Selecting the Ideal Tool

GEOKON stands as a global leader in geotechnical and structural instrumentation, renowned for quality, responsive customer service, and cutting-edge designs. The Model 4900 Vibrating Wire Load Cell, constructed from high-strength steel, incorporates 3, 4, or 6 vibrating wire strain gauges distributed around its circumference to measure applied loads. This design minimizes the impact of uneven and eccentric loading by averaging readings from all individual gauges. Conversely, the Model 3000 Load Cell, crafted from high-strength steel or aluminum, features electrical resistance strain gauges arranged in a Wheatstone Bridge configuration within an annulus. Primarily intended for tiebacks and rockbolts, these cells are versatile, finding application in pile load tests and monitoring loads in various structures. Typically, they operate alongside hydraulic jacks and bearing plates for optimal performance.