Product Line
Micro Load Cell Sensors and Force Sensors
Strain Measurement Devices' load cell sensor portfolio continues to build on an early foundation of providing sensors for the medical device market. Now serving the aerospace, biopharmaceutical and semiconductor markets as well, SMD has become the world leader for OEM - quality, thin film strain gauge load cell sensors.
Featured Model
Model S251
Beam Load Cell — High Range Platform
SMD now offers autoclavable strain gauge technology on all standard and custom sensors. These harsh environment sensors are completely hermetic, survive 100% humidity, PH of 11, and temperatures up to 200 °C. Ask about our current availability.
Capacity
30 kg · 50 kg
Technology
Thin-film strain gauge
Protection
Overload protected
Applications
Battery-powered · Weighing
Industries Served
Small Load Cell Sensors In A Variety of Sizes & Capacities
Medical Devices
Infusion pumps, surgical robotics, ventilators
Semiconductor
Wafer handling, CMP, process tools
Biopharmaceutical
Bioreactors, filtration, dispensing
Aerospace
Actuators, avionics, structural testing
Industrial OEM
Testing machines, automation, robotics
Lab Instrumentation
Analytical balances, sample prep
Rehabilitation
Wheelchair joysticks, prosthetics, therapy
Gaming & Controls
Proportional joysticks, haptic feedback
Choosing the Right Sensor
Custom Engineered To Fit Your Application
Armed with 30 years of technical experience and our leading-edge thin-film sensors manufacturing process, SMD engineers can produce application-specific miniature load cell sensor and micro load cell designs within tight time frames. These miniature sensors can withstand the high temperature, pressure, and humidity of repeated autoclave cycles. SMD also offers custom electronic integration support for our OEM customers.
If you need
Compact beam-style for OEM integration
Start with
S100–S256
Thin-film beam load cells, 0.5–1000 N, low hysteresis, hermetically sealed.
If you need
Platform scale or bi-directional weighing
Start with
S300
Single-point bi-directional cell, 2–50 kgf, ideal for platform scales.
If you need
High-force puck-style compression
Start with
S400–S420
Button load cells, stainless steel, full Wheatstone bridge, wide capacity range.
If you need
Dual-axis joystick force sensing
Start with
M200
14–28 Ncm XY dual-axis sensor for proportional control interfaces.
Load Cell & Force Sensor Selector
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42 models match your filters
| Model | Part Number | Family | Max Capacity (lbf) | Length (in) | Width (in) | Height (in) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | S100 (0.5 N) | S100-000A | Beam | 0.112lbf | 2.56in | 0.27in | 0.2in | Get Specs |
| S100 (1 N) | S100-001 | Beam | 0.225lbf | 2.56in | 0.27in | 0.2in | Get Specs |
| S100 (2 N) | S100-002 | Beam | 0.45lbf | 2.56in | 0.27in | 0.2in | Get Specs |
| S100 (5 N) | S100-005 | Beam | 1.124lbf | 2.56in | 0.27in | 0.2in | Get Specs |
| S100 (10 N) | S100-010 | Beam | 2.248lbf | 2.56in | 0.27in | 0.2in | Get Specs |
| S100 (20 N) | S100-020 | Beam | 4.496lbf | 2.56in | 0.27in | 0.28in | Get Specs |
