Industries
Sensor families trusted across industries
See which industries rely on force sensors and how relevance varies by application.
Semiconductor
Thin film load cells for wafer handling robots, photolithography weight scales, and precision positioning with low outgassing designs.
Aerospace & Defense
Structural testing, landing gear monitoring, arresting gear systems, and flight-control surface feedback in manned and unmanned aircraft.
Bioprocess & Pharma
Single-use bag weighing, bioreactor vessel weight monitoring, and inline dispensing gravimetric verification.
Energy & Nuclear
Structural monitoring of energy infrastructure, crane and lifting systems in nuclear facilities, and vibration-intensive power environments.
Technical capabilities
Our Capabilities
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Small Force Sensors In A Variety of Sizes & Capacities
Standard SMD force sensor designs are available in a wide range of capacities, from milligrams to 5,000 Kg — with many models offering built-in overload protection via deflection stops. Custom, low-profile sensors can be miniature to fit small space application parameters.
Custom Engineered To Fit Your Application
Armed with 30 years of technical experience and our leading-edge thin-film sensors manufacturing process, SMD engineers can produce application-specific miniature force sensor and micro force sensor designs within tight time frames. These miniature sensors can withstand the high temperature, pressure, and humidity of repeated autoclave cycles. SMD also offers custom electronic integration support for our OEM customers.
Autoclavable Force and Pressure Sensors
SMD now offers autoclavable strain gauge technology on all standard and custom sensors. These harsh environment sensors are completely hermetic, survive 100% humidity, pH of 11, and temperatures up to 200°C. Ask about our current availability.
Use cases
Load Cell Applications
SMD Sensors specializes in advanced load-cell solutions that deliver reliable, accurate and durable force and weight measurement across medical, aerospace, biopharmaceutical and semiconductor markets.
Medical Device Sensors
Custom sensors for medical robotics and haptic feedback systems with ultra-low profile designs and reliable performance.
Semiconductor
Photolithography weight scales, custom force sensors, low outgassing.
Surgical Tools
Autoclavable force sensors, custom designs for OEM applications.
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Product Specifications
| Image | Model | Capacity | Accuracy | Material | Environment | Features | Price |
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 | LC-MICRO-1 | 1g - 100g | ±0.01% | Stainless Steel | Standard | Miniature Design | $185 |
| LC-MICRO-5 | 500g - 5kg | ±0.005% | Tool Steel | IP65 | High Precision | $245 |
| LC-AUTO-10 | 10kg - 100kg | ±0.02% | Stainless Steel | Autoclavable | 200°C, pH 11 | $485 |
| LC-5000-A | 100kg | ±0.02% | Aluminum | IP65 | Overload Protection | $285 |
| LC-5000-B | 500kg | ±0.01% | Stainless Steel | IP67 | Deflection Stops | $425 |
| LC-5000-C | 2000kg | ±0.005% | Tool Steel | IP68 | High Capacity | $685 |
| LC-HEAVY-5K | 5000kg | ±0.01% | Stainless Steel | IP68 | Heavy Duty | $1485 |
| LC-CUSTOM | Custom Range | ±0.001% | Application Specific | Custom | 30yr Experience | Quote |