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Single-Ended Shear Beam · NTEP / OIML

SBS Series Shear Beam
Load Cell

Precision industrial weighing, 250–20,000 lb.

Capacity
250–20Kpounds (lb)
Accuracy
±0.03%nonlinearity
Protection
IP67wash-down ready
Safe overload
150%of rated cap.
Ultimate overload
300%of rated cap.
Certified
NTEPCoC 95-146 · OIML
Configure & Order

Build your SBS load cell

Pick a capacity and quantity, then buy direct or request a volume quote. Every unit ships manufacturer-direct with a 2-year warranty.

  • Same-day shipping* on stocked capacities ordered by cutoff
  • NTEP & OIML certified legal-for-trade through 10,000 lb
  • Manufacturer-direct support real engineering help, no middleman
Class III · NTEP NTEP ✓ Transcell SBS single-ended shear beam load cell, front view with NTEP seal and cable
Configure your SBS
SBS-5K
Starting price · SBS-5K $185.00 + / configuration
Same-day shipping* Free 2-day* 2-yr warranty IP67
Why the SBS Series

Engineered for dependable industrial weighing

A proven low-profile shear-beam platform trusted across legal-for-trade and heavy-industrial systems — built to install fast, read true, and last.

Built for demanding environments

Alloy-steel construction rated up to IP67 — engineered for dust, moisture and wash-down duty on the plant floor.

Low-profile shear-beam design

A compact single-ended beam that drops into tight scale builds and platform pockets without sacrificing rated capacity.

New builds, replacement & OEM

A direct-fit equivalent for popular legacy cells, so you can retrofit existing scales or standardize new OEM production.

Legal-for-trade accuracy

±0.03% nonlinearity, hysteresis and repeatability with NTEP & OIML approval for commercial weighing you can certify.

SBS shear beam load cell, three-quarter view showing cable, label and NTEP seal
SBS-4K · ¾ view
Applications

One platform, built into every weighing system

From legal-for-trade floor scales to high-throughput batching, the SBS is the workhorse cell scale builders specify.

Floor scales

Low-profile mounting for 4-cell platform and pallet scales.

Tank & vessel weighing

Reliable mounts for silos, tanks and reactor vessels.

Hoppers & batching

Precise dosing for blending, mixing and batch systems.

Conveyor & belt scales

In-motion weighing for continuous process lines.

Platform scales

Bench and floor platforms across capacity classes.

OEM weighing systems

Standardize production with a stocked, certified cell.

Models & Capacity

Choose the right capacity

Seven core capacities across three mechanical classes. Pick a row to load it into the configurator.

The SBS family across capacities — four single-ended shear beam load cells in a row
The SBS family · 250–20,000 lb
CapacityModelMaterial NTEPEnvironmentBest use

NTEP Certificate of Conformance 95-146 covers capacities from 1–10,000 lb (Class III). 15,000–20,000 lb models ship as industrial-grade. Material is alloy steel (nickel-plated); stainless options available on select models.

Engineering Specifications

The full technical picture

Every value below is pulled directly from the SBS datasheet — grouped so engineers can verify fit at a glance.

SBS load cell end view showing mounting holes and cable entry

Performance

Metrology
  • Rated output3.0 mV/V ±0.1%
  • Nonlinearity±0.03% R.O.
  • Hysteresis±0.03% R.O.
  • Repeatability±0.03% R.O.
  • Creep (30 min)±0.03% R.O.
  • Zero balance±1% R.O.

Electrical

Bridge
  • Input impedance387 Ω ±5
  • Output impedance350 Ω ±3
  • Insulation res.≥5000 MΩ
  • Rated excitation10 V DC/AC
  • Max excitation15 V DC/AC
  • Cable20 ft (6 m)

Environmental

Sealing & temp
  • ProtectionIP67
  • Safe temp range−10 to +70 °C
  • Compensated temp−10 to +50 °C
  • Temp effect / output≤0.002%/°C
  • Temp effect / zero≤0.002%/°C

Mechanical

Construction & overload
  • Element typeSingle-ended shear beam
  • MaterialAlloy steel
  • Capacity range250–20,000 lb
  • Safe overload150% R.C.
  • Ultimate overload300% R.C.
  • Mounting threads½″-20 / ¾″-16 / 1″-14 UNF

Certification

Approvals
  • NTEP CoC95-146 (1–10k)
  • OIMLApproved
  • Accuracy classIII

Cable color code

4-conductor
Red — +Excitation Black — −Excitation Green — +Signal White — −Signal
Complete Your System

Compatible accessories

Add the components that turn a load cell into a finished, calibrated weighing system.

Digital indicators

Weight readouts & controllers.

Add to system

Junction boxes

Summing & trimming boxes.

Add to system

Mounting assemblies

Self-aligning load mounts.

Add to system

Cable accessories

Extensions, glands & conduit.

Add to system

Calibration & service

NIST-traceable calibration.

Talk to us
Bundle compatible components for a complete weighing system — ask us to spec a full kit.
Technical Downloads

Documentation & drawings

Everything your engineering and purchasing teams need to specify, install and certify the SBS.

Why buy from Transcell

Manufacturer-direct confidence

Founded engineering support, fast fulfillment and real warranty backing — from a name scale companies have trusted for decades.

Manufacturer-direct support

Talk to the people who build and stock the cell — no middleman.

Fast shipping

Same-day dispatch on stocked capacities when ordered by cutoff.*

2-year warranty

Backed against defects in materials and workmanship.

Technical assistance

Application sizing, wiring and calibration help on call.

Built for industrial weighing

Designed and rated for real plant-floor duty cycles.

Trusted across the industry

Specified by scale service, OEM and manufacturing teams.

Get started

Ready to configure your SBS load cell?

Choose the right capacity, add compatible accessories, or contact Transcell for help selecting the correct model.