Industrial QGPT 103-A Measuring Instrument Load Cell

QGPT 103-A Measuring Instrument Load Cell (YM321002-A) from ASEA ABB is a magnetostrictive Pressductor force transducer with a FR NOM of 2 kN, engineered for precise, repeatable force measurements in industrial environments. It operates as a measuring instrument load cell with no moving parts, delivering stable readings under tension, compression, and dynamic or static loads, and its Pressductor design provides high stiffness while reducing maintenance compared with traditional strain-gauge sensors. The device is identified by the QGPT 103-A designation and the YM321002-A configuration, and its applications include steel and metal processing for tension control in rolling mills, crane and hoist systems for overload protection, and web tension monitoring in paper/pulp processing, as well as broader heavy machinery force-feedback roles. With a 2 kN nominal capacity, this model is built to withstand vibration and humidity and is designed to resist EMI and temperature fluctuations. Retail listings note the product as discontinued by the manufacturer, reflecting its status within older catalogs while still valued for legacy systems that rely on precise force measurement.