Load Cell Selection Guide
Precision Force Measurement & Weighing Solutions Since 1985
“The Preferred Name in Load Cell Technology”
Artech Industries, Inc. is a major supplier of strain gauge load cells and force transducers for a wide variety of industrial and OEM applications. Providing high quality load cells made in the USA with dedicated customer service for over 40 years.
Our proven engineering innovations, careful manufacturing, and quality control procedures coupled with rigorous internal testing and calibration requirements have built an enviable reputation and record of performance in the weighing industry.
Artech’s manufacturing capability assures prompt delivery of even large OEM requirements. Complete engineering design and fabrication is performed in-house by experienced application engineering support teams.
- NIST Traceable Calibration
- 24-Hour Stock Item Shipping
- Extensive Inventory Levels
- Same-Day Shipping Available
- Two-Year Warranty Standard
- Complete In-House Engineering
- Custom Design Capabilities
- Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Delivery Promise
Stock items can usually be shipped within 24 hours. Limited quantities can be shipped same-day for orders placed before 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Once we promise a ship date, consider it delivered!
Model & Type
Capacity Range
Typical Applications
Certifications & Notes
25 to 40,000 lbs
- Mechanical to Electronic Scale Conversions
- Tank and Hopper Weighing
- Batching Systems
- Conveyor Systems
Stainless Steel Available
250 to 20,000 lbs
- Floor Scales
- Barrel Scales
- Tank and Hopper Weighing
- Batching Systems
Stainless Steel Available
1,000 to 40,000 lbs
- Floor Scales
- Tank and Hopper Weighing
Hermetic Seal
Tool Steel Available
100 to 2,000 lbs
- Bench Scales
- Moderate Capacity Platform Scales
10 to 100 lbs
- Conveyor Systems, Check Weighers
- Corrosive Environment Applications
Safety Stops Standard
5,000 to 250,000 lbs
- Tank, Hopper and Silo Weighing
- Truck and Track Scales
- Batching Systems
Stainless Steel Available
10,000 to 200,000 lbs
- Tank and Hopper Weighing
- Truck and Track Scales
- Batching Systems
Stainless Steel Available
1,000 to 125,000 lbs
- Tank and Hopper Weighing
- Batching Systems
Stainless Steel Available
10,000 to 500,000 lbs
- Truck and Track Scales
- Tank, Hopper and Silo Weighing
- Batching Systems
Stainless Steel Available
Hermetic Seal
10,000 to 500,000 lbs
- Truck and Track Scales
- Tank, Hopper and Silo Weighing
- Batching Systems
Stainless Steel Available
Hermetic Seal
100 to 3,000 lbs
- Tank and Hopper Weighing
- Scale Conversions
- Batching Systems
Stainless Steel Available
Hermetic Seal
Model & Type
Capacity Range
Typical Applications
Certifications & Notes
250 to 20,000 lbs
- Tank and Hopper Weighing
- Batching Systems
Stainless Steel Available
Uses Model 30210-CBM
5,000 to 150,000 lbs
- Tank, Hopper and Silo Weighing
Stainless Steel Available
Uses Model 70210
20,000 to 125,000 lbs
- Truck and Track Scales
- Hopper Systems
Stainless Steel Available
Uses Model 80210 or 80310
1,000 to 75,000 lbs
- Tanks, Bins and Hopper Systems
- Bulk Material Management
- Wet & Dry Ingredient Batching, Mixing, and Blending
Stainless Steel Available
Uses Model 70510
10,000 to 300,000 lbs
- Truck Scales
- Heavy-capacity Horizontal tanks
- Railroad Track Scales
Stainless Steel Available
Uses Model 90210 or 90310
25,000 to 40,000 lbs
- Scale Conversion
- Chemical Plants
- Process Control
- Process Weighing
- Hopper Weighing
- Tank Weighing
Stainless Steel Available
Uses Model 20210
Application Examples
Truck & Track Scales
High capacity load cells designed specifically for heavy-duty vehicle weighing applications. Our canister and shear beam models provide superior accuracy and durability in demanding commercial weighing environments.
Tank & Hopper Weighing
Precision weighing solutions for industrial storage and processing applications. Available in both standard and stainless steel versions for challenging environments including food processing and chemical industries.
Batching Systems
Accurate measurement and control for automated batching and material handling processes. Our load cells ensure consistent quality in manufacturing and processing operations.
Platform & Floor Scales
Versatile weighing solutions for general industrial and commercial applications. From small bench scales to large platform systems, our single-point and shear beam load cells deliver reliable performance.
- Stock items ship within 24 hours
- Same-day shipping available (orders before 12:00 PM PST)
- Extensive inventory levels maintained
- Technical support and troubleshooting assistance
- Custom engineering solutions available
- Two-year limited warranty on all products
- NIST traceable calibration services
- Complete in-house design and fabrication
Artech’s calibration is traceable to the National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST).
We stand by our products with a limited two-year warranty. All products are designed and manufactured in our California facility to ensure consistent quality and performance.
