Submersible Load Cells

Submersible load cells are load cells suitable for use underwater or in sub-sea conditions. They are often referred to as “marine load cells” as this is the industry they are used within.

Within the marine industry, load cells are used in hydrostatic or submersible vehicles. These are often harsh environments so it is important that load cells are rugged and able to withstand these conditions. 

Submersible load cells are sometimes used up to 2 miles underwater so they must be able to withstand the pressure of the water with uncompromised performance. They are available in different shapes and sizes depending on the application in hand. 

Submersible Load Cell Characteristics 

For a load cell to be suitable for submersible applications they must;

• Have the required IP rating (IP68)
• Be extremely rugged
• Able to withstand harsh environments 
• High accuracy 
• Hermetically sealed 

Uses for Submersible Load Cells 

Submersible load cells are used in areas such as; subsea, ROV, marine, military, oil manufacturers, offshore and renewable energy. They are often used in the following applications;

• Dam force measurement 
• Monitoring underwater forces
• Buoy force measurement 
• Commercial fishing cages 
• Commercial fishing
• Dry-dock hoist systems
• Mooring loads and system measurement
• Underwater vehicles 
• Vehicle recovery
• Platform retention
• Hoist loads
• Monitoring underwater cables 
• Towing 
• Anchoring loads
• Line tensioning 
• Oil drilling and exploration 

Submersibles Load Cells from Ixthus 

Our submersible load cells come from our supplier Strainsert. They are well suited to applications in subsea conditions. We also have many load cells from other suppliers which offer IP ratings for a whole host of applications in different industries. 

Take a look at all of our load cells on our website 

For more information please contact: Ixthus Instrumentation Email: sales@ixthus.co.uk Tel:+44 (0) 1327  353437 Fax: +44 (0) 1327 353564

Article date: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:26:16 +0000 GMT

Title:Submersible Load Cells

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