{"id":288760,"date":"2026-02-20T13:14:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/product\/sample-product\/althen-sensors-alw4-hermetic-load-washer\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T13:14:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:14:44","slug":"althen-sensors-alw4-hermetic-load-washer","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/product\/sample-product\/althen-sensors-alw4-hermetic-load-washer\/","title":{"rendered":"Althen Sensors \/ ALW4 Hermetic load washer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"lg:text-[3.5rem] lg:leading-tight\">ALW4 Hermetic load washer<\/h4>\n<h6>Key features<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Force range up to 20,000 lbf<\/li>\n<li>Fully laser welded stainless steel body<\/li>\n<li>IP68 hermetically sealed construction<\/li>\n<li>Excellent non-linearity \u00b10.5% FS<\/li>\n<li>Wide operating temperature -20 to +80\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>5-point compression calibration standard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>About the\u00a0ALW4 Hermetic load washer<\/h6>\n<p>The ALW4-1 Hermetic Load Washer delivers precise force measurements in compact environments. Designed with a stainless steel strain gauge and laser welded construction, it ensures optimal durability, even in harsh industrial conditions. With rated capacities from 1,000 to 20,000 lbf and non-linearity better than \u00b10.5% of full scale, it is built for performance.<\/p>\n<h6>Usage conditions<\/h6>\n<p>Thanks to its IP68 rating and compensated temperature range of -15\u00b0C to +71\u00b0C, the ALW4-1 load washer is ideal for both indoor and outdoor industrial applications. Its 8-pin M12 male connector and robust build make it suitable for embedded use in machinery and structural components.<\/p>\n<h6>Possible applications<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Preload control in bolted joints<\/li>\n<li>Structural health monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Industrial press force measurement<\/li>\n<li>OEM integrations in robotics and machinery<\/li>\n<li>Load monitoring in rotating equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Advantages of choosing this product<\/h6>\n<p>Choosing the ALW4-1 means opting for a sensor that combines rugged design with precise force measurement. Its hermetically sealed construction guarantees long-term performance with minimal maintenance, while its compact format supports space-constrained installations.<\/p>\n<h6>Other important features<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Multiple screw sizes from 1\/8\u201d to 1 \u00bd\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Operating range: -20 to +80\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Optional digital, voltage, or current loop outputs<\/li>\n<li>Minimal deflection (0.05 mm)<\/li>\n<li>Nominal bridge resistance: 700 \u2126<\/li>\n<li>Available with fast delivery options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 id=\"technical-specifications-title\">Technical Specifications<\/h6>\n<div class=\"rounded border border-gray-line\/20 overflow-hidden\">\n<table class=\"!my-0\">\n<thead class=\"sr-only\">\n<tr>\n<th>Specification<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Capacity (lbf)<\/th>\n<td>1K, 2K, 5K, 7.5K, 10K, 20K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Rated Output (RO) (mV\/V)<\/th>\n<td>2 nominal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Safe Overload (%)<\/th>\n<td>150 of RO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Zero Balance (%)<\/th>\n<td>\u00b15 of RO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Excitation (VDC or VAC) (V)<\/th>\n<td>5 (recommended), 10 max.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Bridge Resistance<\/th>\n<td>700 \u03a9 nom.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Non-Linearity (%)<\/th>\n<td>\u00b10.5 of RO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Hysteresis (%)<\/th>\n<td>\u00b10.5 of RO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Non-Repeatability (%)<\/th>\n<td>\u00b10.1 of RO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>DIMENSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-288752\" src=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4_1_hermetic_load_washer_en.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4_1_hermetic_load_washer_en.jpeg 685w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4_1_hermetic_load_washer_en-636x400.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4_1_hermetic_load_washer_en-600x378.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4_1_hermetic_load_washer_en-64x40.jpeg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-288754\" src=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"291\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4-1.png 529w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4-1-329x400.png 329w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4-1-64x78.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>WIRING CODES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-288758\" src=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4-1_2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"292\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4-1_2.png 436w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4-1_2-427x400.png 427w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4-1_2-64x60.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-288756 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4_1_hermetic_load_washer_en2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4_1_hermetic_load_washer_en2.jpeg 154w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4_1_hermetic_load_washer_en2-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ALW4_1_hermetic_load_washer_en2-64x63.jpeg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/>NOTE: Voltage, current loop or digital output versions are also available on request.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ORDER DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"130\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td width=\"145\"><strong>Screw Size (inch)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"97\"><strong>Capacity (lb)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"44\"><strong>ALW4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"34\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td width=\"52\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"145\"><strong>X\/X<\/strong> 1\/8<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\"><strong>xxxxx<\/strong> 1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"13\" width=\"130\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td width=\"145\">3\/16<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">1\/4<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">5\/16<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">7,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">3\/8<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">10,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">7\/16<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">20,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">1\/2<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">9\/16<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">5\/8<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">3\/4<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">7\/8<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">1\u00bc<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\">1\u00bd<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compact stainless steel load washer with high force capacity and hermetically sealed construction for demanding industrial environments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":288751,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[5487],"product_cat":[3377],"product_tag":[4432,5491],"class_list":{"0":"post-288760","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-althen-sensors","7":"product_cat-miniature-load-cell","8":"product_tag-miniature","9":"product_tag--en","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"taxable","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/288760","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=288760"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/288751"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=288760"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=288760"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=288760"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=288760"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}