Analysis of load cell

Weight measuring machines are widely used in our day to day life. Whether it is any grocery store, vegetable shop or even a jewellery shop, weight measurement systems are used everywhere. Weight of the chemicals is also measured in laboratory and these items are weighed using electronic weighing machines to have exact predefined proportionate. Electronic weighing techniques present the management with rapid, timely and accurate information that provides quick response times for customers. The popularity of such type of systems can be seen in all sectors of industry. In fact, its spectrum of use spans from the traditional retail industry, to manufacturing and warehousing, to postal, health and transport industry. This paper includes mechanical design of a load cell which can satisfy the performance at full load and modeling and FEM of metallic element is done to focus on those conditions of load cell use that either compromise, or enhance the actual scale performance.