Legal for Trade Approved Load Cells

Weighing equipment for use in commercial, legal for trade transactions must be certified by a local or national approving body, according to metrological regulations.  This includes load cells and the associated electronics performing the A/D conversion and display of the weight reading. The metrological regulations applicable to such components ensure that the weight signal or weight reading generated conforms to a common, agreed set of stringent requirements.  Components that are awarded such metrological approval must be subjected to a demanding series of tests and checks before any approval is awarded. 

In much of the world, the local or national approving body is likely to follow the regulations cited by the Organisation Internationale de Métrologie Légale (OIML). In the United States, the local approving body is likely to follow the regulations cited by the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP).

Thames Side offers several load cells that carry approval to OIML R60 Class C3, C4 and C6. In the Instrumentation/Electronics section, you will also find a range of OIML approved weight indicators/controllers.

A selection of load cells carry NTEP approval, as well as OIML approval.

Our approved load cells:

T11 (15kg - 150kg)

• Nickel plated alloy steel
• OIML C3 approval
• Durable polyurethane cable

T12 (15kg - 400kg)

• Stainless steel
• Fully welded and hermetically sealed
• IP68 and IP69K
• OIML C3 approval
• NTEP Class III approval
• Optional ATEX and IECEx approval
• Durable polyurethane cable
• 2 body sizes

T12A (50kg - 400kg)

• Nickel plated alloy steel
• OIML C4 approval
• NTEP Class III approval
• Durable polyurethane cable
• 2 body sizes

T16 Fluid Damped (5kg - 35kg)

• High accuracy and fast settling time with off-centre dynamic loads
• Bi-directional overload protection
• OIML C4 approval from 10kg capacity
• 316 stainless steel housing
• IP68
• Durable polyurethane cable

T66 (5kg - 500kg)

• Stainless steel construction
• OIML C3 or C6 approval
• IP68 and IP69K
• Optional ATEX and IECEx approval
• 6-wire cable (with sense wires) as standard
• Durable polyurethane cable

T85 (300kg - 10,000kg)

• Stainless steel
• Fully welded and hermetically sealed
• IP68/IP69K
• OIML C3 approval
• Durable polyurethane cable
• Optional ATEX and IECEx approval

T34 Rocker Column (10,000kg - 1,000,000kg)

• Stainless steel load cell, for weighbridges/truck scales and silo weighing
• Fully welded and hermetically sealed to IP68/IP69K
• OIML C4 approval to 60,000kg
• Durable polyurethane cable
• Calibrated in mV/V/Ohm
• Optional ATEX and IECEx approval

T85-T (300kg - 2,000kg)

• Stainless steel
• Blind loading hole
• Fully welded and hermetically sealed
• IP68 and IP69K
• OIML C3 approval
• Durable polyurethane cable
• Optional ATEX and IECEx approval

T85-N (300kg - 2,000kg)

• Nickel plated alloy steel
• OIML C3 approval
• PVC cable
• Cost-effective model

T68 (250kg - 7,500kg)

• Stainless steel tension load cell
• Fully welded and hermetically sealed
• IP68 and IP69K
• OIML C3 approval
• Optional ATEX and IECEx approval
• Durable polyurethane cable

T95 (2,000kg - 20,000kg)

• For mixer/agitator, weigh-in-motion (WIM) and axle weighing applications
• Stainless steel load cell
• OIML C3 approval up to 10,000kg
• IP68/IP69K
• Optional ATEX and IECEx approval
• Durable polyurethane cable

T35 Rocker Column (30,000kg - 40,000kg)

• Stainless steel load cell, for weighbridges / truck scales
• Fully welded and hermetically sealed to IP68/IP69K
• OIML C4 approval
• Durable polyurethane cable
• Calibrated in mV/V/Ohm

Further information

Contact Thames Side now to discuss your requirements for load cells in commercial, legal-for-trade applications. We have the experience and applications knowledge to provide expert guidance on the optimum solution for you.