The HSC LCQ-8 is a waterproof double shear beam load cell in 1, 2, 3 and 5 t, sealed to IP67 or IP68, for weighbridges and other heavy scales. It is accurate to ±0.02% of full scale and comes in alloy or stainless steel, with a 10 m or 16 m cable. A high-temperature version works from 20 up to 300 °C.
Why scale makers choose it
- Double shear beam structure.
- Waterproof: IP67 or IP68.
- Accurate: ±0.02% FS.
- High-temperature version: compensated 20 – 200 °C, operating 20 – 300 °C.
- Long cable: 10 m or 16 m.
Specifications
| Model | HSC LCQ-8 |
|---|---|
| Type | Double shear beam |
| Capacities | 1, 2, 3, 5 t |
| Sensitivity | 1.5 – 2.0 ± 0.005 mV/V |
| Total error | ±0.02% FS (±0.05% FS max) |
| Creep (30 min) | 0.02% FS |
| Zero balance | ±1% FS |
| Temperature effect | Zero and span ±0.02% FS / 10 °C |
| Temperature range | Standard: compensated −10 to +40 °C, operating −30 to +70 °C. High-temperature version: compensated 20 – 200 °C, operating 20 – 300 °C |
| Overload | Safe 150% FS; limit 180% FS |
| Excitation | 10 – 12 V DC recommended; 15 V DC max |
| Impedance | Input 750 ± 10 Ω; output 702 ± 3 Ω (703 ± 5 Ω with cable over 15 m) |
| Insulation | ≥ 5,000 MΩ at 100 V DC |
| Protection | IP67 or IP68 |
| Material | Alloy steel or stainless steel |
| Cable | 10 m or 16 m, Ø 6 mm |
| Wiring | Exc + red, Exc − black, Sig + green, Sig − white, shield yellow |
| Standard | Made to OIML R60 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Which load cell?
For 20 – 60 t weighbridges, see the LCZ-4 column cell; another waterproof double shear beam is the LCQ-9. Browse all load cells.
Where it is used
Weighbridges and heavy platform scales, and hot or wet locations with the high-temperature, IP68 versions.
Questions buyers ask
1, 2, 3 and 5 t.
Yes, the high-temperature version works from 20 up to 300 °C.
Excitation + red, excitation − black, signal + green, signal − white, and a yellow shield.
Order or ask for a quotation
Tell us the capacity, temperature and quantity. Call or WhatsApp +91-7045922250 or email hsc@hindustanscale.com. Hindustan Scale Company, Mumbai, since 1955.
