Replacements for Montalvo U-Series Load Cells

DFE manufactures reliable, high-performance alternatives to Montalvo U-Series UPB type load cells that are backed by an industry-leading 5 year warranty.

Model F Series tension transducers are the industry standard in semiconductor strain gage under pillow-block web tension load cells. Available in two block sizes, these rugged and refined transducers provide a wide range of load ratings from 100 to 7,500 lbs. All DFE load cells are backed by a 5 year warranty.

Model F transducers are great alternatives to Montalvo U-Series load cells in the following configurations:

Montalvo U-Series Load Cell	DFE Model F Load Cell¹ Vertical and Horizontal Force Directions Available
U-25-100LB U-25-225LB U-25-450LB	F2V-100 or F2H-100 F2V-200 or F2H-200 F2V-400 or F2H-400
U-50-100LB U-50-250LB U-50-500LB U-50-1000LB U-50-1500LB	F2V-100 or F2H-100 F2V-200 or F2H-200 F2V-400 or F2H-400 F2V-800 or F2H-800 F2V-1200 or F2H-1200
U-75-1000LB U-75-1500LB U-75-2500LB U-75-5000LB	F3V-1000 or F3H-1000 F3V-2500 or F3H-2500 F3V-2500 or F3H-2500 F3V-5000 or F3H-5000
U-120-5000LB	F3V-5000 or F3H-5000

Recommended Amplifiers / Signal Conditioners

TA1 TrueTension™ Amplifier
TA500 EtherNet/IP™ Tension Amplifier
TA500 EtherCAT® Tension Amplifier

Notes:
1. A DFE amplifier or controller is recommended for best performance

FEATURES
• 5 year tension-free warranty
• Highly accurate and reliable semiconductor strain gauge technology
• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel and aluminum construction
• Attached cable with amphenol connector
• Tethered top plate safety feature prevents separation from transducer in the unlikely event of beam breakage
• Robust overload protection – load stops limit beam deflection to 125% of rated output
• Designed to meet CE mark requirements for Measurement & Control equipment: EN61326 for EMI
• Designed to meet the IP65 standard for ingress protection

BENEFITS
• Low-maintenance design
• Entire length of top plate is clear for pillow-block installation
• Can be installed in any orientation
• Mechanical stop provides protection from overloads
• Splash resistant
• Use with live-shaft or dead-shaft idler rolls

OPTIONS
• Drill and Tap (D&T) – Drill and tap the top plate
• Extended Range output (XR) – Produces twice the output signal for a given load rating
• Oversized Top Plate (OTP) – For mounting of oversized pillow-block bearing
• Permanently Attached Cable with Tinned Leads (PT) – Replaces standard pigtail cable connector with flying leads

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