Industrial Weighing Equipment

Load cells, weight indicators, transmitters and installation components for tanks, silos, hoppers, platforms and automated process systems. Choose from Laumas equipment for local display, analogue output, serial communication and industrial network integration.

Weight Transmitters

Load Cells

Weight Indicators

Remote Displays

Laumas HL6EQSN load cell equalisation board

Junction Boxes

Mounting Kits & Dummy Load Cells

Collection

Product selection guide

Choose the Right Industrial Weighing Equipment

Start with what you need the equipment to do. Use the guide below to find the relevant collection, then compare suitable models.

Load Cells: Measure the load Browse sensors for tanks, silos, hoppers, platforms and suspended loads. Choose by capacity, load direction, mounting arrangement and environment.
Mounting Kits & Dummy Load Cells: Support the installation Find compatible mounting hardware and dummy load cells for installation work. Check the load cell model, capacity and mechanical requirements.
Junction Boxes: Connect multiple load cells Browse junction boxes and connection boards for compatible load cells. Check the number of connections, whether signal equalisation is required and the enclosure protection.
Weight Transmitters: Send weighing data to a control system Compare transmitters and digitisers for PLC and process integration. Choose the required analogue, serial or network output and number of load cell inputs.
Weight Indicators: Display weight and operate weighing functions Choose an indicator for a local weight reading and the weighing or control functions your application needs. Check mounting, outputs and environmental protection.
Remote Displays: View the reading at another location Repeat a compatible weighing instrument's reading where it is easier to see. Check communication compatibility, viewing distance and installation conditions.

Replacing a component or specifying a new system? Contact GNW for help choosing compatible equipment. Tell us what you are weighing, the capacity required and any existing equipment or control-system requirements.

164 products

Laumas TFCGP Load Cell Mounting Kit

£88.00

Laumas TFCFSB Load Cell Mounting Kit

£66.00

Laumas T8 Load Cell Mounting Kit

£74.00

Laumas ML Dummy Load Cell

From £37.00

Laumas FUN Wire Tension Load Cell

From £297.00

Laumas COL Column Load Cell

From £440.00

Laumas COK Column Load Cell

From £352.00

Laumas CO Column Load Cell

From £418.00

Laumas FCAL Bending Beam Load Cell

From £264.00

Laumas FCOL Bending Beam Load Cell

From £204.00

Laumas FCK Bending Beam Load Cell

From £204.00

Laumas CL Compression & Tension Load Cell

From £561.00

Laumas CLBT Compression & Tension Load Cell

From £649.00

Laumas FTH Shear Beam Load Cell

From £600.00

Laumas FCAX Shear Beam Load Cell

From £231.00

Laumas FTZA Shear Beam Load Cell

From £275.00

Laumas FTZ Shear Beam Load Cell

From £198.00

Laumas FTKL Shear Beam Load Cell

From £176.00

Laumas FTP DOP Shear Beam Load Cell

From £198.00

Laumas FTP Shear Beam Load Cell

From £176.00

Laumas TAL Tension Load Cell

From £611.00

Laumas CTL Tension Load Cell

From £281.00

Laumas SL Tension Load Cell

From £154.00

Laumas SA Tension Load Cell

From £220.00

Get help specifying your weighing system

Tell us about your application, required weighing capacity, existing equipment and the output or connection you need. We’ll help you select compatible equipment.

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Choosing industrial weighing equipment

A reliable weighing system starts with the application, not the instrument. The load to be measured, the way it is supported and the conditions around the installation all affect the choice of load cell, mounting hardware and electronics.

For tanks, silos and hoppers, consider the maximum combined weight of the vessel and its contents, how that load is distributed between the supports, and any forces caused by product movement or connected pipework. Select compatible mounting kits to introduce the load correctly, checking the requirements for lateral restraint, uplift protection and permitted movement.

The load cell signal must then be matched to the control system. A local weight indicator suits installations where an operator needs to see or control the process at the vessel or machine. Where the reading is needed elsewhere, a remote display can repeat it at a more practical viewing position. Weight transmitters and load cell digitisers provide analogue, serial or industrial network outputs for connection to PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems.