| S100 (50 N) | S100-050 | Beam | 11.24lbf | 2.56in | 0.27in | 0.28in | Get Specs |
| S100 (125 N) | S100-125 | Beam | 28.101lbf | 2.56in | 0.27in | 0.28in | Get Specs |
 | S215 (2 lb) | S215-002 | Single Point | 2lbf | 1.13in | 0.24in | 0.21in | Get Specs |
| S215 (4 lb) | S215-004 | Single Point | 4lbf | 1.13in | 0.24in | 0.22in | Get Specs |
| S215 (12 lb) | S215-012 | Single Point | 12lbf | 1.13in | 0.24in | 0.24in | Get Specs |
| S215 (22 lb) | S215-022 | Single Point | 22lbf | 1.13in | 0.24in | 0.26in | Get Specs |
 | S251 (0.2 kg) | S251-XX-002 | Platform | 0.441lbf | 1.25in | 0.23in | 0.71in | Get Specs |
| S251 (0.6 kg) | S251-XX-006 | Platform | 1.323lbf | 1.25in | 0.23in | 0.71in | Get Specs |
| S251 (1 kg) | S251-XX-010 | Platform | 2.205lbf | 1.25in | 0.23in | 0.71in | Get Specs |
| S251 (2 kg) | S251-XX-020 | Platform | 4.409lbf | 1.25in | 0.23in | 0.71in | Get Specs |
| S251 (3 kg) | S251-XX-030 | Platform | 6.614lbf | 1.25in | 0.23in | 0.71in | Get Specs |
| S251 (5 kg) | S251-XX-050 | Platform | 11.023lbf | 1.25in | 0.23in | 0.71in | Get Specs |
| S251 (10 kg) | S251-XX-100 | Platform | 22.046lbf | 1.25in | 0.23in | 0.71in | Get Specs |
 | S251-HR (10 kg) | Platform | 22.046lbf | 1.25in | 0.28in | 0.71in | Get Specs | |
 | S252 (0.2 kg) | S252-XX-002 | Platform | 0.441lbf | 1.25in | 0.23in | 0.71in | Get Specs |
| S252 (2 kg) | S252-XX-020 | Platform | 4.409lbf | 1.25in | 0.23in | 0.71in | Get Specs |
| S252 (10 kg) | S252-XX-100 | Platform | 22.046lbf | 1.25in | 0.23in | 0.71in | Get Specs |
 | S256 (10 g) | S256-010 | Force Sensor | 0.022lbf | 1.41in | 0.19in | 0.2in | Get Specs |
| S256 (30 g) | S256-030 | Force Sensor | 0.066lbf | 1.35in | 0.19in | 0.2in | Get Specs |
| S256 (80 g) | S256-080 | Force Sensor | 0.176lbf | 1.35in | 0.19in | 0.2in | Get Specs |
 | S200 (100 N) | SMD200-100 | Single Point | 22.481lbf | 2.56in | 0.28in | 0.98in | Get Specs |
| S200 (500 N) | SMD200-500 | Single Point | 112.404lbf | 2.56in | 0.28in | 0.98in | Get Specs |
| S200 (1000 N) | SMD200-1000 | Single Point | 224.809lbf | 2.56in | 0.28in | 0.98in | Get Specs |
| S200 (2000 N) | SMD200-2000 | Single Point | 449.618lbf | 2.56in | 0.28in | 0.98in | Get Specs |
 | S220 | S220-006, S220-012 | Single Point | 12lbf | 2.25in | 0.27in | 0.22in | Get Specs |
 | S230 | S230-020, S230-040 | Single Point | 40lbf | 2.25in | 0.27in | 0.45in | Get Specs |
 | S300 | Single Point | 110.231lbf | Get Specs | ||||
 | S400 | Button | 500lbf | Get Specs | ||||
 | S401 | In-Line | 449.618lbf | 0.59in | 0.59in | 0.39in | Get Specs | |
 | S402 | In-Line | 449.618lbf | 0.59in | 0.59in | 0.63in | Get Specs | |
 | S410 | SMD3323-500-X, SMD3323-900-X | Miniature | 1.984lbf | 0.39in | 0.39in | 0.1in | Get Specs |
 | S415 | SMD4654-0K5-X, SMD4654-001-X, SMD4654-2K5-X, SMD4654-005-X, SMD4654-010-X | Miniature | 22.046lbf | 0.87in | 0.87in | 0.2in | Get Specs |
 | S420 | S420-25 | Button | 25lbf | 0.7in | 0.7in | 0.43in | Get Specs |
 | S610 | Miniature | 24.912lbf | Get Specs | ||||
 | M200 (14 Ncm) | M200-014 | Multi-Axis | 0.94in | 0.25in | 0.25in | Get Specs | |
| M200 (28 Ncm) | M200-028 | Multi-Axis | 0.94in | 0.25in | 0.25in | Get Specs |