MNM 5,000 lb x 1 lb S-Type Tension/Compression Scale Guide
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- Jul 30
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MNM 5,000 lb x 1 lb S-Type Tension/Compression Scale Guide
The MNM 5,000 lb x 1 lb S-type tension/compression scale is a calibrated force-measurement package for users who need a mid-capacity inline load cell with a straightforward 1 lb displayed increment. MNM’s current listing identifies a 5,000 lb x 1 lb system with Peak Hold, an alloy-steel S-type load cell described as NTEP, a digital indicator, rechargeable power, two eye bolts, lb/kg selection, RS-232 output, and common weighing functions including zero, gross/net, accumulation, printing, counting, check weighing and auto-hold. The listing also says the indicator can drive up to eight 350-ohm load cells. Because the exact indicator model is not clearly named on the current public listing, model-specific service-menu steps should be confirmed with MNM before calibration.
Why choose 5,000 lb x 1 lb?
This configuration sits between lower-force bench systems and much larger 10,000- to 20,000-lb test setups. A 1 lb display increment is useful for many hoist, winch, actuator, cable, spring and production-force applications where one-pound changes are meaningful but a 0.5 lb display is not necessary. The full measurement capability still depends on the complete setup: alignment, fixture stiffness, repeatability, sensor characteristics, electronics and calibration all matter more than the last display digit alone.
Setup and load path
Install the S-beam so the force passes axially through the sensor. Use properly rated threaded hardware, pins, eye bolts or fixtures; avoid bending, torsion and side loading. Secure the cable so it cannot tug on the sensor or connector. With the fixture unloaded, zero the indicator and apply load smoothly. In compression fixtures, keep the contact path centered. In tension fixtures, eliminate slack without introducing unintended preload. The supplied eye bolts are convenient connection points, but the safe working limit of every component in the load path must be appropriate for the planned test.
Applications
Searches around a 5,000 lb S-type load cell scale commonly involve winch pull force, hoist testing, cable tension, actuator push/pull force, production fixtures, spring compression or extension testing, component proof testing, machine setup and custom test stands. The 1 lb version is especially useful when the application tolerance is several pounds and a stable, easy-to-read result matters more than chasing very fine display increments. A separate application article in this cluster covers hoist, winch and pull-force use in more detail.
Calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting
If the shipped system is calibrated and ready to use, verify zero and a known force before relying on it for critical work. Recalibrate after replacing the load cell, indicator or cable, or after overload, impact or significant drift. Since the exact indicator model is not reliably identified in the public listing, use the shipped manual or ask MNM before following a model-specific menu sequence. Inspect cable strain relief, connectors, threaded hardware and load-path alignment regularly. If the scale drifts, fails to return to zero or reads differently depending on fixture position, troubleshoot mechanical binding and cable issues before changing calibration.
FAQ
Is 1 lb the same as accuracy? No; it is the listed displayed increment. Can this measure tension and compression? Yes, the listing identifies a tension/compression S-type system, but the fixture must apply load correctly in each direction. Does Peak Hold replace live readings? No; verify the live-force calibration first, then test Peak Hold. Is 5,000 lb x 1 lb better than 5,000 lb x 0.5 lb? It depends on whether half-pound displayed changes matter in your process. Can I use it for a crane? It is a force-measurement system; any lifting or overhead application needs properly engineered, rated hardware and procedures. Does the load cell store calibration? No; system calibration is stored/configured in the electronics. Should I recalibrate after sensor replacement? Yes.
Where to buy
Buy the 5,000 lb x 1 lb calibrated tension/compression system from MNM Scales using the exact product page below. Call (832) 290-3120 or email mnmscales@yahoo.com to confirm the current indicator and included hardware.
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