Force measurement

Force measurement is amatter of trust

About us
As a family-run business acting globally, with over 9,300
highly qualified employees, the WIKA group of companies
is a worldwide leader in pressure and temperature measurement. The company also sets the standard in themeasurement of level, force and flow, and in calibration
technology.
Founded in 1946, WIKA is today a strong and reliable
partner for all the requirements of industrial measurement
technology, thanks to a broad portfolio of high-precision
instruments and comprehensive services.

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With manufacturing locations around the globe, WIKA
ensures flexibility and the highest delivery performance.
Every year, over 50 million quality products, both standard
and customer-specific solutions, are delivered in batches of
1 to over 10,000 units.
With numerous wholly owned subsidiaries and partners,
WIKA competently and reliably supports its customers
worldwide. Our experienced engineers and sales experts are
your competent and dependable contacts locally.

Contents
Trust

Applications

Know-how04

Harbour logistics

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Technology from one source

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Machine building

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Technological diversity

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Crane and lifting equipment

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Eye for essentials

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Medical engineering

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Agriculture technology

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Certified safety

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Put your trust
in a leading manufacturer
Force measurement technology is all about protecting people, high asset values, reliability and manufacturing safety. And
that’s why a trustworthy partner is important to you: A manufacturer that is also a privately-owned company with a long-term
perspective. Our products, solutions and engineering skills are convincing customers from practically every industry.

tecsis – a division of the WIKA GroupOur production processes

tecsis stands for innovative, quality solutions in measurement
and sensor technology. For more than 90 years, tecsis
has developed into a globally recognised manufacturer ofmeasurement technology – for large corporations as well as
medium-sized companies.

We manufacture force transducers at facilities on three continents: an economically efficient operation with consistentquality and reliable service along the entire value creationand delivery chain. Depending on requirements, we makeuse of three important technologies: strain gauges, thin-film
sensors and hydraulic force measurement technology.

Through the integration of tecsis, the WIKA group ofcompanies has been further strengthened and the extensive
portfolio has been extended to include the measurand force.
Therefore we can offer you, in the breadth and depth of
selection, an outstanding range of measurement technology
solutions for a wide range of different applications.

Our extensive portfolio
The product range includes tension and compression force
transducers, shear and bending beams, platform load cells,
load pins, tension links, ring and special force transducers aswell as electronics and complete systems. In every individual
geometry and size.

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Put your trust in
our know-how

Rapid time-to-market, precision, investment and reliability
are what matters to you: whether it is for harbour logistics,
machine building, cranes and lifting equipment, medical
or agricultural technology, or any other application. We
already have the right solution – or we will work with you
to develop it.

Standard products
A comprehensive range of products, high level of availability,
fast delivery: We can offer you reliable quality for practicallyevery application. A variety of force transducer models are
already available as standard models. In many cases, we canflexibly adapt these to different applications.

4Constructive solutions

Consistently high quality

Whether in small quantities or a large production run: You
can count on the engineering skills of our engineers andtechnicians for your special construction requirements
and applications. For such projects, we start with a force
transducer as an additive component to the module for an
optimized integrated force measurement solution.

Selected materials, high-quality components, consistentquality control: You can rely on WIKA experience when it
comes to standard products and customised components.
Our technical sales department will be with you every step of
the way from your enquiry to scheduled delivery.

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Put your trust intechnologies
from one source
Functional safety - extreme operating conditions WIKA
works in accordance with the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC. The products you obtain from us are
performance level (PL) and safety integrity level (SIL)
rated and/or can be used in hazardous areas (ATEX,
IECEx, FM, CSA, UL). We use three important force
measurement technologies to meet the needs of any
application.

Thin-film technology

Foil strain gauges

Redundant output signals and a high linearity level, patented technology and high-quantity availability due to anindustrialised production process: Making thin-film cells thefirst choice for many requirements, even complex situations.
The measuring bridge is connected at an atomic level to themeasuring cell body (Ø 7 or 12 mm ) using a sputter processrather than with an adhesive connection.

Strain gauges make use of the piezoresistive resistanceeffect principle and the Thomson effect: Compression
reduces and expansion increases the electrical resistance.
The foil strain gauges adhere to the actual deformation
element. The strain gauge technology offers a large geometrical variety and high accuracy, and it is well-suited for
detecting the smallest forces.

Advantages

Advantages■ Robust design and a high level of long-term stability■ High level of geometric variability from miniature throughto large formats■ Cost efficiency, even in high quantities■ Low space requirements■ Measuring ranges from 0 ... 1 kN to 0 ... 10,000 kN■ Amplifier integrated into the geometry■ Redundant 2-channel designs

6■ High accuracy from 0.01 % of FS■ Measuring ranges from 0 … 0.5 N to 0 … 10,000 kN

Hydraulic force measurement
Hydraulic force measurement makes use of a piston-casecombination with different seals as a sensor unit.

