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FEATURES

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Small Size

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Low Noise

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Robust: High Over-Range Capability

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High Reliability

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Low Deflection

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Essentially Unlimited Cycle Life Expectancy

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Low Off Center Errors

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Fast Response Time

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Industry Standard Packaging

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500 to 3000 Grams-Force Range

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Reverse Polarity Protected

APPLICATIONS

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Robotics End-Effectors

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Variable Force Control

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Load and Compression Sensing

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Pumps

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Contact Sensing

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Weighing

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Household Appliances

FS20

Low Force Compression Load Cell

SPECIFICATIONS

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500 to 3000 Grams-Force

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High Level Output

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Interchangeable

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Industry Standard Packaging

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CE Compliance

The FS20 is a low compression force sensor that

creates new markets previously unrealizable due to cost

and performance constraints. The FS20 offers normalized

zero and span for interchangeability and is thermally

compensated for changes in zero and span with respect to

temperature.

The FS20 incorporates

TE’s proprietary Microfused

technology

which

employs

micromachined

silicon

piezoresistive strain gages fused with high temperature

glass to a high performance stainless steel substrate.

Microfused technology eliminates age-sensitive organic

epoxies used in traditional load cell designs providing

excellent long term span and zero stability. The FS20

measures direct force and is therefore not subject to lead-

die fatigue failure common with competitive designs which

use a pressure capsule embedded within a silicone gel-

filled cavity. Operating at very low strains, Microfused

technology provides an essentially unlimited cycle life

expectancy, superior resolution, and high over-range

The FS20 brings your OEM product to life whether

you need thousands or millions of load cells annually.

Although the standard model is ideal for a wide range of

applications, our dedicated design team at our Load Cell

Engineering Center is ready to provide you with custom

designs for your OEM applications.

Please refer to the FC22 and FC23 for higher force

applications.