ENGINEERING GUIDES
Fit, load path and signal.
Four checks before selection.
How Does a Thru-Hole (Donut) Load Cell Work?
Full-bridge strain measurement, load-path design and mounting flatness for donut load cells.
Read engineering note →Load Cells in Parallel: Summing Box or Independent USB Channels?
Compare calibrated total force with individual bolt loads, excitation current and synchronization.
Read engineering note →Metric vs. Imperial: Selecting ID / OD Clearance for Shafts & Bolts
A practical bore-clearance worksheet for M4–M30 bolts, ball screws and imperial shafts.
Read engineering note →Strain Gauge vs. Piezoelectric Force Washers for Bolt Preload
Plan ISO 16047 torque/clamp measurements, VDI 2230 joint review, static hold duration and conditioner requirements.
Read engineering note →Engineering guidance supports selection; final model drawings and installed calibration govern the measurement.