Advantages■ Autonomous systems without power supply,
immediately ready to use, simple handling■ Robust and reliable, with high level of waterproofing,even in harsh environments■ Loss-free separation of the sensor from theevaluation unit
■ Measuring ranges from 0 … 160 N to 0 … 10,000 kN

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Put your trust intechnologicaldiversity
Choose from a diverse range featuring several standard
products: whether for minor measurements, safety-related measuring tasks (safety) or heavy-duty applications.
Thanks to our universal interfaces, we can use this basis
to efficiently and economically create customised force
transducers for you.

High quality

Wide variety■ Precision at every manufacturing stage: high-quality
materials, received goods inspection, milling, sensor
welding, electronic setup, final assembly, ageing cycle,
temperature synchronisation, calibration, final inspection
with documentation■ A wide variety of models can be created: living up to yourexpectations of accuracy and meeting geometric requirements■ Advanced, robust electronics or reliable measurement
data processing■ Certified systems comprising force transducers andcontrol systems■ Retrofitting to existing applications in accordance withcustomer requirements with no need for adaptation■ Global, reliable product deliveries in compliance with
AEO C/S status (formerly AEO-F) as an “authorised economic operator”■ Finite elements method (FEM) with variant comparisonsand extreme case simulations

8■ Temperature resistance up to -40 ... 250 C°■ Force transducers for heavy-duty applications: under extreme influences and harsh environmental conditions■ Special transducers and constructive solutions■ For safety-related applications (SIL 3, safety)■ For explosion-protected areas (ATEX, IECEx, CSA, UL,FM)Product range■ Compression force transducers■ Tensile/compression force
transducers■ Shear beams/bending
beams■ Platform load cells■ Load pins
■ Ring force transducers■ Tension links■ Special force transducers■ Electronics and systems

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Put your trust in
our eye for
essentials
Production facilities on three continents, decades ofexperience in practically every relevant field of application: WIKA sees the big picture and has an eye forconstructive details. We know from experience what reallymatters – at every stage of our cooperation.

Dedicated consulting

Highly efficient production processes

Find the right constructive solution for your application: We
take the areas of application, environmental conditions andany special environmental influences into account: such astemperature fluctuations, moisture, dust accumulation, or
special safety requirements (safety, performance level, SIL).
Technically adept and internationally experienced contact
persons will provide you with dedicated and competentconsultation.

We systematically aim to achieve a cost-benefit optimisationthat will feature in every production phase: from semi-finishedproducts and production materials through to electronic
components. This includes careful processing of workpieces
and standardised, certified processes with a properly documented final inspection.

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Secure delivery chain
Quality doesn’t stop at the loading ramp: We deliver products
all over the world. With hand-picked logistics partners, a wellthough-out goods management system and AEO C/S status(formerly AEO-F) as an “authorised economic operator”. Allwith one objective: Your delivery should arrive quickly andsafely.

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Applicationsin harbour
logistics
Safely prevent overloading and protect people andmaterials: Leading harbour logistics companies and terminal operators rely on our force transducers, such as indeflection rollers, forked and roller bearings or as a direct
replacement for retention bolts in existing structures.
The ELMS1 overload protection unit evaluates the input
signals and makes the data available. The system meetsall requirements in accordance with SIL 2/PL d.

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Application: Ship-to-shore cranes

Application: SpreadersWith high harbour container turnover, short handling times
are what counts: Robust force transducers with associatedoverload protection electronics are thus used in ship-to-shore
cranes.

Detect and reliably weigh loads directly at the spreader:
WIKA offers two solutions here. Measuring the container
weight and load distribution using ring force transducers or
the integrated twistlock sensor.

■ Heavy-duty load pins

■ Ring force transducers■ Safety electronics■ Twistlock sensors

Application: Harbour cranes
Handle containers and goods flexibly and economically: Hereyou will find robust force transducers that reliably deliver alldata to the evaluation electronics.
■ Tension links■ Heavy-duty load pins
■ Inclinations sensors

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Applications
in machinebuilding
Technological edge and reliable quality: these are thekey success factors in machine building. And this is why
WIKA is close to the sector and its special construction
requirements. Whether for drive and conveyor technology,
in tool, packaging or paper processing, or in process
technology and automation.

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Application: Presses and stamps

Application: Packaging machines

Ensuring reproducible pressing and stamping: The processes
are evaluated via displays, limit switches and amplifiers.

Enabling precise monitoring at several points of the
packaging process: High-frequency measurements canbe taken with our force transducers, even where maximum
hygiene is required, such as in the food and pharmaceuticalindustries.

