An additional, typically smaller, load cells are purchased for tensile testing machines with higher maximum force capacity in order to achieve high test accuracy for lower testing force needs.

For example, a 50KN load cell measurement range is 100N-50KN, with the accuracy of 1%. If the measuring accuracy of 1% is required for 100N load or lower, a sub cell option would be suggested. In this case we would advise to purchase a 5kN load cell. This load cell can be mounted under master load cell like mounting grips. It can be done by switching the transducer cable. The 5kN load cell can measure 10N-5kN with 1% accuracy.

Should you have a 10N testing need, you would require the above mentioned 5kN load cell in order to guarantee the accuracy. Our force resolution is 1/500000 for all the range. This means for 10N, the resolution is 0.00002N, for 10kN is 0.02N, for 50kN is 0.1N.

Should you require any additional recommendations, please do not hesitate to reach out.