MT-BLC-SUB01
Subminiature load buttons
Robotics fingertips & miniature instruments
- Diameter
- Ø6 / Ø8 / Ø9.5 mm
- Capacity
- 1–250 N
Custom Load Buttons & Medical OEM Integration
Develop a compact compression load cell around the available space, force range, retention and signal chain. MT-BLC-MED supports OEM pump sensing, while the SUB, LBM and THD platforms cover other miniature compression interfaces.
Request a configuration review ↗| Outer diameter (OD) | Height (H) | Series / fit | Button radius | Capacity (N / kgf / lbf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ø6 / Ø8 / Ø9.5 mm | 2.8–4 mm | MT-BLC-SUB ↗Robotics fingertips & miniature instruments | Spherical; drawing-specific | 1 N / 0.102 kgf / 0.225 lbfto 250 N / 25.493 kgf / 56.202 lbf |
| Drawing-specific | Drawing-specific | MT-BLC-THD ↗Switch, stop & ejector-pin testing | Spherical; drawing-specific | 10 N / 1.02 kgf / 2.248 lbfto 5,000 N / 509.858 kgf / 1,124.045 lbf |
| OEM envelope review | OEM envelope review | MT-BLC-MED ↗Infusion pumps & medical device development | Spherical; drawing-specific | 5 N / 0.51 kgf / 1.124 lbfto 100 N / 10.197 kgf / 22.481 lbf |
Freeze the force path before the outer package
Send the installation section, maximum OD and height, contact geometry, cable route, preload and peak compression. Review retention, overload protection and whether custom connector or PCB pin packaging is feasible.
Release samples against measurable acceptance limits
Agree capacity, excitation, rated output, temperature drift, repeatability and lifetime test conditions. Record the approved drawing revision, calibration pairing and any process changes before production release.
Explore the matching sensor series.
MT-BLC-THD02
Threaded button load cells
Switch, stop & ejector-pin testing
- Diameter
- Drawing-specific
- Capacity
- 10–5,000 N
MT-BLC-MED03
Medical OEM force sensors
Infusion pumps & medical device development
- Diameter
- OEM envelope review
- Capacity
- 5–100 N
Before you freeze the drawingFive questions about
Five questions about
compression measurement.
Need an application-specific answer?
Talk through your force path ↗
How do I choose a button load cell capacity?
Include preload, normal compression peaks and credible overloads. Select a range that resolves the minimum force of interest while leaving mechanical margin, and add a fixture overload stop.
Are kg, kgf and N interchangeable?
Kilograms describe mass. Use kgf when expressing force: 1 kgf = 9.80665 N. The tables show N, kgf and lbf together; dimensions and ratings remain model-specific.
Can you supply a drop-in replacement?
Send the complete original model, drawing revision, capacity and electronics details. We review mechanical and electrical interfaces and agree a sample correlation test before compatibility is confirmed.
Does a high-temperature cable upgrade change the sensor rating?
No. Cable, sensor body and amplifier ratings are separate. Request a +150°C or +200°C sensing configuration with the actual thermal conditions and agreed zero/span limits.
Can a load button connect directly to a PLC?
A bare mV/V bridge normally needs a compatible conditioner. Specify an MT-AMP-KIT with 0–10V, 4–20mA or an agreed RS485 interface, plus system calibration and force mapping.
From envelope to measurementA few millimetres.
Request a quote / sample A few millimetres.
A better force measurement.
Send OD × height, peak force and output. We’ll start with the fit.