye to Steve Sargeant, who has been with LCM Systems since he purchased the company in 2001.

500kN Dual Bridge Toggle Load Links

31^st May 2024

These three toggle load links are on their way to Turkey to a container terminal, where they will be installed in RTGs (gantry cranes) to measure the weight of the containers being lifted.

2700kN ATEX/IECEx Certified Dual Bridge Load Cells

24^th May 2024

Safely delivered today to our customer in Italy were these ATEX/IECEx certifed compression load cells.

55te Cabled Load Shackles

17^th May 2024

Just about to be shipped to our distributor in the UAE, VDR Specialized Crane Equipment Manufacturing LLC, are these five load shackles rated at 55 tonnes.