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    Submersible Load Cell for use in Triaxial Chambers | IP68 to 70bar | STALC3

    Ideal for triaxial chambers with water pressures to 7000kPa
    STALC3 Submersible Load Cell for Triaxial Chambers
    Stalc3 submersible load cell in triaxial test chamber
    Stalc3 submersible load cell in triaxial chamber at Imperial College London, Geotechnical Laboratory
    3D
    Lead Time
    4-5 weeks
    Prices From
    £605
    (excl. VAT)
    Accelerated delivery available
    Customizable
    Quantity, OEM & educational discounts
    3D CAD models available

    At a Glance

    • Capacities: 0-1kN up to 0-100kN
    • Output: 2mV/V
    • Fully Submersible to 7000kPa
    • Pressure Compensated Design
    • High Accuracy: <±0.05%/RC
    • IP68 Protection Rating
    • Ideal for High-Pressure Triaxial Chambers
    • IP68 Guaranteed for Water Pressures up to 7000kPa /70bar
    • Ideal for Long-Term Testing Thanks to their Temperature Compensation & High Stability
    • Pressure Compensating System Ensures Optimum Performance Under High Pressure.
    • For Use in Both Water and Oil

    Description

    Applied Measurements STALC3 submersible load cell is designed for use in fully submerged in water, at pressures up to 7000kPa.  Primarily they are used in triaxial chambers and can be retrofitted into existing triaxial chambers or installed into new ones.  Triaxial chambers are pressurised chambers used for testing the shear strength of core samples taken from the earth.  These provide a direct measurement of the axial compression load applied to the sample under test.  Read more about triaxial chambers on our triaxial testing page.

    In addition, our STALC3 submersible load cell can be adapted for use in other applications where they will be submerged in fluids including water and oil.

    Thanks to its pressure compensating system, incorporated within its design, there is no change in zero or sensitivity when the STALC3 load cell is subjected to external pressure changes.  Plus, the STALC3 also features accurate temperature compensation, excellent accuracy and stability, which is essential for the type of long term testing applications in which they are used.

    The standard 75mm diameter STALC3 submersible load cell is available in ranges from 0-1kN to 0-100kN.  The STALC3 can also be used to measure tension if required; for rated capacities up to 5kN tension loads up to the cell’s rated capacity can be applied.  For higher capacities of 10kN and upwards, tension rating is limited to 5kN as standard, however if you need to measure higher tensile forces we can manufacture customised versions on request.

    Technical Specifications

    Rated Capacity (RC)kN0-1, 0-3, 0-5, 0-10, 0-25, 0-50, 0-100
    Operating ModesTension / Compression / Tension & Compression*
    Sensitivity (RO)mV/V2.0 nominal (1.4 nominal on 1kN)
    Zero Balance/Offset±%/Rated Output<5
    Output Symmetry (tension vs. compression)±%/Rated Output<0.5 typical
    Non-Linearity±%/Rated Output (BFSL)<0.05
    Hysteresis±%/Full Scale<0.10
    Repeatability±%/Rated Output<0.05
    Temperature Effect on Zero±%/Full Scale Output/ ˚C<0.02
    Temperature Effect on Sensitivity±%/Full Scale Output/ ˚C<0.01
    Input ResistanceOhms750 nominal
    Output ResistanceOhms700 nominal
    Insulation ResistanceMegohms>2000 (bridge to ground) & >1000 (shield to ground) @ 50Vdc
    Excitation VoltageVolts AC or DC10 recommended (2-15 acceptable)
    Operating Temperature Range˚C+5 to +50
    Compensated Temperature Range˚C+10 to +50
    Storage Temperature Range˚C-10 to +70
    Safe Overload% of Rated Capacity150
    Ultimate Overload% of Rated Capacity300
    Deflection @ Rated Capacitymm<0.05
    IP Rating (Environmental Protection)IP68 to 7000kPa/70bar
    Weight (excluding cable)kg0.85
    Fatigue Life108 cycles typical (109 cycles on fatigue-rated version)
    Cable Length (as standard)metre3
    Cable Type4 core screened, PUR sheath, Ø4.6
    Construction/Wetted PartsStainless Steel and Nitrile (NBR)
    Resolution1 part in 250,000 (with appropriate instrumentation)
    Pressure Effect%/Rated Output/100kPa<0.005 typical
    *Note: Load cells with a capacity of 1, 3 & 5kN can also be used in tension to their rated capacity.
    Where rated capacity is 10kN or higher, the maximum allowable tension load is 5kN.

    Product Dimensions (in mm)

    stalc3 outline plan view
    stalc3 outline side view

    Wiring Details

    WireDesignation
    Red+ve excitation
    Blue-ve excitation
    Green+ve signal (compression)
    Yellow-ve signal
    ScreenTo ground – not connected to load cell body

    Ordering Codes & Options

    Core ProductCapacity (inc Engineering Units)Cable Length (m)Specials CodeExample Result
    STALC31kN003000STALC3-1kN-003-000
    STALC33kN003000STALC3-3kN-003-000
    STALC35kN003000STALC3-5kN-003-000
    STALC310kN003000STALC3-10kN-003-000
    STALC325kN003000STALC3-25kN-003-000
    STALC350kN003000STALC3-50kN-003-000
    STALC3100kN003000STALC3-100kN-003-000

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    Our 3D models are provided in STEP format and can be viewed using FreeCAD. Other formats can be provided on request.

    The .zip file below contains a separate model for each product variant.

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