The force transducer works according to the principle of the strength measuring in the direction of the longitudinal axis.

Greater pulling forces can be included among others at lifts, cranes, gondolas as well as at braced of masts, towers, platforms etc.

The force transducer ZKA-16 is listed as a threaded rod (on both sides M16). This permits a simple and universal fastening. About as accessories availabled rod ends arise broader fastening possibilities.

The application room for the strain gauge is protected by an aluminium tube, which is spilled with a highly elastic mass from mechanical and chemical damages.

The strain gauge bridges measuring the length change and crossways stretching (vertical and horizontal expansion) caused by pulling forces on the force transducer. An integrated amplifier provides a signal of 4 to 20 mA or 1 to 9 mA impressed current. The calibration is carried out by use of a resistor, parallel connected with a strain gauge bridge (software calibration).

The ZKA-16 is assigned for the direct coupling to an automatic control or a controlling switch.