MXL-3A · Fx, Fy, Fz
3-Axis Load Cells
Resolve contact force into Fx, Fy and Fz.
10 N–5 kN family target
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3-Axis Load Cells
Resolve contact force into Fx, Fy and Fz.
+Fx / SHEAR+Fy / SHEAR+Fz / AXIAL
Range & load-path review
Separate measured components from mechanical limits.
A three-axis load cell separates normal and shear forces at one mounting interface. The MXL-3A family is planned around mechanically orthogonal sensing beams and three independent full-bridge outputs. Select the shear and axial capacities separately: an equal-range configuration and an Fz range twice the shear range solve different load cases.
Use cases: Robotic grinding, pin-on-disk friction testing, tire and bearing development.
| Model / planning identifier | Fx / Fy shear capacity | Fz axial capacity | Dimensions / interface | Max crosstalk | Overload limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MXL-3A50 | ±50 N target | ±50 or ±100 N target | Confirm flange drawing | <1% FS design target; validate configuration | 150–300% design target; confirm combined-load envelope |
| MXL-3A500 | ±500 N target | ±500 N or ±1 kN target | Confirm flange drawing | <1% FS design target; validate configuration | 150–300% design target; confirm combined-load envelope |
| MXL-3A5K | ±5 kN target | ±5 kN target | Confirm flange drawing | <1% FS design target; validate configuration | 150–300% design target; confirm combined-load envelope |
These are requested family targets and planning identifiers, not released model specifications. Request an approved drawing, axis-specific calibration and combined-load limits before purchase.
Resolve these details before freezing the sensor.
- Define tool weight, contact load and emergency-stop load independently.
- Check the moment produced by the tool offset, even when only three force components are measured.
- Specify excitation, sensitivity and wiring before retaining an existing three-channel amplifier.
One measurement chain
Specify the bridge, timing and engineering units together.
A raw bridge output needs compatible excitation and signal conditioning. Simultaneous sampling keeps rapidly changing axis signals aligned. A calibrated digitizer can apply the correct conversion and present forces in newtons.
Plan three synchronized bridge channels for Fx, Fy and Fz. Confirm the selected module supports your output, sample rate and latency.
Review USB / PLC / EtherCAT options →Explore the force vector
Resultant: 111.803 N
Illustrative friction ratio: 0.5000
Ftotal = √(Fx² + Fy² + Fz²). The ratio μ = √(Fx² + Fy²) / |Fz| assumes Fz is aligned with the known surface normal and quasi-static contact. It is not a general surface-angle measurement. Illustrative math only; no live sensor data.
Engineering questions
Check the assumptions behind the numbers.
Is a 50 N sensor the same as a 10 lb sensor?
No. 50 N is approximately 11.24 lbf; 10 lbf is approximately 44.48 N. Select a rated range with adequate overload margin.
Does every three-axis sensor avoid matrix calculations?
No. The sensing architecture determines whether independent bridge scaling is sufficient. Confirm residual crosstalk and whether the selected calibrated configuration needs compensation.
Can this replace an existing sensor without redesign?
We need the exact model revision, mounting drawing, pinout, bridge excitation, calibration and operating load case. Compatibility is confirmed by a configuration-specific review.
Compare adjacent axis architectures.
MXL-3M · Fx, Fy, Fz
Miniature & Compact 3-Axis Load Cells
Fit three force components into a constrained end effector.
2–100 N family target
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MXL-6D · Fx, Fy, Fz, Mx, My, Mz
6-Axis Force/Torque Load Cells
Measure three forces and three moments at one interface.
20 N–10 kN · 0.5–500 N·m family target
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MXL-2D · Fx & Fz, or Fx & Fy
2-Axis Biaxial Load Cells
Separate normal force from tangential friction force.
20 N–50 kN family target
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MXL-PLT · Aggregate Fx, Fy, Fz
3-Axis Force Platforms & Dynamometers
Capture distributed forces across a rigid test surface.
5–200 kN per axis family target
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