Load Cell

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Anchor, bolt & strut load

Measure the load in an anchor, bolt or strut — and keep measuring

BEAM-LC

A rock bolt or tieback anchor is only doing its job if it holds its load. The Ackcio VW Load Cell sits under the bearing plate and measures continuously, with several vibrating wires around the ring to reveal uneven loading.

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Ackcio annular vibrating wire load cell for anchors and rock bolts
ACKCIO VW SENSORBEAM-LC
Range250 kN–3 MN+
Accuracy±0.25% F.S.
Resolution0.025% F.S.
Overload150%
01 / Overview

Several wires, one honest load

BEAM-LC uses multiple vibrating-wire sensors around a high-strength alloy-steel cylinder. Averaging the readings gives total load; comparing individual wires reveals uneven or eccentric loading.

Calibration factors and an integral thermistor support a clear load history for anchors, bolts, piles, tunnel supports and dams.

How vibrating wire works

Load compresses the steel cylinder slightly. That strain changes the tension in each wire, and the average frequency across the wires gives the load. Multiple wires make eccentric loading visible.

02 / Where it’s used

Built for the places where change matters.

Use the sensor where you need a stable, long-term view of the parameter at risk.

Rock boltsCable anchors & tendonsStructural beamsPilesTunnel supportsTrial anchor tests
Ackcio vibrating wire annular load cell mounted on a concrete wall with an inclined anchor and cable
03 / Installation

Seat the load. Capture the change.

Place the load cell between suitable bearing plates, pass the anchor through the centre, keep the load concentric where possible and log a baseline before tensioning.

 Connect to an Ackcio VW node
04 / Key features

Designed for the long read.

  • Accurate, long-term stability
  • High-strength steel body
  • Manual or remote reading
  • 3–6 wires reveal eccentric load
  • Integral thermistor
  • Wireless trend visibility
Specifications
ModelBEAM-LC-XXXX
Signal outputVibrating wire (frequency)
Range250–999 kN / 1,000–2,999 kN / >3,000 kN
Number of gauges3 / 3–4 / 6
Resolution0.025% F.S.
Accuracy±0.25% F.S.
Overload150%

* Final values and dimensions subject to technical confirmation before publication.

05 / Wireless readout

The instrument is only the beginning.

Connect the sensor to an Ackcio BEAM-VW node and carry the measurement through Mesh to the monitoring view.

SensorMeasure
BEAM-VWRead
Ackcio MeshTransmit
GatewayConnect
SnapeUnderstand
Node fit

Load cells use multiple vibrating wires, so the final BEAM-VW-S1/S8 channel mapping must be confirmed for the selected configuration.

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One view of the whole site

See your data on Snape

Readings arrive in the Snape dashboard as live time-series data in Load (kN). Check network health, node status and threshold conditions from the same view.

 Live trend charts  Site-wide visibility  Threshold alerts
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Snape dashboard showing site map and monitoring status
06 / Models & ordering

Specify the detail that matters.

BEAM-LC-XXXX uses XXXX for the load range in kN. Bearing-plate dimensions and frequency band should be confirmed for the final product sheet.

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User manualRequest file
Calibration certificateRequest file
Part of the Ackcio monitoring platform

One system from sensor to insight.

BEAM-VW nodes read the sensor, Ackcio Mesh carries the data, the Gateway connects the site and Snape makes the trend visible.

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07 / Next step

Know your anchors are holding

Tell us the load range, anchor or bolt diameter and bearing-plate constraints. We will help specify the load cell setup.

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