After experimenting with a mathematical model to avoid having to source expensive parts and finding himself at a deadend with that method, eventually a bi-directional load cell was placed inside ...

The tricky bit is sensing the amount of tension on the bandsaw blade. For that task, [Stephen] mounted a load cell in place of the original tensioning spring. A few adapters helped that job ...

Load cells are force sensors are used in metrology, web control, and weighing applications. They are also used to measure structural stress. Often, load cells incorporate mechanical packaging for ...