Do You Know How Much That Weighs? Straightpoint Load Cells Do
If you're a professional in the rigging and lifting industry, you know that close is never close enough. And guesstimating? Well, that's just not a great option when you're talking about lifting a multi-ton load.
Just ask these guys.
There's no question, whether it's tension on a wire rope assembly or compression caused by a heavy structure, it pays to "know your load" at all times. Be it tons, pounds, or kilograms – just the slightest miscalculation is enough to cause an expensive and perhaps even life-threatening accident.
Luckily, there are load monitoring load cells. Commonly referred to as "tensiometers" or "dynamometers", load cells use electrical signals to precisely measure the tension of rigged loads involving wire rope, guy wire, synthetic rope, shackles, and other types of rigging equipment.
What's the benefit of load cells for lifting?
Safety is of the utmost importance when it comes to complex rigging and heavy lift jobs. Many modern load cells allow operators to receive tension readouts from a safe distance, sometimes several thousand feet away. This is extremely important for applications involving overhead cranes, offshore drilling, tug testing, water bag testing, overhead weighing, cable laying, vehicle recovery, or any type of heavy-lift projects. But not all load cells are created equal.
What's the best load cell available?
Straightpoint, a Crosby owned company, offers unrivaled load cell tension measurement tools. Their quality and functionality are unsurpassed by any other load cell brand in existence.
Now, US Cargo Control is proud to be an official supplier of Straightpoint's intelligent line of load cell load monitoring solutions, including Straightpoint's long-range wireless load cells and intelligent load cell software that brings your safety into the 21st century.
Don't put your company and its priceless reputation in unnecessarily dangerous situations. Use Straightpoint Loadcells to take the weight off your shoulders and safety into the palm of your hand.
Types of load cells from Straightpoint
Wireless, Bluetooth-enabled, and classic cabled load cells are all available. Whether you need tension load cells, compression load cells, clamp-on line tensiometers, running line dynamometers, shackles load cells, or mini crane scales – USCC has you covered with a full selection of high-quality Straightpoint products.
Tension Load Cells
Tension load cells are great for a wide variety of applications. Radiolink Plus (wireless) and Wirelink Plus (cabled), can handle tension reading capacities up to 500-ton. Towcell is the perfect solution for vehicle load monitoring applications as it fits directly onto a 2” tow ball.
Compression Load Cells
Compression load cells are used to calculate the center of gravity. Straightpoint compression load cells can handle loads up to 1000-ton and you can read up to 100 wireless compression load cells from your computer or tablet and also create real-time test certificates on-site. Wired compression load cells are also available.
Clamp on Line Tensiometers
Straightpoint’s line tensiometer, the COLT, is an industry-leading smartphone-enabled clamp-on line tensiometer. It’s a fast and accurate way to measure wire rope or guy wire tension.
Running Line Dynamometers
Straightpoint’s line of running line dynamometers are able to measure tension, line speed, and distance of wire rope, fiber optic cables, and synthetic rope. These dynamometers are very useful in situations where there is no anchor or dead end on the line.
Shackle Load Cells
Loadshackles from Straightpoint provide the perfect solution to limited headroom or super heavy-lift projects. Wireless load shackles, Bluetooth-only, and cabled versions are all available. Straightpoint Loadshackles are made using Crosby brand shackles. All Loadshackles from Straightpoint have a load-centering bobbin and range in capacity from 3.25- ton to 400-ton.
Miniweigher Crane Scales
Straightpoint Miniweigher Plus crane scales are compact, safe, accurate, and suitable for a number of applications. These wireless crane scales are often mounted between a winch and a tripod, allowing for load monitoring and safe lowering and raising of equipment and personnel. They're able to handle up to 5 ton.
Straightpoint Loadcell output options
When it comes to viewing tension readings and remotely controlling Straightpoint Loadcells, you have options. Choose wired or wireless handheld controllers, laptop computer/smart device output, or even a wireless LCD scoreboard display.
Remember, in addition to physical load cell equipment, US Cargo Control also offers compatible Straightpoint computer software and systems.
Expert answers to all your Straightpoint Loadcell questions
We have a team of lifting and rigging equipment specialists that understand Straightpoint Loadcell products in-and-out. Don't hesitate to give them a call at 800-404-7068 for fast and friendly answers to all your load cell questions.
