Transducer Techniques GSO-50-C Strain Gauge Load Cell

Description:

The Transducer Techniques GSO-50-C is a precision gram strain gauge load cell designed for highly accurate tension and compression force measurement in laboratory, research, and industrial automation applications. Rated for a 50 gram capacity, it features a compact anodized aluminum construction with bonded foil strain gauges that provide stable and repeatable measurements. The GSO-50-C is commonly installed in medical devices, semiconductor equipment, precision assembly systems, material testing machines, robotics, and OEM instrumentation where low-force measurement and high sensitivity are essential.

Applications:

The Transducer Techniques GSO-50-C is designed to convert low-level tensile and compressive forces into a proportional millivolt output for force monitoring and control systems. It is widely used in laboratory testing, precision manufacturing, quality control, electronics assembly, packaging equipment, research instrumentation, and automated production systems where accurate gram-force measurement is required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): GSO-50-C
• Manufacturer: Transducer Techniques
• Product Type: Precision Gram Strain Gauge Load Cell
• Series: GSO Series
• Load Cell Type: Universal Tension / Compression
• Rated Capacity: 50 grams
• Rated Output: 1 mV/V Nominal
• Nonlinearity: ±0.05% of Rated Output
• Hysteresis: ±0.05% of Rated Output
• Non-Repeatability: ±0.05% of Rated Output
• Zero Balance: ±3.0% of Rated Output
• Terminal Resistance: 350 Ω Nominal
• Recommended Excitation Voltage: 10 VDC
• Safe Overload: 150% of Rated Capacity
• Full Scale Deflection: 0.004 in
• Natural Ringing Frequency: 440 Hz
• Construction Material: Anodized Aluminum
• Mounting Thread: 6-32 Tapped Through Hole
• Operating Temperature: -65°F to 200°F (-54°C to 93°C)
• Calibration: Compression Standard; Tension Optional
• Function: Precision Tension and Compression Force Measurement
• Compatible Components: Force Indicators, Signal Conditioners, Data Acquisition Systems, PLCs, and Laboratory Test Equipment

Common Replacements:

• Transducer Techniques GSO-50 Precision Load Cell
• Interface SM Series Miniature Load Cell
• FUTEK LSB200 Miniature Load Cell