{"id":288997,"date":"2026-02-23T10:22:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T01:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/product\/sample-product\/althen-sensors-alf218-cylindrical-force-sensor\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:22:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T01:22:54","slug":"althen-sensors-alf218-cylindrical-force-sensor","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/casscale.net\/en\/product\/sample-product\/althen-sensors-alf218-cylindrical-force-sensor\/","title":{"rendered":"Althen Sensors \/ ALF218 Cylindrical Force Sensor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"lg:text-[3.5rem] lg:leading-tight\">ALF218 Cylindrical Force Sensor<\/h4>\n<h6>Key features<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Compression force ranges up to 400 kN<\/li>\n<li>Rugged sealed design with IP65 protection<\/li>\n<li>High stiffness: up to 6.8 x 10\u2079 N\/m<\/li>\n<li>Low non-linearity: \u00b10.5% RL<\/li>\n<li>High repeatability: \u00b10.02% RL<\/li>\n<li>Output options: 2.3 mV\/V or rationalised 2.0 mV\/V<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Performance highlights<\/h6>\n<p>The ALF218 is a high-capacity compression force sensor designed for engineering-grade force measurement tasks. With a small cylindrical form factor and domed top load face, it offers a robust design capable of handling non-sacrificial impact forces. Rated loads range from 100 kN to 400 kN, with excellent repeatability and linearity.<\/p>\n<h6>Usage conditions<\/h6>\n<p>With a sealed IP65 housing and a temperature-compensated range of -10 to +50 \u00b0C, the ALF218 ensures stable operation in industrial environments. The safe overload limit is 150% of rated load, and the ultimate overload threshold is 400% of RL.<\/p>\n<h6>Possible applications:<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Impact force testing in automotive or material labs<\/li>\n<li>Compression monitoring in press-fit assembly lines<\/li>\n<li>Structural load testing in civil engineering<\/li>\n<li>OEM applications requiring high structural stiffness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Advantages of choosing this product<\/h6>\n<p>The ALF218 offers precision measurement with robust build quality and high repeatability. Its rationalised output option simplifies multi-sensor system integration. With a wide range of rated capacities, it suits both R&amp;D and production environments.<\/p>\n<h6>Other important features:<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>Nominal rated output: 2.3 mV\/V<\/li>\n<li>Rationalised version: 2.0 mV\/V \u00b10.5% RL<\/li>\n<li>Bridge resistance: 700 \u2126<\/li>\n<li>Compensated temperature range: -10 \u2026 +50 \u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Operating temperature: -10 \u2026 +80 \u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 0.75 to 1 kg<\/li>\n<li>2 m PVC-insulated 4-wire cable<\/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\">Rated load<\/th>\n<td>100 kN \/ 200 kN \/ 400 kN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Calibration<\/th>\n<td>Compression<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Non-linearity, terminal<\/th>\n<td>\u00b10.5% RL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Hysteresis<\/th>\n<td>\u00b10.5% RL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Creep (20 min)<\/th>\n<td>\u00b10.05% AL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Repeatability<\/th>\n<td>\u00b10.02% RL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Rated output (nominal)<\/th>\n<td>2.3 mV\/V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Rated output (rationalised)<\/th>\n<td>2.0 mV\/V \u00b10.5% RL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Zero load output<\/th>\n<td>\u00b14% RL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Temp. effect on rated output<\/th>\n<td>\u00b10.005% AL\/K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Temp. effect on zero output<\/th>\n<td>\u00b10.005% RL\/K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Compensated temp. range<\/th>\n<td>-10 \u2026 +50 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Operating temp. range<\/th>\n<td>-10 \u2026 +80 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Supply voltage (recommended)<\/th>\n<td>10 V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Supply voltage (max)<\/th>\n<td>20 V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Bridge resistance<\/th>\n<td>700 \u2126<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Insulation resistance (min at 50 VDC)<\/th>\n<td>500 M\u2126<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Safe overload<\/th>\n<td>150% RL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Ultimate overload<\/th>\n<td>400% RL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Sealing<\/th>\n<td>IP65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Weight<\/th>\n<td>~0.75 to 1 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Cable<\/th>\n<td>2 m PVC insulated, 4-core<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Structural stiffness (100 kN)<\/th>\n<td>1.7 x 10\u2079 N\/m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Structural stiffness (200 kN)<\/th>\n<td>3.4 x 10\u2079 N\/m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"align-top\">Structural stiffness (400 kN)<\/th>\n<td>6.8 x 10\u2079 N\/m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compact and robust force sensor for compression force measurements up to 400 kN. 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