Stainless Steel Micro Load Cells for Every Application from 5kg to 1T

In the world of industrial measurement and precision control, load cells are the invisible heroes that ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency. Among them, stainless steel micro load cells stand out for their compact design, corrosion resistance, and high sensitivity. These small but powerful devices are widely used across various industries — from medical instruments to industrial automation. As leading load cell manufacturers, we understand how different capacities serve different applications, and why stainless steel is the preferred material for long-term durability and stability.

Below, we explore how micro load cells ranging from 5kg to 2 tons (2T) play unique roles across industries.

The 5Kg stainless steel micro load cell is intended for applications where high accuracy measurement of loads with low capacity values are necessary. With its compact size, but high precision and stability; it is also suitable for the operation in sensitive environments.

The Type 804 Stainless Steel micro load cell is suitable for force measurement

Typical applications include:

Health care scales: Implementations include infusion pumps and other medical dosage systems, and also in micro-scale hospital instruments, for life-and-death weight measurements.

Analytical balance and lab testing: Provides accurate readings for chemical or biological samples.

Robotics and Automation: Gripping force measurement of robot fingers prevent from any damage to the sensitive objects.
The stainless steel construction offers a long-term durability and resistance to corrosion even when exposed to cleaning agents or medical sterilization techniques. It’s the peak of miniature precision load cells for many suppliers.

The Type 824 Alloy steel micro load cell is designed for force control applications

25kg micro load cell

The 25kg micro load cell provides a perfect balance between compact size and load capacity. It’s widely used in bench scales, counting scales, and packaging machines.

Common applications include:

• Food and beverage production lines: Monitoring and controlling ingredient weights to maintain consistency.

• Retail scales and checkout systems: Ensures accurate billing and customer satisfaction.

• Miniature industrial automation equipment: Integrated into assembly machines or material feeding systems.

For many load cell manufacturers, the 25kg stainless steel load cell is a core product in mass-market industrial weighing, offering cost-effective precision with a long service life.

LCD847 Stainless steel micro load cell for force control

100kg Micro Load Cell

At 100kg capacity, stainless steel micro load cells become essential in heavier-duty applications while maintaining high accuracy and compactness.

Use cases include:

• Logistics and packaging lines: For dynamic weighing and batching systems.
• Testing machines: Measuring force during product endurance or fatigue tests.
• Industrial automation: Monitoring press force or torque in manufacturing lines.

The 100kg load cell is often the first choice for manufacturers needing a robust, corrosion-resistant solution that can withstand vibrations, moisture, and dust — conditions common in industrial plants. Load cell manufacturers typically use hermetically sealed stainless steel housings to enhance protection and ensure long-term reliability.

200kg Micro Load Cell

As the load capacity increases to 200kg, stainless steel micro load cells find their place in process control and material management.

Key applications:

• Small hopper and tank weighing: Ensures precise dosing in chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

• Automation equipment: Used to detect load changes or monitor process forces.

• Agricultural machinery: Measures feed or fertilizer weight for precision agriculture.

Stainless steel construction allows these load cells to work in humid, outdoor, or corrosive environments — a must for agriculture and chemical applications. For most load cell manufacturers, the 200kg class is an important mid-range product that bridges laboratory accuracy with industrial robustness.

LCD841 Stainless steel micro load cell for force control

500kg Micro Load Cell

The 500kg load cell steps into heavy industrial domains where both accuracy and strength are crucial. Compact and versatile, this load cell is commonly installed in platform scales, tank systems, and material testing machines.

Applications include:

• Warehouse and logistics weighing platforms.

• Filling systems in chemical or lubricant industries.

• Press force measurement in machinery.

With full stainless steel construction and sealed strain gauges, these load cells offer excellent protection against water, oil, and dust. Many load cell manufacturers design this range with IP68 protection, making it ideal for harsh environments such as outdoor installations or production floors with cleaning cycles.

1000kg  Micro Load Cell

The 1-ton stainless steel load cell provides dependable performance for high-load applications where long-term accuracy is essential.

Typical use cases include:

• Industrial tanks and silos: Monitoring raw materials such as liquids, powders, or grains.

• Automated production lines: Ensures consistent product weight and quality.

• Construction material testing: Measures stress and load in concrete or metal structures.

This capacity range is the backbone of many industrial systems. For global load cell manufacturers, stainless steel 1T load cells represent a critical category, often used in OEM integrations for weighing systems, batching systems, and automation controls.

From 5kg to 2T, stainless steel micro load cells support an incredible range of industries — from delicate medical instruments to massive industrial tanks. They combine accuracy, durability, and compact design to deliver reliable performance under all conditions.

Whether you’re designing a high-precision medical device, an automated packaging system, or an industrial weighing platform, choosing the right load cell — and the right load cell manufacturer — can make all the difference. Stainless steel micro load cells are not just sensors; they’re the foundation of precision, safety, and quality in modern engineering.