Overview
The MK401 is a flange-type load cell built from quality alloy steel, chosen where dependable performance and straightforward installation matter. Its flanged body mounts directly into test set-ups, making it well suited to tension-and-compression measurement work and to materials testing machinery requiring reliable force readings.
Key Features
- Flanged bolt-in mounting
- Quality alloy-steel body
- High accuracy (≤0.2%F.S) for precise measurement
- Alloy steel elastic element for durability and corrosion resistance
- Sealed to IP67 for reliable operation in harsh environments
- Standard output 2.0±0.01mV/V, compatible with common indicators
Applications
Applied in tension and compression test set-ups and material testing machines for general force measurement.
| Technical Parameters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 300kN, 500kN, 600kN, 1000kN, 1500kN, 2000kN, 3000kN, 4000kN, 5000kN, 10000kN, 20000kN, 30000kN, 35000kN | Comprehensive accuracy | ≤0.2%F.S |
| Temperature compensated range | -10°C~40°C | Output sensitivity | 2.0±0.01mV/V |
| Operating temperature range | -20°C~60°C | Nonlinearity | ±0.05%F.S |
| Temperature Effect on Output | <0.05%F.S/10°C | Hysteresis | ±0.05%F.S |
| Temperature Effect on Zero | <0.05%F.S/10°C | Repeatability | ±0.05%F.S |
| Input impedance | 780±30Ω | Creep (30min) | ±0.05%F.S/30min |
| Output impedance | 701±3Ω | Zero balance | ≤±0.1%F.S |
| Insulation resistance | ≥5000MΩ | Recommended excitation voltage | 10V(DC) |
| Material | Alloy steel | Safe overload | 120%F.S |
| Protection class | IP67 | Cable connection | Red: power + (E+), Black: power – (E-); Green: signal + (S+), White: signal – (S-) |
Dimension Drawing

Dimensions
| Model | Capacity (kN) | Capacity (t) | D | D1 | D2 | d | H | H1 | H2 | n- C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK401 | 300 | 30 | 145 | 120 | – | 85 | 130 | 22 | 15 | 12–Φ16 |
| 500, 600 | 50, 60 | 197 | 160 | 110 | 160 | 25 | 12–Φ22 | |||
| 1000 | 100 | 240 | 200 | 135 | 230 | 42 | 28 | 12–Φ26 | ||
| 1500, 2000, 2500 | 150, 200, 250 | 305 | 250 | 160 | 326 | 57 | 45 | 12–Φ32.5 | ||
| 3000 | 300 | 415 | 360 | 256 | 358 | 69 | 50 | 18–Φ32.5 | ||
| 4000 | 400 | 265 | 80 | – | 18–Φ32 | |||||
| 5000 | 500 | 256 | 398 | 69 | 45 | |||||
| 10000 | 1000 | 600 | 510 | 352 | 480 | 110 | – | 20–Φ45 | ||
| 25000(A) | 2500(A) | 700 | 610 | – | 800 | 240 | 24–Φ45 | |||
| 25000(B) | 2500(B) | 640 | 550 | 280 | 600 | 150 | 20–Φ45 | |||
| 35000 | 3500 | 700 | 610 | 335 | 800 | 240 | 24–Φ45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the typical applications of the MK401?
Applied in tension and compression test set-ups and material testing machines for general force measurement.
Which indicator, transmitter or system works with the MK401?
It outputs a standard mV/V strain signal, so it connects to most weighing indicators and transmitters — including those in our Sensor Accessories range.