Fix the steel plate to the load point of measuring object by welding or screwing. Mount the saddle to the steel plate. Grease the saddle to prevent it from rusting.
Install the saddle and mount base horizontal to the load cell so that a load is applied vertically to the load cell.
Each load cell is designed to detect only the force applied to the central axis. Since installation quality directly affects the measurement accuracy, install it carefully so that an inclined load, angular moment, horizontal force component and bending moment may not affect the load cell.
Load cell is capable of compensating daily temperature changes. However, if it is partially heated, the accuracy may adversely be affected transiently. If it is not avoidable to use at temperatures beyond the operating temperature range, protect the load cell with a heat insulating material to keep it in the operating temperature range.
If there is impact or vibration in the loading direction, it is difficult to determine the rated capacity of load cell unless the magnitude of acceleration is known. In such a case, select a load cell of which the rated capacity is sufficient enough. If the magnitude of acceleration is known, obtain the product of 'mass times acceleration' as the rated capacity. If the tare is included in the mass, determine the rated capacity by adding it to the net weight.

Using the screw at the center of the top and the bottom, install the tension load cell carefully so that any bending or angular moment may not be applied to the load cell during measurement. Such a moment not only affects the measurement accuracy but also causes an overload which may lead to breakage of the load cell.
For safe operation, select rated capacity sufficient enough to cover unsuspected loads. Also, prepare safety devices against accidental hazards such as dropping.
Operation near the rated capacity with a special accessory (TR, TH, TU, RJ or the like) attached or an overload may cause a problem on mechanical strength depending on the installation method. For solutions of such a problem, contact us. When mounting the RJ-B rotating attachment, remove the coupling screw of load cell in advance. Proper tightening torque for mounting is shown at the right.

When screwing a ball joint into the load cell, take care not to apply any excess torque to the load cell. Especially, a small-capacity load cell may be damaged by an excess torque.