Environmental conditions matter too. Stainless-steel construction and suitable ingress protection may be needed in washdown, food-processing, outdoor or corrosive areas. Cable length, junction box location, electrical screening and earthing should also be considered at the design stage.

If you are replacing existing equipment, check the load cell capacity, sensitivity, wiring, mounting dimensions and output before ordering. For a new installation, GNW can help you identify compatible Laumas components and the most practical route from the load cells to your display or control system.

How an industrial weighing system works

Consider a hopper that feeds material into a production process. Its weighing system needs to measure the contents, provide a usable reading and, where required, pass that information to the equipment controlling the feed.

The components form a measurement chain: load cells sense the supported load, weighing electronics process their signals, and a display or control system uses the resulting weight value. Understanding that chain helps when planning a new installation or deciding which part of an existing system needs replacing.

Measuring the hopper contents

Load cells support and measure the hopper together with its contents. Once the system is correctly installed and calibrated, the empty hopper weight can be set as the tare so the displayed net weight represents the material inside.

Showing the weight to an operator

A weight indicator provides a local reading so an operator can monitor filling or emptying. A compatible remote display can repeat that reading at a loading point or control position where the main instrument is difficult to see.

Using weight to control the process

For automated filling or batching, weight data can be sent to a PLC or processed by a suitable weighing controller. The control system can use that information to slow or stop a feed as the target weight approaches. The required control functions must be supported by the selected equipment and configured for the process.

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Industrial weighing equipment applications

Industrial weighing supports material monitoring, production control and dispatch checks. Common applications include:

Tank and silo weighing

Monitor the quantity of material held in storage vessels, track consumption and identify when replenishment is needed.

Manufacturing and batching systems

Measure material additions for recipes, control batch quantities and fill containers to a specified target weight.

Food production and logistics

Weigh ingredients before processing, check packed goods and record pallet or container weights for stock control and dispatch.

How to specify an industrial weighing system

Gather the following details before requesting a recommendation or quotation. For an existing installation, include model numbers, photographs and any available wiring diagrams.

Describe the load and installation

Tell us what you are weighing, the maximum contents weight, the empty vessel or platform weight and the number of support points. Include a sketch or dimensions where available, and explain whether this is a new system or a replacement component.

Confirm the display and connection requirements

State whether you need a local weight display, an output to another instrument or integration with a PLC. Include the receiving equipment’s make and model and the required signal or communication protocol, if known.

Explain the operating conditions

Describe where the equipment will be installed, including indoor or outdoor use, washdown, dust, temperature and exposure to chemicals. Flag any hazardous-area requirements and give approximate cable distances.

Set out the measurement and calibration requirements

Provide the working weight range, required display increment and acceptable measurement error, where known. Tell us the site location, access arrangements and any calibration certificate requirements so these can be considered before equipment is selected.

Industrial weighing equipment FAQs

Practical answers about replacement components, setup and calibration.

Can I replace one component without replacing the whole weighing system?

Often, yes, provided the replacement is compatible with the remaining equipment. A matching capacity or connector does not guarantee compatibility. Send GNW the existing model details before ordering so we can help assess suitable options.

Will a replacement component need setting up?

It may. A replacement indicator or transmitter can require configuration of the load cell input, weighing range, outputs and communication settings. Replacing a load cell can also affect the system’s readings. Check the setup and calibration requirements before returning the equipment to service.

Does a load cell calibration certificate cover the complete weighing system?

No. It records the performance of the load cell under the stated test conditions. The assembled system also depends on its mounting, load distribution, wiring and weighing electronics. Its performance needs to be checked after installation; an individual component certificate does not establish the accuracy of the complete system.

Can GNW calibrate an industrial weighing system on site?

GNW provides on-site weighing calibration, subject to the system’s capacity, installation and access requirements. Contact us with the equipment details and site location so we can confirm a suitable approach and quotation. Please state any specific calibration points or certification requirements when enquiring.