{"id":288792,"date":"2026-02-20T13:40:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/product\/sample-product\/althen-sensors-mclc-miniature-column-load-cell\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T13:40:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:40:40","slug":"althen-sensors-mclc-miniature-column-load-cell","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/product\/sample-product\/althen-sensors-mclc-miniature-column-load-cell\/","title":{"rendered":"Althen Sensors \/ MCLC miniature column load cell"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"lg:text-[3.5rem] lg:leading-tight\">MCLC miniature column load cell<\/h4>\n<h6>Key features<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact stainless-steel column design<\/li>\n<li>Compression force measurement up to 100 kN<\/li>\n<li>Raised surface radius compensates for misalignment<\/li>\n<li>\u00b11 % linearity and hysteresis error<\/li>\n<li>IP64 protection rating<\/li>\n<li>2 mV\/V nominal output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Performance highlights\u00a0MCLC Miniature column load cell<\/h6>\n<p>The MCLC is a robust miniature column load cell engineered for\u00a0<strong>high-capacity compression applications<\/strong>. Its stainless-steel housing and precision-machined raised surface help to reduce the effects of\u00a0<strong>off-center loading<\/strong>, ensuring more reliable and repeatable results. With ranges up to\u00a0<strong>100 kN or 30,000 lbf<\/strong>, this sensor is ideal for space-constrained industrial systems requiring strong compression feedback.<\/p>\n<h6>Usage conditions<\/h6>\n<p>With an\u00a0<strong>IP64 rating<\/strong>\u00a0and operational temperature range from\u00a0<strong>-20 \u00b0C to +70 \u00b0C<\/strong>, the MCLC performs reliably in harsh environments. The strain relief spring protects the cable during movement or installation, and the 1.5 m braided shielded cable enhances EMI protection. The sensor supports excitation up to 18 V and outputs 2 mV\/V nominal.<\/p>\n<h6>Possible applications<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Press and material compression testing<\/li>\n<li>Industrial force monitoring in confined systems<\/li>\n<li>Load verification in structural components<\/li>\n<li>Tooling and fixture force feedback<\/li>\n<li>Embedded load measurement in OEM machines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Advantages of choosing this product<\/h6>\n<p>The MCLC offers a unique combination of\u00a0<strong>high strength<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>compact size<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>alignment tolerance<\/strong>. Unlike flat-load surfaces, its domed top improves accuracy when perfect alignment cannot be guaranteed. Its\u00a0<strong>standardized wiring<\/strong>\u00a0and optional connector version also support fast integration into new or retrofit setups.<\/p>\n<h6>Other important features<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Available capacities: 10 kN to 100 kN (2k to 30k lbf)<\/li>\n<li>Raised loading surface for better off-axis compensation<\/li>\n<li>\u00b11 % linearity, hysteresis, and zero error<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel housing<\/li>\n<li>Compact footprint with height from 16.5 mm to 28.7 mm<\/li>\n<li>Bridge resistance: 350 \u2126<\/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>2K, 5K, 7.5K, 10K, 15K, 30K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Capacity (kN)<\/th>\n<td>10, 25, 50, 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Sensitivity (mV\/V)<\/th>\n<td>2 nominal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Safe Overload (%)<\/th>\n<td>150 FS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Zero Signal Error (%)<\/th>\n<td>\u00b11 FS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Hysteresis (%)<\/th>\n<td>\u00b11 FS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Linearity Error (%)<\/th>\n<td>\u00b11 FS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>WIRING<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 The sensor is provided with a #32 AWG 4-conductor braided shielded cable with an outer jacket of 0.087\u201d [2.2 mm] diameter, 5 ft [1.5m] long, with no connection between the shield and the sensor body. For additional protection, the cable is contained within a stainless steel spring for strain relief purposes for the first 1\u201d [25 mm].<br \/>\n\u2022 Connector pin configuration as shown below (for the with-connector version)<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-288792 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/?attachment_id=288787'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_2.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_2.jpeg 695w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_2-600x274.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_2-64x29.jpeg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/?attachment_id=288789'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_1.jpeg 729w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_1-600x288.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_1-64x31.jpeg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>DIMENSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-288790\" src=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1209\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_3.png 1209w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_3-800x202.png 800w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_3-768x194.png 768w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_3-600x152.png 600w, https:\/\/casscale.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MCLC_3-64x16.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1209px) 100vw, 1209px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High-capacity miniature load cell for compression measurement, designed with a raised surface to reduce off-center loading errors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":288785,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[5487],"product_cat":[3392],"product_tag":[5493],"class_list":{"0":"post-288792","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-althen-sensors","7":"product_cat-column-type-load-cell","8":"product_tag--en","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/288792","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=288792"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/288785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=288792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=288792"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=288792"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=288792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}