Load cells are the centerpiece of any weighing system and consist of an steel or aluminum flexible structure to which strain gauges are applied to detect weight based on its deformation. Rice Lake offers a wide range of load cells, from compression to tensile, for all kinds of applications. Distinguished by accuracy class and capacity, our load cells are OIML R60 approved for creating scales suitable for use with third parties and ATEX certified, making them suitable for use in hazardous areas.