Custom Dual Shear Load Pins – Engineered to Your Required Specifications
Precision-instrumented load pins with industry-leading 8-week lead times for prototypes and low-volume production.
- Internally gaged design
- Output options are available like 4-20 mA, 0-5 VDC, and 0-10 VDC
- 8 weeks, typical; expedite options available
- Robust and durable
Trusted by manufacturers across crane, rigging & material handling applications.
Start Your Custom Load Pin Quote
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Step 1: Download Dual Shear Load Pin Worksheet
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What Are Custom Load Pins?
SENTRAN Load Pins are instrumented in an (internal) bore, utilizing a proprietary technique for precise positioning of strain gauges along the Load Pin neutral axis, with a fully active Wheatstone bridge configuration with two strain gages per arm; essential for high repeatability and thermal stability.
To ensure proper orientation of the Load Pin when installed, an anti-rotation or keeper device is typically incorporated. A variety of (embedded) output options are available like 4-20 mA, 0-5 VDC, and 0-10 VDC. A variety of connection options are also available including connectors located at the Load Pin body or cable end.
Key Features:
- Custom Engineering
Built to your load range, geometry & mounting requirements.
- Output Flexibility
4-20 mA, 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, Bi-Polar, Serial, Digital
- Connector Options
Body-mounted or cable-end connectors
- Fast Turnaround
As few as 8 weeks for validated prototypes or low-volume runs.
- Precise Calibration
Proprietary strain gauge positioning for accuracy.
- Application-Ready
Compatible with shackles, spelter sockets & custom rigging.
- High Temperature
0 – 400°F
Industries Served
Crane & Hoisting
Rigging & Lifting Hardware
Material Handling
Marine & Offshore
Industrial OEM Equipment
Products
Companion Instrumentation
Why Sentran?
- Industry-quickest lead times (8 weeks or sooner)
- Proprietary strain gauge positioning technique
- Made-in-USA, 28 Years in Business, Over 100 years combined experience.
- Fully custom, non-standard engineering – not an off-the-shelf catalog part
- Direct engineering support, consultative review of every submission
FAQ
What information do I need to request a custom load pin?
Sentran’s load pin specifications worksheet provides the pertinent information necessary to provide a comprehensive proposal.
Complete the worksheet as thoroughly as possible and submit along with any drawings and/or digital photos of the application that may be available.
What if I don’t have complete specifications yet?
Sentran’s applications experts are here to help! Often times our customers don’t have fully developed requirements. That’s ok. Sentran’s comprehensive load pin specifications worksheet provides the pertinent details necessary to get the process started. We’ll work together from there to develop the best solution for your application.
How long does a custom load pin take to design and deliver?
Sentran boasts an impressive 8 week typical lead time on custom load pins. Need your solution designed, manufactured, and delivered fast? Ask our applications experts about Sentran’s best in class expedite options.
Can Sentran match an existing/legacy load pin design?
In most cases, YES! Contact Sentran’s applications experts today to discuss your requirements.
Do you offer calibration or certification documentation?
Yes. Sentran calibration services are traceable to NIST and accompanied by a Certificate of Calibration.
Ready to Discuss Your Application?
- Download the worksheet and get started today.
Or call: 888-545-8988