Why choose a load pin?

2022-10-18 16:19:06

Why choose a load pin? 

Load pins are used for force, load and constraint measurement in a wide range of applications and environments (industrial, aeronautical, marine or submarine when fully submerged at sea). As a result of their design and robustness, they are often favoured for measuring and preventing overloads. 

What is a load pin and how does it work? 

A load pin is also known as a load measuring pin. The load pin is the connecting element between force-transmitting machine elements (e.g. upper and lower structure) and simultaneously measures the force acting on the sensor. This force measurement is carried out, for example, with the aid of thin-film sensors, which measure both static and dynamic forces. Load pins are mainly used in hydraulics on lifting equipment such as cable cars, cranes, stage construction or lift systems. The load pins can be integrated into existing systems without the need for costly new construction. The non-measuring retaining pins are simply replaced by load measuring pins. 

Why is the use of load pins relevant to safety?

In principle, moving loads pose a danger to people who are in the immediate vicinity of the loads. Load pins are often used to guarantee the best possible safety. In stage technology, the load pins are installed in the machinery for load detection, overload detection and slack rope detection. Overloads are prevented through the associated safety electronics using the load pins. The overload safety system is multi-functional, configurable, modular and expandable.

For which applications are load pins suitable? 

Load pins are also suitable for harsh ambient conditions and tough requirements. Load measuring pins are used, in particular, in industrial weighing technology, machine building and plant construction, in crane systems and hoists, as well as in special machinery construction in deflection pulleys and roller bearings.   WTAU offers the load pin which is completely manufactured in house. It replaces the center pin of a pulley and can be used for load measurement. The load pin provides very high service life and can withstand high dynamic and shock loading. The Load pins are available in standard design as well as they can custom-designed to suit customer requirements. The load pin sensor are  large suitability in the EOT crane application.