Precision Sensors Customised for your application
When standard load cells cannot meet your performance, integration, or environmental demands, HITEC Sensors delivers custom strain gauge load cells designed specifically for your application.
From initial concept through to validation and production, we work as an extension of your engineering team to develop reliable, high-accuracy load measurement solutions.
Why Choose Custom Load Cells
Off-the-shelf load cells are built for general use. Your application is not.
Custom load cells allow you to:
Accurate measurement in non-standard mechanical setups
Integrate sensing directly into your structure or system
Meet strict size, geometry, and mounting constraints
Perform reliably in harsh or dynamic environments
Optimise output signals and electrical integration
Whether you require a custom load pin, inline load cell, or fully integrated sensing solution, we design around your exact requirements.
Designed Around Your Application
HITEC Sensors specialises in co-engineered solutions, combining strain gauge expertise with advanced mechanical design.
We customise every aspect of your load cell, including:
- Load range and sensitivity
- Form factor and geometry
- Mounting and integration method
- Environmental protection (temperature, pressure, moisture)
- Electrical output and signal conditioning
- Cable routing and connectors
The result is a sensor that fits your system seamlessly and performs reliably in real-world conditions.
From Concept to Validated Solution
We follow a structured development process to ensure performance, reliability, and repeatability.
Share your application, constraints, and performance targets
Finite element modelling (FEM) and strain gauge design
Rapid development of functional prototypes
Calibration and compliance testing to required standards
Reliable manufacturing with full documentation
Custom Load Cell Types
HITEC Sensors design and manufacture a wide range of custom strain gauge load cells. Each solution is engineered to meet your specific performance and integration requirements.
Custom Load Pins
Load pins are designed to replace existing structural pins or bolts, enabling accurate force measurement without altering your system design. By integrating strain gauges directly into the pin, they provide a seamless way to monitor loads in real time.
Typical uses: lifting and hoisting systems, cranes, aerospace structures, offshore equipment, and industrial machinery.
Inline Load Cells
Inline load cells are installed directly within the load path, allowing precise force measurement in tension or compression applications. They are ideal where space allows for direct integration into a straight load line.
Typical uses: material testing systems, automation equipment, assembly lines, and cable tension monitoring.
Compression Load Cells
Compression load cells are designed to measure forces pushing into the sensor. Built for stability and durability, they are well suited for applications involving high loads or static force measurement.
Typical uses: industrial presses, weighing systems, structural testing, and load monitoring in heavy machinery.
Tension
Load Cells
Tension load cells measure pulling forces and are commonly used in suspended or hanging systems. They are engineered to provide accurate readings under dynamic or continuous load conditions.
Typical uses: lifting systems, wire and cable testing, rigging applications, and suspended load monitoring.
Miniature & Low-Profile Load Cells
Miniature and low-profile load cells are compact solutions designed for applications with tight space constraints. Despite their size, they deliver high precision and reliable performance in demanding environments.
Typical uses: medical devices, robotics, small-scale test rigs, and embedded sensing applications.
Multi-Axis Force Measurement Solutions
Multi-axis sensors measure forces in multiple directions simultaneously, providing a complete picture of complex load interactions. These solutions are ideal for advanced applications where forces are not limited to a single axis.
Typical uses: robotics, aerospace testing, biomechanical research, and precision assembly systems.
Sensing Excellence Built on Engineering Expertise
HITEC Sensors combines precision manufacturing with advanced engineering capabilities.
Our expertise includes:
- Finite element modelling (FEM)
- Strain gauge installation and optimisation
- Rapid prototyping and iteration
- Calibration and certification
- Compliance with aerospace, medical, and industrial standards
You are not just sourcing a component. You are partnering with an engineering team.
Applications For Custom Load Cell
Our custom load cells are used across demanding industries and applications:
Custom load cells deliver precise force measurement across aerospace testing and control systems, supporting safety-critical performance in extreme conditions including vibration, temperature variation, and high structural loads.
Custom load cells enable precise force feedback in robotics, supporting automation, welding, assembly, and motion control applications where accuracy, repeatability, and real-time load monitoring are critical to performance.
Custom load cells enable precise force measurement in medical devices, from surgical tools to patient monitoring systems, supporting high-resolution sensing, reliability, and safe performance in critical healthcare environments.
Custom load cells support automotive testing and manufacturing, enabling precise force measurement in drivetrain, braking, steering, and structural validation applications to improve safety, performance, and reliability.
Custom load cells enable accurate force and weight measurement across industrial automation, manufacturing, and process control applications, supporting quality assurance, efficiency, and real-time monitoring in demanding production environments.
Custom load cells enable accurate force monitoring across energy systems, from wind turbines to oil and gas equipment, supporting performance optimisation, predictive maintenance, and safe operation in extreme environments.
