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Through Zero
          Co-Linear Load Cell - Smart Award

          
Novatech Measurements
          has been given the DTI Smart Award for research and development
          of a design principle whereby 'through zero shift ' is eliminated
          when loadcells are reversed loaded. 'Through zero drift' is minute
          and in most applications is insignificant to the end user.

          
However, material
          and precision structure test laboratories are looking for material
          or mechanical effects to a degree of resolution whereby 'through
          zero shift' can be confused with mechanical play (backlash) or
          hysteresis. Novatech have built a combination deadweight and
          hydraulic transfer rig which enables full reverse loading of
          a specimen loadcell under calibration without the need to disturb
          the loadcell fixings.

          
A 'through zero'
          co-linear loadcell design is due for test this Summer and is
          subject of an international patent application.

          


          

          
October 2002


        

              
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