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When customers search for HBM load cells, they expect top-tier engineering, consistent performance, and precision that stands up across industries. HBM (Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik) offers all that and more — but you shouldn’t have to import delays or premium prices. At Sensors and Gauges, we deliver alternatives that match HBM’s standards, backed by local support, fast delivery, and strong technical expertise.
What is an HBM Load Cell?
An HBM load cell is a high-precision transducer that converts mechanical force (compression, tension, or bending) into an electrical output signal. These load cells from HBM are known for their quality in:
HBM load cells are widely used where reliability over long service life, environmental resistance, and legal trade / safety compliance matter.
How Do HBM Load Cells Work?
Here’s a quick breakdown of their working principle:
Mechanical Load is applied (compression, tension, shear).
The internal strain gauge element deforms slightly.
This deformation causes a minute change in electrical resistance.
That resistance change is converted into a voltage (often in mV/V) by the bridge circuit.
The output is then scaled, processed, and displayed (or used in control systems).
HBM generally ensures precise calibration, minimal creep, drift over temperature, and good environmental sealing (IP ratings) in many of its models. Loadcell+1
Types & Models from HBM You Should Know
Here are some representative HBM models and types, to show the breadth and how you might match them from your offerings:
Single-Point Load Cells — e.g. HBM PW15 / PWS series; stainless steel, IP68, hermetically sealed, used for platform, belt scales, etc. Loadcell+1
Shear Beam / Single-Ended Beam — HBM H35, used in heavier platform or floor scales, with high overload capacities. WeightechUSA+1
Aluminum Single-Point Cells — e.g. HBM PW12CC; lighter capacity, off-center compensation, useful for larger platforms. WeightechUSA
Hermetically Sealed Single-Point for harsh / wash-down or IP-critical environments. (“PW15AH” etc.) Loadcell+1
These types cover many real use cases: retail scales, industrial floor/platform scales, bench scales, etc.
Applications of HBM Load Cells & Equivalent Use Cases
HBM load cells are used in many environments; here are some typical applications, plus how Sensors and Gauges can supply equivalent solutions:
Industrial Platform / Floor Scales – Heavy loads, frequent usage, need shear beams or single ended beams.
Retail & Commercial Scales – Single point or small beam cells, clean design, hygienic protection.
Belt / Conveyor Scales – Single-point or shear beam, depending on length and load distribution.
Process Control / Batch Weighing – Need stability, minimal drift, easy to calibrate.
Harsh Environments – IP rated, hermetically sealed, stainless steel materials.
Technical support geared around your environment & compliance
Cost saving by avoiding import duties/shipping delays
Smart Tip
“Don’t pick a premium HBM model just for the name — make sure it’s spec-matched to your need (capacity, environment, mounting). Sometimes a well-matched local equivalent can outperform an over-specified expensive cell in real duty.”
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