vLite™ innovation for lighter, more sustainable load cells Every industry is looking for ways to reduce carbon footprint and improve sustainability. Load cells in general can help by providing precise measurement and control that enable more efficient operation of equipment and more effective use of resources.   Now, there is an additional way to help reduce environmental impact – vLite™ technology, which enables lighter-weight load cells that save on materials, waste and energy.   With this revolutionary technology, the VPG Force Sensors team has completely reimagined load cell design. For decades, the solid metal beam was the steadfast foundation of all load cells, mostly unchanged despite advancements in strain gauge technology and evolving application demands. vLite™ introduces a groundbreaking approach by replacing the conventional solid beam with a hollow structure crafted from aviation-grade aluminum. This innovation slashes the weight of load cells by as much as 50% or so, without compromising on quality, accuracy, reliability, or durability.   This reduction in weight has exciting implications for numerous applications, particularly wherever system weight is a prime concern. For example, in the medical field, these lightweight load cells are ideal for infant scales, fluid weighing and monitoring, and hospital beds. Because vLite™ also meets the needs of legal for trade weighing applications, these innovative load cells are also ideal for such as grocery checkout scales, portable retail scales such as those used at farmers markets, postal scales, and packaging and filling machines.   vLite™ technology has been implemented in an initial line of load cells, which are available now for immediate purchase (see below). They are exchangeable with comparable standard load cells, enabling fast and easy integration to create lighter-weight products with existing product designs. Renowned VPG quality and a 2-year warranty together minimize production risks and provide peace of mind for machine builders.   The versatility of vLite™ technology extends beyond those off-the-shelf solutions. It can be seamlessly integrated into any single-point load cell design, offering customized solutions for diverse applications across industries.   Available models include:   Model 0022 Low-Profile Aluminum Load Cell Exchangeable VPG Force Sensors products: Model 1022, Model LPS   Capacities: 10-30 kg Single-point 350 x 350 mm platform   Model 0042 Medium-Profile Aluminum Load Cell Exchangeable VPG Force Sensors products: Tedea-Huntleigh: Model 1040, Model 1041, Model 1042 Celtron: Model LOC-SE   Capacity: 5-40 kg Single-point 400 x 400 mm platform   Model 0031 Medium-Profile, Medium-Width Aluminum Load Cell Exchangeable VPG Force Sensors products: Tedea-Huntleigh Model 1033 Capacities: 10-30 kg Single-point 350 x 350 mm platform   Model 0038 Medium-Profile, Medium-Width Aluminum Load Cell Exchangeable VPG Force Sensors products: Model 1241, Model 1242   Capacities: 100-300 kg Single-point 400 x 400 mm platform     Learn more about our vLite technology and load cells here: vlite.vpgforcesensors.com  

Our new online shop is open for business  VPG Force Sensors’ high-quality load cells can now be purchased online in the US, with delivery within days As a leader in the weighing category, VPG Force Sensors is expanding its marketing platform to include online sales, direct to machine developers. We recently launched our first online shop, www.shop.vpgforcesensors.com, making our top-quality load cells available for immediate purchase and fast delivery, direct from the manufacturer. Currently the online store is accessible only to buyers in the United States, and delivery is available only within the US. With our online shop, customers in the US can source cutting-edge load cell technology directly from VPG Force Sensors. When working with tight deadlines, the ability to buy and get fast delivery of small quantities of load cells without compromising on quality or performance can be a major plus. Easy shopping, with expert advice when needed The user-friendly shop gives customers direct access to VPG's best-selling products, offering popular load cell models that are compatible with various interfaces, protocols, and data communication standards to ensure seamless integration. Visitors to our online shop can search by model name or by key parameters – a fast way to find load cells that align with the specific requirements of the weighing systems they are working on. They can filter their search by load cell type, load capacity, cable length, accuracy/class code, environmental rating, material, rated output, and other attributes. The online shop provides convenient access to product data sheets and other documentation. It also offers the option to get help from a VPG Force Sensors expert, to answer technical questions and provide guidance on installation, configuration and other topics. Top quality – From the US, for the US All products ship from our U.S. warehouse, are supported by our U.S.-based team, and can be delivered to anywhere in the United States. Although the online shop is currently only available for U.S. customers, we plan to open it to customers in additional countries in the near future. All products sold through the online shop come with a full 24-month warranty, with special limited-time promotions on select items, providing the best balance of performance, reliability, and cost. Veteran supplier VPG Force Sensors has over 60 years of experience in working closely with channel partners and leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), offering them a vast range of off-the-shelf load cells, force sensors and accessories. We also lead in providing unmatched expertise in the design and development of custom measurement solutions. Now, with our new online shop, we’re bringing that expertise to a wider range of customers, including startups, small and mid-sized companies, academics, and independent researchers. The online shop also offers dealers and integrators a faster way to get small quantities of our standard load cells. Shop now!  www.shop.vpgforcesensors.com  

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