Measuring Forces and Moments Using Three Axis Load Cells

Sometimes getting the perfect measurements may require getting creative with your testing set-up. One of the easiest ways to elevate your test is by combining multiple instruments. The Michigan Scientific Three Axis Load Cells (TR3Ds) are compact transducers that measure Read More …

Guest Blogger: Measuring Radial Forces in Bolted Joints

Today we have a guest blogger, engineer Gunnar Johnson, writing about measuring radial forces in bolted joints. Lets find out more about how Michigan Scientific’s custom shear pin transducers can help you with your vehicle design. Dynamic Vehicle Modeling Dynamic Read More …

How Load Cells are Used in Crane Measuring Systems

Cranes are crucial to lifting and lowering large and heavy objects, an integral part of innovation. Determining whether or not the crane can handle a specific load is essential to crane safety. Michigan Scientific provides accurate and reliable load cells Read More …

How are 3D load cells used on vehicles?

Load cells are transducers that convert an applied force into measured electrical signal. They are also used to track the changes in this force over time. Some applications require two, or more, 3D load cells to be used at a time, Read More …

What Types of Transducers are There?

Proper instrumentation is a key component to modern innovation. Instrumentation is used to measure and control different variables. This allows companies and individuals to gather reliable measurements during testing. Accurate instrumentation systems measure variables such as temperature, flow, angle, force, Read More …

Load Cells Made Easy: What are they?

Understanding force measurement and the devices used for it, isn’t particularly difficult. All you need is an understanding of the basics of load cells, and a handy guide to give you that knowledge. Here at Michigan Scientific, we’ve got you Read More …

Wheel Torque Transducers

Michigan Scientific Wheel Torque Transducers are ideal for measuring wheel torque on passenger cars, light and medium duty trucks, Class 8 trucks, agriculture equipment, and construction equipment. Michigan Scientific Corporation designs and manufactures highly sensitive Wheel Torque Transducers to measure Read More …

Model TR3D-D-100K Square Three Axis Load Cells

100,000 lb capacity Measures forces in three perpendicular directions Environmentally protected Temperature compensated Rugged construction Weatherproof connector Michigan Scientific’s TR3D-D-100K Square Three Axis Load Cell is designed for applications that require force measurements in three perpendicular directions. With 100,000 lb Read More …

Model TR3D-C-* Square Three Axis Load Cell

10,000 lb, 16,000 lb and 40,000 lb capacity Measures forces in three perpendicular directions Environmentally protected Temperature compensated Rugged construction Weatherproof connector Michigan Scientific’s TR3D-C-* Square Three Axis Load Cells are designed for applications that require force measurements in three Read More …

Model TR3D-B-* Square Three Axis Load Cell

Capacities ranging from 250 lbs to 16,000 lbs Measures forces in three perpendicular directions Environmentally protected Temperature compensated Rugged construction Michigan Scientific’s TR3D-B-* Square Three Axis Load Cells are ideal for applications that require force measurements in three perpendicular directions. Available Read More …