load cell testing equipment

Load cell testing equipment covers a broad range of devices used to apply known forces and read the output of a load cell under verification. In practice, this can mean anything from a simple hydraulic hand pump with a reference load cell to an automated frame that steps through load increments while data logging. At Kingmach, we approach these tools with a geotechnical focus. Many of our customers test sensors that will end up in harsh environments—anchor load cells in wet boreholes, strain gauge load cells on structural steel, or pressure cells under concrete. That means the test equipment itself needs to be robust enough for a site office or a dusty workshop, not just a climate-controlled lab. Our testing equipment is typically built around the load cell to be tested. We start with the capacity: a 50 kN sensor requires a different frame and reference than a 5000 kN anchor load cell. Then we consider output type—whether it’s a 4-20 mA loop, a millivolt signal, or a digital RS485 bus—and supply a readout that matches. Calibration certificates traceable to national standards are available for the reference instruments. We often incorporate features like adjustable loading speeds, safety guards, and quick-connect fittings because we know testing cycles need to be efficient without compromising safety. Although we produce a standard range of test frames and portable testers, a good part of our work is adapting to project-specific requests. Maybe you need a test rig that fits inside a shipping container for offshore work, or a tester that can handle 20 sensors a day without fatigue. We’ve done that. Global shipping and after-sales support are part of the package. We keep it practical: tell us the load range, the environment, and what you’re trying to prove, and we’ll propose test equipment that fits.