Compression Ring Button Load Cell NCM 5018
IMPERIAL
110 – 4,409 lb
METRIC
50 – 2,000 kg
When space is at a premium, finding a high-accuracy force measurement sensor can be a challenge. The Button Load Cell NCM 5018 is an ultra-compact, low-profile compression load cell designed specifically to deliver reliable, high-precision force and weight measurements in extremely confined structural spaces.
Engineered for rugged industrial applications across North America, the NCM 5018 miniature load cell features an advanced compression ring design that ensures optimal strain distribution, long-term stability, and dependable accuracy even under demanding operational conditions.
Whether you are integrating sensors into dynamic automation machinery, medical equipment, or industrial press systems, the NCM 5018 force sensor offers the ideal balance of high load capacity, durability, and a space-saving physical footprint.
View or download the Button Load Cell NCM 5018 datasheet below for full technical specifications and wiring diagrams.
Key Features
Wide Capacity Range: Available in capacities from 50 kg, 100 kg, 200 kg, 500 kg, 1000 kg, up to 2000 kg (custom capacity options available upon request)
Durable Stainless Steel Construction: Premium stainless steel body ensures high corrosion resistance, structural rigidity, and extended service life
Environmental Protection IP67: Fully sealed against dust ingress and water immersion, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments
Low-Profile Miniature Design: Compact button load cell architecture allows easy integration into tight mechanical assemblies without adding unnecessary height
High Dynamic Response: Optimized strain gauge arrangement delivers fast response times and high natural frequencies for precise dynamic load monitoring
Ideal Applications
Industrial Automation: Component testing, automated assembly lines, and robotic end-effector force feedback
Press & Clamping Force Monitoring: Ideal for measuring insertion forces, benchtop press loads, and hydraulic clamping verification
Medical & Laboratory Equipment: Compact force sensing in precision diagnostic tools, physical testing devices, and medical actuation systems
General Industrial Force Measurement: Scale manufacturing, overload protection, and specialized OEM force monitoring solutions
Outline Dimensions
Wiring
Specifications
| MODEL | NCM | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacities | kg | 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000kgs |
| Full Scale Output (FS) | mV/V | 2.0±0.25% |
| Non-Linearity | Hz%FS | ≤ ±0.15 |
| Hysteresis | %FS | ≤ ±0.1 |
| Non-Repeatability | %FS | ≤ ±0.05 |
| Creep @ 30 Min | %FS | ≤ ±0.1 |
| Zero Balance | %FS | ≤ ±3 |
| Temperature Range | ||
| Compensated | °C | -10… +40 |
| Operating | °C | -20… +65 |
| Temperature effect on zero | ||
| Zero | %FS/10°C | ≤±0.04 |
| Output | %FS/10ºC | ≤±0.04 |
| Terminal Resistance | ||
| Input Resistance | Ω | 736±30 |
| Output Resistance | Ω | 700±5 |
| Excitation Voltage | VDC | 5 ~ 15 |
| Insulation Resistance @50 VDC | MΩ | ≥5000 |
| Safe Overload Limit | %FS | 150 |
| Ultimate Load | %FS | 200 |
| Cable Length | ft | 10 |
| Cable Type | 22 AWG 4 Conductor Foil Shielded Black PVC Cable | |
| Environmental Protection | IP67 | |
| Element Material | Stainless steel | |
Part Numbers
| Capacity (lb) | Part# |
|---|---|
| 50 | 5018-000-01 |
| 100 | 5018-001-01 |
| 200 | 5018-009-00 |
| 500 | 5018-003-01 |
| 1000 | 5018-004-02 |
| 2000 | 5018-007-01 |
Compression Ring Button Load Cell NCM 5018 dimensions and specifications subject to change without notice