Agriculture

Load cells are widely used in the agricultural industry for a variety of applications. Some common uses for load cells in agriculture includes:
  1. Weighing livestock: Load cells can be used to accurately measure the weight of livestock, such as cows, pigs, or sheep. This can be helpful for monitoring the health and growth of the animals, as well as for tracking production and yield.
  2. Weighing produce: Load cell can be used to measure the weight of crops, such as fruits, vegetables, or grains. This can be useful for determining harvest yields, as well as for determining the appropriate amount of fertilizers or pesticides to use.
  3. Monitoring soil moisture: Load cells can be used to measure the weight of soil in order to monitor moisture levels. This can be helpful for determining when to water crops or for identifying areas of the field that may be too dry or too wet.
  4. Weighing feed: Load cells can be used to measure the weight of feed for livestock, such as hay, grain, or feed mix. This can be helpful for tracking feed usage and for optimizing the nutritional needs of the animals.
  5. Weighing fertilizer: Load cells - frequently shear beams and weigh bar - are commonly found underneath fertilizer carts and manure spreaders to ensure proper distribution.
Standard load cells are also regularly used to in systems across the agricultural industry that serve a variety of key functions:
  1. Silo scales: Load cells are used in silo scales, which are used to weigh silos or other storage containers in order to monitor the volume of stored materials, such as grain, feed, or seed.
  2. Hopper scales: Load cells are an essential component in hopper scales, which are used to weigh hoppers or other containers that are used to dispense or transfer materials, such as feed or seed.
  3. Floor scales: Floor scales are used to weigh large items, such pallets, barrels, or bags of feed.
  4. Truck scales: Truck scales used to weigh vehicles, such as tractors, trailers, or trucks, and their contents.
  5. Bench scales: Bench scales are portable scales that are used to weigh smaller items, such as bags of feed or seed.
If you are interested in using load cells for your application in the agricultural industry, please contact us for custom solutions and consultation.

We have a team of experts who can help you find or produce the right load cells for your specific needs, and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have.

Pull type fertilizer cart with junction box and load cells.
Pull type fertilizer cart with load cells and a junction box.
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