■ Strain transducers■ Compression force transducers■ Hydraulic force transducers■ Miniature compression force transducers■ Shear beams■ Compression force transducers■ Ring force transducers■ Shear and bending beams■ Evaluation electronics■ Pressed-in sensors

Application: Robotics

Application: Hot sealing units

Measuring small forces in complex structures: Space-saving,
lightweight, high-precision miniature force transducers are
the first choice for automation technology.

Measuring the contact force of the heating track:
Customised, adapted platform load cells are an excellent
solution.

■ Compression force transducers■ Platform load cells■ Miniature tensile force/compression force transducers■ Compression force transducers

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Applications
for cranes
and lifting
equipment
Using machinery at the edge of their performance parameters, protecting people and equipment and minimising
maintenance and service expenses: Load monitoring
systems from WIKA contribute to the functional safetyof systems and machines, whether in production areas,materials handling, storage and retrieval equipment or in
the steel and metal processing industry.

Application: Mobile cranes
Safe for use even where ground conditions are poor or there
is little room to extend the supports: all made possible byspecial measurement technology using variable support
system for mobile cranes.
■ Force transducers for support cylinders■ Tension links■ Inclinations sensors

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Application: Indoor and gantry cranes

Application: Revolving tower cranes

Simply integrate force load pins into existing structures: WIKA
measurement technology enables precise measurement
without friction or lateral force impact when monitoring loads,
e.g. on pulleys.

Working safely at height requires a head for heights and firstclass technology. Redundant force load pins and inclination
sensors meet the high safety requirements for the crane withthe highest level of precision and reliability, protecting people
and machinery.

■ Load pins
■ Compression force transducers■ Load pins
■ Tension links■ Inclinations sensors

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Applications
in medical
engineering
Medical engineering is about people’s well-being. Thismeans force measurement technology has to meethigh standards of precision and functional safety, often
using as little space as possible. In addition to standard
products, we also make use of customised, adapted
solutions – one of WIKA´s particular strengths.

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Application: Incubators

Application: Blood mixing scales

Monitoring the weight of newborns:
Platform load cells are integrated into the incubator below the
bed surface.

Making sure that taking blood is safe for donors:
Blood donation companies and clinics use blood mixing
scales to check collection quantity per time unit and tomonitor the absolute quantity collected.

■ Platform load cells■ Platform load cells

Application: Infusion pumps
Ensuring continuity of medication flow:
This is often achieved in infusion pumps with the aid ofcustomised miniature compression force transducers.
■ Miniature compression force transducers

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in agriculture
technology
Perfect metering is essential in agricultural technology.
Weighing systems and force measurement technology
from WIKA can achieve this even under unfavourable
environmental conditions such as moisture, temperaturefluctuations or dust accumulation, delivering reliable andprecise measured values at all times.

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Application: Silos

Application: Combine harvesters

Precise weighing and level monitoring, even when in contact
with aggressive media: We provide the right products and kits
for a range of silo sizes and containers for harvested goods
and animal feed.

Reliably determining the harvested quantities of various
cultivated grains: Platform load cells are used for weighing
grain tanks or determining flow volumes, for instance.

■ Compression force transducers■ Shear beams■ Platform load cells■ Digital displays■ Compression force transducers■ Shear beams■ Platform load cells■ Inclinations sensors

Application: Baling presses

Application: Fertilization spreaders

Reliable determination of bale weight while moving or at rest,
even under unfavourable operating conditions.

Accurately determine and reliably monitor flow volumes when
fertilizing: tecsis shear beams and inclination sensors help
to ensure that dosage is precisely adjusted to requirements
metering during the fertilization process.

■ Load pins
■ Shear beams■ Inclinations sensors■ Strain transducers■ Shear beams■ Inclinations sensors

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Put your trust incertified safety
You are always on the safe side with WIKA force measurement technology: Even when the highest safety standards are essential and measuring components have towithstand extreme operating conditions. Whether offshore
or on land, for gas, oil, dust or in the mining industry:
Instruments and protective systems have to be certified
and marked for hazardous areas. And so have force
transducers, because primary explosion protection is notalways possible. Our products are designed to achieve
this and boast a range of certifications in accordance with
ATEX, FM, CSA, UL or IECEx and SIL. Put your trust in
WIKA experience and know-how: Because there can be
no compromises when it comes to safety.

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ATEX approvals
WIKA force transducers with tried-and-tested thin-film measuring cell and integrated amplifier technology have beencertified in accordance with the directive 94/9/EC: for group
I instruments (mining) category M2, for group II instruments(other locations) and instrument category 2G for zones 1 and
2 (gas). Further zones are available upon request.

StagesOverload detection and load indication for upper and lower
machinery on stage and in theatres: Our force transducers
with 2-channel control systems achieve safety integrity level
SIL 3.

CANopen® and CANopen® Safety
We supply force transducers with CANopen® and CANopen®
safety protocols for safety-related measuring tasks. Thismeans that we deliver a standardised, safety-based fieldbus
system with defined safe statuses through to performancelevel e.

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